Five pictures of flowers for anyone susceptible to their beauty. Continue reading “Floral Treats”
Floral Treats
Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’
After the pink roses, I thought cool blue Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’ would be an interesting contrast. Its decorative, deeply lobed leaves are on the reddish side rather than the purple the name suggests, but are no less attractive for that. Slender green seed pods follow the flowers. Continue reading “Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’”
Convallaria majalis var. rosea (Pink Lily of the Valley)
Like me, you probably think of Lily of the valley as being white but there’s also a dainty pink form, which is quite rare. The pink is stippled and subtle, as if it has been spray painted (although we’d better not go there, let’s say powder coated). Both forms prefer shady conditions, from dappled to full. Continue reading “Convallaria majalis var. rosea (Pink Lily of the Valley)”
Bodnant Gardens In Laburnum Season
I’m sharing pictures from our trip to Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley, Wales about this time last year. Closed at the moment, it’s a natural addition to my Pictures for Dreaming series. Continue reading “Bodnant Gardens In Laburnum Season”
Wordless Wednesday: Mauve Iris
Cottage Garden Flowers: Delphiniums
I felt like we all might need a treat today – myself included. So I’m sharing a few pictures of delphiniums, one of the best loved cottage garden plants, as part of my pictures for dreaming series. Continue reading “Cottage Garden Flowers: Delphiniums”
Decorative Garden Trees: Flowering Dogwood
We often hear about plants with all-round interest. I’m not always convinced by that claim, but when it comes to dogwood (Cornus), I can see the point. Continue reading “Decorative Garden Trees: Flowering Dogwood”
Susan Rushton 