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Heuchera Little Cuties Blondie in Lime

Added on 2 Aug, 2021 | 2 photos

Genus: Heuchera.
Species: Heuchera.

Vivid lime green leaves. Pale green flowers early summer. Hardy and perennial. Sun or part shade in fertile, wel...

Hosta 'Canadian Blue'

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

From Parkers mail order November 2010.

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Added on 7 Jul, 2016 | 2 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta.

Gifted by CottageKaren July 2015. First flowers July 2016.

Hosta 'Velvet Moon'

Added on 27 May, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta fortunei.

From Old Barn Nurseries May 2023. Dark green leaves with a wide golden-yellow margin.

Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Added on 19 May, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta.

Bought at West Dean Gardens on 18 May 2023.

Hydrangea Lace Cap type

Added on 15 Jul, 2010 | 3 photos

To right of Buddleia

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...

Kitaibelia vitifolia (Chalice flower/Russian hibiscus)

Added on 25 Jun, 2020 | 2 photos

Species: Kitaibelia vitifolia.

Perennial 6-8ft high with vine-like leaves and cup-shaped white flowers from July to September. Sun or shade. Fr...

Knautia macedonica

Added on 14 May, 2025 | 2 photos

Genus: Knautia.
Species: Knautia macedonica.

Bought at West Dean Gardens 14/05/25.

Kniphofia 'Flamenco'. Planted near the new spinner on 18/04/2021 to the left of the arch..

Added on 31 Mar, 2021 | 3 photos

From Bellfield on 30/03/2021. Orange, creamy and lemon-yellow and fiery-reds.

Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'

Added on 13 Aug, 2016 | 1 photo

Genus: Kniphofia.
Species: Kniphofia caulescens.

Spikes of lemon yellow blooms throughout the season. Short grassy foliage. Ht. 16" Spread 12"

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

Lavender 'Hidcote'

Added on 7 Apr, 2024 | 1 photo

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula.

Moved from a pot to front gravel garden 07 April 2024.

Libertia peregrinans (New Zealand Iris)

Added on 9 Mar, 2017 | 3 photos

Genus: Libertia.
Species: Libertia peregrinans.

Bought from an EP open garden in 2015. Kept potted.

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....

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...

Lobelia Starship blue

Added on 21 Aug, 2024 | 2 photos

Genus: Lobelia.
Species: Lobelia speciosa.

From Hilliers GC in Bosham 21 August 2024.

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...

Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby Snow'

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 2 photos

Species: Loropetalum.

Evergreen shrub with dark burgundy foliage and remarkable white flowers. Needs a sunny and protected position. F...

Lychnis coronaria atrosanguinea

Added on 26 Feb, 2025 | 1 photo

Genus: Lychnis.
Species: Lychnis coronaria.

From Old Barn 26/02/2025

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

Added on 15 Nov, 2018 | 0 photos

From SGC 15/11/2018. An upright herbaceous perennial to 1m in height. Pointed leaves, which if grown in a sunn...

Lysimachia punctata

Added on 1 Nov, 2018 | 2 photos

From SGC October 2018. Spikes of whorled yellow five petalled flowers June to August in sun or part shade. Ht. ...

Malus 'Evereste'

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 3 photos

Genus: Malus.
Species: Malus.

Large, soft pink flowers in April/May. Small red-yellow fruits holding well into Winter. Medium height. Bough at...

Myrtus communis variegata

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 1 photo

Aromatic evergreen shrub with creamy-white variegated leaves. White flowers in profusion in July-August. From Ol...

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...

Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'

Added on 6 Apr, 2022 | 3 photos

Genus: Nandina.
Species: Nandina domestica.

Elegant bamboo-like, semi or evergreen shrub with long unbranched stems. Red, cream & orange leaflets in Spr...

Narcissus 'Minnow'

Added on 19 Aug, 2018 | 1 photo

No longer wish to grow tall Daffodils. Hope to plant many more dwarf varieties. These are multi-headed and scen...

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...

Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily)

Added on 22 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Nerine.
Species: Nerine bowdenii.

