Finally our Elderflower tree in the garden has bloomed no thanks to the pigeons who have been nibbling at the flowers. Elderflowers are really great for making cordial and sorbet with i have attached some links below for recipes.
Elderflower cordial
Elderflower Sorbet
Our garden is blooming with clematis's at the moment and we have 3 types this lovely purple one which is a new feature for the garden, a Monanta which is is the pale pink one and we have a very old clematis that covers pergola which is the white one.
Another new feature for this year are these Red hot pokers but we have got the purple variety instead of the orange.
These young blue iris are two years old now and are start spread and have gone from 1 head to 4 this year lets hope we get 8 heads next year.
Another established plant in the garden is the spreading geranium Rozanna which is now starting to self seed over the garden.
In a weeder (on purpose) part of the garden buttercups are going mad raising up bright yellow heads searching out that missing sunshine
I've planted two new irises this year and, like you, I'm hoping they'll produce a lot more next year. Fingers crossed, eh?
ReplyDeletewe will have to swap iris shots next year
DeleteThere are buttercups going nuts here too- I swear they are trying to form some sort of beanstalk to reach the clouds.
ReplyDeleteLove that purple clematis, I've not seen one that colour before. Just lovely and vibrant photos - no wonder that bee's making himself at home!
Thanks for joining in again and I'm now daydreaming of elderflower gin!
thats why i got the clematis i also hadnt seen that colour before....mmmmm elderflower gin
Deletethose clematis are so beautiful!! my mother in law has them here in west virginia also. your garden looks lovely
ReplyDeletethank you i hope they grow and cover more of the pergola
DeleteBeautiful flowers, and I just love elderflower cordial - so refreshing!
ReplyDeletei think i might try some in some fizz
DeleteYour Clematis are looking wonderful - we've just bought one for our garden. It's already going mad! Great photos :)
ReplyDeletei hope you get lots of blooms too and thank you for coming by
DeleteStunning photos! I love elderflower, their scent is divine isnt it x
ReplyDeleteyes i love the scent floral and fresh :)
DeleteBeautiful pictures, I love your Red Hot Pokers, they are fab in purple, so unusual. Your Clematis is stunning and I've just read your Elderflower cordial recipe and I think I have to try this :)
ReplyDeletei hope you get to make some :)
Deletelove the lilac geranium, very unusual, great photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you and for your nice comments
DeleteWe have 3 elder trees in our garden and I've never tried making elderflower anything. It's time I changed that so thank you for the links :)
ReplyDeleteThe clematis are lovely :)
oh i hope you try something with your elderflowers
DeleteClematis remind me of my childhood. Have tried in our garden but realised that roses do better... Gorgeous photos
ReplyDeleteRoses are lovely
DeleteOh I love those red hot pokers! Just fab x
ReplyDeleteI liked them as they were different i hope they take on well for next year
DeleteI love buttercups! even if they are everywhere, I think they are special - such joyful colour. reminds me also of one of my favourite movies, The Princess Bride with Princess Buttercup.
ReplyDeleteYour right i the colour is special im glad we have so many in the garden
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