Crocus 'Vanguard'
Added on 26 Feb, 2011 | 3 photos
Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus 'Vanguard'.
bought autumn 2010 and flowering now. Love the two tone petals.
Clematis 'Constance'
Added on 26 Feb, 2011 | 7 photos
Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis 'Constance'.
Bought to flower along the fence now that I have removed a holly and retrained the Jasmine.
bought 26.2.11 £2.9...
Phlox amoena variegata
Added on 26 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo
Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox amoena variegata.
bought 26.2.11
says it is shade tolerant so it is to go in the side fence border.
Pulmonaria 'Opal'
Added on 26 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo
Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria 'Opal'.
Pulmonaria 'Opal' bought 26.2.11 from 'plantman' for £3. To go in the side fence border.
Pulmonaria 'Majestee'
Added on 26 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo
Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria 'Majestee'.
Pulmonaria 'Majestee' bought 26.2.11 for £3 from 'plantman' . All silvery leaf form the side fen...
Crocus kotschyanus
Added on 7 Jan, 2011 | 3 photos
Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus kotschyanus.
Picked these up in October 2010 very dry and passed their corous best. Planted in pots and left. Snow covered th...
African violets
Added on 18 Oct, 2010 | 3 photos
I have been growing these for decades. In recent years happily propagating from leaf cuttings.
When I find nice...
Streptocarpus
Added on 18 Oct, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Streptocarpus.
Species: Streptocarpus.
Have several different colours and enjoy propagating them.
Excellent houseplants.
Taxus baccata (Yew)
Added on 11 Sep, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Taxus.
Species: Taxus baccata.
There are several in the garden and lots of seedlings germinate every year. I love the colour of the berries.
Kniphofia 'Drunmore Apricot'
Added on 2 Aug, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Kniphofia.
Species: Kniphofia 'Drunmore Apricot'.
bought from Eggleston Hall walled Garden [Teesdale]
A late flowering form.
Diascia cordata
Added on 2 Aug, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Diascia.
Species: Diascia cordata.
Planted July 2010 in hot border. quite a soft pink though. Not sure how hardy it will be.
Salvia carradona
Added on 17 Jul, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia carradona.
An excellent doer that has beautiful deep blue flowers. Takes cuttings relative easily too.
Hemerocallis 'Arriba'
Added on 13 Jul, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis 'Arriba'.
A lovely rich cinnamon colour. Two clumps one infront of the lounge window and the other by the front gate.
Hemerocallis 'Bonanza'
Added on 13 Jul, 2010 | 4 photos
Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis 'Bonanza'.
susceptible to gall midge.
planted in border in front of lounge window.
Hemerocallis 'Inner View'
Added on 13 Jul, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis 'Inner View'.
a lovely plant given to me by Simbad in the spring. Growing and flowering well.
Helenium 'Moorheim Beauty'
Added on 12 Jul, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Helenium.
Species: Helenium 'Moorheim Beauty'.
saved from brother's garden 2009 and just taking hold nicely.
Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'
Added on 12 Jul, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Helenium.
Species: Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'.
Bought fron an open garden visit for £3.00 June 2010. Planted in the front of the border in front of the lounge.
Teucrium hircanum
Added on 11 Jul, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Teucrium.
Species: Teucrium hircanum.
Saw this in Sprits garden and have been looking for one ever since. Picked one up today 11.7.10 from 'the ou...
Potentilla 'Monarch's Velvet'
Added on 11 Jul, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Potentilla.
Species: Potentilla 'Monarch's Velvet'.
Had this very dark red flower for 3 yrs [2007]. grows up next to Monarda Cambridge scarlet.
Dianthus
Added on 28 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus.
I have several. some grown from seed such as Arctic Fire.
Mrs Sinkins crossed with a simple reddy pink one to...
Kniphofia
Added on 28 Jun, 2010 | 7 photos
Genus: Kniphofia.
Species: Kniphofia.
I have a 3ft tall traditional red hot poker.
Also founs a 5ft yellow one too. as yet unidentified.
