16th October

…‘Rhapsody in Blue’ still flowering! Rosa ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ in full flower and stunning in the walled garden. A late season spectacular. Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ Aconitum carmichaelii…

5th September

…a month ago that the summer drought risk had passed. No rain for three weeks and several young hydrangeas, rhododendrons and azaleas now dead. Rain perhaps on Thursday.Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’…

20th September

…The annual tree survey day in Burncoose gardens.A pleasant combination of Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’ and Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’. Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’ and Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ Here is another…

28th September

…in full flower. Abutilon ‘Canary Bird’ Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ and Eupatorium purpureum. Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ and Eupatorium purpureum Eupatorium purpureum – an especially good form. Eupatorium purpureum Senna stipulacea from…