Whats Looking good May 2024

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  1. pitter-patter

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    Allium, aquilegia, clematis and delphinium.
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      Rhododendron

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        Good morning my Digitalis Dalmatian White:smile:

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          Armeria caespitosa.

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          Lily flowered tulip with interesting discoloured petals.

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          Geum Scarlet Tempest with G. Totally Tangerine.

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            Ahhhh, it's hopeless,
            I recall seeing a photo from a few weeks ago showing some topiary balls/domes of about 1m or so high/diameter formed from what looks like quite dense conifer type plants or similar.
            I got distracted at the time and have been through all the recent 'what's looking good' threads but can't find them again.
            Was it you @Plantminded ?
            If so what are those plants?
            If not, my search will go on...
             
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            No @OwdPotter, not me, but I think these were in response to a request from @latimer. The recommendations included Hebe rakaiensis, not a conifer but a natural domed shape. Monty Don also recently planted some mature Yew domes in his garden on a recent episode of GW. That would be my choice!
             
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              Oh well, thanks anyway.
               
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              Oleander opening buds by Bougainvilla against house ...
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              A few Hibiscus blooming ...
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                Good afternoon this is my Digitalis Dalmatian Purple its been slow this year:smile:

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                        There is member GSB who seems to have some topiary balls in their post, failing that try a topiary search in the search magnifying glass.
                         
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                          Nickolas is holding a solar lantern. :biggrin: :dbgrtmb:
                           
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                            Peony rockii. Nice perfume too, though not strong
                             
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