May - What's looking good in the Garden this month?

Tulips and Alliums - throughout the gardens.

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘prostratus' - under the map at garden entrance (1) and also throughout the gardens.  Grown for its aromatic evergreen leaves and unusual flowers, rosemary is regarded as an essential culinary and medicinal herb, with an invigorating flavour. It makes a handsome specimen plant in any garden, especially when covered with flowers that attract bees and butterflies. 'Prostratus' is a useful, low growing variety.  Prefers full sun and a dry spot.
 
Berberis x lologensis ‘Apricot Queen' - long border (2) at garden entrance.  A profusion of golden orange flowers, which it bears in great quantity in spring, with dark green foliage.  Prefers a dry spot in full sun.  Height 3M Spread 3m

Wisteria sinensis ‘Amethyst' - on the right of the long border (3)  An early flowering variety with heavily perfumed light rose/purple flowers.  Prefers sun or partial shade and well drained soil.  Height 10m Spread 8m

Allium cristophii - on the right hand side of the Long Border (3) Purple flowers with spherical flower heads.

Geranium Johnson's Blue - on the right hand side of the Long Border (3) One of the most popular of the hardy geraniums.

Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - in the Grasses Garden (4)  The purple flowers of this thistle like plant mix well with the purple Alliums.
 
Gunnera manicata - on the banks of Sandell Lake (17).  The very large leaves of this rhubarb like plant give an exotic effect.

All of the above plants are available for sale from our Garden Centre.