More from RHS Harlow Carr Gardens near Harrogate: I think the big white flowers above are Cosmos. One of them was providing a lovely hammock for a pretty pale green butterfly, which may have been a green-veined white? The pink flower below is a Cosmos too. They were growing in an exuberant planting of mixed annuals, which seemed to have both wild and cultivated species.
Sunflowers are always a joy and I liked this variety with two-toned petals.
Another plant that makes a bold statement is Acanthus spinosus, commonly known as bear's breeches. It's wonderfully sculptural with its long spikes of hooded purple and white flowers.
Those really are first-class shots, Jenny. I'm the garden labourer, so know very little about flowers - but I enjoy wandering round gardens and Harlow Carr is a peach.
ReplyDeleteThanks for beauty shared here! I always enjoy seeing flowers I haven't seen before..."bears britches" is such a one.
ReplyDeleteThe artichoke is particularly photogenic.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see at this time of year, Jenny!
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