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Juniperus media "Gold coast"

Added on 14 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Juniperus.
Species: Juniperus media "Gold coast".

14th March 2008. Planted in new conifer bed.

Juniperus media "Mint Julep"

Added on 22 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Juniperus.
Species: Juniperus media "Mint Julep".

Bought from Baumax on 22nd March 2008. Planted in new conifer bed.

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Juniperus squamata

Added on 7 Mar, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Juniperus.
Species: Juniperus squamata.

Pretty blue one on rockery. It has done extremely well

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Kerria japonica

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Kerria.
Species: Kerria japonica.

New shrub planted autumn 2007.

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Kniphofia [Red Hot Poker]

Added on 6 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Kniphofia.
Species: Kniphofia uvaria.

Planted 2005. About 8 plants from a friend. Grew very quickly. In 2006 had to move 2 because too big for their p...

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Kolkwitzia [Beauty bush]

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 7 photos

Genus: Kolkwitzia.
Species: Kolkwitzia amabilis.

planted three in new shrubbery in 2005. Growing steadily. No pics from 2007 since I was away at flowering time.

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Laburnum

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Laburnum.
Species: Laburnum anagyroides.

Young tree planted Spring 2007. It hated the hot summer but recovered well. Has healthy buds now waiting for Spr...

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Lathyrus [sweet pea]

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Lathyrus.
Species: Lathyrus odoratus.

They surprised us in 2007 by self seeding and surviving the winter. Flowered very early and then died off in the...

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Lavender

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula angustifolia.

We have a lot of lavender scattered around front and back gardens.

Salad leaves.

Added on 12 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Lettuce.

2 types sown in pots and put in shade on August 12th 2008. Should be able to harvest in October. Mr F's sal...

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Leucothoe Lovita

Added on 19 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Leucothoe.
Species: Leucothoe lovita.

Bought from Auchan Sept 2008. Acid lover partial shade. Should make small shrub. Try near workshop.
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Liatris spicata

Added on 15 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Liatris.
Species: Liatris spicata.

Pack of 10 corms bought in Bricostore. Planted on 15th April 2009 in blue and pink beds at front. Should flower ...

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Liliom Ambon

Added on 9 Mar, 2009 | 3 photos

Species: Liliom Ambon.

Bought from T&M. Planted in pot on March 9th 2009.

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Liliom Fireball

Added on 9 Mar, 2009 | 2 photos

Species: Liliom Fireball.

Bought from T&M. Planted in pot on March 9th 2009.

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Liliom Justina

Added on 9 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Species: Liliom Justina.

Bought from T&M. Planted in pot on March 9th 2009

Liliom LA Hybrid Litowen

Added on 9 Mar, 2009 | 0 photos

Species: Liliom LA Hybrid Litowen.

Bought from T&M. Planted in pot on March 9th 2009.

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Lillium

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 26 photos

Genus: Lilium.
Species: Lilium vivaldi.

We have a variety of lilies. They seem to do well here.

Poached Egg plant

Added on 9 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Limnanthes.
Species: Limnanthes douglasii.

Seed sown in new bed near Potentilla, and in shadier spot near path on L.

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Liquidamber (sweet gum)

Added on 23 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos

Species: Liquidamber styraciflua.

Tree bought from Bricostore on 23 April 2009. Present fron Sue & Terry. To plant near Rhus sunach tree.

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Alyssum (dark pink)

Added on 11 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Lobularia.
Species: Lobularia maritima.

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

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Honeysuckle

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Lonicera.
Species: Lonicera.

2 plants bought in 2005. Rambling all over the old pig shed. It is a wonderful disguise, and has transformed an ...

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Lupinus

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Lupinus.
Species: Lupinus angustifolius.

Planted 2005.One of my favourites. I wish they were out for longer.

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Rose Campion

Added on 22 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Lychnis.
Species: Lychnis coronaria.

Grown from seed from my sisters garden. First flower May 2009.

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Magnolia

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Magnolia.
Species: Magnolia liliiflora.

We have two dark pink and purple ones bought in 2006 and a small cheap Soulangiana bought in 2007.

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Mahonia

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Mahonia.
Species: Mahonia aquifolium.

4 shrubs planted in 2005. Growing slowly but surely. Flowers ready for Spring 2008. Pretty winter leaves.

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Malus domestica

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Malus.
Species: Malus domestica.

Jonathan apple planted 2005. Other trees planted at same time died after very hard winter. This one surviving an...

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Dawn Redwood

Added on 20 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Metasequoia.
Species: Metasequoia glyptostroboides.

Bought in Sept 2008 from Auchan for 1,990 F. 50-60cm tall at time of purchase. Said to be fast growing in Intern...

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milium effusum 'Aureum' (Bowles Golden Grass)

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Milium.
Species: Milium effusum.

Very pretty yellow green colour. Interesting flower/seed heads.
March 26th 2008 seeds sown indoors (from last y...

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Spanish Flag

Added on 9 Apr, 2008 | 3 photos

Species: Mina Lobata.

8th April 2008. Seeds sown next to new rose arch and some by middle pergola in back. These climbers are a relati...

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Mirabiils jalapa

Added on 24 Mar, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Mirabilis.
Species: Mirabilis jalapa.

