Chrispook's Garden

01. Views of top garden at back

Here are some more general views of the top area of our back garden.

02. Views of lower garden

We inherited this part of the garden as an orchard. Some of the fruit trees are very old. We have cherries, plum...

03. Views of front garden

We re-vamped the front garden in 2007. We divided into two sections. One end is a problem because it has a big g...

04. Round patio area

We had the patio and path built in summer 2005, which was when we started creating our garden. This is shady for...

05. Side garden

This area is where my washing line is. We have planted shrubs at the side which will eventually provide screenin...

06. Pig house and work area.

When we had the garden cleared the workmen thought we were crazy because we wanted to leave the old pig house in...

07. Views of Terrace

This is a concreted area just outside our door, with railings. We keep a number of containers to provide winter ...

08. Conifer beds

Started in March 2008. Gradually adding more conifers. Plan to cover with bark.
Finished barking on Easter Mond...

09. Garden parties

10 Garden wildlife

I now realise I need a wildlife section since we so often take shots of them. Now I have to trace the photos.

11. Garden ponds.

I have now decided to keep the ponds in a section of their own.

12. Garden path views

13. Garden Arches

Abutilon bella

Genus: Abutilon.
Species: Abutilon bella.

Bought in Auchan in Sept 2008. Internet says may not be very hardy. South wall recommended. Try front garden nea...

Acer Ginnala

Genus: Acer.
Species: Acer ginnala.

Something really enjoys eating the leaves of this tree! Could be leaf cutter bees.
Planted seeds late 2007 in p...

Acer platanoides Drummondii

Genus: Acer.
Species: Acer platanoides.

New tree planted summer 2007. Watered like crazy in heat. Has healthy looking buds for Spring 2008.
Lovely in S...

Achillea

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea millefolium.

Bought a pink one from Dallas Kert on 16th June 2008. Planted in center of willow bed. Settled in and grew well...

Agapanthus

Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus africanus.

Given to me by neighbour in 2007. No flowers in 2008. 2 buds on May 19th 2009. Exciting!! In pot in front garden...

Ageratum

Genus: Ageratum.
Species: Ageratum houstonianum.

Seeds sown rather late in 2008 (late June). Eventually flowered in October.

Ailanthus

Genus: Ailanthus.
Species: Ailanthus altissima.

This just appeared in 2007. Moved to more central position at neighbours rrequest. Survived move. Also have 2 s...

Ajuga Reptans

Genus: Ajuga.
Species: Ajuga reptans.

Very successful ground cover. Nice reddish purple leaves.

Allium

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium ostrowskianum.

planted a number small ones in 2006, and 2 big ones 2007. We wait to see how they do.

Allium Aflatunense

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium aflatunense.

Pack of 5 bought in Holland. Put in pink bed near fence. 60cm tall. 2008.
Pack of 3 bought in Bauhaus (sale) Se...

Allium Albopilosum

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium albopilosum.

Planted in 2007. Bulbs bought in Hungary. Both came up with big flowers.

Allium Bulgaricum

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium bulgaricum.

Pack of 6 bought in Auchan Sept 2008. Ht 80-100cm. Flowers in May. 3 planted in Mulberry bed in gaps where fusch...

Allium Ivory Queen

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium Ivory Queen.

Dwarf alliums 6" tall, but big heads. 5 in pack from Tescos in Oct 2008. 2 planted in woodland bed behind c...

Allium neapolitanum

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium neapolitanum.

Small white Allium bought in mixed pack white bulbs from Auchan. Planted Sept 2009 in group in blue bed at front...

Alyssum (dark pink)

Genus: Lobularia.
Species: Lobularia maritima.

Seeds sown in small bed around rose on April 9th 2008.

Amaranthus

Genus: Amaranth.
Species: Amaranthus paniculatus.

I grew this for first time in 2007. It flowered from early July until the frosts came. Together with the claret ...

Anemone

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone de Caen.

Most seem to be white spring flowering, in shady patio bed.
Red ones coming out now in February 2008 for first...

