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Hedychium

Added on 7 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hedychium.
Species: Hedychium gardnerianum.

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Aconite

Added on 7 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum henryi x cammarum 'Sparks variety'.

Long name for a very long plant. I think I have the name right...if not let me know!
About 6ft and out now (Oct...

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Fatsia japonica

Added on 6 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Fatsia.
Species: Fatsia japonica.

Big, bold and beautiful!

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Phormium tenax

Added on 6 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Phormium.
Species: Phormium tenax.

The beast. Just keeps getting bigger and bigger!

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Itea ilicifolia

Added on 5 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Itea.
Species: Itea ilicifolia.

Just a baby at the moment. Nearly dead when I rescued it but recovering slowly. This is its second year with me.

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Ceratostigma

Added on 4 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Ceratostigma.
Species: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides.

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Zauschneria

Added on 4 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Zauschneria.
Species: Zauschneria californica.

Out now. So dainty in growth but very robust. Just keeps spreading. A welcome bit of colour at this time of year...

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Anemone x hybrida 'Margarete'

Added on 4 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone x hybrida.

Almost a double. Slightly smaller flowers than the singles but beautiful with their wavy margin.

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Clematis Gravetye beauty

Added on 4 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis Gravetye beauty.

Unusual tulip shaped flower. Opens wider as it ages..

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schyzostylis

Added on 3 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: schyzostylis.

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Hibiscus syriacus ‘Bluebird’

Added on 13 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hibiscus.
Species: Hibiscus syriacus.

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Clematis "The President"

Added on 13 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis "The President".

First year, first flower.

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Ceanothus

Added on 13 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Ceanothus.
Species: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus.

Sadly this no longer looks like this. I had to cut it back very severely. It is still alive!
Hopefully next yea...

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Iris

Added on 13 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris chrysographes.

The darkest one out there. It is a beautiful purple /black and scented!

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Herb garden

Added on 13 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

My front garden is on a slope, very dry and chalky.
Originally it was grass but after falling off the wall a co...

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Saxifrage

Added on 12 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Saxifraga.
Species: Saxifraga cochlearis 'Minor'.

Stuck my finger next to it to show just how tiny it is.
In season it has tiny white flowers.

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Sempervivum

Added on 12 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Sempervivum.
Species: Sempervivum tectorum.

Not sure which variety but it has tucked itself right up against the wall and is growing really well

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Helenium autumnale 'Red Gold'

Added on 7 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Helenium.
Species: Helenium autumnale.

Looks like a setting sun to me.

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Butterfly

Added on 7 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum.

Couldn't quite get a clear shot of it because one of the stalks of my lavender plant was in the way.

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Buddleja davidii 'Peace'

Added on 7 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Buddleja.
Species: Buddleja davidii.

Big fat racemes. About twice the size of normal buddleja flowers. So many bumbles on there at the moment it hums!

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Musa Basjoo

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Musa.
Species: Musa basjoo.

Planted in the ground for the first time this year as I have been told it will survive the winter here as long a...

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Anemone x. hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone x. hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'.

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Helianthemum Wisley White

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Helianthemum.
Species: Helianthemum nummularium.

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Zantedeschia aetheopica

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Zantedeschia.
Species: Zantedeschia aethiopica.

My favourite plant in the garden.

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Aquilegia

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia.

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Helianthemum double red

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Helianthemum.
Species: Helianthemum nummularium.

These flowers look like miniature roses to me.

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Eryngium planum

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Eryngium.
Species: Eryngium planum.

Spiky, glaucus and late summer flowering. Very easy to grow.

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Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal'

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal'.

Big, bold and beautiful. The flowers look like velvet.

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Gaillardia aristata

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Gaillardia.
Species: Gaillardia aristata.

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Monarda didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Monarda.
Species: Monarda didyma.

Bees love this plant. It can suffer from mildew which is why I have planted it behind a shrub so only the flower...

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Clematis Madame Julie Correvon

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis Madame Julie Correvon.

Hiding my statues modesty.
The soil on this side of my garden is perfect for clematis. Shaded and cool at the b...

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cytisus battandieri

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Cytisus.
Species: Cytisus battandieri.

Nearly dead when I rescued it early last year. It now has several branches that have leafed out and for the firs...

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Jasminum officinale

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Jasminum.
Species: Jasminum officinale.

Does not want to climb so I let it fall!

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iris bucharica

Added on 5 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris bucharica.

Beautiful late spring flowering Iris. I keep them in a pot as I have serious slug and snail issues in my garden!

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Globe artichoke

Added on 3 Aug, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Cynara.
Species: Cynara cardunculus.

Grown from seed last year. The seeds were from a packet that should have been sown in 1999!

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Hebe

Added on 30 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hebe.
Species: hebe.

Rescued this from a nursery near death. Still not sure exactly which one it is so if you have any ideas let me k...

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Akebia quinata

Added on 30 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Akebia.
Species: Akebia quinata.

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Valeriana officinalis

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Valeriana.
Species: Valeriana officinalis.

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Clematis

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis 'Alba Luxurians'.

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Hemerocallis Red Rum

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis Red Rum.

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Bergenia

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Bergenia.
Species: Bergenia cordifolia.

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Paeony 'White Wings'

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Paeony 'White Wings'.

Single flower so does not need staking. Scented.

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Darmera peltata

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Darmera.
Species: Darmera peltata.

Unusual plant that flowers before any leaves appear.
The flower stalk shoots out of the ground and can be upto ...

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Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia 'Lucifer'.

Upright, statuesque perennial that flowers late in July and continues flowering over a long period. Flowers are ...

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Tulip Tarda

Added on 21 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Tulip Tarda.

Species tulip. Low growing, yellow and white, scented.

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Euphorbia characias

Added on 19 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia characias.