A plum tree which is supposed to be good for a west fence. Bought this as bareroot, quite late in the season by post from J Parkers. It had a snapped branch and the roots had dried out, but I gave it a good soak and planted it quickly so fingers crossed it comes through […]
Tag: Flower Season: Spring
A nice little flower added to the bottom bed to bring more interest. Hopefully it takes off and does well.
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Muscari armeniacum ‘Peppermint’
Some more little grape hyacinths bought a really good pack with lots of plants in on a whim. Planted amongst the primulas and round the bird table. These ones were bought from Summerseat in Bury. Planted in the bottom bed near the other ones and the other, other ones.
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Anemone nemorosa
A pretty little wood anemone added to the back of the bottom bed to blend the line to the woodland part. Hopefully it naturalises easily to give some early spring colour.
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Anemone blanda
A pretty little spring blue flower (Winter windflower) added to the back of the bottom bed to blend the line to the woodland part. The flowers are both blue and white, which should be fun.
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Primula vulgaris ‘Primlet Gold’
Another fun little primula bought at Powderham Garden Centre in Kenton. Planted down in the new bottom bed with all my other primulas in spring 2021.
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Muscari armeniacum ‘Big Smile’
Some more little grape hyacinths bought on a whim to brighten up the bottom bed in early spring. These ones were bought from Morrisons in Exeter. Planted in the bottom bed near the other ones.
A fun little primula bought from the little garden centre at Powderham Castle. in Exeter. Planted down in the new bottom bed in spring 2021.
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Primula victoria ‘Lilac Lace’
Another fun little primula bought at the little Powderham garden centre. Planted down in the new bottom bed in spring 2021 in my Primula bed.
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Primula victoria ‘Gold Lace’
A fun little primula bought in Morrisons in Exeter. Planted down in the new bottom bed in spring 2021. It perked up really quickly and flowered within two weeks.