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Anemone

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone st Brigid Blue.

Planted round pond. Hardy and perennial. H 12in. S 8". Full or partial sun, well drained soil.Now in flower...

Bellflower

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula glomerata.

Black eyed Susan

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Rudbeckia.
Species: Rudbeckia fulgida.

Blue Caryopteris

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Caryopteris.
Species: Caryopteris x clandonensis.

"Heavenly Blue" 1m x 1.5m, dark blue flowers Aug-sept.

Brunnera

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera macrophylla.

Ground cover for shade. Flowers blue, march - may, 60cm

Caryopteris

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Caryopteris.
Species: Caryopteris x clandonensis.

Dense mound forming shrub with aromatic dull dark green leaves silvery beneath. Intense dark blue flowers produ...

Catmint

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Nepeta.
Species: Nepeta fassenii.

Blue flowers may - sept. any soil, sun, well drained, 45cm

Choisya Ternata

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

Needs shelter, bought for shade
In sick bay at moment....:-(
May put by french doors, as next door neighbours...

Christmas Roses

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Helleborous.

Cut the leaves off when small buds appear (feb)
Also plant near hedge to protect flowers from rain damage.
If ...

Cistus

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Cistus.
Species: Cistus x corbariensis.

Evergreen shrub bears crimson tinted buds opening to white flowers in summer. Excellent for dry banks and rock...

Climbing Ceanothus

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Ceanothus.
Species: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus.

one by front door as climber 2m by 3m. Will only live for 10 years. Can also be kept as shrub.

One by pond bu...

Climbing Hydrangea

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea anomala.

Decidous. Planted by 2 Hydrangea shrubs in shade bed.

Cone flower

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

Crocosmia

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Crocosmia Red

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Red crocosmia. 1m tall, 30cm spread. Red flowers, full sun, any soil, but keep watered, will not thrive in poor,...

Day Lily

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Day lily.

Not sure about this plant. Need to move Corms to a sunnier place. The corms seem well stuck together, may need t...

Eleganus

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Eleganus.

Evergreen with yellow. Hubby pruned too much, untidy shape. May move as may increase bed where it currently is b...

Elephant ears

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Bergenia.
Species: Bergenia cordifolia.

Got 3 of these. Deep pink flowers, dark red leaves in winter. Good for shade area. Plant in front of Hydrangea&#...

Escallonia

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Escallonia.
Species: Escallonia Rosy Red.

To be planted in main bed. 4ft x 4ft. Rose red flowers early - mid summer. Full sun or semi shade.
Evergreen.

Euynomous

Added on 7 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus fortunei.

Suitable for sun or shade. Will climb against a fence or wall, or can be grown as shrub. Evergreen.

Eve Price

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum Eve Price.

Ordered and expecting 3 to arrive april? To be planted by shed. Evergreen, white scented flowers in early spring...

Evergreen fern

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Dryopteris.
Species: Dryopteris Affinis Cristata.

Evergreen fern to be planted by small apple tree.

Feather grass

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Stipa.
Species: Stipa gigantea.

Has a low nutrient need. Full sun but exposure and draught tolerant. Free draining to dry soil. Oat like flowers...

Firethorn

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha angustifolia.

Best in shade. Red berries in autumn.

Fountain grass

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pennisetum.
Species: Pennisetum alopecuroides.

Flowers, tinged pink, catch the dew in autumn. Dislikes cold wet soils. Light soil in sunny spot. Plant with Cro...

Foxgloves

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Foxgloves.

Bought 5, 2 are white. To be planted in shade area. Full sun or shade under trees. Deadhead mauve flowers to kee...

Golden Rod

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Solidago.
Species: Solidago canadensis.

Hebe

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hebe.
Species: Hebe Veronica Midsummer Beauty.

Pale maeve flowers, from late spring til autumn. Bought for wildlife. Evergreen. H 1.2m S 3m. .Full sun to very ...

Honeysuckle

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Honeysuckle.

Yellow/white flowers, at bottom of garden, summer

Honeysuckle pink

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Honeysuckle.

Kim gave me 2 of these. Flower a pink colour. Think these honeysuckles do better in shade. Have yet to properly ...

Hosta

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta sieboldiana.

Supposed to be slug resistant. Will plant 3 of these in pot, with sharp stones on top of soil, to discourage slu...

Hydrangea

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea.

Kim gave me 3 of these. Supposed to do better in shade. Supposed to trim dead flowers off in feb.

