We have had rain every day since the 28th of December last year until it finally stopped (for a bit) on the 20th this month. But standing imperious throughout were these fritillariars.
A reputedly ‘difficult to keep’ plant is this Sebaea thomasii ‘Bychan’ from the Drakensbergs. It has to have sodden peaty soil and will vanish forever if it gets too dry.
The winter berries of Nandina domestica come to the fore this time of year.
A Dionysia from Iran growing in our limestone section of the Alpine House.
And a lone Iris displaying its beauty in the Water Garden.
