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In Bloom, July
In Bloom This Month
If you can leave the captivating Rose Garden with its ancient Apothecary's and Rosa Mundi for a while, do climb the hill, walk through the arches and be greeted by giants. Delphiniums over 10 feet tall (`Spindrift`) cannot be ignored. Also look out for `Gillian Dallas` (light blue), `Lord Butler` (medium blue - white eye) and the favourite `Chelsea Star` (dark blue - white eye).
Eye catching soft fruits are there to be found and tasted! There are red and yellow strawberries and gooseberries, in beds punctuated by glorious standard roses. A full range of currants (red, white and black) is fruiting alongside the curious blackcurrant-gooseberry hybrid called a jostaberry.
Tips For Your Garden
From Our Gardening Team
As high summer approaches your garden will be thirsty, a water butt is essential with water becoming an ever more precious resource. Let established plants search for their own water by sending down deep roots. Water them thoroughly only when absolutely necessary - a quick sprinkle with a watering can has the adverse effect of encouraging surface roots and dependence on you! On the other hand - pots and hanging baskets will need a daily watering.
On the secateur front now is the time to clip privet hedges and prune your fruit trees and wisteria. Harvest blackcurrants and prune back to strong new shoots. |
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