Polygala chamaebuxus var. grandiflora 'Bibi'

lol bit of a mouthful alright but gorgeous colour

Thanks, Eileen! It isn't supposed to flower now, I was told at the Nursery, but it's probably been in a polytunnel. At least I could plant it in the right place, as I've seen the colour!

true Barbara, very good of it to flower lol

:-)) I only went in for some winter pansies - and came away with TWO beautiful plants, Eileen! No self-control, that's me! LOL.

that's pretty Spritz, is it hardy?

What about 'Pretty Polly' to make life easier ! lol Lovely colour Spritz :-))

Lovely plant. Looks a bit like a cross between a sweet pea and an orchid.

Grindle, it IS supposed to be hardy - according to the plant label and my RHS book, anyway!

Good name, Sue - supposing it answered back, though?? LOL.

Nothing surprises me in the garden !! LOL :-))

I am like HRH in that I do talk to my plants - give them a pep-talk or welcome a new flower!!!

I talk to anything that can't answer back Spritz and when I can't find anything like that, I talk to myself.

I do that all the time Toto ! The cat just pretends he's listening ! lol :-)

Yes - I talk to Henry, as well! LOL. I say 'Henry, should I cut this one back...etc'...Hmmmmm...

Think dogs are much better listeners than cats Spritz ... I've had both ! lol :-)

The trouble is that as soon as I mention his name, he comes and licks my ears! LOL.

That's the problem when you're kneeling down at their height isn't it ?? lol Mind you, being the big boy he is, I'm sure he'd reach when you're standing !! haha Nothing like paws on shoulders and a big kiss !! :-)))

He isn't allowed to jump up, Sue - he'd knock me flying! He's good at remembering that, unlike other things he does - like pinching stones from the bucket when I'm digging, and running off with them, laughing!

Chase me Mom, chase me !!! lol :-)))

Got it in one, Sue! LOL. he will bring it back and drop it if I insist, though. If he thinks I haven't taken any notice of him for a while, he ambles in and brings me a toy to play with! How kind! :-))

Love it !! lol Toy on floor ... him with paws on floor and bum in air looking between you and toy !!! Oh I do miss having a dog ! :-))

AND it's usually either when I'm weeding or suchlike, up to my elbows in mud - OR when I'm cooking! LOL.

They don't undrstand 'work' ... it's all play !! :-)))

...or eating or sleeping if you're Henry! lol.

He's a darling ! :-))

I agree with that, Sue! :-))))))))))))))))

this is stunning. how tall is it?

It's about a foot tall, Sbg. I think you worked it out already from the photo with the Ophiopogon, though, didn't you??? :-))

i had asked before i saw the second photo. its nice though. i'll be interested to see how it grows.

And me! Also - will it flower when it's meant to, or have a year off?

I love this... I like unusual plants, I am like you a plantaholic, I can't resist it if I can afford it I by it!!! Oooop's Maybe hardy down there in Summerset but doubt it would cope here in West Wales and300ft above sea level.

Why not? It's not me saying it's hardy - I read it up on the net and in my RHS book, as well as the label on the pot! Could be worth looking for...I hope you come across it. :-))