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Dianthus alpinus albus

Added on 17 Mar, 2020 | 0 photos

Dianthus arenarius

Added on 17 Mar, 2020 | 0 photos

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Dianthus barbatus Sweet William

Added on 9 Jul, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus barbatus.

Self sown biennials just keep coming back to perfume the air on still warm days.

Dianthus deltoides

Added on 17 Mar, 2020 | 0 photos

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus deltoides.

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Dianthus deltoides Flashing Light

Added on 9 Jul, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus deltoides.

Tiny bright dark red flowers above a cushion of strappy leaves make this very suitable for a sink unlike the min...

Dianthus glacialis

Added on 17 Mar, 2020 | 0 photos

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus glacialis.

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Dianthus Kahori

Added on 18 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Kahori.

This looks very like my Dianthus alpinus. According to the label it has been specially flown in from Japan.

Dianthus supernova

Added on 17 Mar, 2020 | 0 photos

Very free flowering and highly scented border perennials that are equally as easy to grow as the perfumed collec...

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Dierama seedlings 12.4.12

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Dierama.
Species: Dierama mixed.

I bought this packet of seeds (20) at Gardening Scotland 2010 from Fir Trees Nursery. I put them in a safe place...

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Digitalis lanata

Added on 18 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Digitalis lanata (often called the Woolly Foxglove or Grecian Foxglove). It gets its name due to the texture of ...

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Double Narcissus

Added on 11 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus.

From the right, Golden Ducat, Dick Wilden, Tahiti, Extravaganza and DK. I also have a small double Sir Winston C...

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Draba aspera

Added on 9 Sep, 2015 | 1 photo

Species: Draba aspera.

Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months according to the Ontario rgc. Should have small bunches of yellow fl...

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Dwarf iris reticulata

Added on 17 Apr, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

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eonymous 'Silver Queen' in flower for the first time since it was planted 8 years ago.

Added on 4 Jul, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Eonymous 'Silver Queen'.

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Eremurus Stenophyllus

Added on 27 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Eremurus.
Species: Eremurus stenophyllus.

These quirky roots are my latest bulbs bought yesterday on the way home from Wiltshire. I'm looking forward...

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Erythronium dens canis 'Lilac Wonder'

Added on 1 Dec, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium dens canis 'Lilac Wonder'.

Dogs Tooth Liolet. So named because of the shape of the root.

Erythronium White Beauty

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium White Beauty.

From SRGC Show from Edrom nursery £4.50. Planted west of pergola south east end of shrubbery. Dogs Tooth violet ...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Amy Purpurea'

Added on 16 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia amygdaloides.

HP.Ht/Spr 50 x 45cm. Flowers March - June. Prefers full sun to partial shade in free draining soil or compost. N...

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Fritillaria meleagris look inside that pretty head 23.312

Added on 26 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Fritillaria.
Species: Fritillaria meleagris.

snail or slug damage

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Front Garden after

Added on 3 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

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Front Garden before

Added on 3 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

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Fuschia Display

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Display.

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Fuschia Tom Thumb

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Tom Thumb.

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Fuschia Tom West

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Tom West.

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Galanthus ? 1.3.12

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus ?.

bought as G. nivalis. It was growing and flowering in a pot when I bought it. It did not look like the snowdrop ...

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Galanthus elwesii Mrs Macnamara

Added on 22 Jan, 2018 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus elwesii.

https://www.galanthus.co.uk/product&product=Mrs.-Macnamara#
Mrs. Macnamara has a certain cachet having orig...

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Galanthus Elwessi

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

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Galanthus Elwessi _ variation

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

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Galanthus Merlin

Added on 22 Jan, 2018 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Merlin.

http://www.edrom-nurseries.co.uk/shop/pc/Galanthus-Merlin-205p10479.htm
One of the best selections for the gree...

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Galanthus nivalis 1.3.12

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

1.3.12. I think this is the common snowdrop which makes a lovely carpet under trees or shrubs.

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Galanthus nivalis flore pleno

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

The common double snowdrop.

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Galtonia Candicans 28 8 2011

Added on 31 Aug, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Galtonia.
Species: Galtonia candicans.

Common Name Summer Hyacinth. Long stems of hanging white droplets which look more like a snowdrop flower than a ...

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Galtonia Candicans A closer look at the flower

Added on 31 Aug, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Galtonia.
Species: Galtonia candicans.

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Galtonia Candicans Tower above the kniphofia foliage

Added on 31 Aug, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Galtonia.
Species: Galtonia candicans.

Information from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The genus was named after Sir Francis Galton (1822 - 1911) ...

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Gentiana Saxosa

Added on 6 Aug, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Gentiana.
Species: Gentiana Saxosa.

This is a white flowered Gentian. It is not at all like the other gentians I have. It is from New Zealand. It ha...

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Geranium

Added on 25 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

Geranium Phaeum white form

Added on 26 May, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

Actually looks palest pink. DK why.

