Monty begins by explaining that he is now able to add Summer color to his beds in the Walled Garden by planting out perennials grown from seed - Aquilegia 'Lime Sorbet', Columbine; Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer' Mullein; Verbascum 'Spica'; Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'; Papaver orientale, Oriental poppy and Anchusa Bugloss.
At Longmeadow, Monty is in the Spring Garden which is full of weeds, so rather than take the weeds out, he plants woodland perennials amongst them.
Rachel de Thame joins Monty at Longmeadow to give a helping hand, and with plenty of advice and tips on how and what to plant in a pond.
They plant marginal plants which are those that live in or on the water's edge, their roots either fully under the water level or partially submerged.
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This week Gardeners' World comes from the Malvern Spring show where Monty Don, Carol Klein and James Alexander Sinclair will bring us the very best that the show has to offer. From planting and design in the show gardens to new and exciting varieties in the floral marquee, they'll be searching ou...
