Different shades of green

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King'

In spite of its name this is a female holly and needs a male one nearby for the berries to form. There is a 'Silver Queen' which we have which confusingly is a male holly. Golden King has smooth leaves with yellow colour round the edges.

Laurus nobilis

The bay tree is showing off its black autumn berries.

Hydrangea

Wallflowers

Planted up ready for next spring with red lily style tulips underneath.

Mimulus aurantiacus

Several clumps have started flowering again.

View up the garden

The mild weather during the latter part of October has enabled many plants to continue flowering and several roses have had a repeat flowering.