I haven’t seen this before, although I did wonder whether the tulips would find their way through the rather dense lychnis alpina plants when I planted them last autumn. The lychnis are now in another pot.

The bamboo in a tub near the garage was blown over in storm Ciara. It looked nice, but I had been meaning to do something to reveal more of the culms and reduce the foliage anyway. I cut some of the stems that were leaning at an angle and looking a bit manky at ground level. Approximately 5 stems. Then I rubbed off the foliage from about 2/3 of the lower part of each stem.

I took off about 50% of the foliage which must reduce its wind resistance. From most angles it looks much better, although the stems definitely seem to be divided into two parts – old and new. It’s just as tall as it was, which is the main thing.

I wonder if this couple is responsible for the two blobs already laid.

The lighter ones are picotee, which is not my favourite form, but they are very welcome at this time of year.