So, I went to Hampton Court Flower Show for the first time in the 5 years I have lived here!!! And, of course, the day I go was pouring! Anyway, the tent displays and the free nibbles made it worthwhile! It did become more of a whole day shopping event! However, I think I bought more food than I did plants!
So, I consider that I was very good! I saw many plants that I like, but I restrained myself and looked for things I can grow!! I couldnt help myself and got a few more scented geraniums for the windowsill...I just LOVE them! I'll post some pics later of the variegated and lemon scented...
I did find a little gem...that others may not notice.....a variety of Joe Pye Weed....."Eupatorium Chocolate"!
I love blending in Purple/Chocolate Plants in my garden to offset the yellow of my Choisya Sundance!
Ok...and I got some Alcea (hollyhock) seeds for sowing in the autumn, and got sucked up by the plantsman for some Franchi lettuce (Regina Delle Ghiacciole)---sounds exciting, huh? It was a beautiful lettuce with jagged edges...couldnt resist! Ok....its stopped raining...off to weeding and playing in the garden!
So, I consider that I was very good! I saw many plants that I like, but I restrained myself and looked for things I can grow!! I couldnt help myself and got a few more scented geraniums for the windowsill...I just LOVE them! I'll post some pics later of the variegated and lemon scented...
I did find a little gem...that others may not notice.....a variety of Joe Pye Weed....."Eupatorium Chocolate"!
My Sambucus Nigra is looking fantastic, and this year I also bought some Lysimachia ciliata Firecracker, and Lysimachia congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate'....to add to my yellow Lysimachia Punctata (non-variegated :() and standard golden Lysimachis creeping Jenny....Needless to say...I can appreciate the easy color these plants can provide...and long lasting flowers!!
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