Saxifraga hirsuta
Added on 27 Jun, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Saxifraga.
Species: Saxifraga hirsuta.
bought as an unamed plant in 2009. planted under the beech tree in deep shade. flowers well and creeps forming a...
Lonicera
Added on 23 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Lonicera.
Species: Lonicera.
many different ones that are growing in a range of hedges and trees. All smell divine.
Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo'
Added on 9 Jun, 2010 | 3 photos
Genus: Phlomis.
Species: Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo'.
Bought 2006 and didnt see it last year but it is now up and flowering. 2010
Soldanella pinguifolium
Added on 15 May, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Soldanella.
Species: Soldanella pinguifolium.
This is under the beech tree along with the new epimedium.
bought from the local HPS members plant table May 10.
Dianella 'Little Rev'
Added on 7 May, 2010 | 1 photo
Species: Dianella 'Little Rev'.
Another one from Colin Ward's nursery. A decent sized plant for only £5.
Will grow in semi shade. Has blue ...
Dianella Taz Red
Added on 7 May, 2010 | 3 photos
Species: Dianella Taz Red.
should do well in semi shade. it should be a good clumper. Bright blue flowers with bright blue berries.
Daphne tangutica
Added on 2 May, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Daphne.
Species: Daphne tangutica.
A small shrub which I hope will grow to better things. Bought 2.5.10 at Harrogate plant fair from 'through t...
Vancouvria chrysanthia
Added on 2 May, 2010 | 3 photos
Species: Vancouvria chrysanthia.
A evergreen ground cover plant that has a flower similar to an epimedium.
Bought for £4 from a stall at the Har...
Epimedium 'Artic wings'
Added on 2 May, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Epimedium.
Species: Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'.
Epimedium 'Artic Wings' the flowers are a full inch across and a lovely clean white. To go into a shady ...
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Added on 2 May, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Epimedium.
Species: Epimedium 'Amber Queen'.
bought from Edrom Nursery stall from the Harrogate Spring flower show 22-24 April.
To go into one of the shady ...
Epimedium roseum
Added on 2 May, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Epimedium.
Species: Epimedium roseum.
Bought 2.5.10 from Harrogate [plant fair] Liked the pink flower. To go in one of the many shady spots in the gar...
Papaver trinifolium
Added on 2 May, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Papaver.
Species: Papaver trinifolium.
Bought 2.5.10 at the NCCPG plant fair. From Holme Farm nursery. Prodces several flowers from a stem. looking for...
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Added on 28 Apr, 2010 | 4 photos
Genus: Cercis.
Species: Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'.
this was a bargain at £10 from one of the local outlet centres. Bought a Ginko for £5 at the same time. It was i...
Tulipa 'lilac wonder'
Added on 27 Apr, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa 'lilac wonder'.
A species tulip that is a delicate shade of lilac. In pots now but will go into the garden when they have finish...
Tulipa 'Ballade'
Added on 27 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa 'Ballade'.
Not sure about this when I was given them for my birthday. But I really like them. They are going to go in the n...
Phlomis cashmeriana
Added on 23 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Phlomis.
Species: Phlomis cashmeriana.
Bought his about 5 years ago. Thought I had lost it as not noticed for a couple of years. But it is showing new ...
Pasithea caerulea
Added on 20 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos
Species: Pasithea caerulea.
Pasithea caerulea from Bob Brown's nursery. Planted in the old birch corner.
Paeonia mascula
Added on 20 Apr, 2010 | 7 photos
Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia mascula.
Another one from Bob Brown CGF nursery.
In the sunniest high spot in the old birch corner.
Love the colour of ...
Cyrtomium fortuneii
Added on 20 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Cyrtomium.
Species: Cyrtomium fortuneii.
Bought 2 from 'casualty corner ' for 50p each. To be planted in the old birch corner. Very similar to C ...
Viola 'Rebecca'
Added on 20 Apr, 2010 | 3 photos
Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola 'Rebecca'.
I have a very soft spot for this pretty little flower. I lost 'her' a few years ago and was delighted to...
