For Melchisedec . . . wildflowers and others . . .

i really love that wild flower meadow

Oh Sheila, that's lovely! The wildflower meadow is beautiful! I so agree with your definition of happiness - I have only just discovered the enrichment of photographing the garden. I see it through new eyes! The Japanese grass is such a good contrast to the white pebbles. I had a cotinus many years ago - long gone. I shall have to think about getting another one. Trouble is - I'm running out of space, and I keep seeing so many attractive things on GOY!

Thank you Sticki and Mel! It's so lucky . . . after the strong winds and heavy rain the Corncockles were flattened - almost horizontal :( but amazingly they have recovered and are standing proud again. Phew :))

Glad to hear that, Sheila! I thought my Sarah Bernhardt peony had been spoiled by being blown about, in spite of staking, but today she's looking much better. More rose petals on the ground than on the plants, though.

Looks really lovely Sheila

That's been really successful. It looks just right.
I grow Geums up through my Philadelphus in much the same way as you use the Cotinus.

The meadow looks just as nature intended....... Beautiful photos x

Thank you very much Sheilar, Oji and Magnadoodle. ;))

Never heard of Ammi, but like the look of it. Love your meadow and am so envious.

Thank you Julia and Tuesdaybear! I think its full name is Ammi majus . . . I first saw it on a Sarah Raven prog on TV. The flowers are bigger and whiter, but a bit like Cow Parsley, and 5 ft tall.

I missed this Sheila, your meadow is fantastic, be great to see the difference next year...It could be totally different. Look how everything works so beautifully there, it is brilliant.

I love the Ammi (ladies lace, I call it) through the cotinus it looks good. :))

Thank you so much Pimm's . . . you do make generous comments :)) Meadow areas are different every year -great fun.

hello fellow Meadower. sounds like you had better luck with your meadow mix than I did! Next year...I wonder what will be growing? " kinda like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get!"Enjoyed the blog.

Thanks Lori - yes, different mix every time!

Missed this Sheila but still have to comment as it all looks lovely...

Thanks very much Lincs!

I missed this - isn't your meadow gorgeous? And I'm deeply in love with your beautiful Cotinus. It isn't fair - mine just WILL NOT grow. I'd like a whole line of them lining the drive, but I have to be realistic - it's never going to happen.

Aaww, thanks Gattina. I know - gardening life is so unfair :(( Maybe a handful of Cotinus seeds from me and Pimpernel will bring you luck . . .

I shall do my best with them, I promise, and only speak to them in English. (Well, they must be made to feel at home). How old is this magnificent one?
It's like elderly parents struggling to bring up a growing family - will we be here long enough to see it grow to maturity? Thank you Sheila.

Oooh, my magnificent one(!) is over 30 years old. Managed to layer a cutting from our previous garden to bring here. Luckily it's happy :))

Just love the wild flower meadow Sheila.....bet the insects are really enjoying it, this weather doesn't help though does it......zilch butterflies up here, how about at yours?

Thanks Janey. FAR fewer butterflies than usual, sadly, hardly seen one since that sunny spell in March :((

Cherry Tart Hosta.. That's what the blood grass reminds me of...I couldn't think of it before.

Haven't heard of that one, Pimm's . . . d'you mean to say there's a Hosta with red on the leaves?!

Oooh yes ~ just Googled it . . . what a lovely plant :))

well, that's amazing..... must see if there's one available here. just bought a white scented one!

Sorry Sheila...I keep falling behind. Yes it is a nice little upright hosta with bright red stems. I don't know why it isn't widely used.

No worries Pimm's . . . there's so much distraction on this site! I shall definitely look out for a Cherry Tart . . . thanks.