Prop up wind rocked plants

The erysimum in B3 and the euphorbia in B1 have both grown spectacularly. Too much and fast for their root systems to keep up. These supports made from three stakes and c. 5mm cord worked well. Later (June 17) the support was effectively invisible

Bulbs

Mixture of some from the original garden, some planted last year in the usual way, and some as sprouting bulbs from B&Q. The latter were quite successful as Tête à tête, less so as Iris reticulata. Some of the tulips, even some of the narcissi, were still good in early May.

Pots

The ultimate display of pots is at Great Dixter:

Mine are not bad