Judith likes to grow slightly unusual plants in her garden. Many of these special plants are in flower at the moment, including these gorgeous tree poppies - Romneya. They thrive in Dursley's free draining soil.
Below: Commonly known as 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' (Brunsfelsia) because of the three phases of colour each flower goes through over successive days, Judith has these feature plants in one of the perennial borders. The colours are violet, liliac and white, and are all seen on the bush at the same time. Quite unusual, but looks lovely surrounded by a mixture of perennials, intermingling with lilies, dahlias, catmint and roses.
Below: Red Hot Pokers in various shades, which flower for months
Below: Chinese Lanterns (Abutalon) need the light behind for them to glow. This yellow is eye-catching as it appears to be lit up, even in mid-winter. Seen here surrounded by Fox-gloves (Digitalis).
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