Buff Tailed Bumblebee enjoying my surprise flower. No idea what they are. White and purple ones which grew to around 3’ tall! They look a bit ridiculous where they’re planted but the bees absolutely love them!

Just feeding on the last of today’s sunshine.
#Bees
#Triffids
#GardensUK
#SurpriseFlower
Don’t know what I planted but they love them!

This today just for you.
St John’s Wort , Hypericum, with added Hoverflies. 😊
Good night. 😴
#Hoverflies
#StJohnsWort
#GardensUk
#Wildlife

Purple flowering Clover on a not very pristine lawn. It’s full of weeds but hey!!

I’m in Clover! ☘️
My lawn is covered in purple flowers. Very pretty and the bees love it 🐝
Leave some for the wildlife.
#GardensUK

Harlequin Ladybird Larvae on a green leaf. It has a black armour like body with orange spikes on its back. It’s on a very bright green leaf of a Hydrangea. It’s jagged edges are in front of a stone wall. The Harlequin Ladybird is an invasive species from Asia which arrived in the UK in 2004. It’s a large one so it does out compete our native ladybirds 🐞

Harlequin Ladybird Larvae on my hydrangea leaf.
Looks fully armed and dangerous to me!
#Ladybirds
#GardensUK

A delicate pink cluster of blooms on Dog Rose bush. They have yellow centres and varied shades of pink on the petals. Dark green leaves showing behind.

My Dog Rose is blooming lovely!
Why such a strange name for a beautiful rose? Anyone know?
#DogRose
#GardensUK