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Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'

Added on 7 Oct, 2015 | 0 photos

Genus: Rudbeckia.
Species: Rudbeckia fulgida.

Bought two of these at Ardingly Autumn Show Oct. 2015.
Large golden yellow daisy-like flowers from Aug-Oct.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Added on 9 Sep, 2015 | 1 photo

Genus: Eragrostis.
Species: Eragrostis spectabilis.

Hardy perennial grass bearing purple-red flower racemes from Aug-Oct. Ht. up to 24". Best in full sun. P...

Sedum 'Carl'

Added on 7 Sep, 2015 | 1 photo

Gifted from Karen in January 2014. A short stemmed variety carrying bun-shaped heads of rose pink flowers above...

Rosa 'Perennial Blue'

Added on 5 Sep, 2015 | 3 photos

A cutting gifted from Karen 5/9/2015. This rambler/climber is scented with deep purple/violet semi dbl. flowers...

Geum 'Totally Tangerine'

Added on 5 Sep, 2015 | 3 photos

A herbaceous perennial with soft tangerine flowers produced over a long period. Strawberry like foliage. Sun o...

Penstemon 'Volcano Kilimanjaro'

Added on 31 Aug, 2015 | 2 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon.

From Sarah on my birthday 2015.

Hemerocallis (Daylily) 'Big Bird'

Added on 3 Jul, 2015 | 2 photos

Sent to me by Simbad in 2015.

Rose White climbing

Added on 15 Jun, 2015 | 4 photos

Free gift from a GC as spent over £25. No perfume to it though.

Rose 'Korresia'

Added on 12 Apr, 2015 | 2 photos

A repeat flowering Floribunda bush rose, producing sprays of fragrant, bright yellow double blooms 8cm across, t...

Rose 'Irish Eyes'

Added on 12 Apr, 2015 | 2 photos

A repeat flowering Floribunda with distinct red/yellow blooms. Free gift from GC on 2/4/15. Planted to right of ...

Hebe 'Sweet Kim'

Added on 10 Mar, 2015 | 2 photos

£2.99 on the seasonal table at Wyevale on 8/3/15.
A compact bushy evergreen with grey-green leaves with cream m...

Drimys lanceolata 'Red Spice'

Added on 21 Feb, 2015 | 2 photos

Genus: Drimys.
Species: Drimys lanceolata.

From Haskins GC 19/2/15. Evergreen with elegant, aromatic foliage and star-shaped yellow flowers. Ht. 150cm. Fro...

Potentilla x tonguei

Added on 16 Nov, 2014 | 3 photos

Genus: Potentilla.
Species: Potentilla tonguei.

RHS Potentilla Collection. Lax, spreading stems are clothed in deep green leaves that are split into 3 or 5 obo...

Euonymous japonicus 'Aureus'

Added on 30 Oct, 2014 | 2 photos

Evergreen shrub with dark green leathery leaves with bright yellow centres. 1.5 x 1 m. Planted to right of ...

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

Added on 4 Oct, 2014 | 2 photos

Bright lemon-yellow, single, daisy flowers atop tall upright stems with mid-green, lance-shaped foliage. Planted...

Geranium Ingwersens variety

Added on 4 Oct, 2014 | 2 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium macrorrhizum.

Beautiful pale pink flowers over spreading mounds of aromatic, finely divided, mid green leaves. Flowers Spring ...

Potentilla 'Limelight'

Added on 4 Oct, 2014 | 0 photos

Genus: Potentilla.
Species: Potentilla fruticosa.

From Ferring Wyevale 3/10/14. Planted to right of Holly in long border.

Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor'

Added on 19 Aug, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum telephium.

Sent to me as a cutting by Pansypotter in 2013.

Penstemon 'Pensham Czar'

Added on 26 Jul, 2014 | 2 photos

From Old Barn for a fiver in sale. Planted to left of Griselina shrub on 12/4/15. Bought another at Ardingly Au...

