Gardener and Photographer with a love of Roses and a magpie-eye for all things Horticultural
Apricot Foxx (pink/peach), Brown Sugar (pink/orange) and La Belle Epoque (brown) are all stunning tulips in this fine display, matched perfectly with Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima,' the Crown Imperial and a skirt of Narcissus Suzy (yellow with red centre). A rhythm of large planters along a wide terrace with a daring, close-colour harmony. Another brilliant…
Continue reading ➞ Apricot Foxx, Brown Sugar, La Belle Epoque & Crown Imperials
A woodland spot and an impressive stand of trilliums with purple flame-flowers above distinctive leaves. Trillium chloropetalum is one of the more robust trilliums and makes impressive spring clumps as here, at RHS Harlow Carr. Nearby were Trillium flexipes White and Trillium erectum, below
Calceolaria 'Walter Shrimpton' in the new Alpine House at the RHS Gardens in Yorkshire at Harlow Carr. Extraordinary optical illusion going on here.. ... there has to be a reason for these markings - and now I just need to find out what it is. A slightly smaller relative, Calceolaria fothergillii, pictured below.
OK, so it's not a phase. Officially, Orange and more Orange. A return visit to the RHS gardens at Harlow Carr (near Harrogate in Yorkshire) and so much to see! Small in comparison to RHS Wisley, but still packing in the excitement and seasonal interest. Planted containers full of tulips, in vibrant and jewel-like combinations,…
Continue reading ➞ Molten lava….
The dates for the 2013 show have been confirmed as Friday 12 April – Saturday 13 April, in the Lawrence Hall, Westminster, London. There will be a preview on Thursday evening, 11 April. See spectacular orchids from the world's finest specialist growers & beautiful botanical art. • Discover stunning displays of tropical and hardy orchids…
Continue reading ➞ RHS London Orchid Show & Botanical Art Show
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