NZ Clematis Flowers

Clematis paniculata - (Puawhananga) MALE



Unknown (by us!) Clematis at Dursley





The mass of clematis flowers in the shade house at Dursley

 As with many species, the male seems to be 'prettier' than the female! We are not certain of the botanical name of the Clematis at Dursley, but it is likely to be the female of it's form. Isn't this a fascinating contrast between the two different vines?
Does anybody out there know exactly which clematis the second plant is?

Roses.....

Roses - ah the roses - literally 100's of them. Every shape, size, and colour you can imagine. Judith has them all, it would seem. They are glorious, though, and they are just hitting their stride ready for a summer of blooming. This is just a small selection of them, photographed yesterday. More are revving into action every day. Watch this space......

Rhododendrons



The Philadelphus fragrance is incredible at the moment.

 The Rhododendrons are making a colourful display at Dursley this month. Many are huge old bushes, while more recent additions are incredibly fragrant. Between the Rhododrendron and the Philadelphus, it is fragrant heaven at the moment. Come on out, as Judith would love to see you, and share her gorgeous garden.  

November in the Garden

Cerinthe major

Azalea

Bearded Iris

Philadelphus and daisy

Mid-spring at Dursley, and the colours have changed once again. This really is a garden to be visited at different times of the year to get the true picture of how it changes through the seasons. The perfume of enormous Philadelphus bushes is intoxicating right now. If only the internet was clever enough to send fragrance! The roses are next. Watch this space!