Thursday 28 July 2022

Plants in July

Although it has been really dry (we have had showers this week and they have refreshed things, but haven't really got down into the soil), the plants in the garden seem to be managing.  Above is the oregano which the bees have been enjoying.
The hydrangeas are flowering too - this is Coco.
I do like the white hydrangeas in particular and whatever soil they are in, they stay white, so are slightly easier to manage. This is a small white macrophylla. 
I have just one flower spike on agapanthus Silver Baby.  This means it probably needs potting on for next year.  I like the pale blue edges to the petals.
Hibiscus Oiseau Bleu is flowering much earlier this year (it usually flowers in August) but is looking beautiful. I always feature this plant and I love its exotic flowers.
Rose Kew Gardens is a delight and has kept going through everything this summer has thrown at it. Pale creamy yellow flowers which fade to cream and then white.  It is one of my favourite roses.
This is an ornament I bought at RHS Chatsworth and which had been leaning against the wall waiting for me to find a good place.  It has ended up in a rather dark corner but I think it looks good there, especially with the clematis behind it.
More hydrangeas - Dark Angel...
..Magical Revolution Blue (I am not adding colorant to this one so it is gradually changing to a purply pink, but that's fine)...
...and Endless Summer The Bride.  Another white hydrangea which adds some lightness to the end of the garden.

8 comments:

  1. I always love to see what is flourishing in your garden. I do hope you get some life giving rain soon - and I also hope your temperatures have mellowed.

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    1. Thanks, EC. Temperatures are much better now and the garden seemed to manage those extreme temperatures better than I thought it would. Extreme weather of any sort is never good in the UK - we just aren't used to it and aren't ready for it either! Everywhere could do with some rain though.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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    1. Thanks, Aritha and welcome. I didn't used to like hydrangea/hortensia that much, but over the years, that has gradually changed and I have quite a collection now! They give a lot of interest to the garden.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Lovely flowers, so nice to take delight in mother nature xcx

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    1. Thanks, Chrissie. Despite the extreme heat this summer, so far the garden is not doing too badly. I enjoy seeing what is flowering each month.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. I know I've said it before, but your Hibiscus Oiseau Blue really is something special! (Hmmm, it may be on my plant wish list now). Lovely to see your garden blooming Ellie :) x

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    1. Thanks, Lulu. Hibiscus Syriacus Oisea Bleu is a very easy to manage plant - you can prune it back if it gets out of hand, but it is a lovely thing. I just love seeing those gorgeously exotic blooms each year. It seems to be holding up with all the heat (and lack of rain) this year too and is still flowering well. I would certainly recommend it. I have another one which has three different flowers on the one plant and although it is only young, it is starting to flower.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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