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agapanthus

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus africanus.

Very small plant, donated by JT, waiting for a nice pot.

allium christophii

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium christophii.

Bulbs bought from J Parkers, planted in large bed October 08

aquilegia

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: aquilegia.

Various in shades of blue and pink

Bronze fennel

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Foeniculum.
Species: Foeniculum vulgare.

Grown from seed many years ago, transplanted in garden re-design, now in large bed.

buddleja flower power

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Buddleja.
Species: Buddleja davidii.

Purple and orange flowers, bought from JParker bulbs.

Candelabra primula "Apple Blossom"

Added on 15 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula japonica.

Wrongly labelled as "Millers Crimson", a pretty pale pink with red eye.

choisya sundance

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

I love this, the bright yellow foliage cheers up dark corners of the garden even in the depths of winter!

clematis "Miss Bateman"

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis.

Rescue plant from Homebase, white flowers, planted on arch by shed.

Flowered May '09

clematis "The President"

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: clematis.

Purple, large flowered clematis, transplanted after several years, now growing up arch near shed.

Coneflower, purple/pink

Added on 25 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

Two pink/purple coneflowers in small flower bed by arch

Coneflower, white

Added on 25 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

Two white coneflowers in main flower bed

Confused iris

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris confusa.

Another gift from JT, planted in large bed

New shoots showing April 09

Cornus Alba

Added on 2 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Cornus.
Species: Cornus alba.

Wyevale Nurseries plant sale 02 May 09

Day Lily

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: hemerocallis.

Various shades of orange

Droopy allium

Added on 17 Feb, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Nectaroscordum.
Species: Nectaroscordum siculum.

dwarf iris

Added on 12 Mar, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

Mixed colours, bulbs bought at Shrewsbury flower show '08

Eryngium

Added on 18 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Eryngium.
Species: Eryngium variifolium.

Three near to pond, from JT

evening primrose

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Oenothera.
Species: Oenothera odorata.

Small plants from JT

Fringe Cups

Added on 12 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Tellima.
Species: Tellima grandiflora.

From JT, evergreen with tall flower spikes.

globe thistle

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Echinops.
Species: Echinops ritro.

Donation from JT. Planted near fence Sept. 08

Hellebore "Tutu"

Added on 2 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus Hybridus "Tutu".

Rescue plant from Wyevale Nurseries plant sale, 02 May 09

Heuchera

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: Heuchera micrantha.

Donated by JT, planted Sept. 08

Heuchera Purple

Added on 2 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: Heuchera sanguinea.

Wyevale Nurseries plant sale, 02 May 09

Himalayan poppy

Added on 12 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis betonicifolia.

"Lingholm" - fertile form of Himalayan poppy. Bought from Malvern spring gardening show, May '09

Honesuckle

Added on 12 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: lonicera.

Three different kinds, one on arch by shed, one each side of the bench.

honeysuckle

Added on 23 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: lonicera.

Three different varieties, one planted on arch near shed, one next to bench, third still looking for a home. Bo...

Ivy

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hedera.
Species: Hedera colchica.

jasione

Added on 22 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Jasione.
Species: jasione.

From Hollys Nans shop

kaffir lily

Added on 31 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Schizostylis.
Species: Schizostylis coccinea.

lacecap hydrangea

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea macrophylla.

liatris

Added on 23 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Liatris.
Species: Liatris spicata.

Aldi cheapy, planted near shed March '09

lobelia

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Lobelia.
Species: lobelia.

not sure of the name, it's the one that grows in boggy areas, with blue and white flowers

Love-in-a-mist

Added on 31 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Nigella.
Species: Nigella damascena.

Monkshood

Added on 22 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum.

Mountain ash

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Sorbus.
Species: Sorbus aucuparia.

Seedling from my friend JT

Oriental poppy Turkish Delight

Added on 2 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Papaver.
Species: Papaver orientale.

Unsure of the colour, bought at Wyevale Nurseries plant sale, 02 May 09

Penstemon

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon hirsutus.

I'm not 100% sure it's this particular penstemon, I know it's pink and the foliage looks similar.

Phlomis

Added on 4 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Phlomis.
Species: Phlomis Tuberosa.

Tiny seedling, from JT. Spent winter in greenhouse and is now showing signs of growth. 04/03/09

Phlox Lilac Cloud

Added on 23 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox douglasii.

Ground cover for between paving stepping stones

Phormium

Added on 2 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Phormium.
Species: Phormium purpurea.

Wyevale Nurseries plant sale 02 May 09

Purple Toadflax

Added on 22 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Linaria.
Species: Linaria purpurea.

From Hollys Nans shop

rosemary

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosmarinus.
Species: Rosmarinus officinalis.

Sad looking plant from Homebase, reduced to 99p, planted in large tin tub.

Salvia, large leaves

Added on 16 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia forsskaolii.

Huge woolly leaves up to 12 inches, has tall spikes of purple flowers in summer.

Shasta daisy

Added on 22 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Leucanthemum.
Species: Leucanthemum vulgare.

Homebase

Siberian Iris Four Fold white

Added on 16 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris sibirica.

Tall, vigorous iris, white flowers

Siberian Iris Harpswell Hallelujah

Added on 16 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris sibirica.

Tall iris with deep purple flowers

Siberian Iris Harpswell Happiness

Added on 16 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris sibirica.

Tall, creamy white iris

Stinking hellebore

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus foetidus.

Transplanted from front garden

Stinky iris

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris foetidissima.

Three small plants, donated by JT, still in pots

Planted next to pond March 09

Tree Peony Guan Hong Xia (pink)

Added on 29 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia Guan Hong Xia.

New plant - bare root, planted 29/05/09

Pink flowers

Tree Peony Quan She Mau Yu (Deep burgundy)

Added on 29 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia Quan She Mau Yu.

New plant - bare root, planted 29/05/09

Gorgeous deep burgundy flowers - fingers crossed!

Tree Peony Rockii (white)

Added on 29 May, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia rockii.

New plant, bare root planted 29/05/09

White flowers with deep burgundy blotches in centre - fingers crossed!

Verbena Bonariensis

Added on 22 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Verbena.
Species: Verbena bonariensis.

Homebase

water lily

Added on 4 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Nymphaea.
Species: Nymphaea odorata.

New plant from Aldi Feb.09

Welsh poppy

Added on 28 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis cambrica.

Not sure it's double, I haven't had any flower yet. Another donation from JT. Planted near pond.

White Arum Lily

Added on 4 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Zantedeschia.
Species: zantedeschia.

New plant from Aldi, Feb.09

white campanula, primrose leaves

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Campanula.
Species: campanula.

Not sure what the botanical name is

White phlox

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox paniculata.

Seems to flower all year! Yet another donation from JT, planted in big bed.

Yellow flag iris

Added on 27 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris pseudacorus.

Donated by JT, planted in boggy area by pond.

Yellow scented daylily

Added on 16 Jun, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus.

Gorgeous yellow daylily, beautifully scented, prefers full sun and moist but well drained soil.