Lets start with the roses. The blue one by the side patio (Blue for You) was out in May last year, but today there are lots of buds but no flower. There is not a flower to be seen on any of the roses.
These were the Aliums on 10th May last year. it looked like the yellow iris was already over.
Here we are into June with the Iris in full flower.
This was the Weigelia on 8th May last year.
Today it has till some flowers to come.
The Campanula around the conservatory was in full flower in mid May.
This year it has still to complete it's flowering.
Last year the Honeysuckle was in flower in May but nothing so far today.
So this year, the flowers are around three to five weeks behind compared to last year. But they all seem to have more buds so that is encouraging.
One last note. This was the Clematis Montana last month.
However, on close inspection, the main stems were coming off their supports on the wall. It had not had a hard prune for years, so drastic measures were needed.
Watch this space.
Today was the last big day in the garden. The bedding border was cleared and the 40 Cosmos Lovestrong from J. Parkers online were planted.
Although I did run out of plants and had to supplement with 20 Impatiens from Dobbies. Noted for next year.
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