One of the biggest clumps making an impact is Euphorbia characias ssp wulfeni which looks stately and imposing when viewed from the patio. This particular bush wasn't planted by me in this place, I had an older bush probably 10 years ago which succumbed to the inevitable winter wet and was no more. Suddenly last year up came a seedling in an entirely different place and it grew to it's full 3 feet in less than 12 months. I see now that there is yet another seedling close by. One for the transplant list, to be taken to the new abode later in the summer.
My other bloom this week is the perennially lovely Granny Bonnet or Columbine, properly known as Aquilegia vulgaris, the European Columbine.
My strains mostly came from seed obtained from Joan Loraines's garden, Greencombe at Porlock a good few years ago. the really blue blues seem to having all disappeared due to their promiscuous nature. They most likely interbred with some of the others I had too, so now all I have left is a mish-mash of hybrids. They're early this year too and somehow better because they stand out more because of it.
Hopefully this will be the first of a weekly(ish) series through the summer, like last year. As the house we are moving too has it's own lovely garden they'll be some reports from there later on. I just wish I could show you the beautiful Wisteria sinesis which is already adorning the pergola.
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Thanks for dropping by and commenting. :-)
I thought getting DLA was bad, had to go to Tribunal and it took 2 years. This stuff over NHS continuing care is just horribly complex, dealing with NHS admin is like trying to grab a wriggling snake it feels like to me.
On a happier note, your euphorbia looks fantastic. You do know that some people are very sensitive to its sap? Just you mentioned transplanting before the move (good luck with that by the way!) and was worried you might be "attacked" by it.
I love seeing other people's gardens. We only have a small high-walled back yard, but I do as much as I can out there. Lots of violets out there at present, but forgot to take the camera downstairs with me on the provisions trip, when I took on an exploration of the Back Yard earlier this afternoon. ;-)
Maybe I'll manage some photos tomorrow.
Hi Maggie!
I am actually allergic to euphorbias so it's a rubber glove job to move them!!
Love the garden Jas, just dropped in to say goodbye, leaving for the lake in the morning. I don't know when I will get access to the internet.
Will check in when I can. Take care, and hugs.
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