August BM's Hideout

Well due to illness and the wet weather, I have not been out in the garden for a few days , but today the sun was shining and I ventured out. Lots of tidying to do this weekend but I thought it tidy enough to take some pictures. There is a definite whiff of autumn about but I was pleasantly surprised to see the lushing effect all the recent rain has had on the Jungle.



The grass has perked up after a baking this summer and from the over shadowing by jungle foliage�



I have also been busy resurrecting a rather sad oak barrel into something worthy of some jungle plants�The plan is to plant it up by the front door with my other Acacia or even some more bananas�




So here are some shots of the Hideout in August�

 

The tree ferns are going strong despite some mental winds which toppled the largest. He is now re-installed and looking as magnificent as ever.

 

Particular flowers that are fantastic at the moment include...

Eucomis, which has increased in number this year and seems to have more for next year too�



I went off fuschias a while ago, but I still have a soft spot for them and keep this one going�



The rudbeckias seem to have been in flower for ages�



As do the abutilons, in fact I can�t remember the last time there wasn�t a flower on the abutilon�







My Albizia julibrissin has been flowering for something like a month now and it still continues. The plan is to plant this in the ground next year from the pot it is currently in, and maybe I will have even longer flowering period�



And my lone surviving sunflower�

 

And of course some things are fruiting in abundance�

Passion flower fruiting�



And my soon to be sown arisameas�




Foliage is always a priority in any self respecting jungle and in August most of them have reached their peak for height and spread.

Evergreens such as the trachycarpus never fail to impress�.



Hardy Gingers are close to flowering having had impressive foliage since early June.





Bananas, obviously... with the promise of another flowering stem in the next month�





Paulownia tomentosa�another one that doubled in size this year, ready for a pruning next spring.



Lots to see but not enough time to list it all��

 

BM :D

 

What can I say, BM, looking superbly lush and green ... I'm really envious! Everything does look so fresh after the rain; I'm sure you're more than chuffed!

Trust you're feeling better and I can't see what you need to do out there! :rolleyes:

 

Abso-flippin-lutely goreous BM :D

What are the grasses/bamboo by the side of your arch - they look so fresh and light but make a bit of a screen also

 

Hi LoL and Marge, just cutting the lawn and general pruning to keep everything in order. Have had sun and cloud today, when I loaded the pictures up some look lovely and sunny and some almost cold.

The 'Secluded area' at the end marge is fringed with Miscanthus sinensis "Zebrinus" or Zebra Grass. Its is really good for screening and grows from this, in April/May....





...to this in June...





...to this in July...





and then the picture you saw. It would grow quicker and taller but it is restricted for space and light by what I have around it.

BM

 

That is a wonderful patch you have there BM
I reckon an open day is in order,with free entry and drinks for GC members,of course!!

 

I am speechless, gobsmacked, and all the rest of it. BM

 

As ever, just wonderful BM. Your garden is a joy. Thanks for the super pictures and of course the general entertainment!

 

:D Makes such a difference when the sun comes out, it has been so cloudy and gloomy recently its nice to sit out on the deck in the sun at coffee time again. Hope this weekend turns out nice for us all

 

I never cease to be amazed by your garden, BM! And you have a very well-behaved dog!! :rolleyes:

 

I wondered if anyone would spot Jelly my lurcher, well done dendy! :D

 

BM your garden is a credit to you ,Wonderful!!!!