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Hermiena

Added on 8 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Fuschia.

Bought at the Royal Cornwall Show - fell in love with it! Blood red centre with white outer petals. Partial shad...

honeysuckle

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: lonicero sempervirens.

chosen for its colour not it's scent as in front garden where it won't be smelt! Must remember to prune ...

Honorine Jober

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone x hybrida.

in shady moist bed near hedge

Hosta 'Cracker Crumbs'

Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta.

Miniature variety with bright golden leaves and dark lavender flowers. Likes shade but not too wet so in 'sh...

Husker Red

Added on 1 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon digitalis.

Rich purple leaves in early Spring fade to greenish purple in mid-Summer when masses of pale pink tubular flower...

Hydrangea

Added on 19 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea quercifolia.

Beautiful autumn tones on foliage and will tolerate partial shade. White flowers.

iberis

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis sempervirens.

ice plant

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Delosperma.
Species: Delosperma cooperi.

iris chriysographes

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

iris prairie noble

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

iris red orchid

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: iris.

iris royal pageant

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

iris sultans palace

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Jade gloss

Added on 5 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: heuchera.

Planted in a container on patio so I can admire it's lovely silver foliage over winter and spring. Will then...

jasmine clotted cream

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Jenny Pym

Added on 14 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Vinca.
Species: Vinca difformis.

recommended for shady site.

Jury's Yellow

Added on 26 Jan, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia x williamsii.

Bought to cheer up a gloomy January! Potted up next to a pink one by the front door - lots of buds just waiting ...

Kat's choice

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Saxifraga.
Species: saxifraga southside seedling.

Red and white, stands out like my daughter Kat.

Katinka

Added on 28 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Erica.
Species: Erica cinerea.

For my Erika - my daughter- lovely red colour summer to autumn in my sunny semi circle border. Trim to base of f...

Lady Emma Hamilton

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa.

Beautiful apricot blooms pink edged and compact, lovely fragrance. In container now by stone bench. Variety will...

ladys mantle

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Alchemilla.
Species: Alchemilla mollis.

lambs ear

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Stachys.
Species: Stachys byzantina.

lavender

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: lavendula stoechas pretty polly.

Lavender Kew Red

Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula stoechas.

Crimson flowers topped with pale pink bracts in summer. In new summer border.

leucanthemum

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Leucanthemum.
Species: leucanthemum hosmariense.

like LLoyds

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Rhodohypoxis.
Species: rhodohypoxis milloides.

we both chose this for our rockerys at the Royal Cornwall Show!

Lily Lovell

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

Suitable for it's shady home near the hedge.

Lily of the Valley Bush - Katsura

Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pieris.
Species: Pieris japonica.

Beautiful dark-burgundy foliage throughout growing season.Pink flowers in spring. Tolerates partial shade so in ...

Little Princess

Added on 31 Jul, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

For driveway border to add mid summer colour. Heads of rosy-crimson flowers on attractive foliage.

love in the mist

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Nigella.
Species: Nigella damascena.

variety of colours this year. Love the white ones.

Lucifer

Added on 29 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Wanted this for flame red colour in the summer border.

Madelaine

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Astrantia.
Species: Astrantia major.

For shady moist border near hedge

Mars Midget

Added on 23 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Knautia.
Species: Knautia macedonica.

Dwarf variety with bright pink flowers for new bee planter.

Mary Helen

Added on 23 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Erica.
Species: Erica x darleyensis.

Golden yellow Summer foliage, bronze tints in Winter and pink flowers early Spring.

mayday!

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: cowslips.

oss oss wee oss! For my darling Wacks xxx

McDaniels cushion

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox subulata.

melting moments

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Viola.
Species: viola.

another lovely viola in the rockery up the driveway

Memories

Added on 31 Jul, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium.

This variety likes the sun so in the driveway border. Small dark pink flowers with red veins and a dark centre. ...

Michelmas daisy

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Aster.
Species: aster island 'bahamas'.

adaptable to any position and late colour to brighten back garden

midsummer clematis

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis tangutica.

lovely bell-shaped yellow flowers that turn into 'beards'!
Happily growing up trellis with spring flow...

Milk Chocolate

Added on 29 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis parviflora.

Flowers of creamy brown for the summer border.

Mme. Alfred Carriere

Added on 4 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Noisette Rose.

Large cupped blooms which are white tinted with flesh pink. A eliable and hardy Old Rose, very fragrant.
In fro...

mmm!

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Cosmos.
Species: Cosmos atrosanguineus.

Joshua,s favourite

Mock Orange-'Aureus'

Added on 19 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Philadelphus.
Species: Philadelphus coronarius.

For shady border in front garden. Can't wait to smell it!

monelli skylover

Added on 26 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Anagallis.
Species: Anagallis monellii.

this thrives in raised rockery type bed up driveway. Dry and sunny

Moulin Rouge

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Astrantia.
Species: Astrantia major.

For shady moist border near hedge

Mrs J Bradshaw

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Geum.
Species: Geum montanum.

Lovely tomato red caught my eye at Royal Cornwall show

Mrs Kendall Clark

Added on 14 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium pratense.

again for my shady bed near hedge

mum's viola

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Viola.
Species: viola.

from mum,s garden. Beautiful purple/yellow flowers keeps blooming

Myretoun Ruby

Added on 23 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Erica.
Species: Erica carnea.

