All photos are from summer planted plants, with all the wet weather they have bedded in very well.
Rudbeckia fulgida var. Goldsturm: I am a huge fan of rudbeckias. Easy to grow, long flowering season, no problems with pests and diseases; I split a clump in my garden and instantly have spare plants, perfect.
Salvias are also incredibly long flowering. These are S. nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'. I use this variety a lot is it does not self seed much. In the background are lavenders as well, not in flower anymore as I am in the "cut them back in August" camp.
Penstemon 'Raven' is leaning a little, the foliage underneath is from hemerocallis. Fabulous dark purple nodding flowers and if deadheaded occasionally, there will be more. With a bit of feeding these will flower until first frosts. I cut back them mid April or so, when there is plenty new growth at the base.
At least the rain has some good benefits! We have had so much rain lately too. Elle x
ReplyDeleteGosh, yes the North really has been suffering. We have just been miserable.
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