Sid's plants : Grows on You

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus)

Added on 24 May, 2010 | 1 photo

Genus: Hibiscus.
Species: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

Pot plant indoors.

Clematis (Blue)

Added on 24 May, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis (Blue).

Growing in driveway against southfacing wall.

Salvia patens 'Blue Angel'

Added on 19 May, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia patens.

Salvia microphylla

Added on 19 May, 2010 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia microphylla.

Bought at carboot sale in Hayling Island April 2010 for £3. The variety is 'Hot Lips'. This is a stran...

Dicentra spectabilis alba

Added on 8 May, 2010 | 1 photo

Genus: Dicentra.
Species: Dicentra spectabilis.

Bought at a carboot sale on Hayling Island, April 2010 for £3.

Iris germanica 'Pink Cordelia'

Added on 11 Mar, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris germanica.

Bought off ebay March 2010 for £2 from Goldgreen73.

Iris germanica 'Classic Look'

Added on 11 Mar, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris germanica.

Bought for £2.00 off ebay March 2010. Should come white with blue edges to the petals.

Heuchera 'Strawberry Candy'

Added on 19 Nov, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: Heuchera 'Strawberry Candy'.

Just bought 10 minutes ago at market stall in Ross 19/11/09 :-)

Eccremocarpus scaber (Chilean glory flower)

Added on 7 Oct, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Eccremocarpus.
Species: Eccremocarpus scaber.

Seed came to me via GoY seedswap in 2008. Grew easily, but was held back by the poor summer of 2009.

Brunnera macrophylla (Brunnera)

Added on 24 Aug, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera macrophylla.

Bought from National Botanic Garden of Wales for £2.50 August 2009. Planted in shady area under Russett apple t...

Corydalis lutea

Added on 24 Aug, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Corydalis.
Species: Corydalis lutea.

Grows wild in my garden - does well in dry shade.

Cleome hassleriana (Spider flower)

Added on 17 Aug, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Cleome.
Species: Cleome hassleriana.

Grown for first time 2009 from seed sent me by Jacque.

Dahlia 'Marble Ball'

Added on 17 Aug, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia 'Marble Ball'.

Cynara cardunculus (Globe Artichoke)

Added on 15 Aug, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Cynara.
Species: Cynara cardunculus.

Bought as a tiny plant for 50p in about 2007.

Tradescantia 'Merlot Clusters'

Added on 26 Jul, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Tradescantia.
Species: Tradescantia 'Merlot Clusters'.

Bought Ross July 2009 for £3.00.

Campanula punctata

Added on 22 Jun, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula punctata.

Bought June 2009 - £3.50 from Plant Fair in High Town, Hereford.

Osteospermum

Added on 17 Jun, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Osteospermum.
Species: Osteospermum.

Rebutia muscula

Added on 11 Jun, 2009 | 1 photo

Species: Rebutia muscula.

AKA Angus the Cactus. Adopted at RHS Wisley in about 2000.

Heucherella 'Kimono'

Added on 4 Jun, 2009 | 1 photo

Species: x Heucherella 'Kimono'.

Helianthemum 'Ben Ledi'

Added on 3 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Helianthemum.
Species: Helianthemum 'Ben Ledi'.

Helianthemum 'Wisley Pink'

Added on 3 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Helianthemum.
Species: Helianthemum 'Wisley Pink'.

Sysyrinchium striatum

Added on 2 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Sysyrinchium striatum.

Sarracenia leuchophylla

Added on 26 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Sarracenia.
Species: Sarracenia leuchophylla.

Whitetop pitcher - grown from seed spring 2009.

Primula vialii

Added on 13 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula vialii.

Bought from Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2009.

Lonicera cardinalis

Added on 13 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: Lonicera cardinalis.

Bought from Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2009.

Weigela florida 'Variegata'

Added on 13 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Weigela.
Species: Weigela florida.

Grown from a cutting take about 2006. In driveway.

Weigela florida

Added on 13 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Weigela.
Species: Weigela florida.

In driveway.

Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Added on 11 May, 2009 | 4 photos

Genus: Epimedium.
Species: Epimedium 'Amber Queen'.

Bought at Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2009 for £5. A real beauty! Has one of those plant patent thingies, so...

