Rhododendron
Added on 11 May, 2010 | 4 photos
This rhododendron is hiding a lovely japonica which is growing behind and through it.
forsythia
Added on 10 May, 2010 | 1 photo
don't know what variety this is, too leggy at the minute, needs pruning back once it's finished flowering.
clematis
Added on 29 May, 2010 | 2 photos
I've looked at lots of clematis to try to identify this one, and I think it comes closest to a variety calle...
columbine
Added on 23 Jun, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia alpina.
I only have one of these but think they're lovely so will get a few more for next year.
berberis
Added on 29 May, 2010 | 4 photos
Genus: Berberis.
Species: Berberis darwinii.
I have several of these in the garden, they seem to like seeding themselves, so I intend to dig 'em up and s...
small yellow berberis
Added on 29 May, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Berberis.
Species: berberis x stenophylla.
I think this is what this is from the many hours I've pored over the plant books. If anyone has any suggest...
japonica
Added on 11 May, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Chaenomeles.
Species: Chaenomeles x superba.
I need to think about either moving this to where I can see it or cutting back the rhododendron. Any suggestion...
dogwood
Added on 6 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Cornus.
Species: Cornus alba.
I think this might be 'elegantissima' but am not sure
hydrangea
Added on 6 Jun, 2010 | 0 photos
Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea paniculata.
There are 4 hydrangeas in the garden, two got caught by that late frost in May but the other 2 seem to have esca...
peony
Added on 29 May, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia lactiflora.
I discovered that I have 2 in my back garden and one less abundant specimen in the front garden. I love the col...