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Geranium pyrenaicum Blue

Added on 10 Jul, 2014 | 1 photo

srgc seedex 2013/14. Seed sown 11.2.14. Potted up 5.5.14. Flowers 7.7.14

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Geranium pyrenaicum white

Added on 4 Jul, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium pyrenaicum.

No. 2007 in the SRGC 2013 seed exchange list. I am finding I have good results in growing Geraniums from seed. T...

Geranium pyrenaicum white 2

Added on 10 Jul, 2014 | 0 photos

from SRGC seed ex. sowed 11.2.14. Potted on 5.5.14. Flowering 5.7.14.

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Geranium pyrenaicum white 3

Added on 10 Jul, 2014 | 1 photo

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Geranium Roxanne

Added on 18 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium Roxanne.

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Geranium x oxonianum 'Thurstonianum

Added on 11 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium x oxonianum.

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Globularia cordifolia

Added on 2 Jun, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Globularia.
Species: Globularia cordifolia.

Mat forming evergreen perennial with rosettes of spoon shaped deep green leaves 2cm long. Lavendar blue flowers....

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Haquetia Epipactis

Added on 7 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo

Species: Haquetia Epipactis.

An unusual alpine which has a central yellow flower surrounded by green bracts. 4.4.10

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Haquetia Epipactis

Added on 5 Dec, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Haquetia Epipactis.

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Helleborus argutifolius

Added on 11 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus argutifolius.

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Hemerocallis

Added on 15 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis DK which.

I planted these in the fish boxes on top of the wall not expecting any movement from them. I have had them for y...

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Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

Added on 9 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'.

Deep majenta colour with a yellow throat seemed a good addition to my small hemerocallis collection.

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Hemerocallis 15 9 2011

Added on 15 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Lovely apricot/ pink/orange colour

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Hemerocallis Beni Lugosi

Added on 9 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis Beni Lugosi.

I like the colour of this one. I do not have many dark flowers inthe garden and the deep purple was very tempting.

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Heuchera Beauty Colour

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Berry Smoothie

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Blackberry Jam No.1

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Blackberry Jam No.2

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Cappuchina

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Caramel

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Cascade_dawn

Heuchera Cascade Dawn

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Chocolate Ruffles

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Creme_brule

Heuchera Creme Brulee

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Crimson Curls No.1

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Crimson Curls No.2

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Fire_chief

Heuchera Firechief

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Firefly

Heuchera Firefly

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Frosted_violet

Heuchera Frosted Violet

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Golden_zebra

Heuchera Golden Zebra

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Green_spice

Heuchera Green Spice

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Jade_gloss

Heuchera Jade Gloss

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Key_lime_pie

Heuchera Key Lime Pie

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Lime_marmalade

Heuchera Lime Marmalade

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Malachite

Heuchera Malachite

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Marmalade

Heuchera Marmalade

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Melting_fire

Heuchera Melting Fire

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Midas_touch

Heuchera Midas Touch

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Midnight_rose

Heuchera Midnight Rose

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Miracle

heuchera Miracle

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Obsidian

Heuchera Obsidian

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Palace_purple

Heuchera Palace Purple

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Paris

Heuchera Paris

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Peach_flambe

Heuchera Peach Flambe

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Plum_pudding

Heuchera Plum Pudding

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Rave_on

Heuchera Rave On

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Heuchera Sanguinea Ruby Bells

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Silverscrolls

Heuchera Silver Scrolls

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Southern_comfort

heuchera Southern Comfort

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Strawberry_candy

heuchera Strawberry Candy

Added on 27 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

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Hippeastrum 'Flaming Peacock'

Added on 13 Feb, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Hippeastrum.
Species: Hippeastrum 'Flaming Peacock'.

One of numerous double-flowered "amaryllis" bred by Miyake Nursery in Japan. It has large showy white...

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Hydrangea Petiolaris 14.10.11

Added on 20 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

On a north facing wall. Spring flowering. It is cut back after flowering to allow new flowering stems to develop.

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Iberis pruitii candoleana

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis pruitii candoleana.

Very low growing Iberis. Ideal for sinks.

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Ilex altaclarensis 'Golden King'

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Ilex.
Species: Ilex altaclarensis 'Golden King.

A female plant which berries in spite of the name.

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Iris danfordiae

Added on 18 Mar, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris danfordiae.

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Iris danfordiae

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

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Iris reticulata

Added on 3 Nov, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

Bought 150 bulbs in Swindon Garden Centre 30.10.13

Iris reticulata

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 0 photos

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Iris reticulata 'Harmony'

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

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Iris reticulata 'Katherine Hodgkin'

Added on 7 Feb, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

First reticulata in flower. looks a bit insipid in photographs but glows in real life.

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Iris reticulata 'Painted Lady'

Added on 15 Feb, 2017 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

Very similar to I. ret. 'Natasha' but in flower in February.

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Iris reticulata 'Pauline

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

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Iris reticulata 'Pauline'

Added on 17 Feb, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

Dark velvety purple with white highlights on the falls. It is hard bulb. Flowers February to March. Ht. 6"....