What’s In Season

One of the most popular and widely grown Daphne species is this well known Odora-usually just called Daphne. Evergreen and reliable, the flowering starts about now and continues for months. Fragrant and alluring-at 5 years old, yes, I was guilty of picking bits off my grandmother’s treasured Daphne when no one was looking! This plant grows well in our temperate climate-likes cool feet and part shade. At West Lynn Garden we have three varieties growing in the Meditation garden where they are thriving in the cool soil and dappled light. Always popular, the plants flower at different intervals over the winter months providing fragrance and interest for  all who come to sit and enjoy this quiet space. 

See these magnificent trees everywhere at present!

First come the pinky/white Stellata - just festooned with star shaped blooms. 

Then out come the stunning big blossoms of pink/purple Magnolia Soulangiana, Liliflora and others followed by the Denudata creamy/white and equally stunning to behold in full flower. 

There’ll be some in your neighbourhood and, of course, here at West Lynn Garden. 

Enjoy the display during these fine winter days - a spot of colourful grandeur to warm the heart of any gardener. 

Occurring naturally in parts of the Northern Andes,  Streptosolen S. prefers warm temperatures and shelter from heavy wind. The plant will thrive and flower well with its feet in well drained, moist soil - with its head up in the sunlight. 

Also known as the ‘Marmalade Bush,’ Streptosolen jamesonii is in bloom at West Lynn Garden right now. Our specimens have now grown to about one and a half metres tall with spindly branches drooping under the weight of yellow/ orange blossoms. Flowering will

continue through the summer, providing a burst of colour amongst clusters of dark green leaves. Look for these eye catching blossoms on Lavender Lane or at under the pergola at the top of our shell path. Marmalade  Bush is an appropriate name for this unusual species. 

At West Lynn Garden, our Clivias are really starting to bloom. Colours vary from deep orange, creamy white, light orange and some with very red characteristics. When the whole bank of Clivias is in full bloom - it really is a sight to behold. Originating in South Africa, Clivias have become a ‘must have’ if you can provide adequate shade and moist rich soil. They’ll quietly grow, flower and multiply over many years. They thrive in filtered light - with Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and ferns. Clivias do not grow from bulbs-they do have fleshy tuberous  roots and can be left undisturbed for long periods of time.  Ideal for the shady side of your garden and low maintenance too. 

Enjoy!!