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Osteospermum

Added on 8 Aug, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Osteospermum.
Species: Osteospermum.

Bought from hort soc plant sale 2013.

Could be 'Lady Leitrim':

Fully hardy, drought-tolerant plant...

Astrantia - white (unknown, maybe 'Shaggy')

Added on 4 Aug, 2013 | 1 photo

Bought from hort soc plant sale 2013

Pulmonaria Sissinghurst White

Added on 27 May, 2013 | 0 photos

Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria rubra.

Pulmonaria Sissinghurst White
Lungwort
AGM

H 0.3m x S 0.45m
Position: full or partial shade
Soil: humus-r...

Astrantia major 'Claret'

Added on 27 May, 2013 | 0 photos

Genus: Astrantia.
Species: Astrantia major.

Astrantia major 'Claret'
Great black masterwort

H 90cm x S 30cm

Position: full sun or partial sha...

Veronica spicata Royal Candles

Added on 27 May, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Veronica.
Species: Veronica spicata.

Veronica spicata Royal Candles 'Glory' (PBR)

H 0.3m x S 0.25m

Position: full sun or partial shade
...

Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Added on 27 May, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemerosa.

Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'
AGM
Perfect for Pollinators

H 0.45m x S 0.6m
Position: full sun
So...

Asplenium scolopendrium

Added on 27 May, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Asplenium.
Species: Asplenium scolopendrium.

Asplenium scolopendrium
Hart's tongue fern / horse tongue

H 0.75m x S 0.6m
Position: partial shade
So...

Mahonia Aquifolium

Added on 30 Apr, 2013 | 3 photos

Genus: Mahonia.
Species: Mahonia aquifolium.

Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape).

Yellow flowers in Spring (March/April).

Low-growing mahonias used as gr...

Bean - Dwarf French - 'Purple Queen'

Added on 30 Apr, 2013 | 1 photo

Dwarf Bean 'Purple Queen'

Sow indoors April to May (plant out May to June). Sow outdoors late May to...

Wallflower 'Vulcan'

Added on 26 Apr, 2013 | 0 photos

Genus: Erysimum.
Species: Erysimum cheiri.

Erysimum cheiri (Goldlack)

Sow April -July
Flowers March - May
Height 30cm
Spread 20cm

A hardy biennial...

Spiraea (bridal wreath)

Added on 26 Apr, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea prunifolia.

Spiraea prunifolia (Bridalwreath Spiraea)

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Rate o...

Euonymus japonicus

Added on 16 Apr, 2013 | 0 photos

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus japonicus.

Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Aureovariegatus’ (Japanese spindle ‘Microphyllus Aureovariegatus’).

SIZE/T...

Pulmonaria

Added on 7 Apr, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria rubra.

Wildflower mix

Added on 4 Apr, 2013 | 0 photos

Mixed wildflower seeds, RHS/Mr Fothergills for National Gardening Week 2013.

Mixture of annuals, biennials an...

Peony - Tree

Added on 4 Apr, 2013 | 3 photos

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia lutea.

Known as Tibetan peony, Paeonia delavayi var. ludlowii, or Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii.

AGM
Yellow flowers i...

Crocus 'Whitewell Purple'

Added on 25 Mar, 2013 | 2 photos

Slender purple-blue blooms
H 10 cm
Flowers Feb - March

Box

Added on 22 Mar, 2013 | 0 photos

Genus: Buxus.
Species: Buxus sempervirens.

Trimming box topiary involves cutting back the fresh new growth of your chosen plant in late spring, to encourag...

Cucumber

Added on 8 Mar, 2013 | 3 photos

2013
Cucumber 'Socrates' F1 AGM
Mr Fothergill's
Vigorous, stong plants producing mini, bitter-fre...

Cosmos 'Purity'

Added on 20 Feb, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Cosmos.
Species: Cosmos bipinnatus.

Half-hardy annual.
Flowers June to Oct/Nov (14 weeks from Spring sowing).
Up to 1.2m high. Spread 40-60cm.
Pr...

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

Added on 6 Feb, 2013 | 2 photos

"Luxury Amaryllis Clown"

Growing directions: Plant bulb in compost leaving 1/3 of the bulb exposed....

American/Land Cress

Added on 6 Feb, 2013 | 0 photos

Botanical name: Barbarea verna.
Other names: Land cress, Winter cress, Upland cress, Peppergrass, Early yellow ...

Swiss Chard

Added on 6 Feb, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Beta.
Species: Beta vulgaris.

