After all the very ordinary weather, we are set to have 2 or 3 decent days. It's so nice to wander in the garden with the sun out and just a gentle breeze. I can even smell the perfume of the flowers in the air for a change. Dianthus, rose and iris scents wafting about. By the time I've done the rounds Forget Me Not seeds are usually stuck to the bottom of my pants, or on my sleeves if I stopped to weed. I should be pulling them all out, now that they have finished.
The poor old echium fell over yet again and has been tied once more to its stake. My aim is for it to seed and get some babies popping up.
There's plenty of colour, and although not popular with everyone, I enjoy the vivid orange Californian poppies amongst my other blooms.
Perle D'or, Cecile Brunner and White Cecile Brunner are beginning their show
The irises I moved have grown enough to flower this year, and I see plenty of buds.
I remembered liking the deep colour of Congo Song, and thought perhaps this was that iris, but after searching for images decided mine has a better form, so I've no idea what it's name is.
Another pretty one, moved from mum's garden
This is a new plant for me. I purchased it at the Melbourne Garden Show and I'm very impressed. It is Salvia Nemorosa Caradonna and probably came from Lambley's. The dark stems and purple flowers go lovely together. I'm hoping it will spread, or seed.
I can see some red poking through on the towering Gymea, so it won't be long til the flowers are out. I would say it is a good 30 years old and has turned into quite a large clump. Amazingly it stood up to the gales, although I imagine from now on it will be more vulnerable with the extra weight. The taller stem would be higher than our roof.
While the ground is moist, the Disporum Sessile Variegatum, the Corydalis ochroleuca, and the Hostas are looking lush in their sunny position surrounding the old bird bath and its succulents.
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