The appearance of spring flowers means it’s time to plant for early summer. Orchids and lilies are a great place to start
Each year when the first spring bulbs start to come into their own, I take it as a seasonal cue to start planting their summer successors, it’s like planning what you fancy for dessert halfway through a slap-up lunch. As I sit looking out at a cloud of perfect magnolia blossom, here’s the list I am drawing up for the months to come…
Here in the UK, we don’t tend to think of orchids as outdoor plants. However, there are a range of perfectly hardy species that offer up good early summer interest. I love Bletilla striata alba for its delicate white blooms. These woodland plants thrive in deep, rich soil in dappled shade, but will fare well too with their heads in the sun, but feet in the shade.
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