Saturday 9 April 2011

beautiful mona, hydrangeas and bees

My plectranthus Mona lavender has really come into its own!  Just look at all of those flowers.
http://www.alexareynolds.com/garden11/monaapril.JPG
I've got a little bud vase inside and picked a few.  It made me realise something I hadn't noticed - the "face" of the flowers is beautifully patterned.  You just can't see those details from above.
http://www.alexareynolds.com/garden11/monacloseup.JPG
My oakleaf hydrangeas are also looking lovely.  They put out a second flush of flowers mid-summer and they're starting to colour up beautifully. 
http://www.alexareynolds.com/garden11/hydrangeaapril.JPG
I'm also realising this year the value in having autumn-flowering plants.  I've started to notice so many bees on my salvia, basil, gaura and the last of the lavender.  They probably appreciate this last feast before winter.
http://www.alexareynolds.com/garden11/beeapril.JPG


2 comments:

Jamie said...

I've just planted a Mona Lavender a week ago and I want it to be as beautiful as yours!

Alexa said...

I hope it does! It took mine a while to settle in but it's worth it. I've also taken heaps of cuttings that are slowly coming along too.