Choosing my Top Ten flowers in Our garden@19 is difficult at any time of year, however one for October has to be the Michaelmas Daisy. (Aster/ Symphyotrichum.)
Symphyotrichum n.a ‘Harringtons Pink’.
Symphyotrichum n.a ‘ Barrs Violet’.
This white one appeared in the garden two years ago. I think it may have come in with another plant. It is a runner (ie.invasive) by the appearance of its roots, I was unsure whether to keep it, until it flowers then, when it does, I relent.
I like the way it blends in beautifully with number two, the Acer griseum, ( I know its not a flower, I hope Chloris approves*, See below) with its peeling cinnamon like bark…
Acer griseum
…along with the Molina ‘Karl Foerster’. The Grasses make a lovely contribution to the October garden, therefore they are my number three.
Molinia ‘Karl Foerster’
Molinia ‘Karl Foerster’
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Calamagrostis x a. ‘ Karl Foerster ‘ and Miscanthus sinensis
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ has been a feature in this garden ever since I first saw it in Bob Brown’s, Cotswold Flowers, display beds. It stands at the back of the border, stiff and upright without the need for support.
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’.
In the White and Green garden the amazingly reliable Iceberg rose is still flowering…
Rose Climbing Iceberg.
…along with a late planted Sweet Pea that has decided to climb up the Taxus bac. Fastigiata.
Sweet Pea ‘Memorial Flight’
Sweet Pea ‘Memorial Flight’.
Sedum do not seem to do very well in Our Garden@19 so this one is very welcome.
Sedum Herbstfreud.
The Crab Apple ‘Golden Hornet’ is in its second period of glory*, blossom being the first. it is growing alongside the raised bed containing ‘THE’ Dahlia for me ‘David Howard’.
The arch is covered with the ornamental vine ‘Spetchley Red’ through which…
Vitis ‘Spetchley red’.
…you can stroll to the banana bench and sit, to take in all the autumn colours in Our Garden@19.
I am joining in with Chloris * and other bloggers posting our Top Ten for October. Please visit them using the link to see their selection.