Silybum marianum

Added on 11 May, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Silybum.
Species: Silybum marianum.

Spring 2009 I rediscovered a packet of seeds of this plant I collected back in 1999 (I had noted the date on the...

Aquilegia 'Elegance'

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia 'Elegance'.

Sown autumn 2008, planted out spring 2009.

Meconopsis betonicifolia

Added on 5 May, 2009 | 4 photos

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis betonicifolia.

Geranium phaeum

Added on 29 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

Bought for £3.95 April 2009.

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium

Added on 29 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Thalictrum.
Species: Thalictrum aquilegiifolium.

Bought for £2.50 April 2009.

Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'

Added on 29 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'.

Bought for about £3 April 2009.

Eryngium variifolium

Added on 29 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Eryngium.
Species: Eryngium variifolium.

Bought for £2.00 April 2009.

Lamium galeobdolon

Added on 22 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Lamium.
Species: Lamium galeobdolon.

Invasive.

Iberis sempervirens (Perennial Candytuft)

Added on 7 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis sempervirens.

Perennial candytuft, white flowers, growing on wall in drive.

Tradescantia

Added on 26 Mar, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Tradescantia.
Species: Tradescantia.

Deutzia scabra 'Candidissima'

Added on 26 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Deutzia.
Species: Deutzia scabra 'Candidissima'.

Helleborus niger

Added on 25 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus niger.

Helleborus foetidus

Added on 25 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus foetidus.

Forsythia

Added on 25 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Forsythia.
Species: Forsythia.

Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'

Added on 19 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Salix.
Species: Salix integra.

Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro'

Added on 19 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro'.

Bought from Tescos nearly dead for 10p - now going strong!

Polyanthus 'Gold Lace'

Added on 26 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo

Species: Polyanthus 'Gold Lace'.

A 2008 purchase. Planted out winter 2009 in front of the wide left-hand border. This one DIED spring 2009 - RI...

Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop)

Added on 19 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

Sarracenia 'Stevensii'

Added on 15 Feb, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Sarracenia.
Species: Sarracenia 'Stevensii'.

Bought Feb 2008 for £1.99 from Wyevale Garden Centre.

Sarracenia purpurea (Huntsman's cap)

Added on 15 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Sarracenia.
Species: Sarracenia purpurea.

Bought Feb 2008 for £1.99 at Wyevale Garden Centre.

Hippeastrum papilio (Butterfly amaryllis)

Added on 13 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Hippeastrum.
Species: Hippeastrum papilio.

Christmas prezzie 2008/09. Planted in Jan, flowering by mid Feb!

Brought back from Madeira.

Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Amaryllis.
Species: Amaryllis.

Brought back from Madeira.

Heucherella 'Rachel'

Added on 9 Jan, 2009 | 1 photo

Species: Heucherella 'Rachel'.

A Heuchera x Tierella hybrid that is a nice vigorous plant with prettier flowers than many Heucheras.

Phalaenopsis orchid

Added on 9 Jan, 2009 | 6 photos

Genus: Phalaenopsis.
Species: Phalaenopsis orchid.

Bought from Oakchurch Farm Shop & Nursery for £5 December 2008

Iris sibirica 'Little Blue'

Added on 14 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris sibirica.

Bought from Wyevale plant clearance for £1 autumn 2008.

Iris sibirica 'Dreaming Yellow'

Added on 14 Nov, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris sibirica.

Bought from Wyevale plant clearance for £1 autumn 2008.

Iris pallida 'Aurea Variegata'

Added on 14 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris pallida.

Bought from Wyevale plant clearance for £1 autumn 2008.

Iris germanica 'White City'

Added on 14 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris germanica.

Bought Wyevale plant clearance for £1 autumn 2008.

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Added on 8 Nov, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Ilex.
Species: Ilex aquifolium.

Penstemon 'Raven'

Added on 8 Nov, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon 'Raven'.

Bought from farmers market November 2008 for £2.50.

Narcissus sp. 'Rip Van Winkle'

Added on 26 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus sp. 'Rip Van Winkle'.

Narcissus canaliculatus

Added on 26 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus canaliculatus.

Narcissus sp. 'Dutch Master'

Added on 26 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus sp. 'Dutch Master'.

Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'

Added on 26 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Cotinus.
Species: Cotinus coggygria.

