The seeds which I bought from Cottage Herbery in March
all germinated beautifully and as one may expect I had not enough planting space for them all.
A trayful of small gorgeous wild blue chicory (Cichoricum Intybus) plants became part of a birthday gift to one of my friends for her to sow in her meadow area.
I know the sowing instructions said to set seed in situ but hey ho, some rules are just meant to be broken.
Besides, I wouldn't have had the enjoyment of raising them.
My treat too!
She is however an expert plantswoman so they are in safe hands. I'm sure they'll all take and give a superb display.
My treat too!
She is however an expert plantswoman so they are in safe hands. I'm sure they'll all take and give a superb display.
The other plant she wanted was Lathyrus odorata 'Cuprani' so a small pot of these accompanied the wild chicory.
Finally, a copy of Beth Chatto's Gravel Garden book
completed the gift which I think will see her through for another year.
Finally, a copy of Beth Chatto's Gravel Garden book
completed the gift which I think will see her through for another year.
In my own garden the rest of the new plantings has taken a beating from aphid and caterpillar infestation.
Although the sweet peas and Nasturtium 'Indian Red'
have resisted the ravages I'm particularly worried about Mrs Cholmondeley who I think has come down with the dreaded clematis wilt.
Having taken the RHS advice to remove all infected foliage and destroy I have cut it back to the ground and hope it will recover.
Counselling has been offered to my husband who chose the plant.
Although the sweet peas and Nasturtium 'Indian Red'
have resisted the ravages I'm particularly worried about Mrs Cholmondeley who I think has come down with the dreaded clematis wilt.
Having taken the RHS advice to remove all infected foliage and destroy I have cut it back to the ground and hope it will recover.
Counselling has been offered to my husband who chose the plant.
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