Friday 11th July

Pelargonium 'Ardens'

A number of group members had been to Hampton Court Flower Show this week and this beautiful species pelargonium is just one of the new purchases. We did some more final planning for the Friday group charity event on 20th July and had a brief look at some fuchsias. Fuchsias are a genus of approximately 100 species of deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs and a few perennials. They come originally from Central and South America and New Zealand and have very distinctive pendulous flowers throughout summer and autumn. They can be used in containers or as summer bedding and some are hardy enough to be grown as hedges.

• Fuchsia 'Lottie Hobbie' is an unusual small bushy upright vigorous plant with dark green leaves and small single flowers. It prefers some shade.

Fuchsia 'Lottie Hobbie'

• Fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' is a medium sized shrub with slim white, pink and purple flowers. It can survive outside although likes a sunny position and some protection from winds.

Fuchsia 'Lady Bacon'

• Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' is a small deciduous bushy shrub it bears single flowers with white sepals and purple petals

  

  Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

Activities in the garden this week (before the rain came down):

• Planting out newly bought fuchsias
• Pruning the willow arch
• Cloud pruning the myrtle
• Planting out broad beans
• Cutting back the ivy
• Sorting out the large border and deadheading roses

Friday group award winners:

Vicky and Sue received special awards of path building merit at the group this week. Many congratulations to you both!