SoS 6/11/21
In the city for a couple of days this week, I took the opportunity to take some pics of the Matchbox. It’s such a tiny space with such a nice ambience and considering how long it can go before we give it attention, I really love it.
Firstly, aquilegia. A white and double black. These are all through our garden and give a nice sense of height in the box beds.
Next, clematis still carrying seeds from winter but now fledgling flowers as it stretches along one of the fences. I can’t remember the variety, just that it’s a pretty little mostly white one.
This next is also a clematis with a very geometric flower form – very sharp angles.
Our lizard hunter and rabbit killer – ‘nuff said!
The unusual striped stem of a variety of Solomon’s Seal growing in the shade garden of the bottom terrace.
The flowers of the same plant. So different from the rampant variety growing along the back path.
And that’s it from me. Don’t forget to follow the adventures of all the global gardeners who take part in The Propagator’s Six on Saturday.
The time of aquilegias is really a great time! The two that you presented to us today are very pretty. I also do liked the striped stems of Solomon’s seal
Bon jour, Fred. The Solomon’s Seal is such a great plant – it flowers forever and even when the flowers are finished, the stems retain that beautiful striped look. I didn’t cut last year’s away till two weeks ago when the new ones were halfway up. They then of course, rocketed, with room to move and breathe.
I do love that double black aquilegia! Also the stripey solomon’s seal is really interesting. I like that you mentioned the feel of the matchbox, it is a very important thing in gardens as well as houses. I am sure it is just perfect in its wee-ness.
Gill, you’re so right. I find I get tetchy in the city and it’s so lovely to retreat into the little garden. It’s very private and is filled with all sorts of birds of which the woodpigeons are my favourites. And to be honest, the townhouse is much the same – a bit like a Tardis. Looks very small from the outside but the rooms are spacious, quiet and very comfy. The garden and house mirror each other.
I do love aquilegia, ours are pinks and purple I do love them ?
They’re really stoic and forgiving, aren’t they, Libby and my gosh they give value for money. These have seeded everywhere. I need to dig up some of the progeny and replant in our big garden.
Oh yes, they are I’ve brought several up to Heather’s, I love giving plants away that I have taking cuttings of, or have reseeded. Heather’s old boss has moved and his new garden is concreted, so his plan is to get it all dug back out, so I have brought up 6 plants for him and more cuttings started off at home its so satisfying 🙂
I wish I could be successful at propagating. I need to practice more.
What beautiful photos. As you say, the garden looks as though it has a nice feel….. I hope that makes sense!
Thanks Granny. It fits around us like a lovely glove when we have to be in the city.
Love the Nora Barlow columbine!
Yes, it is a variety of Nora Barlow. I’m very partial to the doubles and particular to shades of black and of pure white.
Now that Solomon’s Seal is my kind of plant. I thought it was a bamboo when I saw the first picture. I don’t think any of mine have such prominent sheaths on the stems; I’d be embarrassed if they did and I hadn’t noticed them.
It’s astonishing, Jim. As you walk down the steps onto the bottom terrace, the stripes are the first things you see. The actual flowers pale by comparison. I know that in my desk, in a file somewhere, I have all the labels of varieties I planted when we rebuilt the Matchbox garden on assuming ownership. If I manage to locate it, I’ll let you know. Although knowing your encyclopaedic mind, I bet you have labelled it already! 😉
Beautiful aquilegia and the clematis is lovely too. Very chic.
Thank you…