While I was gathering pictures for yesterday’s post on rambling roses, I found this red climbing rose. It’s rather spindly, but no less romantic for that – full of flowers, and naturally arching.
Shared for Cee’s Flower of the Day.
Cottage Garden Plants: Hollyhocks
For most of us, I suspect, hollyhocks are a dream, but what a dream they are!
Ruffled blooms with a hint of crinoline have the old fashioned charm and romance we associate with cottage gardens. The leafy green buds, typical of the mallow family, are decorative too. Continue reading “Cottage Garden Plants: Hollyhocks”
Peony Poppies With Double Flowers
These poppies could almost be an addition to my perennially popular post about the similarity of double roses, camellias and peonies. Continue reading “Peony Poppies With Double Flowers”
An Inspection Of Campanulas
Posting this picture, I so sorely felt the need for more collective nouns for flowers that I was forced to invent one. ‘A tumble’ was my first thought, but then I remembered that the best collective nouns are more quirky. Continue reading “An Inspection Of Campanulas”
Fragrant Flowers: Lilacs
Earlier this week, I was encouraging you to overhear flowers talking. This one might be easier. You just have to imagine the smell of lilacs. Continue reading “Fragrant Flowers: Lilacs”
In Praise of Alstroemeria
It’s ironic we gardeners are often highly suspicious of plants that have the potential to be really happy and spread in our gardens, whilst lavishing energy, love and concern on ones that only ever hover on the edge of survival. Continue reading “In Praise of Alstroemeria”
Floral Treats
Five pictures of flowers for anyone susceptible to their beauty. Continue reading “Floral Treats”
Susan Rushton 