What's Looking Good In April

It's not too much of a problem but you want to watch out for them spreading all over the garden. The birds plant the seeds for you as well (commonly known as Lords and Ladies) so you may have trouble controlling it.

Your variety seems to be maculatum and, if you are quite happy with arums, then you may prefer italicum.

 

We were out walking yesterday and we were pleased to find these (we knew where to look ). They would normally be in full bloom by now.

What's everyone looking for?



I've found one!



Here they are!!

 

Apparently it is - on this particular hillside. It's known as the Pasque Flower walk! That was only a small part of it and they were interspersed with miniature cowslips (no more than 2" - 3" high). The whole area is very chalky. I don't know if it makes a difference .

The Erysimum 'Chelsea Jacket' I posted on Wednesday, saying it should soon flower, has started to flower today. It flowers until late summer and the flowers change colour during the season.





Other plants are now starting to come to life, albeit rather late!





Mrs Shiney is growing some of these for Open Day




These tulips have usually been open for two weeks already

 

Hi Peter, I have two distinct groups of Fritillarias Imperialis but they are planted in the ground. The first of around 4 Fritillarias are deeply planted under a Lilac and have been there for over 20 years. They are well ahead of the second group of around 20 which were planted in a circle several years ago in the main walk around border. They are less sheltered than the first group which might account for the difference in the timing of the flowering.