Plants of the Season - May
This section is to act as a guide of when interest or certain features of a plant are generally expected and is based on our research and observations in the garden.
This may vary by region and from year to year. Unusual or extreme weather and/or differences in climate may cause a plant to grow or flower in an unexpected manner.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
in all gardens..
The House Border
The East Border
The Terrace
The Wedding Ring Border
The Woodland Walk
The Cool Garden
The Stumpery
The Hot Garden
The Pond Garden
The Cloister Garden
The White Garden
The Spring Garden
The Walled Garden
The Topiary Meadow
The Exotic Garden
The Parterre
The Stream Area
The Thicket
The Grounds
Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun' Oregon Grape 'Winter Sun'
Vinca difformis 'Ruby Baker'
Mahonia bealei 'Silver Back'
Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'
Mahonia x media 'Underway' Oregon Grape 'Underway'
Helleborus niger Christmas Rose
Malus hupehensis Hupeh Crab
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Chinese Redbud 'Avondale'
Cydonia oblonga Quince
Rhododendron luteum Azalea luteum
Ribes odoratum Buffalo Currant
Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' Fuji Cherry 'Kojo-no-mai'
Picea breweriana Brewer's Weeping Spruce
Quercus ilex Holm Oak
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' Blue Atlas Cedar
Acer griseum Paper-bark Maple