Dark green foliage with deep magenta flowers in late Winter and early Spring.

myrtle

Added on 20 Dec, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Myrtus.
Species: Myrtus communis.

Bought one for Claire aka Myrtle for Xmas 2008 and potted one up for myself!

Native primroses

Added on 24 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula vulgaris.

For shady hedge border. Already had a few selfseeded plants there- thanks to the birds? Wanted more of these lov...

nemesia

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Nemesia.
Species: nemesia golden eye.

used at front of sunny border. Keep trimming to encourage reflowering for long months.

new zealand form

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: armenia juniperifolia.

new zealand shrub

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: corkia manganti.

Niger

Added on 19 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus niger.

For shady border in front garden

nightscented phlox

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: zaluzianskya.

Obsidian

Added on 15 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: Heuchera.

Dark almost black foliage in conainer with bright yellow primulas.

Oenothera

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Oenothera.
Species: oenothera 'twilight'.

planted in container with verbena homestead purple. Lovely papery pink flowers and dark variegated foliage.

old gold

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Arabis.
Species: arabis ferdinandi - coburgi.

pansy f1

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: neon violet.

in container by stone bench for late summer and autumn colour and cheer!

Pasque flower

Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

Large furry buds on fern-like leaves - alpine in drive border, one deep red and the other purple. For Easter - r...

passionflower

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Passiflora.
Species: passiflora.

pelargonium attar of roses

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

penstemon blackbird

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

penstemon snowflake

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

peony krinkle white

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

phlox blue ridge

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

phlox ice mountain

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox douglasii.

Pineapple plant - sparkling burgundy

Added on 26 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Eucomis.
Species: Eucomis bicolor.

Exotic looking plant, gorgeous deep red in container with dark grass and white dianthus for early summer.

pineapple sage

Added on 19 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Sage rutilan.

smells delicious in the herb border and fantastic hot red flowers late summer.

Pink Angel

Added on 31 Jul, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Helianthemum.
Species: Helianthemum.

In raised driveway border. Likes the sun. Delicate palepink semi-double flowers for early summer.

Pink Capitatum

Added on 10 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pelargonium.
Species: Pelargonium capitatum.

love the smell of these in the summer - in wall border.

Pink Friesland

Added on 1 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemorosa.

Easy to grow compact variety. Vibrant red buds open to bright pink flowers in Summer.

pink nemesia

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Nemesia.
Species: nemesia celebration.

trying this one in pot by stone bench. September - now replanted in wall border

pink panther

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Diascia.
Species: Diascia.

Pink spice

Added on 25 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium.

Bright sugary pink flowers mid-spring to summer. Bronze foliage that creates lush carpet that stays all year. Ha...

Pink with red centres

Added on 20 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Cyclamen.
Species: Cyclamen hederifolium.

Corms planted for next year. Excellent in my shady border.

Pinky red Pulmonaria

Added on 25 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria rubra.

Love the colour of this one

Prunus sargentii

Added on 24 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus sargentii.

Haven't got this yet but is planned for front garden in Autumn!
Small Spring flowering tree followed by red...

purple petticoats!

Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: heuchera.

I never tired of these plants for their varying gorgeous coloured foliage. Another one for a container before pl...

purple sage

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

red berries in container

Added on 15 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Gaultheria.
Species: Gaultheria procumbens.

for colour through the dreary seasons!

red cascade

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: aubretia.

as name suggests lovely red variety. Hope it will start to tumble over wall next year

Red Lady

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: helleborus hybridus.

for shady moist border

Red Orach

Added on 1 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Atriplex.
Species: Atriplex hortensis.

Hardy annual in summer border for its rich dark red leaves. Striking!

red sedum

Added on 30 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: sedum 'postmans pride'.

lovely dark red foliage and pink flowers. Cut back hard in spring.
Tolerates most conditions.

relation of aliums!

Added on 20 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Nectaroscordum.
Species: Nectaroscordum siculum.

Bulbs planted for next year suitable for shady garden.

Rip City

Added on 7 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia Pinnata.

A dark red dahlia for the summer border this year.

rockery sedum

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: sedum acreaureum.

troubled by ants this year - been bad all along rockery - hope it survives

rose

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: rosa ruby celebration.

Rose Campion - pink

Added on 24 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Lychnis.
Species: Lychnis coronaria.

Magenta pink variety with silver-grey woolly foliage suggested for dry driveway border by Seaburngirl. May grow ...

Rose Campion - white

Added on 24 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Lychnis.
Species: Lychnis coronaria.

Suggested by Seaburngirl for dry soil border up driveway.

rosemary

Added on 16 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: rosemary prostratus.

Rubifolia

Added on 29 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Armeria.
Species: Armeria maritima.

Sea Thrift with bronze foliage and pink pom-pom flowers for up the driveway.

rubus

Added on 14 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Rubus.
Species: rubus tricolor.

Salome

Added on 31 Jul, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium.

For shady hedge border to fill in gaps and add colour in Summer. Clump forming with flowers of dusky violet pink...

Salvia

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Hot lips Salvia.

Makes me smile to look at dancing away in the driveway!

Samobor

Added on 23 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

Deep magenta flowers May - June. Striking clumps of large lobed leaves attractively zoned dark brown.

Sarcococca confusa- Christmas Box

Added on 19 Feb, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Sarcococca.
Species: Sarcococca confusa.

Wanted one of these for winter interest next year and it smells delicious!