Way back in spring I planted some lavatera, nicotiana sylvestris cardoon and verbena bonariensis from seed, in order to "fill up" this garden which was only started last year. Yikes!! They're all huge and blooming away now. You can't even see the cardoon at the back and I have to keep cutting the self-seeded borage back. But still, annuals are a great way to fill up space while you're waiting for your perennials to mature. I think I'll skip the nicotiana sylvestris next year, though. It just takes too long to get big - in the spring you wish it would fill up a spot faster, and now it's so huge you can't walk on the pathway beside it!!
... the lavatera, however, can stay. It's just too beautiful!!
I love it when the garden is bursting at the seams! Lavatera is always one of my favourites-I planted the "twins" this year. They are about 18" tall and look great at the front of my border. Your adventure garden looks like it would be fun to play in.
Posted by: Paula H | August 10, 2009 at 02:15 PM