June's Perfect Plants
June is the perfect month to get in the garden, soak up the sun with a good glass and admire the beauty of all the plants in bloom and the wildlife that goes hand in hand.
Lupins
“Lupins Polyphyllus”
Stunning architectural flowers, attractive to bees and they can help to improve your soil!
How could you say no to a Lupin?
Perennial – so you can enjoy them year after year
Evergreen
They prefer partial shade, Clay, fertile loam or Sandy soil.
They are also hardy plants and don’t mind a bit of frost. Generally problem free from pests!
Horned Violets
“Viola Cornuta”
Also known as the horned pansy, this classic flower looks good in any garden.
Biennial – meaning that you will at some point need to replace them, but at their low price point they really are worth it!
Evergreen.
They prefer full sun – partial shade
Grows well in Clay, fertile loam or Sandy soils. Hardy against frost.
Siberian Iris
“Iris Siberia”
Although beautiful, this plant can be toxic if ingested, so be watchful over animals and small children.
Perennial.
Flowers in the summer.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Grows well in Clay, fertile loam or Sandy soil.
Hardy against frost.
Dusky Cranesbill ‘Lily Lovebill’
“Geranium Phaeum”
Bushy perennial, with dark purple flowers in late spring.
Prefers full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
Moist to dry soil.
Grows well in clay, fertile loam or Sandy soil.
Hardy against frost.
Water well to help promote new growth. Can be susceptible to a variety of garden pests and mildew.
Astrantia
“Astrantia”
Herbaceous perennial.
Aromatically scented roots.
Usually pink / white / red roots.
Prefers shady moist soil.
Grows well in fertile loam / Clay soil.
Susceptible to Aphids and slugs. Cut back after the flowers have faded to encourage new growth.
London Pride
“Saxifraga x Urbium”
Beautiful matting hybrid. Perenniel evergreen. Flowers throughout the summer.
Prefers partial / full shade.
Grows best in fertile loam, clay or Sandy soil.
Hardy against frost. Ideal edging or border plant. Dehead after blooming to promote new growth.
Mexican Fleabane
“Erigeron Karvinskianus”
Relative of the daisy – gorgeously carpeting flowers in white and pink.
Drought tolerant and pollinator friendly.
Harmful if ingested by cats and dogs!
Can be invasive, fast growing.
Prefers full sun and dry soil.
Best grown in fertile loam or Sandy soil.
Hardy against frost.
Cut back flower stems once they are finished to promote new growth.
Oriental Poppy
“Papaver Orientale”
Clump forming, deciduous perennia.
Flowers in late Spring to early Summer. Fast growing.
Nest grown in Sandy, Clay or fertile loam.
Hardy against frost.
Prior to planting add well-rotted organic compost for best results.
May require stalking, attracts Aphids and prone to mildew.
Avens – Totally Tangerine
“Geum”
Mound forming perenniel.
Flowers late Spring till Autumn.
Prefers full sun.
Best grown in fertile loam or Sandy soil.
Hardy against frost.
Cut back flower stems once they are finished to promote new growth.