2013
'Bright Lights', RHS AGM.
Also known as leaf beet.
Height: 50cm (20”). Spread: 40cm (16”).
Pos...

Sweet Peas

Added on 6 Feb, 2013 | 1 photo

2013 - 'Royal Family Mix'.
Seeds from T&M, free with GW 2012.
Grow in borders or large containers....

Blueberry

Added on 14 Jan, 2013 | 0 photos

Genus: Vaccinium.
Species: Vaccinium corymbosum.

Vaccinium corymbosum.

'Top Hat' variety. Bought 2012.

Compact shrub produces flowers in June and ...

Helichrysum 'Icicles'

Added on 9 Jan, 2013 | 1 photo

Botanical name: Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles'

Other names: Licorice plant 'Icicles'

...

Chrysanthamums

Added on 15 Nov, 2012 | 1 photo

From Ollie Feb 2012. Of the 5 mini-plants, I potted up 3. Flowers were originally pink in Feb/March 2012, but wh...

Iris reticulata 'Harmony'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

Colour: Blue bird blue, falls royal-blue with yellow and white rimmed blotch
Flowering time: February (-March)
...

Iris histrioides 'George'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris histrioides.

Colour: Plum purple, yellow blotched edged white
Flowering time: February (-March)
Height: 15cm

Iris histro...

Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite)

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Eranthis.
Species: Eranthis hyemalis.

Golden yellow flowers, attractive green foliage.
Flowering time: February
Height: 5-10cm

RHS Award of Garde...

Tulip 'Prinses Irene'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 4 photos

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa.

Colour: Orange and purple
Group: Single Early Tulips
Flowering time: Early to Late April
Height: 35cm

Wit...

Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa.

Colour: Scarlet, shaded plum
Group: Triumph or Single Early Tulips
Flowering time: Mid to Late April OR April-...

Tulip 'Havran'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa.

Colour: Maroon/purple
Group: Triumph and Single Late Tulips
Flowering time: Mid to Late April OR mid April-M...

Crocus sieberi 'Spring Beauty'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus sieberi.

Pale blue, edged silver white deep purple stripe
Flowering time: February-March
Height: 10cm

Bought 2012

Crocus chrysanthus 'Miss Vain'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus chrysanthus.

Ivory white
Flowering time: February-March
Height: 10cm

Bought 2012

zz Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye'

Added on 5 Nov, 2012 | 0 photos

Narcissus Poeticus Recurvus (Pheasant Eye) AGM

Pure white, deep red eye.
H 40 cm.
Highly scented and late ...

Cats

Added on 1 Nov, 2012 | 3 photos

Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'

Added on 21 Oct, 2012 | 2 photos

The species gregii tulip originates from Central Asia where it grows on mountain slopes. It was originally disco...

Hedges

Added on 18 Oct, 2012 | 1 photo

Rose - miniature red

Added on 14 Oct, 2012 | 4 photos

Present from M Feb 2012. Separated and potted up as 3 plants.

7 Feb 2013 - Fed with slow-release rose/shrub f...

Narcissus 'Tete-a-tete'

Added on 14 Oct, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus.

Bought 2011.

The best known dwarf (15-20cm) multi-headed Daffodil.

Flowers March - April.

Tolerates fu...

Narcissus 'Pipit'

Added on 14 Oct, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus jonquilla.

Bought 2011.

Jonquilla variety. Lemon yellow petals with a creamy white cup. Scented.

Height 25cm.

Plan...

Euphorbia

Added on 11 Oct, 2012 | 3 photos

Was under philadelphus aureus. Dug up to do soakaway, currently in a pot. Unknown variety.

Euphorbia

Added on 11 Oct, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia cyparissias.

Under the bottlebrush.

Think it's Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby'.

'Fens Ruby' is a ...

Wood strawberries

Added on 30 Aug, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Duchesnea.
Species: Duchesnea indica.

Known as wood strawberries, mock strawberries, Indian strawberry, Indian mock strawberry, Duchesnea indica.

H...

Linaria purpurea (Purple Toadflax)

Added on 24 Aug, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Linaria.
Species: Linaria purpurea.

A herbaceous perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves arranged in dense whorls. It has spires of tiny, snapdrag...

zz Spiraea

Added on 25 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea douglasii.

Either Spiraea douglasii or Spiraea x billardii 'Triumphans' - a hybrid between S. douglasii and S. sali...

Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'

Added on 16 Jul, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Verbena.
Species: Verbena bonariensis.

Present from M July 2012. Took cuttings.

Giant scabious

Added on 16 Jul, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Cephalaria.
Species: Cephalaria gigantea.

