I think this is what’s known as a ‘riot of colour’.
I once glimpsed an elderly gentleman in the doorway of this unusual house on a busy main road (Lordship Lane), so I presume this garden is his handiwork. It has some spectacular displays in the summer and autumn – mostly dahlias, with some roses, sunflowers and morning glories thrown in. This year there are lots of nerines, too. When the show’s over everything is cut down/dug up – so much so that in the winter months you could walk past it and forget it’s there. Then in spring, the garden consists almost entirely of wallflowers. Look closely and you’ll see that they’re already in place among all the late bloomers.
It’s a bit of an unconventional way of gardening by today’s standards – most of us are going for year-round interest, structure etc etc (not to mention a parking space) – but there’s no denying that it’s pretty special in its own way.
Love these riotous gardens.I think they can make a hugely positive impact on the surrounding areas. Must order Nerines for next year!
We all need as much colour as we can get this time of the year now we have said goodbye to summer. I’m not a fan of pink but looks rather dashing!
I agree with Naomi about ordering Nerines.
Now where in the garden is the sunniest spot in October/November?