Cobaea Scandens

I grew a few of these plants from seed, a "freebie" sent with my copy of Gardens Illustrated at the beginning of last year.

The seedlings were really odd, emerging in a rush one morning, sturdy and pale yellow. It took them a while to get going but eventually they romped away, twining through other climbers.

Described as being a late summer bloomer, I waited and waited but nothing - until last weekend. In the early morning light and accompanied by a faltering new season dawn chorus(which was lovely to hear!),trumpets in both pale and dark mauve, a welcome burst of colour at the darkest time of year.

Dickie