Wild Foxgloves appear in a new place each year, especially some old patch that has been recently cleared. A corner of rocky earth suddenly gives birth to an abundance of the most exotic of our wildflowers. They nestle under trees and festoon the hedgerows. They peep over the tallest grasses and parade their purply pink lady’s fingers up and down the lane.
This year they surround the newly drained meadows on the shores of the lake as a ribbon of vibrant bunting. An odd one grows on a stone wall. Another few wave from the grassy hill.
It’s as if they are cheering us on!!
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The foxgloves seem very prolific around here this year. I love them – such lovely bright splashes of colour.
I agree, there are loads of them here too……spectacular….and thanks Rowan…
Oh you brought back so many memories of my visit to Ireland with those gorgeous foxgloves welcoming me with their cheery blooms popping up all over wherever we were!!
Donna I'm glad you got to see them they only last a couple of summer months and they don't grow everywhere either…..
Glorious Catherine! I want to visit and share a cup of tea on the "lane." I love that Foxgloves naturalize so beautifully and bloom every two years. Are you back home yet? I have a question to ask you. You can write me at susie@troccolo.com. if you are back.
Susie I will do, thanks!
These are just lovely 🙂 We had some foxgloves mysteriously appear in the garden and we've no idea how they got there 🙂
They seem to do their own thing, I am constantly surprised by where they end up from year to year…..
My garden has its fair share as usual and I love them so and the way they pop up where they will. They are also found in the lanes and byways hereabouts.
Thanks Cait……they are so spectacular I'm glad you have them in your garden too!!