Dianthus 'Coconut Sundae'

Added on 24 Jun, 2014 | 2 photos

This has a very strong Clove scent. Bought it in Polperro.

Veronica Ramona F1 Hybrid

Added on 18 May, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Veronica.
Species: Veronica.

From Brinsbury College on their open day 18 May 2014. £3

Sedum telephium 'Autumn Charm'

Added on 12 Mar, 2014 | 3 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum telephium.

Sent as a cutting by Scottish in Nov. 2013. Planted out March 2014.

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

Added on 4 Mar, 2014 | 0 photos

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum tinus.

From Freecycle on 4 March 2014

Lonicera 'Baggesen's Gold'

Added on 21 Aug, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: Lonicera nitida.

Golden leaved shrub, retaining its foliage all year round. Small, sulphur-yellow flowers and purple fruits, whic...

Pittosporum 'Variegatum'

Added on 21 Aug, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'.

Evergreen shrub with long glossy green leaves, margined creamy-white. Honey-scented, pale yellow, star-shaped fl...

Pittosporum 'Goldstar'

Added on 21 Aug, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium.

A New Zealand native plant, compact evergreen shrub with striking gold and yellow patterned foliage. From Sarah...

Geranium magnificum

Added on 1 Jul, 2013 | 3 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium x magnificum.

Sent to me as a cutting by Motinot. The Bees love these flowers.

Geranium phaeum 'Blauwvoet'

Added on 20 May, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium phaeum.

Sent to me by GoYer Karensusan in April 2013. First blooms 18/5/13

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Added on 22 Apr, 2013 | 1 photo

Black grass

Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' (Japanese Maple)

Added on 8 Apr, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Acer.
Species: Acer palmatum.

Small plant from Morrisons. Round-headed deciduous tree with yellow-green lobed leaves. Planted in a pot.

Sedum Matrona (Stonecrop)

Added on 14 Feb, 2013 | 3 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum matrona.

Needs full sun or partial shade. Soft pink flowers Aug-Oct. Attractive to Butterflies and Bees. Fully hardy. S...

Myrtus Glanleam Gold

Added on 25 Jan, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Myrtus.
Species: Myrtus.

Purple-black berries above an upright bushy evergreen shrub. Full sun or partial shade on well drained soil. Fl...

Ligustrum

Added on 25 Jan, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Ligustrum.
Species: Ligustrum ovalifolium.

Large bush with creamy white flowers followed by small black berries above bright golden green splashed foliage....

Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'

Added on 4 Nov, 2012 | 2 photos

Planted 2 of these to fill a gap where a Hydrangea had been taken out in September 2012.

Coprosma 'Pacific Sunset'

Added on 18 Oct, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Coprosma.
Species: Coprosma repens.

Bought 2 plants for the blue pots by front door. Old Barn Nursery October 2012. Evergreen shrub with striking ...

Welsh Poppy

Added on 5 Sep, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis cambrica.

Grown from seed sent by a GoYer. Many thanks.

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' (Elder)

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Sambucus.
Species: Sambucus.

Bought from Lansdowne Nursery April 2012 ... planted next to Ligustrum 'Lemon and Lime' (Privet)

Calluna vulgaris (Heather) 'Orange Queen'

Added on 5 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Calluna.
Species: Calluna vulgaris.

Planted in front gravel garden Oct. 2010 - Lavender flowers late Summer into Autumn. Striking orange foliage ...

Wild Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Added on 21 Jan, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula vulgaris.

Bought from Helston, Cornwall in March 2003

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' grass

Added on 30 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

From Stroller ... 11 August 2011

Cyclamen hederifolium

Added on 30 Nov, 2011 | 2 photos

Seeds sent by Bjs September 2010 ... flowering early September 2012 beneath a Cordyline.

