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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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.
Euonymus
Added on 19 May, 2012 | 2 photos
Euonymus japonicus 'Silver Queen' (Japanese spindle 'Silver Queen' ) will reach a height of ...
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...
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...