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.

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Added on 22 Apr, 2013 | 1 photo

Black grass

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....

Pelargonium sidoides

Added on 8 Sep, 2016 | 2 photos

Genus: Pelargonium.
Species: Pelargonium sidoides.

From Penberth Plants stand at Wisley Plant Fair September 2016. Advised to keep it sheltered over Winter.

Penstemon ' Garnet '

Added on 24 Jun, 2010 | 1 photo

In back border to right of Honeysuckle.

From Honeywood House years ago !

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...

Penstemon 'Volcano Kilimanjaro'

Added on 31 Aug, 2015 | 2 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon.

From Sarah on my birthday 2015.

Penstemon Huskers Red

Added on 1 Nov, 2018 | 1 photo

White flowers flushed with pink on maroon-red stems. from July to August. From SGC in October 2018. Ht. 20&quot...

Penstemon Pensham 'Amelia Jane'

Added on 7 Oct, 2015 | 1 photo

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon.

Bought this at Ardingly Autumn Show Oct. 2015 from Blooming Good Nursery Ltd. stand. Has bright pink with white ...

Penstemon Pensham 'Plum Jerkum'

Added on 19 Aug, 2018 | 2 photos

This has small tubular plum-purple flowers with white mottled throats. Blooms from early Summer to mid Autumn. ...

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...

Phygelius 'Devil's Tears'

Added on 9 Jun, 2022 | 1 photo

A bushy upright plant with green foliage & clusters of tubular hanging blooms of red flowers with yellow thr...

Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow'

Added on 7 Jul, 2019 | 0 photos

Genus: Physostegia.
Species: Physostegia virginiana.

From SGC July 2019

Pieris 'Forest Flame'

Added on 25 Mar, 2021 | 4 photos

Genus: Pieris.
Species: Pieris japonica.

Evergreen shrub producing very dark red young growth, followed by white flowers in Spring. Ht.and spread after 5...

Pieris japonica 'Carnaval'

Added on 13 Nov, 2010 | 1 photo

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

Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'

Added on 13 Feb, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Pieris.
Species: Pieris japonica.

Slow growing evergreen . Likes acid soil. Semi-shade or shade. Ht. & spread in 10 years 75cm x 75cm (30 in x...

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...

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 ' 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...

Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay'

Added on 26 Feb, 2025 | 1 photo

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium.

From Old Barn 26/02/2025

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Arundel Green'

Added on 17 Aug, 2020 | 1 photo

From Tates GC July 2020 to plant near back garden fence to screen building behind. Moved this to end of middle...

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.

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...

Prunus kojo-no-mai

Added on 7 Apr, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus incisa.

Needs full sun. Flowers March-April. Up to 2.5mtrs. tall.

Homebase on Good Friday 7/4/23.

Prunus Tomentosa (Nanking Cherry)

Added on 7 Apr, 2023 | 3 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus.

Plant in a sunny position. Flowers in April. Ht. 1.5 to 2.5 mtrs. in 5-10 yrs. Deciduous.

Pyracantha (Orange berries)

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 0 photos

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha angustifolia.

On back fence. Planted May 2002.

Rosa 'Belle de Jour'

Added on 9 Jan, 2022 | 3 photos

Rose of the year 2021. Peach tinted warm yellow flowers. Strong vanilla like perfume. From Old Barn January 202...

Rosa 'Bicolette'

Added on 7 Mar, 2025 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa.

Hybrid Tea Rose , thorny stems. Deep red bloom, light lemon yellow centre on each petal.

Rosa 'Eternal'

Added on 7 Mar, 2025 | 0 photos

Hybrid Tea Rose, deep pink highly fragranced flowers.

Rosa 'Garden Princess'

Added on 25 Feb, 2024 | 1 photo

A compact bushy plant for front of border or in a pot. Needs full sun. Height 60cms. From Sainsburys.

Rosa 'Gloria Dei' (Peace)

Added on 4 Feb, 2019 | 3 photos

A hybrid tea rose, one of 2 for £5 in a local shop. 4 Feb. 2019. Planted in the place of a Cotinus removed on ...

