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Bulbs are the hidden surprises in the garden. We plant daffodils crocus and tulips in Autumn and forget about them until spring. The autumn flowering daffodil Sternbergia Lutea with its bright yellow trumpet is an autumn delight when allowed to naturalise, as is Cyclamen Hederifolium planted in light shade under trees and left undisturbed.
It’s August ostensibly the hottest month of the year so many plants flowering now are the brilliant fiery colours of heat ranging from yellow, orange, red and pink. They use bright colours to attract insects to visit the flowers.
Summer Temperatures entice us to spend time outdoors so we then become more aware of our surroundings and for the lucky ones our first encounter is our own garden. We see the colour and beauty but our other senses are also stimulated with fragrance, touch and sound helping us to feel relaxed and happy. Today our busy lives demand we take some time out so here are a few plants to help achieve a garden Shangri La.
