August Delights

August starts presenting new delights in the garden. The crocosmia must be the perfect plant for the Pennine garden, in so far as it is unbelievably straight forward to grow. It is also quite easy to lift and divide and can provide a splash of vibrant colour wherever it might be needed. In the picture you can see the complimentary planting of the crimson crocosmia alongside the purple buddleja. This too is a plant that seems to be able to find a happy home virtually anywhere and is also impossibly easy to grow.

The buddleja as seen from higher up now forms a backdrop for the cottage garden bed. This itself is now looking healthily flush with plenty of new flowers and vegetables.

Finally, the ornamental grasses are also looking at their best. I like the splashes of colour that are dotted throughout but in equal part I just revel in the tactile nature of many of the grasses with their delicate soft seed heads. Clearly, a black and white furball feels just the same way.