Clematis ‘Niobe’ from the Jackmanii x group. Flowers are deep red with golden anthers. It blooms on a compact vine with big flowers.
Brachyscome blue star like flowers ideal for hanging baskets & tubs. Feathery foliage only 9 in 23 cm high.
June jobs to do this month Sow outdoor lettuce for continuing crops. Keep feeding your tomato plants with high potash feed. Watch out for slugs & snails eating young bedding plants in the flower beds.
Flower of the Month
Ageratum’Blue Mist’ makes a good compact bedding plant just 6 ins 15 cm high. Flowers throughout the summer & doesn’t mind dry conditions.