West Runton Flowers

Foxglove in full flower

The summer weather and the spells of rain have resulted in the woodland and heaths being alive with many flowers in full blossom. And soon, more will appear.

The property is home to an enormous range of flowers. Of course this late in the season not all are still in flower.

But also keep an eye open for butterflies when the sun is shining, including White Admirals and the Silver-washed Fritillary.

You will have little difficulty spotting these flowers:-

Foxgloves

Foxgloves can be seen both in shady woodlands and on the heaths.
They flower from early summer to the autumn.
The tall flower spikes are produced in the plant's second year.
Most of the foxglove flowers are now over, leaving behind seeds that will provide a succession of flowers.
Fantastic foxgloves when in full flower
Foxglove in full flower
Fantastic foxgloves when in full flower

Red campion

The  red campion has a bright rose-red flower and hairy leaves and stem. You will spot them under headges and in the woodlands. In the woodland they usually come into flower as the bluebells start to fade. Often they will form a thick carpet.
 
A carpet of red campion
A carpet of red campion
A carpet of red campion

Bugle

Bugle has deep blue flowers spikes and blooms between April and July and is attractive to a variety of insects. It spreads by runners that often root.

Spikes of deep blue bugle flowers
Spikes of deep blue bugle flowers
Spikes of deep blue bugle flowers

July 2016