Les renouées du Japon are those white bushes, they last all summer long.
The platform in this shot is used for weddings etc., we place flower on the columns and it's a nice set-up. Will be in use next weekend actually. We place some hay bales in front for the people to sit, it makes for quite a nice garden and outdoor environment. Followed by a nice super in the tent, catered by a local high-end restaurant, an orchestra follows afterward and they dance away until the wee hours in the night. It provides a great income and everyone is happy.