Despite its common names 'giant scabious' or 'yellow scabious', Cephalaria gigantea is not a mem...

Other weeds and self-seeders

Added on 11 Jul, 2012 | 8 photos

This 'plant' is here so I don't forget the names of things!

Jacobaea vulgaris (syn. Senecio jacob...

Polemonium caeruleum (Jacob's ladder)

Added on 8 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Polemonium.
Species: Polemonium caeruleum.

Self-seeded behind the shed 2012. Dug it up August 2012 and is currently in a pot awaiting relocation.

■Posi...

Rose

Added on 8 Jul, 2012 | 5 photos

Rose Pruning Basics:
1. Use clean, sharp tools.
2. Look at the overall plant, but begin pruning from the base...

Knautia macedonica 'Watercolours'

Added on 7 Jul, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Knautia.
Species: Knautia macedonica.

Height 90cm.
Good for bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
Perennial - Sow under cover from later Feb for flowers...

Lychnis coronaria

Added on 7 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lychnis.
Species: Lychnis coronaria.

Lychnis coronaria (Rose campion).
Magenta flowers and silvery leaves.
Height 90cm.
Perennial - Sow seeds Marc...

Primula - Candelabra

Added on 7 Jul, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula.

Mix of candelabra primulas in orange, pinks and yellow.
Height 45cm.
Perennial - Sow March/April or Aug/Sept f...

Field Scabious

Added on 7 Jul, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Knautia.
Species: Knautia arvensis.

Height 90cm.
Good for bees and butterflies.
Perennial - Sow seeds March/April or Sept/October for flowering th...

Digitalis purpurea 'Alba'

Added on 7 Jul, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis purpurea.

White foxglove.
Biennial.
Sun or shade (prefers semi-shade).
Height: 90-120/150cm.
Spread: 60cm.
Sow May-J...

Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea'

Added on 2 Jul, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Hakonechloa.
Species: Hakonechloa macra.

RHS: Hakonechloa is a deciduous perennial grass forming a compact tuft of arching stems bearing linear leaves, w...

Wildlife

Added on 1 Jul, 2012 | 13 photos

zz Dahlia - Honka

Added on 1 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Bought 2012. Supposed to be a 'Tahoma Star' but looks more like a 'Honka Red'.
Suffered badly ...

Chilli plant

Added on 1 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Given to me by T&T April 2011.

Possibly 'Apache'.

Caring for your chilli plant:

Chilli plan...

Spiraea Japonica

Added on 1 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

Possibly 'Anthony Waterer':

Deciduous, hardy shrub with clusters of pink flowers in summer (early Jul...

Fuchsia

Added on 30 Jun, 2012 | 1 photo

Unknown variety but most fuchsias seem to like full sun or partial shade.

Garden care: To encourage growth, p...

Japanese anemones

Added on 30 Jun, 2012 | 2 photos

Possibly Japanese anemone 'Elegans'.

Anemone × hybrida 'Elegans' AGM:

'Elegans' is...

Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal Wreath)

Added on 30 Jun, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Francoa.
Species: Francoa sonchifolia.

2012 - started flowering ~19 July.

A herbaceous perennial with evergreen rosettes of deeply lobed, green leav...

Hypericum

Added on 30 Jun, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Hypericum.
Species: Hypericum androsaenum.

Possibly Hypericum Androsaemum (Tutsan):

Also known as Tutsan, Balm of the warrior's wounds, Park leaves,...

Buddleia

Added on 29 Jun, 2012 | 1 photo

Pruning: See http://www.buddlejagarden.co.uk/prune.html

Cotoneaster sternianus (Stern's Cotoneaster)

Added on 29 Jun, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Cotoneaster.
Species: Cotoneaster sternianus.

Probably Cotoneaster sternianus (Stern's Cotoneaster)(Cotoneaster franchetii var. sternianus), but not 100% ...

Pyracantha

Added on 29 Jun, 2012 | 1 photo

Escallonia

Added on 29 Jun, 2012 | 3 photos

Azalea japonica 'Kermesina'

Added on 26 Jun, 2012 | 4 photos

Hardy evergreen, flowers April/May.
Height 50cm.
Do not trim.
Retains flowers longest in semi-shade, with som...

Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'

Added on 23 Jun, 2012 | 4 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis jackmanii.

'Hagley Hybrid'
Common Name: Jackmanii Group clematis (Group 3)
(RHS advice says can be treated as ei...

Tomatoes

Added on 13 Jun, 2012 | 1 photo

2013
‘Maskotka’ - Compact bush variety, ideal for pots and hanging baskets.
Sow Feb-April, harvest June-Sep...