Rosa 'Iceberg'

Added on 20 Mar, 2022 | 1 photo

Chichester market 2022. Climbing Rose planted to right of arch.

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...

Rosa 'Queen of England'

Added on 4 Feb, 2019 | 2 photos

One of 2 for £5 in a local shop. Planted on 26/2/19 close to Rose 'Peace'.

Rosa 'Sweet Memories'

Added on 9 Jan, 2022 | 2 photos

Patio shrub rose with repeat flowering small double flowers of soft lemon. Slightly scented. From Old Barn Janu...

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 ' 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 ...

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...

Rose 'Dame de Couer'

Added on 7 Mar, 2025 | 0 photos

Hybrid Tea Rose with large red blooms. Intense fragrance.

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 ...

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 '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...

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...

Rose 'Together Forever'

Added on 28 Nov, 2019 | 2 photos

An orange/peachy pink floribunda Rose with good fragrance, flowers Summer through to Autumn. Bought as a rememb...

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.

Rose White climbing

Added on 15 Jun, 2015 | 4 photos

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

Rosemary 'Gorizia'

Added on 18 Mar, 2024 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosmarinus.
Species: Rosmarinus officinalis.

Planted one in each blue pot by the front door in 2023.

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.

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.

Salvia 'Dyson's Maroon'

Added on 6 Sep, 2018 | 2 photos

Bought at Wisley Plant Fair 5/9/2018. A shrubby perennial or evergreen shrub with deep green leaves. Spikes of d...

Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'

Added on 6 Sep, 2018 | 3 photos

Bought at RHS Wisley Plant Fair 5/9/2018. A sub-shrubby perennial with mid-green leaves. Spikes of deep blue fl...

Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Added on 6 Sep, 2018 | 3 photos

Bought at Wisley Plant Fair 5/9/2018. Popular hardy Salvia has a red outer flower with a white throat. Aromatic ...

Salvia nemerosa 'Lyrical Whte'

Added on 2 Jul, 2016 | 1 photo

Mothering Sunday gift from Sarah 2016. Planted to the left of the arch.

Salvia nemerosa 'Sensation Blue'

Added on 27 Jun, 2023 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemerosa.

Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Added on 8 Jun, 2020 | 1 photo

Bought 08/06/2020 at Pulborough ex. Wyevale GC. A compact bushy perennial with deep violet-blue flowers in Summ...

Salvia nemorosa "Sensation Blue"

Added on 3 Oct, 2020 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemorosa.

A clump forming sage. From SGC on 03/10/20/

Salvia nemorosa Caradonna

Added on 28 May, 2025 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemerosa.

Aromatic grey-green leaves. Rich violet-blue flowers through the summer. Loved by Bees.

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)

Sedum

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

From Honeywood House plant sale June2003.

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...

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...

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.

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.

Silver Shamrock

Added on 5 May, 2021 | 1 photo

Genus: Oxalis.
Species: Oxalis adenophylla.

Old Barn Nursery 05/05/2021 for the non-pond area.

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.

Teucrium fruticans Azureum

Added on 31 Mar, 2021 | 2 photos

Evergreen shrub with white stems and grey leaves. Deep blue flowers from June to September. Best in full sun. Fr...

Thymus pulegioides Bertram Anderson

Added on 8 Jan, 2019 | 1 photo

Bought from SGC on 8 Jan 2019 for front gravel garden. . Spreading evergreen, lemon scented foliage, with occasi...

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

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

Added on 4 Mar, 2014 | 0 photos

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum tinus.

From Freecycle on 4 March 2014

Weigela 'All Summer Monet'

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 2 photos

Genus: Weigela.
Species: Weigela florida.

Low compact bush, approx. ht. 60cm. Three coloured leaves, pink flowers in Summer. A hardy shrub. From Old Barn ...

Welsh Poppy

Added on 5 Sep, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis cambrica.

Grown from seed sent by a GoYer. Many thanks.