But I don't know where it's heading. That's the best placed dandelion I've seen. I can't get it out either unless I divide the Hosta "Hydon Sunset". We've got other things blooming too. Here's Cypripedium "Ulla Silkens". I think she's a beauty: A couple of Oxalis adenophylla. This is called "Ione Hecker": And this one's "Rubin" (Ruby). It's supposed to be a Norwegian crossbreed but I haven't found out much about it. The colour's a lot darker than the photo shows: An Allium giganteum and a pale yellow Trollius: We've got Aquilegias all over the place. If we didn't have those the garden would look very boring indeed at this time: These are Nora Barlow-crosses. They've cross-bred and sown themselves. I like the unkemt look: An assortment of other Aquilegia: The Primula florindae have started, a bit early in my opinion. They usually bloom in July/August: The Paeonia officinalis we inherited from my husband's grandmother: That's it for today. I hope you like my blooms.
I certainly do Droopy - especially those aquileagias. They've long been a favourite of mine in the garden and I'm always on the look out for more colours. I'm a bit envious of your Cypripedium. I love Lady's slipper orchids but haven't had much success with them here. That dandelion seems to have known you wouldn't be able to dig it out but at least you can clip of the flower heads when they appear so that it doesn't seed everywhere.
those are all very pretty. What is the nora barlow-cross. this is not familiar to me, but I like the shape of the flowers. It's very interesting. Nor would I have ever guessed the oxalis in you r garden. I've not seen that, either.
Wellllll then-- look at your display today! Another gorgeous presentation of some of the lovelies that you have up there in your garden. I have to say, that first foto resembles a green rabbit a little. Well, but I have been driven round the bend by rabbits munching my plants so I am seeing them everywhere now. The Allium amongst the Trolliuses is a nice combination of colour. My big-ball Alliums are now in bloom as well. I am just sorry that they have such short stems. Oxalis adenophylla--now there is an interesting plant. I quite like the looks of that one. I almost bought a geranium whose flowers look quite similar. Perhaps next year. It was called, "Thumping Heart"--a low and lovely thing. The dusky booms of your Primula florindae remind me of a particular Helleborus. This Primula is enchanting. Finally--the Aquilegia's. I very much enjoy seeing other folks' collection. Naturally I looked very closely at yours and of course you have some that I do not. I am particularly interested in your Barlow-crosses. I saw one that was white with a hint of pink and a blueish one--lovely specimens. I noticed that some of your Aki's face straight upwards instead of hanging down. I have that too--they don't ALL do it, just some. I have often wondered why. Do you know? Very nice posting, this. A testament to your great gardening skills.
Wonderful blooms Droopy! My favorite, of course, is the Peony, but I really like your Columbine's too. Nora Barlow is on my wish list-maybe I'll end up with a beautiful mixed clump like yours
The dandelion is the 'next generation' and has learned the art of camouflage. Thank you for the walk through your garden. Lots of plants, many of which I have never seen. I might 'steal' a couple of ideas. jerr
Always so many nice things to be seen in your garden. I love them all, but drool everytime you show off your orchids. (Me green with envy ) Love them, love them, love them! You know I've priced them every spring, but can't justify the price....yet. Thanks for providing a dream also. Now those Nora Barlow's are something to keep a look-out for at my local nursery. Those might be attainable.
What about theis link, Jewell: http://www.tmseeds.com/category/s?keywo ... ora+Barlow I believe this company is in your country.
Oh Good! I hope that they will do it for you. if I might suggest: I would sow some of your seeds (when you get them) out there now, and they might bloom for you next year. This is exciting. Good Luck!
Everything is so pretty - I too like the columbines. I have a few but not near the variety that you do.
Everything looks wonderful. I'd like to come visit, have a cup of tea and walk through your beautiful garden!
Droopy,..very nice!,..i had to look several times as some of your plants are new to me,..all lovely of course,..but your Cypripedium caught my eye in particular.
Droop, I LOVE you blooms, all of them are wonderful to see. I am thinking I will have to try Columbine next year, supposedly they grow down here but I don't know if they can really take our heat.
