Spontaneous poppies

When I moved here, I discovered some annual Oriental Poppies in the garden. These self-seed like crazy, so every year they have re-appeared in patches somewhere around the place, and I tend to leave them be. That way, I get a bit of spontaneity in the garden. As with life, it's not a good idea to overplan a garden; you need to leave space for nice surprises.

When they started they were all one colour, and double. This year, they have multiple shades of purple, orange, red and pink, and some are single rather than double.




Blue/purple single














Mauve, red, orange, double













Pink, rosy

Poppies and returns

The poppies are out, and seem to be at their very best right now. Some pics below.

We have just said goodbye to a weekend party of guests who came for a family reunion. They were so pleased with their stay that they have already booked to come again next year, and for a longer stay. Can't be bad.





Pattie's Plum is always a favourite














Aurora is as bright and fresh on the eye as sherbet is on the tongue













The red poppy "Falklands" has pinked edges. As do pinks.