Anemone Blanda

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone blanda.

pak of 10 white ones bought in Holland. Some planted in new bed under walnut tree, and some near path in red ros...

Antirrhinum [snapdragon]

Genus: Antirrhinum.
Species: Antirrhinum majus.

These antirrinums overwintered and then flowered. Much better show than photo shows.
March 26th 2008 seeds sown...

Aquilegia [Columbine]

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia caerulia.

I raise about 7 from seed in 2007. Pretty lilac variety. Wait till 2008 to see what they look like. Flowered nic...

Armenian tree (ID unknown)

Seeds collected in April 2008 from tree near ancient temple. Had just finished flowering. No name. They said it ...

Aster Chinensis Moonshine

Genus: Aster.
Species: Aster chinensis (moonshine).

Grew about 3 plants only from seed in 2007. Thankfully I had one selfseed in 2008. Try to save seed this year. ...

Aster [Michealmas daisy]

Genus: Aster.
Species: Aster frikartii.

Make a lovely luminous show in the Autumn. Sorry they don't last very long. Mine are also prone to mildew.

Astilbe

Genus: Astilbe.
Species: Astilbe granat.

Planted in side garden near small tamarisk. March 2008.
This one did not flower in first year. I think it needs...

Aubretia

Species: Aubretia Aureovariagata.

I have a cute little aubretia planted next to Lavender. It has not grown very much in 2 years. I can't find a go...

Aucuba

Genus: Aucuba.
Species: Aucuba japonica.

Three shrubs planted 2006. Growing slowly but steadily. Badly affeated by severe winter in early 2006. Since the...

Autumn Crocus

Genus: Colchicum.
Species: Colchicum autumnale.

Bought 2 bulbs (500+ F each) from tesco on 9th Sept 2009 . White Autumn crocus. Planted at central end of red be...

Azalia

Genus: Rhododendron.
Species: Rhododendron ponticum.

A beautiful white azalia with a red edge to the flowers. It was given to me by the Timisoara modular team in Apr...

Bamboo

Two since 2007, Dwarf variegated one in mediteranean garden, and taller green stemmed one near pond.

Basil sweet

Species: Basil sweet Genovese.

sown in pot for kitchen window sill on August 12th 2008. Free seeds. Sow and crop all year.

Bearded Iris

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris germanica.

I have a lot of these in my garden. They tolerate our conditions very well.

Bellis

Genus: Bellis.
Species: Bellis perennis.

Bought 3 new Bellis to help brighten up the terrace in cold bleak February when Spring is still a hope.

Berberis

Species: Berberberis Atropurea.

Large shrub at side of house. In situ on our arrival.

Bergenia cordifolia

Genus: Bergenia.
Species: Bergenia cordifolia.

Planted near path in bed next to rockery. It is now 2 years old (March 2008)

Betula Pendula

Genus: Betula.
Species: Betula pendula.

Five olanted 2006. Two died in heat 2007. We also think that the roots were attacked by Maybug larvae. Other tre...

Blueberry

Genus: Vaccinium.
Species: Vaccinium corymbosum.

Planted in 2007. Conditions not ideal. We will see how it does.

Boston Ivy

Genus: Parthenocissus.
Species: Parthenocissus tricuspidata.

Growing around entrance to old pig house. GOING LIKE A TRAIN. COVERING ROOF IN 2008.

Brugmansia

Genus: Brugmansia.
Species: Brugmansia suaveolens.

Also known as Angels Trumpets. 3 bought from Dallaskert 0n 18th April 2009. Planted in front garden in yellow, p...

Buddleia

Genus: Buddleja.
Species: Buddleja davidii.

Three types:- Black Knight, Blue?, and white.. White new plant summer 2007. Blue in since 2006. Seem to do well ...

Callestephus [annual aster]

Genus: Callestephus.
Species: Callestephus chinesis.

These self seed freely and have helped to fill our garden.
9th March 2008. 2 packets seed, present from Alona, ...