Argyranthemum frutescens

Added on 10 Jun, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Argyranthemum.
Species: Argyranthemum frutescens.

Marguerite, Paris Daisy.

Took as cuttings from Sophie's plant in August 2010. Then cuttings from cuttings...

Lilies

Added on 7 Jun, 2012 | 4 photos

2012 - 8 Giant Oriental Lilies (mixed) free from Parkers. Height 1-1.5m. Flowers Aug-Sept. Could be "Ven...

Grapevine

Added on 7 Jun, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Vitis.
Species: Vitis vinifera.

2012 - Slight problems with botrytis because of the cool/damp weather. Started to ripen (turn purple) around 13...

Tamarix

Added on 23 May, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Tamarix.
Species: Tamarix tetrandra.

There are two basic types of Tamarix - Spring flowering and late summer/autumn flowering. For Spring flowering ...

Weigela

Added on 22 May, 2012 | 1 photo

Apple Tree

Added on 22 May, 2012 | 2 photos

Grafted tree, half cookers, half eaters, both unknown varieties.

3 branches with canker removed mid Feb 2013.

Pachysandra terminalis

Added on 22 May, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pachysandra.
Species: Pachysandra terminalis.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is a fully hardy...

Euonymus

Added on 19 May, 2012 | 2 photos

Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' (Japanese spindle 'Silver Queen' ) will reach a height of ...

Callistemon citrinus (Bottle brush)

Added on 17 May, 2012 | 4 photos

Genus: Callistemon.
Species: Callistemon citrinus.

I inherited two of these when I moved house. The largest one was planted from seed by the original owner of the...

Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine'

Added on 16 May, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Philadelphus.
Species: Philadelphus coronarius.

Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange).
Dwarf variety.
RHS AGM.
Bought 2011.

■Position: full sun or partial...

Philadelphus Aureus

Added on 16 May, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Philadelphus.
Species: Philadelphus coronarius.

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' AGM

Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs with simple, opposite leaves a...

Cotoneaster

Added on 16 May, 2012 | 2 photos

Ajuga "Black Scallop" (Bugle)

Added on 16 May, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Ajuga.
Species: Ajuga reptans.

Bought early 2011.
Re-potted 14 Oct 2012.

Mahonia

Added on 16 May, 2012 | 2 photos

Peony - Herbaceous

Added on 12 May, 2012 | 3 photos

The time to move peonies is October, when dormancy is just beginning. The secret of success is to replant the pl...

Begonia 'Glowing Embers'

Added on 26 Jul, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Begonia.
Species: Begonia.

'Glowing Embers' is a hybrid variety, introducted 2010. Low-growing cultivar with dark foliage. The wax...

Dahlia - Bishop of Llandaff

Added on 26 Jul, 2011 | 3 photos

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia Pinnata.

'Bishop of Llandaff' is an herbaceous perennial to 1m in height, with deep blackish-red foliage and semi...

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus'

Added on 28 May, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Persicaria.
Species: Persicaria amplexicaulis.

Red bistort
Bought Spring 2011.
A vigourous, clump-forming, perennial, good for bog gardens or by a pond as do...

Fern - Soft shield fern

Added on 28 May, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Polystichum.
Species: Polystichum setiferum.

Polystichum setiferum (Soft shield fern).

Got from Crocus 2011.

Position: full or partial shade
Soil: fer...

Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra'

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Imperata.
Species: Imperata cylindrica.

Also known as 'Red Baron', or Japanese blood grass.

Likes humus-rich soil.
If you are growing it in ...

Luzula nivea (snowy woodrush)

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Luzula.
Species: Luzula nivea.

Position: partial to full shade (although other sites say full sun?)
Soil: poor to moderately-fertile,humus-ric...

Geraniums - Red

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 3 photos

Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 3 photos

Bought 2011 from Crocus.
Spring 2012 - Divided plant into two.
August 2012 - Lost one plant to vine weevils, b...

Heuchera 'Lime Rickey'

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 2 photos

Bought Spring 2011 from Crocus.
Spring 2012 - Divided plant into three.
August 2012 - One plant severely weake...

Hosta 'So Sweet'

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta fortunei.

'So Sweet' is a clump-forming perennial with pale-green leaves with a broad greenish-white margins and p...

Narcissus 'Jetfire'

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus.

AGM

Geraniums - Pink

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pelargonium.
Species: Pelargonium.

zz Dianthus 'Tropical Butterfly'

Added on 20 Apr, 2011 | 2 photos