What’s In Season

Described as a member of the Ranuncula family, Japanese Anemones originated in Asia. 

At West Lynn Garden, we have these pretty pink or white flowering plants dotted around in many parts of the garden. They will thrive in well drained soil, in part shade and will flower profusely over the coming months. 

They definitely don’t do well in soggy soil or heavy shade. 

Just a word of warning, Japanese Anemones have a great capacity to multiply and spread-relentlessly. Be aware of this if you decide to plant them in your garden and keep an eye on the area designated. They do put on a lovely display during the flowering season. 

Looking for reliable white/pink flowering bush for a border garden? Gaura-aka-Butterfly Bush is a good candidate. Needs full sun and well drained soil to thrive-if it’s happy, Gaura will flower profusely for the whole summer. Looks good with other cottage garden plants like Lavender. You can see Gaura flowering in our Butterfly House at present-the Monarch butterflies love it too. Colours can be white, pink and white or a darker pink. The plants can be trimmed back in Autumn and will come away again in early summer. 

Allow space for the plant show its full display over the whole season-Gaura is a great addition to any cottage garden. Pop along to West Lynn Garden soon see this flowering in our Butterfly House.