The A-Z of Gardening - Contest

A flower beginning with A is easy you see, an Aster I would sow Bluebells of every colour and size in most gardens grow Colourful Cornflower and Coneflower fills the scene, Dianthus and Daisy look bright and so clean. English lavender whose perfume fills the air, Foxglove of many hues love to see them there. Gladioli grow tall, look great cos of their beauty, Hostas loved by the slugs til pellets do their duty. Iris, so elegant, in wet areas love to shine, Jasmine, whose heady perfume is divine. Kalanchoe is a pretty plant likes to live indoors, Lilac means Spring is here, buy lilac soap in the store. Marigolds and Mistflower have their place in most gardens we see, Nasturtium, a pretty old flower, yet smells like cats wee. Orchids so majestic shout, look at me, I'm the prettiest of all, Poppies of all colours, lovely to see them wafting so tall. Quitensis is a plant that loves dusty conditions, Roses, love to bloom wherever it's positioned. Spring-flowers so beautiful heralding winter is over, Tubs of tulips so elegant amongst the clovers. Umbrella plant have leaves that look like a brolly, Violets used to be made into posies and sold on a tray. Wall flowers look good but the perfume's not the best, Xeromena is a poor mans lily, to grow it, is a test. Yarrow you will find in the spring, Zinnia the last one, hope my list a smile will bring. Penned. 3 July 2015