Giverny in June

June 16, 2016

june-giverny-water-lilies

In June, all the water lilies flower on Monet’s pond, beautiful and delicate corollas in different tones of pink and soft yellow or white.

june-giverny-foxgloves

The foxgloves stand out everywhere in the garden, like giant sentinels that tower far above our heads.

june-colombine-giverny

The long lasting columbines team with other small flowers like geums and catchfly to offer a light foam of little dots of color. Elsewhere, annual poppies turn the garden pink or red.

giverny-roses-june

June is the month of roses. At Giverny they stand or climb on dozens of metallic structures or on fences. Their scent is a delight…