MAY HAS really flown by and with the garden in full bloom what’s not to enjoy. Here are a few of my favourite plants to chat about that have and are continuing to bloom.
Lavender, one of my favourites, and the main reason is the scent. Not only does it look great in full bloom it also has a lovely calming effect. Fun fact I bet you didn’t know; we have so many varieties of lavender, so there is French and English lavender, both have a lovely scent and are great to continue flowering. Lavandula and Hidcote, Lavandula and Munstead, Lavandula fairy wings etc, just a few to name that are in stock – call in to see full availability. Lavender is easy to care for; it likes well drained soil and once the flowers are gone make sure cut tops off and another flush of flower will grow.
Rose is another one that has lovely blooms. Whether it’s a climbing rose or a shrub rose, once they start to flower deadhead them regularly. They like to be fed too to encourage more blooms. Rose can be highly scented too and come in a variety of shapes. What gardener hasn’t a rose or two growing?
Perennials, there are so many to chat about but some of the favourite are the lilies which are coming into flower with the bright colour and are so easy to grow. Lupins can give height, beauty and are very striking – don’t forget to cut back the stems once they are finished flowering. Salvia, this particular perennial keeps growing each year with varieties added each year. Some of the better known are Salvia Cardona blue, pink, Salvia Love and Wishes, Salvia Magical Colorado – just some of the vast amount available. Lovely scent of Salvia Hot Lips.
Alliums are another perennial that can give a lovely tall structure to the garden beds. It comes in various sizes and commonly comes in shade of purple with an onion-like head structure. It is very popular with gardeners. Perennial are a great investment in the garden as they will expand each year and give a lovely shape to beds and borders.
As we continue to fill pots, perennial can also be used and can be a nice addition to your front door arrangement. Along with other additions such as Million Bells to trail over the front of pots.
Remember to continue to feed perennial and bedding plants and deadhead as required. Water them as needed too, even if we have rain – check your basket, there is no guarantee that the rain will have watered them enough.
I really hope that your garden is blooming and you are sitting out enjoying the lovely evenings.
