THE CONSTANT GARDENER
Apr 11, 2022
3 minutes
WORDS BENJAMIN POPE
ILLUSTRATION CLAIRE HARRUP
April is when the garden really shows its potential for growth, gathering momentum as day length, light intensity and temperatures increase. In our garden, a row of ancient multi-stemmed hazels come to life, creating an edge-of-woodland setting that I feel is perfect for celebrating spring.
Underplanted with white bells of and cascading flowers of White Icicle (= ‘Ubric’), a mixed carpet of blue and white is peppered with charming . and its white-flowering sister ‘Betty Bowring’ complement the planting, while the zesty blooms of var. and add spring vibrancy.
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