Bought summer 2008 for £3.00.

Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silverado White' (Hardy cyclamen)

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Cyclamen.
Species: Cyclamen hederifolium.

6 plants bought for £1 at Wyevales 10.10.08. Planted in front of Hostas under Peacock.

Narcissus 'Dutch Master'

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus 'Dutch Master'.

Planted 16 bulbs beneath Buddleja.
Height - 45 cm. Flows - March-April

Astilbe chinensis 'Astary' (Astilbe)

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Astilbe.
Species: Astilbe chinensis.

Bought for £1 at Wyevales reduced from £5.99 on Friday 10th October. Planted beneath Russet apple tree in shade...

Anemone hupehensis (Japanese anemone)

Added on 12 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone hupehensis.

Dianthus 'Dainty Dame'

Added on 6 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus 'Dainty Dame'.

Ilex aquifolium 'Madame Briot' (Holly)

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Ilex.
Species: Ilex aquifolium.

Variegated holly. Bought from Hfd Farmers Market early summer 2008 for £3. Planted in driveway.

Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell'

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell'.

Double pale lilac flws.

Echinacea 'Rubinstern'

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea 'Rubinstern'.

A wonderful, strong Echinacea. Recommended.
Bought this one for £6.99 at Queenswood Garden Centre.

Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Polygonatum.
Species: Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'.

Clematis 'Ruby Glow'

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis 'Ruby Glow'.

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Carex.
Species: Carex comans.

Planted next to pond April 2008.

Iris germanica (Orris)

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris germanica.

Papaver orientale 'Allegro' (Oriental poppy)

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Papaver.
Species: Papaver orientale.

Clematis viticella 'Kermesina' (Viticella Group clematis)

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis viticella.

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

planted 2008

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Ajuga.
Species: Ajuga reptans.

Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud'

Added on 2 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Astrantia.
Species: Astrantia major.

5 x plants bought from e-bay August 2008.

Hedera helix 'Buttercup'

Added on 31 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hedera.
Species: Hedera helix.

Covering a tree stump.

kong coleus 'giant rose',

Added on 28 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Coleus.
Species: Coleus Kong Series 'Giant Rose'.

Bought for £1.50 at market Monday bankholiday 18th August 2008. 2 cuttings taken on 27th August.

Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise D'Anjou' (Jacob's ladder)

Added on 25 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Polemonium.
Species: Polemonium caeruleum.

Bought September 2008 for £3.00 at market. Lovely variegated foliage and sky-blue flowers.

Hosta 'Gold Standard'

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta 'Gold Standard'.

Hosta 'Aureomarginata'

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta 'Aureomarginata'.

Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat)

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Eriobotrya.
Species: Eriobotrya japonica.

Grown from seed spring 2008. They are apparently hardy in most of the UK, so we shall see?!

Eichhornia crassipes

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Eichhornia crassipes.

Schizostylis coccinea (Schizostylis)

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Schizostylis.
Species: Schizostylis coccinea.

Felix domesticus 'Varigatus'

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 11 photos

Species: Felix domesticus 'Varigatus'.

Considered a bit of a weed by some, but I love her.

Dahlia

Added on 24 Aug, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia.

Cistus pulverulentus

Added on 23 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Cistus.
Species: Cistus pulverulentus.

Crocosmia 'Dusky Maiden'

Added on 23 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia 'Dusky Maiden'.

Buddleja davidii (Butterfly bush)

Added on 14 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Buddleja.
Species: Buddleja davidii.

Delphinium (pink)

Added on 14 Aug, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Delphinium.
Species: Delphinium elatum.

Bought from B&Q in June 2008. Flowered then and then again well in late July/August.

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia)

Added on 11 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Honey Angels'

Added on 11 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

Added on 31 Jul, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

Monarda didyma 'Croftway Pink'

Added on 31 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Monarda.
Species: Monarda didyma.

Centaurea dealbata

Added on 17 Jul, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea dealbata.

This plant has proved dreadfully slug prone.

Onopordum acanthium (Scotch thistle)

Added on 15 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Onopordum.
Species: Onopordum acanthium.

Hemorocallis 'Sammy Russell'

Added on 15 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Hemorocallis 'Sammy Russell'.

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