while propping up an aquilegia flower stem which had ‘fainted’, I was delighted to find Lily of the Valley flowers hidden under Japanese anemone leaves . More investigation uncovered several flowers. Somehow, the Lily of the Valley has migrated from its original position by the front step after a new path was laid. The flowers are tiny and delightful.
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We have many lilies of the valley – all cuddling up to brick walls. I think they have a penchant for pathways.
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That’s true! I thought of clearing the anemones to give them more room, but I read that they prefer shade and I guess they’re used to competition beside the path.
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