Echinops 'Globe Thistle'

Added on 30 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Grown from seed sent by Bloomer ... October 2010

Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)

Added on 20 Nov, 2011 | 3 photos

Species: Kniphofia/Tritonia.

3 of these from GW mag. offer ... potted up temporarily on 20/11/11

Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily)

Added on 22 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Nerine.
Species: Nerine bowdenii.

Heuchera 'Marmalade'

Added on 10 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: Heuchera 'Marmalade'.

2 for £10 GC offer ... bought Midnight Rose at same time.

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Added on 12 Jun, 2011 | 3 photos

Rose Peach Patio variety

Added on 4 Jun, 2011 | 2 photos

Brought this in a pot from previous garden about 12 years ago. Best blooms in June 2011.

Nigella Love-in-a-mist Annual

Added on 24 May, 2011 | 0 photos

White variety given to me by Sue many years ago. Self sets freely.

Rose 'Rambling Rector'

Added on 12 Apr, 2011 | 1 photo

Rambler Rose with large clusters of semi double, creamy white scented flowers from July-Sept., followed by red r...

Hosta 'Canadian Blue'

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

From Parkers mail order November 2010.

Osmanthus heterophyllus tricolour

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

Bought 1 plant, divided into 3 for Winter pots by front door. In pots from October to April with Pansies/Violas....

Forsythia

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 0 photos

A cutting from Alan in April 2007.

Sedum

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

From Honeywood House plant sale June2003.

Pyracantha (Orange berries)

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 0 photos

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha angustifolia.

On back fence. Planted May 2002.

Fuchsia Bush 'Display'

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 0 photos

Genus: Fuchsia.
Species: Fuchsia.

Fuchsia (Bush) small upright type with deep pink tube & recurved sepals deep pink, petals rose pink. Bought ...

Clematis 'Etoile Violette'

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 3 photos

Violet-purple flowers from late Summer. Ht. 10ft. Prune as for Group 3 Clems. Old Barn Nursery. Planted March ...

Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 3 photos

Creamy-yellow, large, open flowers from late Spring to early Summer, repeating in late Summer. Ht.8ft Year 1: ...

Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) Evergreen shrub

Added on 16 Feb, 2011 | 3 photos

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

Fragrant white flowers above glossy aromatic foliage. Ht.8ft. Spread 8ft. Prune after flowering if required. B...

Escallonia rubra macrantha - evergreen shrub

Added on 16 Feb, 2011 | 3 photos

Rose red flowers, dark green foliage. Flowers in Summer. Ht.9ft. Spread 9ft. Brighton Wyevale Feb 2011.

Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii' - Hardy evergreen shrub

Added on 16 Feb, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Hebe.
Species: Hebe pinguifolia.

Grey-green foliage, white flowers in Summer. Ht. 1ft. Spread 2ft. Hardy evergreen shrub planted to left side of...

Griselinia Littoratis

Added on 23 Jan, 2011 | 1 photo

Old Barn Nursery GC January 2011. Evergreen shrub with glossy, bright green leaves. Even though this makes a g...

Rose 'The Mayflower'

Added on 3 Jan, 2011 | 2 photos

Species: Rose 'The Mayflower'.

David Austin fragrant english rose from Wyevale GC October 2011 for £5. Small shrub rose with medium sized, typ...

Helleborus orientalis spotted hybrids

Added on 3 Jan, 2011 | 4 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus orientalis.

Wyevale GC January 2011 pack of 4 ... planted near log-pile. Flowers December-March. Ht. 40cm.

Cotoneaster horizontalis

Added on 3 Jan, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Cotoneaster.
Species: Cotoneaster horizontalis.

From Wyevale GC on 2nd January 2011. Planted against East fence. A low-growing shrub of spreading habit. Herring...

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King'

Added on 3 Jan, 2011 | 1 photo

Wyevale GC January 2011 . . . this is a female variety Golden variegated shrub, leaves retained year round. H...

Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' (Shrubby Ragwort)

Added on 3 Jan, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Brachyglottis.
Species: Brachyglottis compacta.

Wyevale GC January 2011. Oval, medium sized, silver-grey foliage, retained year round. Yellow daisy-shaped f...

Photinia 'Red Robin'

Added on 14 Nov, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Photinia.
Species: Photinia x fraseri.

2 of these in back border, bought as small shrubs. Evergreen, brilliant red foliage turning to dark green. Ht. 2...

Pieris japonica 'Carnaval'

Added on 13 Nov, 2010 | 1 photo

Rogers Farm Nursery. Planted to left of pond 16.4.11. Ht. 80-100cms.

Rose ' Rhapsody in Blue '

Added on 1 Oct, 2010 | 2 photos

A sweetly fragrant shrub rose with purple flowers. Wilton GC near Bridport. Planted in blue & yellow border ...

Brodiaea ' Queen Fabiola ' blue

Added on 1 Oct, 2010 | 1 photo

Part of GW mag Summer bulbs offer. Planted March 2010. Pretty blue flowers on slender green stems.

Hebe ' Hanne '

Added on 21 Sep, 2010 | 1 photo

Wyevale GC September 2010. Planted far right in long border. Purple pink flower spikes. Evergreen shrub. Ht. 2...

Pittosporum ' Tom Thumb '

Added on 21 Sep, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium.

Wyevale GC September 2010. Deep reddish-purple leaves.
Planted in front gravel garden. Ht.90cm(36in).

Re-si...

Spiraea japonica ' Shirobana '

Added on 19 Jul, 2010 | 3 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

To far left of garden arbour. Ferring Country Centre July 2002.

Hydrangea Lace Cap type

Added on 15 Jul, 2010 | 3 photos

To right of Buddleia

Penstemon ' Garnet '

Added on 24 Jun, 2010 | 1 photo

In back border to right of Honeysuckle.

From Honeywood House years ago !

Ligustrum undulata ( Privet ) 'Lemon & Lime'

Added on 10 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Ligustrum.
Species: Ligustrum undulata 'Lemon & Lime'.

Angels Nursery at Barnham July 2004. Nursery closed in 2009 for new housing.
Planted to left of left Cordylin...

Nepeta mussinii ( Catmint )

Added on 10 Jun, 2010 | 0 photos

Ardingly S. of England Spring Show May 2010 to replace one bought in March which Megan (our cat) has chewed al...

Rosemary officinalis

Added on 10 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Rosmarinus.
Species: Rosmarinus officinalis.

Old Barn Nursery March 2010. Ht. up to 1m.
Now planted in front gravel garden.

Rose 'Chinatown '

Added on 8 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa floribunda 'Chinatown '.

A bush rose, flowers throughout Summer/Autumn, good fragrance. Haskins GC September 2008. First bloomed 8.6.10.

Rose 'Arthur Bell'

Added on 1 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Climber with Golden yellow semi-double blooms, powerful fragrance. Prefers an open sunny situation. Ht.up to 8...

Grapevine 'Brandt'

Added on 9 May, 2010 | 3 photos

Genus: Vitis.
Species: vitis 'Brand'.

Ferring Country Centre May 2010 £15
For new pergola upright post. Split it into 3 plants.

Euonymous fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'

Added on 5 May, 2010 | 1 photo

Species: Euonymous fortunei.

Planted Spring 2004 in raised bed near rotary.
Brick wall built around this bed April 2010.
Beautiful golden t...

Eleagnus ebbingei

Added on 5 May, 2010 | 0 photos

Species: Eleagnus ebbingei.

Old Barn Nursery March 2010. Re-sited next to Lilac shrub in Autumn 2013.

Euonymous fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Added on 5 May, 2010 | 1 photo

Species: Euonymous fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'.

Ferring Country Centre plant sale May 2004.
Slow grower, good ground cover to right of arbour.