What'a looking good in May

M, it's an Italian Cypress tree. Stays thin and tall, unlike moi. No idea what the latin, Botanical name is.

 

It looks fab!

Ok, I've found this:

Added to wishlist

 

I got mine from B&Q a few months ago for £40... 2m tall. Try there if you have one near you. They still had some the other week.

 

I agree Lorea, a lovely combination.

 

Malus in bloom. This picture doesn't do it justice, the flowers are a deep, dark red and the leaves will follow suit as they mature.



Sambucus 'Black Lace' in it's fluffy spring foliage.


My much loved Choisya 'Sundance' coming into bloom for the first time after a major set back a few years ago.


Saxifrage 'Arendensii'


Azalea and Solomon's Seal. Two weeks ago there was no sign of it.

 

and looking mighty fine @Sheal Its made an excellent recovery Will you be taking cuttings as a back up plan?

 

Now is a good time for my garden if the frosts haven't caused too much havoc. Some things are ruined but many aren't. All this lot I was lucky enough to inherit so can't take any credit for them

 

These either moved here with me or are additions over the years since we came here. The lovely species Rhododendron behind this Azalea got ruined by frost sadly.

 

I tried cuttings last year @"M" but wasn't successful with them but I'll give it another go. Any advice from members on this would be most helpful please.

Love the trees @silu, they're beautiful!

 

Came home tonight after feeding the yarden with tom food yesterday, and i have a fist surfinia bloom! I thought it was pink, but it's red. Happy days!!!

 

Some of my Heucheras.
I have lost Autumn Leaves, Caramel, Georgia Peach, Delta Dawn and Cherry Cola is struggling.
BlackberryJam.


Marmalade.


Silver Scrolls.


Melting Fire.


Ginger Ale.


Shanghai.

 

Vine weevil, perhaps?

 

Struggling camellia, only 2 blooms undamaged by frost and the new leaves are a funny colour (see to right of flower) Think I'm going to move it and improve the soil, see if that helps.

Spirea.

My other iris 'bold print'.

In the greenhouse (can you spot my pet which eats the aphids?)

Astrantia has thrived, was about one third of this size last year.

My favourite viewpoint at the moment.

Aquilegia.

Centaurea 'Jordy'.

Honeysuckle which I thought had snuffed it with mildew last year.
Has covered this low wall nicely.

Tulips from my nan in law, hopefully more of the lighter ones appear.

Then finally the sun came out. View from our lounge.

 

Perennials nearly ready to "peren"............new word