Calluna

Genus: Calluna.
Species: Calluna vulgaris.

Bought 2 from Auchan on 19th SEpt 2008. To go in front garden with plenty of compost. Use ericacious feed.

Camassia

Genus: Camassia.
Species: Camassia esculenta.

Bulbs from Sainsbury's. Planted Autumn 2007.

Campanula

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula carpatica.

I have one growing in shady spot under the Buddlea.
This plant looks like it's been eaten.
2 new ones bought o...

Campsis Radicans. Trumpet vine.

Genus: Campsis.
Species: Campsis radicans.

2 new plants in 2007. Grew quite well. Expecting good growth in 2008.
I decided to move these 2 plants from the...

Candytuft

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis sempervirens.

Seeds sown in 2007. A lot self seeded and now I have lots of candytuft. The second year plants are sturdier.

Canna

Genus: Canna.
Species: Canna indica.

They grow well here, and the original 2 have multiplied. I take the tubers in for the winter. Just bought a yell...

Caragana arborescens "Walker"

Species: Caragana arborescens "Walker".

Weeping standard planted 2007. Grew steadily in 2008.

Caragana. Pea Tree

Species: Caragana arborescens pendula.

We bought this on 5th March from "FUFAVIRAG" garden centre. If anyone reads this who does not speak Hu...

Caryopteris

Genus: Caryopteris.
Species: Caryopteris clandonensis.

Planted 2005. 2 shrubs together. Flowered well for past 2 years.
Propagated offshoots in Autumn 2007 to round P...

Chamaecyparis lawsonia

Species: Chameocyparis lawsonia.

Quite a few in my garden, blue ones, gold ones.
10th March. Chameocyparis lawsonia stewartii planted in new con...

Cherry tree

This tree fruited well in July 2007. It was very old and deformed and is the woodpeckers favourite tree. It appe...

Chionodoxa

Genus: Chionodoxa.
Species: Chionodoxa luciliae.

Bulbs planted 2006. Seem to do quite well.

Chrysanthemun

Genus: Chrysanthemum.
Species: Chrysanthemum maximowiczii.

I have white, yellow and pink of the small flowered bushy variety. Mostly passed over the fence by our neighbour...

Cineraria

Species: Senacio Cineraria.

Bought 3 from Baumax in early SEpt 2008. To put in red bad. I bought it as a perennial but Wikipedia says it is ...

Clematis "The President

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis The President.

Bought from Bauhaus on April 14th 2008. Planted on arch in front garden. Managed 2 flowers in first summer which...

Clematis Hagley Hybrid

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis Hagley Hybrid.

Planted in front garden in 2007. 2 flowers in 2007, and one in 2008. Hoping for more flowers next year. Very hid...

Clematis montana "Rubens"

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis montana.

New plant bought from Bauhaus on 14th April 2008. To go in front garden on fence near wall. Grew well in summer ...

Clematis niobe

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis niobe.

A purplish/reddish one called "Niobe". Planted 2006.

Clematis Piilu

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis piilu.

Bought 1 plant from Dallaskert om July 6th 2009. Acc to lable pretty pinky/violet with whitish area around edges...

Clematis Ville de Lyon

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis.

Bought on 8th August 2008 from Auchan. Pink clematis. Price 1,790 F.
Growing up willow stump. First flower seen...

Clematis xerxes

Genus: Clematis.
Species: clematis xerxes.

Bought from Baumax on 3rd August 2008. May put near neighbours fence. Will be very shady at base but can climb i...

Cleome [spider flower]

Genus: Cleome.
Species: Cleome hassleriana.

I bought some seeds from my sisters garden in UK. A few survived, and in a part shaded spot they made a glorious...

Commelina coelestis

Genus: Commelina.
Species: Commelina coelestis.

!0th March 2008. 2 planted in front Magnolia in stone bed and 3 more in other beds (all labelled. Need to be tak...

Coreopsis

Genus: Coreopsis.
Species: Coreopsis goldfink.

Nice little perennial. I think I lost 1 plant in summer heat in 2007.

