A Monthly Wander Around the Garden at Oakgate Nursery and Garden – June

Almost half way through the year and we have enjoyed every one of our regular monthly wander around the garden at Oakgate Nursery and Garden.

As we started off on our June wanderings we were instantly amazed by the amount of foliage growth and rich patches of flower colour. There was so much variety in foliage colour.

Many shrubs boasted interesting foliage worth a closer look.

Long views along pathways were impressive.

While sat in the outdoor area of the cafe enjoying our coffee and carrot cake the sun highlighted a yellow leaved berberis which also had contrasting red stems.

We then wondered how other berberis might play a strong role in the successful use of colour throughout the garden. Berberis are often grown alongside other shrubs to enhance both sets of colour.

The photo below shows another yellow-leaved berberis partnered with a golden catalpa – a great combination!

The next photo shows a red and pink variegated berberis which goes by the name ‘Harlequin’.

Several specimen perennials were putting on a good show of flowers to catch the eye of the visitors, including us.

I think it would be a good idea to finish our June report of our wanderings around Oakgate Nursery and Garden with a gallery of interesting hardy perennial plants with foliage that takes centre stage when their flowers are not around.

Our next visit with camera in hand will be in July but we will visit many other times for coffee and cake and a perusal of the plants for sale which change all the time.