oiorpata's plants : Grows on You

Feijoa Mammoth & Triumph

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Acca.
Species: Acca sellowiana.

Dreamed of growing these in Sweden. Planted the two varieties next to each other in 2004 and tickle their flower...

Allium Schubertii

Added on 5 Jun, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium schubertii.

Looks like a firework.

windflower

Added on 7 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone blanda.

These are magic little flowers that pop up every spring.

Camellia

Added on 26 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia × williamsii 'Anticipation'.

March 2009

Canna Wyoming

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Canna.
Species: Canna indica.

Decorative leaves and tall spires of vibrant orange flowers. Planted in 2006 and has survived the winters withou...

Clematis armandii

Added on 26 Mar, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis armandii.

Three years in the same spot and settling in nicely.

Ipheion

Added on 15 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Ipheion.
Species: Ipheion uniflorum.

Pretty little blue stars. Reputed to be sweet smelling, although I haven't been able to get my nose close e...

Sarah Bernhardt peony

Added on 7 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia lactiflora.

Just starting to come through in early April

Fern leaved peony

Added on 22 Mar, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia tenuifolia.

Grew this from seed in Sweden and didn't have the heart to leave it behind.

jostaberry

Added on 7 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Ribes.
Species: Ribes nidigrolaria.

This one is a cross between a gooseberry and a blackcurrant, the fruits are gooseberry sized, sweet enough to ea...

Gertrude Jekyll

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa Gertrude Jekyll.

Planted 2008.Old fashioned rose scent.

Kathleen Harrop rose

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa Kathleen Harrop.

Thornless bourbon rose planted against wooden arch. Old fashioned rose scent. Planted 2008

Rose Mortimer Sackler

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa Mortimer Sackler.

Thornless climbing rose planted against wooden arch. Pink flowers reflowers until frost. Planted 2007.

Saxifrage

Added on 15 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Saxifraga.
Species: Saxifraga oppositifolia.

Tiny little alpine flowers, greatly enlarged by the magic of digital photography.

Ballerina tulips

Added on 7 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa.

Scented lilyformed tulips

sweet violets

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola odorata.

Intoxicating scent on sunny days. Self seeds and sends out runners. Evergreen. Edible. Had a garden full of this...

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