Clematis Jackmanii

Couldn't resist showing you this again this year. It's such an intense blue. It's appeared just as its mate, Clematis Cardinal Rouge, is dying back, otherwise I would have shown you both as a blue and purple contrast.

Jacaranda, whoopee

Not a great pic but at least it shows the blossom. We have waited for this for 4 years and I was beginning to think it would never flower. It's planted alongside the workshop, which is covered in campsis radicans just about to flower, and a palm tree.

It's one of many plants provided by dear friends and it's such a pleasure to walk around and see trees/shrubs/flowers grown from seeds or cuttings provided by friends.