Iris by pond

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris Little Shadow.

Flowers deep purple, slightly ruffled in May. Plant in good soil and sun. H 25cms.

Harmful if eaten.

Iris Foet

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris foetidissima.

Insignificant flowers: watch out for colour, not sure. 70cm tall, 40cm spread. Evergreen perennial. Perfect in d...

Kerria

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Kerria.
Species: Kerria japonica.

Don't cut down, as it's a bamboo type plant. Kim gave me the single variety, which I've planted in f...

Lady's Mantle

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Alchemilla.
Species: Alchemilla mollis.

Leucothoe

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Leucothoe.
Species: Leucothoe fontanesiana.

Planted next to Mahonia. Evergreen. New leaves are red.

Lilac

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Don't remember variety, apart from it was a perfumed one. Mustn't prune, or if I do, only very lightly. ...

Mahonia

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Mahonia.
Species: Mahonia Winter.

Best in shade. Planted by shed. Trim after flowering to encourage bushy growth, or it'll grow leggy. Yellow ...

Michaelmous Daisies

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Aster.
Species: Aster novae-angliae.

Chosen for wildlife. Perennial. White flowers 1.5m

Midsummer Beauty

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hebe.
Species: Hebe Midsummer Beauty.

Lavender flowers, July - Sept, height 1.2m. Needs sunny sheltered position. Prune lightly after flowering. Everg...

Monkshood

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum napellus.

Pheasant's tail grass

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Stipa.
Species: Stipa arundinacea.

Copper tinted foliage and perfect for hiding base of perennials. 1m x 1.2m. Turns bronze gold in Autumn. Comb ou...

Pimms Borago

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Borago.
Species: Borago officinalis.

Blue flowers, Aug-sept, 60cm x 80cm. Put flowers in ice cube tray, fill with water, freeze, serve with Pimms!

Pink Rose

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Rose Floribunda Queen Elizabeth.

Free from Telegraph. June to late Sept. Double soft pink blooms with a subtle scent and leathery dark green leav...

Poppies

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Papaver.
Species: Papaver orientale.

Prunus Kojo

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus incisa.

Kim gave to me. Not sure if in right place, wait and see how it gets on. Need to search internet, but put it in ...

Pulmonaria

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria longifolia.

Blue flowers for shade, in spring, 30cm.

Pyracantha

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha angustifolia.

Shade. Flowers may-aug.Evergreen, berries sept-dec.

Red Azalea

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Azalea Mothers day.

Need to repot with fresh soil. Red flowers in april?
Decidous.

Red hot poker

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Kniphofia.
Species: Kniphofia caulescens.

Remove dead leaves when new leaves start poking thro'. Don't forget slugs/snails live under leaves durin...

Rhodo

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Rhododendron.
Species: Rhododendron.

Not sure what variety. Lilac flowers in summer? Evergreen, in tub, in shade, under small apple tree.

Shade Grass

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Carex.
Species: Carex comans.

To be planted by small apple tree.

Shady Geranuim

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

var. "Samobor" thrives in shade. Choc/aubergine flowers spring-summer. perennial, 80cm x 45cm.

Silver Spider

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Miscanthus.
Species: Miscanthus sinensis.

Medium wet, well drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerant of summer heat. 1.5m tall sp...

Sneezewort

Added on 8 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Helenium.
Species: Helenium autumnale.

Summer Jasmine

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Jasmine.

Kim gave me 2 of these. Summer flowering. Plan on planting in terracotta pots and training by french door.

Tongue fern

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Harts Tongue Fern.

To be planted by small apple tree.

Wallflower

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Erysimum.
Species: Erysimum linifolium.

Planted round pond. In flower start of May.

Evergreen apparantly.

White Hebe

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hebe.
Species: Hebe salicifolia.

Evergreen. 5 feet tall, white flowers. Must not prune too hard. Ie, after flowering. To go in 2nd bed, near pond.

Witch Hazel

Added on 25 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hamamelis.
Species: Hamamelis x intermedia.

Got 6 sticks from garden centre for £1 each 2 or 3 springs ago. Seem slow growing. Need shade. Not sure the exac...

Yellow poppies

Added on 24 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Glaucium.
Species: Glaucium flavum.

Kim gave me this. Flowered end april '09

Yellow Rose

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Rose Floribunda Arthur Bell.

Free from Telegraph. Red and yellow buds unfold to display sweetly fragranced golden flowers. Perfect for beddin...