The persicaria in B2 softens the edge of the bed nicely, but there is too much of it, and it’s rather dull in winter when the foliage dies down. It certainly needs to be reduced, and new plants planted behind it. This variety is ‘Donald Lowndes’, has an AGM, and is said to be partially evergreen. We’ll see what happens this coming winter.

Although only planted one year ago this rose is already doing very well. Lovely colour and scent. At this size it is easy to deadhead, but eventually it should cover the E side of the house.