June 2, 2026
Full purple flush
The speedwell is packed with purple spikes now, with enough pale buds at the tips to keep the bloom going.
Season notes
This wider bloom view shows the plant at its fullest so far: dense green foliage underneath, open violet-purple flowers across the stems, and fresh unopened buds still stacked at the top of many spikes.
May 30, 2026
Still blooming with visitors
The speedwell is still carrying plenty of purple, with fresh buds at the spike tips and a small pollinator working through the flowers.
Season notes
A useful follow-up to the May 24 flush: the bloom has not collapsed, and the plant is still doing real work in the shaded corner under the aucuba.
May 24, 2026
Purple speedwell in bloom
The speedwell is carrying a strong first flush, with upright violet-purple spikes packed tightly above clean green foliage.
Season notes
This close view shows the plant at its best stage: plenty of open bloom, more buds still stacked at the tips, and no obvious leaf trouble after rain.
May 24, 2026
Under the aucuba
The purple spikes are bright enough to read under the Gold Dust aucuba, tying the shaded corner to the hostas and raised-bed edge.
Season notes
The aucuba foliage is throwing yellow-green light above it, while the speedwell gives the lower layer a clean vertical bloom moment.