There’s so much going on in the garden at the moment. My husband is convinced that the trees just wait until our backs are turned then churn out a few more leaves and blossom. It seems that every time we look things are more voluptuous and gorgeous. Here’s a collage of some star plants for May here in Lancashire, North West England.
Top row – Cherry Blossom and Magnolias
Second row – Clematis alpina
Third row – Apple Blossom and Lunaria annua (Honesty)
Bottom row – Wisteria and Camassia
Below – Lilac and Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ syn Sterile
I love these soft pastel shades of spring. Although soft lilac and creamy white flowers are common in summer too I find that they are often over-shadowed by blooms with much brighter colours. I enjoy them more right now in May when their chalky pastel colours sing out with the fresh lime green leaves of spring.
Why not pop over to Carol’s blog May Dreams Gardens for a peep at some beautiful May gardens around the world.
ALSO… Cathy at Garden Dreaming at Chatillon has just reminded me that over at Rambling in the Garden there are some vases full of lovely cut flowers to enjoy too.
Have a lovely day & Happy Gardening! Gillian 🙂