spritzhenry's plants - page18 : Grows on You

Forsythia x intermedia variegata

Added on 5 Mar, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Forsythia.
Species: Forsythia x intermedia.

Corylopsis pauciflora

Added on 5 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Corylopsis.
Species: Corylopsis pauciflora.

I shouldn't be able to grow this beautiful shrub as it prefers acid soil, but it seems to be thriving!

Saxifraga oppositifolia 'Latina'

Added on 1 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Saxafraga oppositifolia 'Latina'.

A beautiful little plant for my Alpine trough.

Skimmia japonica 'Nymans'

Added on 1 Mar, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Skimmia.
Species: Skimmia japonica.

I bought this female Skimmia as a 'friend' for my new male one - maybe they'll get friendly!

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Added on 27 Feb, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus cerasifera.

I think this is the right identification.

Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Pink'

Added on 27 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus x hybridus.

Buxus latifolia 'Aurea'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Buxus.
Species: Buxus latifolia.

A beautiful glowing golden leaved species.

Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Park Farm Hybrid'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

Evergreen and flowers in early spring.

Clematis armandii

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis armandii.

Growing up an old damson tree.

Clematis montana 'Broughton Star'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis montana.

Hydrangea petiolaris

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea petiolaris.

Grows happily facing north.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Jewel'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea paniculata.

Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Sambucus.
Species: Sambucus nigra.

Has beautiful dark foliage and pink flower clusters.

Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Sambucus.
Species: Sambucus racemosa.

Planted facing east to avoid leaf-scorch.

Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

Beautiful golden foliage.

Spiraea japonica

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

I have two slightly different species.

Choisya ternata 'Aztec 'Pearl'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

The one with smaller leaves.

Choisya ternata

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

I just love the scent of its leaves.

Choisya ternata 'Sundance'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

To add some bright colour in the winter.

Clematis 'Scartho Gem'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis.

A pale pink variety that flowers twice.

Clematis 'Early Sensation'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis.

An evergreen to grow facing east.

Pileostegia viburnoides

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Pileostegia.
Species: Pileostegia viburnoides.

Planted to clothe an east-facing wall.

Clematis 'Guernsey Cream''

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 7 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis.

Prefers some shade.

Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Skimmia.
Species: Skimmia x confusa.

Planted for all-year interest.

Buxus sempervirens 'Argenteo variegata'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Buxus.
Species: Buxus sempervirens.

Planted for all-year interest.

Phormium 'Maori Queen'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Phormium.
Species: Phormium tenax.

May have to move this as the border only gets sun in the morning.

Lavatera 'Cynthia Nixon'

Added on 23 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Lavatera.
Species: Lavatera 'Cynthia Nixon'.

Stipa arundinacea

Added on 20 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Stipa.
Species: Stipa arundinacea.

An evergreen grass with beautiful graceful arching feathery flowers.

Iris reticulata

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 9 photos

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris reticulata.

What a pleasure when they open their sheaths and unfold!

Narcissus 'Tete a Tete'

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 8 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Tete a Tete.

I have a lot of these mini-Daffodils as they are so useful in tubs.

Anemone blanda

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone blanda.

I grew some from corms and also bought two pots of the deep blue ones.

Omphalodes verna

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Omphalodes.
Species: Omphalodes verna.

A lovely little plant for ground cover in the shade.

Phyllostachys aurea

Added on 9 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Phyllostachys.
Species: Phyllostachys aurea.

A clump-forming, evergreen Bamboo.

Phyllostachys nigra

Added on 9 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Phyllostachys.
Species: Phyllostachys nigra.

The black-stemmed Bamboo, to contrast with my 'aurea'.

Cytisus scoparius 'Zeelandia'

Added on 9 Feb, 2008 | 7 photos

Genus: Cytisus.
Species: Cytisus scoparius.

Prefers a sunny site.

Coprosma 'Fire Burst'

Added on 9 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Coprosma.
Species: Coprosma.

I've got four different Coprosmas now - they are all beautiful!

Abeliophyllum distichum

Added on 9 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Abeliophyllum.
Species: Abeliophyllum distichum.

Fits nicely into my new border, faces SW.

Clematis cirrhosa 'Wisley Cream'

Added on 8 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis cirrhosa.

Planted in the autumn in my new border.

Narcissi 'February Gold'

Added on 7 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Species: Narcissi.

Always welcome, and they do reliably flower in February.

Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson'

Added on 7 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia japonica.

Planted in a pot as our soil is not acid.

Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle'

Added on 2 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Ribes.
Species: Ribes sanguineum.

It is such a pleasure when it comes into flower.

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

Added on 30 Jan, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Pulmonaria.
Species: Pulmonaria.

A new one with beautiful blue flowers.

Winter Aconite

Added on 30 Jan, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Eranthis.
Species: Eranthis cilicica.

Lovely, bright little clumps.

Vinca difformis 'Jenny Pym'

Added on 29 Jan, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Vinca.
Species: Vinca difformis.

A vigorous form with a lovely shade of pinky-mauve flowers.

Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

Added on 28 Jan, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: Lonicera nitida.

Just fits nicely in the gap where the old climbing Honeysuckle came out.

Veronica pedunculata

Added on 27 Jan, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Veronica.
Species: Veronica pedunculata.

In full bloom in January - several weeks early.

Photinia 'Redstart'

Added on 21 Jan, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Photinia.
Species: Photinia.

This is a lovely evergreen tree.

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Rubin'

Added on 21 Jan, 2008 | 7 photos

Genus: Hamamelis.
Species: Hamamelis x intermedia.

Just planted for new winter colour.

Snowdrops

Added on 21 Jan, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus.

The first to flower

Lonicera purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

Added on 30 Dec, 2007 | 6 photos

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: Lonicera purpusii (Shrubby honeysuckle).

Flowers in winter and has wonderful scent.

Helleborus orientalis

Added on 29 Dec, 2007 | 24 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus orientalis.

Large clumps of named cultivars and most species can be increased by division in early spring, although many pro...

Pampas grass

Added on 18 Dec, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Cortaderia.
Species: Cortaderia selloana.

A clump at the back of the border, rather overshadowed by its huge neighbour.

Phormium tenax 'Tricolour'

Added on 18 Dec, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Phormium.
Species: Phormium tenax.

This is a monster of a plant.

Golden Bamboo

Added on 18 Dec, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Phyllostachys.
Species: Phyllostachys aurea.

I now have two contrastring Bamboos in the garden.

Helleborus foetidus

Added on 18 Dec, 2007 | 6 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus foetidus.

This is a native plant and it seeds itself freely, so it can be a nuisance. However, it provides some brightnes...

Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles'

Added on 15 Dec, 2007 | 7 photos

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis cirrhosa.

This is the first flower, opened today.

Christmas Rose

Added on 12 Dec, 2007 | 2 photos

Species: Hellebore Niger.

Calendula

Added on 12 Dec, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Calendula.
Species: Calendula officinalis.

This seeds itself during the summer.

Erigeron glaucus

Added on 12 Dec, 2007 | 10 photos

Genus: Erigeron.
Species: Erigeron glaucus.

This is normally in flower from spring to autumn, NOT in the winter!

Violets

Added on 12 Dec, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola canina.

They are wild flowers, but pop up in my garden and are very welcome!

Aubrieta

Added on 12 Dec, 2007 | 8 photos

Genus: Aubrieta.
Species: Aubrieta.

Not usually in flower until spring.

Winter Pansies

Added on 6 Dec, 2007 | 4 photos

Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola x wittrockiana.

They add great colour in the garden and flower on and on.

Coprosma ''Beatson's Gold'

Added on 1 Dec, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Coprosma.
Species: Coprosma.

An evergreen, variegated leaves, with that special Coprosma 'glow'.

Hebe recurva

Added on 1 Dec, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Hebe.
Species: Hebe recurva.

Grey-blue leaves, white flowers.

Photinia 'Little Red Robin'

Added on 23 Nov, 2007 | 5 photos

Genus: Photinia.
Species: Photinia.

Planted in one of my tubs for winter colour.

Osmanthus burkwoodii

Added on 22 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Osmanthus.
Species: Osmanthus x burkwoodii.

An evergreen shrub, not really of note until it flowers - its fragrance is wonderful!

Leptospermum lanigerum 'Silver Sheen'

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Leptospermum.
Species: Leptospermum lanigerum.

Tucked away in a corner as it may be slightly tender.

Euphorbia 'Helena's Blush'

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia.

An impulse buy, I admit! Bought for the foliage colour.

Libertia formosa

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 0 photos

Genus: Libertia.
Species: Libertia formosa.

.A tall species, has pale blue double flowers and interesting seed heads

Hebe pimeleoides

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Hebe.
Species: Hebe pimeleoides.

