June Plant of the Month

Hardy geraniums are some of the most useful ground cover plants for summer borders. 

Geranium pratense are known as the meadow cranesbills. This one is a bit different in that it’s flowers form little rosettes rather than the more common saucer-shaped blooms. Not so good for pollinators, but a pretty addition to sunny borders nonetheless. 

Pale lilac flowers with a smidge of a lemon centre, this clump forming hardy perennial grows to 60cm in height and spread. Flowers from June-July.

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Adding annuals

A selection of recommended annuals.

The bees are a’ buzzing!

The garden is alive with bees as they gather pollen from a whole host of flowers.

Unfurling ferns

Take the opportunity to get close up to your ferns and admire the fascinating structures that exist within this family of ancient plants.

Plant sleuth

This mystery plant had leaves that were still lush in October but with no sign of any flowers to give me a lead.