June in Bloom

As the month comes to an end, a roundup of some recent blossomings…

In the early spring, when the outside world is not very hospitable, there is a temptation to home everything in polytunnels. Then, come June, they are starting to burst

These candulas should have been outside, in here they need coralling to keep them in their place

In winter the perennial sweet pea completely recedes into the ground but by the end of June it would have taken over the whole polytunnel if permitted

It will definitely have to move outside before next year. Meanwhile it gives a continual supply of cut flowers

This is the arch of fragrance

where roses and honeysuckle combine into a heady mix.

The lake margins are studded with jewels

and the bullrush is producing heads after not doing so last year

Behind the lake we raised a bank to catch the sun and included plants to help our bees, who live nearby

They are now well established and hold their own amid the grass

This patch of birdsfoot trefoil has arrived by itself on a nearby bank

and foxgloves pop-up everywhere

Pansies are always a welcome sight

Strong colours mark this part of the year, be it campanula blue

or loosestrife yellow