Pastel Bed

pastel theme with plants of differing form and textures

Our garden might be regarded as the antithesis of the Mormon temple. The mixture of pastel themed plants visible from the kitchen is intended to be informal and pleasingly haphazard. In reality it is anything but ad hoc, this year a lot of thought has gone into the planting scheme. In truth, it is still far away from the finished article and plans are already being made as to how it might be improved for next summer.

The sea holly, achillea and gaura work well but the central position of the cranesbill which has long been over and done rather detracts from the seasonal picture. The sweet peas screening the shed fit nicely and I am pleased that the crocosmia has been pared back to the far fringe of the bed.

It is also a space much enjoyed by the bees at this time of year. It is vital that there is a season long supply of nectar rich plants for them to utilize. 

However, it is not from this section of the garden that I have selected my plant of the month for July. The water lily has to take the honour again although the hare's tail grass will soon be at its best.

Upper Pond

Hare's Tail Grass

Hecate is better at resting than helping