The heat of summer is finally with us, and how wonderful it is! Ironically having spent months complaining about how cold it is people spend their summers trying to keep cool... funny old world!
While the masses flock to the beaches the gardeners head to the trees. There is so much life in a woodland at this time of year that you can while away whole days listening to the rustling of leaves in a gentle summer breeze, or maybe listen to the chattering of birds going about their business. As you walk through woods you can still find flowers on the banks of small streams or in clearings. Some of my favorite flowers at this time of the year come from the 'Woodrushes', Luzula species.
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Luzula nivea (above) is a particular favorite of mine- native but sadly rare these days, this species has the power to dazzle with it's large heads of pure white flowers. I have grown this for a few years now (from a plant I bought in a nursery- I ask that you aquire it the same way please...) and it has more than proven it's hardiness, reliability and garden worthiness. With this year being the so called 'Year of Biodiversity' why not see if you can find a damp shaded spot for a beautiful native?
As usual you can contact me;-it's always nice to hear from fellow plant enthusiasts!
Ben