May bush

I bought and planted a May bush yesterday.

It comes from China! It flowers in May in the northern hemisphere, and in Sept-Oct in the southern (here).

Front and back latest 23 Oct + update 30 Oct

New little plants and palms in. Another rainy day.

Swept and tidied as far as poss, considering the rain and mess it makes.

Lovely sunshine!

The front garden (John's #3) is a mess

Just look at the weeds, after so much rain. I can't keep up with it. Maybe I should call it John's Jungle!
Have planted three birds of paradise (one of them white) to fill that space, under the two frangis. Also took the variegated creeper out and put it in the corner garden, to see if it will spread better.

The frangis there are a lovely colour though and I can't wait until they are in full flower:

Update 14 Nov 2017:

I had it cleaned up and slashed, and it looks a whole lot better now.

Update 30 Nov, 2017:

I finally planted the two white oleanders. The white of the oleanders is just visible. I could put big gingers in there too,