Shrub of the Year

                                                            Lavatera - Rose Mallow. 

I found this Lavertera plant struggling to grow under one of the conifers in the garden. Vic dug it up and I potted it up and planted it this year in the back border in full sun. It has flowered continuously since May and is still flowering in late November. I guess its a case of the right plant right place. 

Cotoneaster

 

November and the Cotoneaster still has lots of red berries, for some reason the birds do not seem to like them.

Cornus Alba - Red-barked Dogwood

 

A new addition to the garden which will hopefully provide a splash of colour all year round.

Autumn leaves

 Lots of Autumn colours in the trees we brought in pots from the cottage, most of them now planted in the ground. American Sweet Gum, Ginkgo biloba, Smokebush and Acer although sadly the Acers don't seem to like the coastal conditions.