What excitement! Today some of the plants from the garden are being chosen to perform, as centre pieces, at a local wedding. The florists have had a 'free rein' with their secateurs and left with boxes full of pittosporum and solomon's seal. We have used pittosporum, the evergreen foliage shrub, extensively in this garden. In particular, the knee-high 'Tom Thumb' version with it's purple-bronze foliage and lime green shoots.It seems that whenever we are in a fix over what to plant in a particular spot, Tom Thumb dashes to the rescue on his 'purple' charger!
At the moment it seems to be christmas every day. Each morning Isis & I walk through the garden to discover the new day's developments; far more exciting than the newspaper. This morning it was the crimson, old rose hybrid 'Darcey Bussell'. Last year we planted her in the 'Flamenco Bed',& I have to say that she has not disappointed. Her beautiful red flowers should produce freely, before becoming tinged with mauve just before they drop. The perfect level of drama required for this planting.
At the moment it seems to be christmas every day. Each morning Isis & I walk through the garden to discover the new day's developments; far more exciting than the newspaper. This morning it was the crimson, old rose hybrid 'Darcey Bussell'. Last year we planted her in the 'Flamenco Bed',& I have to say that she has not disappointed. Her beautiful red flowers should produce freely, before becoming tinged with mauve just before they drop. The perfect level of drama required for this planting.
