What's looking good in May

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  1. Sheal

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    Saxifraga 'Arendensii'

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    Solomon's Seal starting to bloom at last....and Azalea
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    ......And Oswald keeping guard amongst the green parts of the bed yet to flower. :)
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        Thanks Spruce! :)
         
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        • CharlieBot

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          Getting less weeds now the borders are fuller.
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          This area has changed a lot since we moved in. It was previously a tree stump covered in ivy surrounded by nettles. Now there are foxgloves, Delphs, acanthus, centaureas, heuchera, lysmachia, Leucanthemum, iris, aquilegia, violas, pansies, dianthus and roses.
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          I like the wallflowers and bluebells together with the Welsh poppies.
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          A few head shots.
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            Your borders are fantastic. I am so jealous :)
             
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              Had a wander round the garden in the evening sun. I loved the way the sun was backlighting this Honesty.

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                Rhododendron Wally Miller, I think.
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                Rhodo Solidarity, losing it's flowers quickly in the gales..
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                Fatsia jap Variegata.
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                Fatsia Spiders Web.
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                Acer Sango Kaku or now known as Senkaki.
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                Heucheras Melting Fire.
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                Marmalade.
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                Blackberry Jam.
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                Abutilon Megapotanicum.
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                Polemonium Stairway To Heaven.
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                Erysimum Pastel Patchwork.
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                  My one remaining Rhododendron looking a bit sickly, but still flowering....

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                    Was that there already Freddy or did it move with you?
                     
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                    It's approx 25 x 7 metres. The main bed is 8 x 7 metres plus the borders and a few other beds.
                    You'd hate it! No theme, just a mish mash of plants that I like!

                    That is stunning!

                    Mine bloomed too but I missed it as it was hidden behind my rather large Digitalis Illumination Pink. I expected the Digitalis to be a bit tender (as it's a hybrid with Isoplexis) but instead it is thriving.
                     
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                      Thank you so much, means a lot. :spinning:
                       
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                        There's a lot of wonderful plants and photo's here again everyone! :dbgrtmb:
                         
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                        • Freddy

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                          I brought it with me when I moved last year. It was in a large pot, but now it's taking its chances in the ground.
                           
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                            Does your area have acid soil, Freddy??:doh::scratch::snork:
                             
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