Viola 'Miracle Pink'
Added on 20 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola 'Miracle Pink'.
Viola 'Miracle Pink' a pretty little violet. Bought from Reighton 14.4.10 50p a pot. 2 have gone in the ...
Viola 'Miracle pink'
Added on 14 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola 'Miracle pink'.
at 50p a pot [Reighton again] I couldnt resist. these will go in to shady beds and I'll let them mingle with...
Euphorbia purpurea
Added on 14 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia purpurea.
these are to go in the shadier areas of the 'old birch' bed. Really like the deep red tones of the yound...
Geranium 'Guisseppe'
Added on 14 Apr, 2010 | 2 photos
Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium 'Guisseppe'.
Bought from Reighton [£2.50] 11.4.10.
hope it will thrive in the old birch corner.
Corydalis chelianthifolia 'Manchu'
Added on 8 Apr, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Corydalis.
Species: Corydalis chelianthifolia 'Manchu'.
Inspired by seeing them in another dear persons garden.
Evergreen and should seed freely.
Juniperus media 'Gold coast'
Added on 8 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos
Genus: Juniperus.
Species: Juniperus media 'Gold coast'.
planted in October 1997 and has performed well. winter of 2009-10 has left it looking very sorry for itself.
Erythronium 'White beauty'
Added on 8 Apr, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium 'White beauty'.
I bought the tubers in Nov 09 and delighted to see they are up and flowering. Some are under the beech tree and ...
Lillium martagon
Added on 3 Apr, 2010 | 5 photos
Species: Liliium martagon.
Bought these Nov 08 and they were shrivelled and looked very sorry for themselves.
Planted them anyway and noth...
Cardamine maxima
Added on 3 Apr, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Cardamine.
Species: Cardamine maxima.
collected seed from plants in Harlow Carr in late spring 2009. with permission of one of the gardeners.
They ...
Scilla peruviana
Added on 28 Mar, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Scilla.
Species: Scilla peruviana.
bought 27.3.10 just because it is blue and it will go in the front border where the majority of the plants are b...
Chinodoxia forbesii
Added on 25 Mar, 2010 | 1 photo
Species: Chinodoxia forbesii.
The rich blue form. Love the intense blue colour of these.
Olsynium douglasii
Added on 25 Mar, 2010 | 4 photos
Species: Olsynium douglasii.
syn Sisyrinchium douglasii. bought from Harlow Carr [RHS] about 10 yrs ago. seems happy in a semi shaded area. s...
Iris bucharica
Added on 22 Mar, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris bucharica.
Bought September 2009. Potted in a large pot outside. They have survived the -12 this winter. Watching with bait...
Chinodoxia forbesii 'Pink Giant'
Added on 21 Mar, 2010 | 1 photo
Species: Chinodoxia forbesii 'Pink Giant'.
A delicate pink form. Hope to naturalize them in one of the borders.
Scilla bifolia 'Rosea'
Added on 21 Mar, 2010 | 5 photos
Genus: Scilla.
Species: Scilla bifolia.
Bought in autumn 09 and now planted under the beech tree. Very delicate looking but been outside in the coldest ...
Crocus 'Cream Beauty'
Added on 13 Mar, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus 'Cream beauty'.
This crocus is down the front drive. It started as a clump of 5 corms and has done very well over the last 9yrs ...
Saintpaulia African violets
Added on 30 Jan, 2010 | 1 photo
Genus: Saintpaulia.
Species: Saintpaulia African violets.
I have had many over the years and my mum had then for as long as i can remember.
in recent years have enjoyed ...
Cyclamen coum
Added on 23 Jan, 2010 | 19 photos
Genus: Cyclamen.
Species: Cyclamen coum.
bought 4 pots 23.1.10 for 99p each. They were looking a little sorry for them selves but I'm sure they will ...
Helleborous foetida
Added on 21 Jan, 2010 | 3 photos
Species: Helleborous foetida.
I have a nice cultivar Wester Flisk, that has good leaf colour and reddish stems especially when new. grown from...