A low-growing mound forming plant with lovely silver leaves.

Coprosma 'Karo Red'

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Coprosma.
Species: Coprosma.

Borderline tender, hope it likes my garden!

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Ceratostigma.
Species: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides.

Leaves turn red in the autumn.

Correa 'Marian's Marvel'

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Correa.
Species: Correa.

Borderline tender, another shrub that flowers in the winter.

Fuchsia microphylla

Added on 17 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Fuchsia.
Species: Fuchsia microphylla.

Flowers in the autumn.

Echinacea Purpurea

Added on 14 Nov, 2007 | 4 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

I've also got 'White Swan' and 'Vintage Wine'

Cyclamen persicum

Added on 6 Nov, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Cyclamen.
Species: Cyclamen persicum.

The colours are so cheerful for the late autumn and winter!

Grasses

Added on 3 Nov, 2007 | 1 photo

Species: Grass - anonymous..

This grass dies during the winter and we cut it back in early spring. It caught my eye today.

Campanula latifola 'Sarastro'

Added on 2 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula latifolia.

Found this at Holbrook Garden.

Myrtus communis 'Variegata'

Added on 2 Nov, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Myrtus.
Species: Myrtus communis.

Has lovely white fluffy flowers.

Oenothera macrocarpa

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Oenothera.
Species: Oenothera macrocarpa.

This Evening primrose is a prostrate form.

Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs'

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Veronica.
Species: Veronica spicata.

New this year, so it hasn't grown at its best yet. Has potential.

Veronica longifolia

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Veronica.
Species: Veronica longifolia.

I have several of these, for their colour and shape.

Persicaria affinis 'Superba'

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 5 photos

Genus: Persicaria.
Species: Persicaria affinis.

A long flowering season and the leaves turn red in the autumn.

Polemonium caeruleum

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Polemonium.
Species: Polemonium caeruleum.

They're not.sure if they like my garden - I've lost two, but have tried again this year with fingers c...

Rose - without- a - name

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 7 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa.

This rose is a repeat flowerer, peach buds, cream when open. I wonder if anyone knows its name?

Liatris spicata

Added on 1 Nov, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Liatris.
Species: Liatris spicata.

I hope they come up next year!

Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts'

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea hypoleuca.

This has deep roots and spreads very quickly. It's hard to control.

Centaurea montana

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 5 photos

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea montana.

This must seed itself, because it pops up where I don't expect it.

Gaura lindheimeri

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 2 photos

Genus: Gaura.
Species: Gaura lindheimeri.

A long flowering period.

Fragaria 'Pink Panda' '

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 1 photo

Genus: Fragaria.
Species: Fragaria.

Yes, they are strawberries, but ornamental ones. They behave the same, sending out runners, but don't ofte...

Lysimachia punctata

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia punctata.

This one does spread, sometimes where it's not wanted!

Lysimachia clethroides

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia clethroides.

A tall plant with white flowers which curl over at the top.

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 7 photos

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia ciliata.

Lovely dark leaves before the yellow flowers appear.

Hypericum olympicum f. uniflorum

Added on 31 Oct, 2007 | 4 photos

Genus: Hypericum.
Species: Hypericum olympicum.

Is growing in a double wall. I've grown some from seed this year as it flowers for such a long period.

Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'

Added on 30 Oct, 2007 | 5 photos

Genus: Omphalodes.
Species: Omphalodes cappadocica.

More beautiful plants to grow in the shade.Such a beauty!

Convallaria (Lily of the Valley)

Added on 30 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Convallaria.
Species: Convallaria majalis.

This year, I'm trying to establish colonies of Lilies of the Valley under the trees. Fingers crossed!

Brunnera 'Jack Frost'

Added on 30 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera macrophylla.

This beautiful plant is thriving under a tree.

Helianthemum 'Wisley White' and 'Wisley Primrose'

Added on 30 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Helianthemum.
Species: Helianthemum nummularium.

Rock roses grow well in our garden, so I planted two close together to 'mingle'.

Convulvulus cneorum

Added on 29 Oct, 2007 | 4 photos

Genus: Convulvulus.
Species: Convulvulus cneorum.

Keeps on flowering! Has lovely silvery leaves.

Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora

Added on 29 Oct, 2007 | 3 photos

Genus: Hesperis.
Species: Hesperis matronalis.

This has been flowering for several months this year.

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