Coriander cilantro

Species: Coriander cilantro.

Sown on Aug 12th 2008 in pots for windowsill. Free seeds from MR F.

Cornflower

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea cyanus.

Grew from seed in 2007. Self seeded in front garden in 2008.
Another packet of free seeds from AG, "Blue b...

Cortaderia [Pampas grass]

Genus: Cortaderia.
Species: Cortaderia selloana.

I've got 2 young ones. 1 planted 2006 and 1 in 2007. They both managed 1 flower each last year, but sadly the sn...

Corylus (Hazel)

Genus: Corylus.
Species: Corylus avellana.

Small tree planted Autumn 2007. Not the corkscrew type. No pics yet.

Cosmos

Genus: Cosmos.
Species: Cosmos bipinnatus.

Made a very pretty display when it finally flowered. Looked good with purple dahlia and Juniper skyrocket.
Apri...

Cotinus. Smoke bush

Genus: Cotinus.
Species: Cotinus coggygria.

2 new shrubs in 2007. Said to like poor soil so should be happy here. Good growth so far. pretty Autumn colour.

Cotoneaster

Genus: Cotoneaster.
Species: Cotoneaster horizontalis.

Planted horizontal type in 2005 in bed under Mulberry tree.. Grew very fast. Too big so moved it to bank at side...

Crocus

I have Spring and Autumn flowering types. Many colours. They always cause great excitement when they begin to sh...

Crocus botanica

Genus: Crocus.
Species: crocus botanica.

White crocus planted 2006.
Pack of 50 mixed bought Sept 2008 from Baumax in Debrecen. Planted in new areas of s...

Crocus chrysanthus (blue pearl)

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus chrysanthus.

Planted 2006 in front garden.

Crocus chrysanthus (snow bunting)

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus chrysanthus.

Planted 2007, in pot on terrace, also front yellow bed.
2009. 15 bulbs in mixed pack white bulbs planted in blu...

Crocus Chrysanthus Cream beauty

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus chrysanthus.

15 cream crocus bought from Auchan Sept 2009 and planted in yellow bed all around the end near the central path.

Crocus chrysanthus mixed

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus chrysanthus.

3 packs (60 bulbs) mixed crocus bought cheap in Bauhaus (290f). Planted around sundial, and along edge of path. ...

Crocus chrysanthus Prins Claus

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus chrysanthus.

Pretty crocus, white inside and mauve outside of petals. Pack 15 bought Auchan in Sept 2009 (Holland Park) and p...

Crocus Flavus

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus flavus.

Pack of 20 bought in Bauhaus. Planted in most beds along edge of path and some in rockeries.

Crocus Jean d'arc

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus Jean d'arc.

15 white crocus fro Harmonia pack bought Sept 2008. Planted around edges in red, pink and blue beds at front.

Crocus Pickwick

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus pickwick.

Pack 15 bought Sept 30th in Auchan. 10cm tall, flowers Feb. Pale lilacy stripe flower. Similar to Vernus but ear...

Crocus speciosus

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus speciosus.

Autumn crocus. Planted summer 2007.

Crocus Tommasinianus

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus tommasinianus.

Small crocus. Mixed bulbs planted around wildlife pond.

Crocus Vernus

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus vernus.

Planted Autumn 2007 in front garden and pots.
20 new bulbs bought in Sept 2008 from Cora in Bucharest (plain pu...

Crocus Weiss

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus weiss.

Pack of 15 white crocus bought in Bauhaus on Sept 30th 2008. For pots on terrace. 10cm tall, flowers March/April.

Cyclamen

Genus: Cyclamen.
Species: Cyclamen.

Bough 2 pink hopefully hardy cyclamen from Bauhaus on 19th Sept 2008. To put in woodland bed.
2009 No sign of t...

Cytisus praecox (broom)

Genus: Cytisus.
Species: Cytisus praecox.

March 14th 2008. Planted on edge of new conifer bed.
Another 7 plants bought from Bauhaus on 13/14th April. £ d...