Sown indoors March 24th 2008.
Looked rather sick in a pot. Next door had huge plants outside gate. If try again...

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Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus (Zebra grass)

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Miscanthus.
Species: Miscanthus sinensis.

Planted 2006. Flourished well. Huge tall flowers first year. Divided to make 2 plants 2007. Dry year and did not...

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Miscanthus sinensis variagatus

Added on 1 Sep, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Miscanthus.
Species: Miscanthus sinensis.

Very tall grass with tall flower heads next to arch at bottom of path. About 6-7ft tall.

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Mulberry

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Morus.
Species: Morus alba.

Planted Mulberry in 2005. Had disease that disfigured the leaves in 2006. Better in 2007.

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Muscari [grape hyacinth]

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Muscari.
Species: Muscari armeniacum.

Plenty of these scattered around

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Myosotis (Forget-me-not)

Added on 12 Feb, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Myosotis.
Species: Myosotis alpestris.

I bought 2 plants 2 years ago. Now I have hundreds. They make a great splash of colour and ground cover. I keep ...

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Narcissus

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 8 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus.

We have many different ones planted over the last 2-3 years, in beds, under trees, round the well.
12 Narcissus...

Narcissus Barret Browning

Added on 11 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Barret Browning.

Pack of 5 bought in Bauhaus Sept 2009. Small cuppes white flowers with bright orane centre cup. Planted in Mulbe...

Narcissus Baby Moon

Added on 14 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Botanical.

Pack 10 bought from Brico Sept 2009. Small Narcissus 15cm tall. Some planted in a pot, some in central bed and o...

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Narcissus Minnow

Added on 8 Sep, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Botanical Minnow.

Pkt of 5 bought from Cora in Bucharest. Pale yellow small daffs 20cm tall. Planted in woodland bed near holly an...

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Narcissus bulbocodium conspicuus

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus bulbocodium.

Cute little daffodils. 15 cm tall. Planted in back near new shrubs in lawn bed. March flowering.

Narcissus Quail

Added on 11 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus cyclamineus.

Pack 8 bought in Bauhaus Sept 2009. 2 planted in yellow bed and 6 in woodland bed under old Buddleja.

Narcissus Delibes

Added on 14 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Delibes.

Pack 5 bought in Brico Sept 2009. Large cupped bright yellow with orange trumpet, 40cm tall, flowers March/April...

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Narcissus Dick Wilden

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus double Dick Wilden.

Pack 6 bulbs bought Sept 2008 from Cora in Bucharest. 3 in yellow bed and 3 in between shrubs in new bed in lawn.

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Narcissus (white lion)

Added on 9 Apr, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus hybridus.

Lovely cream/yellow double narcissus. Planted Autumn 2007 in front garden.

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Narcissus jetfire

Added on 23 Mar, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus jetfire.

5 of these planted in 2006. They are often the first to flower.In back garden near path 1st small bed on R and r...

Narcissus Saint Patricks day

Added on 12 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Saint Patricks day.

Pack 10 bought in Bauhaus Sept 2009. 35cm tall, pale yellow outer petals and delicate lemon inner trumpet wit da...

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Narcissus split corona

Added on 17 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus split corona.

20 bought in Holland. Interesting pale and orange. Planted in side beds near drive..

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Narcissus Geranium

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus tazetta.

3 bulbs bought in Sept 2008. Plant in yellow bed. Pretty multi headed narcissus, white with orange centres

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Narcissus triandus Thalia

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus triandrus.

White delicate Narcussi (6).
Pack of 5 white Thalia bought from Auchan in Sept 2009. Holland Park brand. Plant...

Narcissus Dutch Master

Added on 8 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus trumpet.

Bought in Sept 2009 from Auchan (Holland Park), Planted in central bed at back near pond in newest part of bed.

Narcissus Mount hood

Added on 8 Sep, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus trumpet.

Pack of 5 white narcissae bought from Auchan. 35cm high. Planted in blue and pink beds.

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Nectaroscordum

Added on 14 May, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Nectaroscordum.
Species: Nectaroscordum siculum.

Planted 2007. Bulbs from Sainsburys.

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Nemesia

Added on 23 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Nemesia.
Species: Nemesia strumosa.

Seeds sown in pots indoors on 21st March 2008.

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Nicotiana

Added on 12 Apr, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Nicotiana.
Species: Nicotiana sylvestris.

ON 12th April 2008 a packet of white Nicotiana from T&M sown indoors (HHA)
Reasonable germination but after...

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Water Lily

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 17 photos

Genus: Nymphaea.
Species: Nymphaea alba.

Always a winner. We have 3, one in small pond and 2 in wildlife pond.

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Nymphoides (Water Fringe)

Added on 12 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Nymphoides.
Species: Nymphoides peltata.

These grow fast in the Spring before the water lilies get going. I transferred one to new pond and I don't ...

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Evening Primrose

Added on 17 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Oenothera.
Species: Oenothera biennis.

Grown from seed from Sue's garden in 2008 and planted out. Overwintered well and looking good for 2009. In ...

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Osteospermum

Added on 5 Jul, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Osteospermum.
Species: Osteospermum.

Bought 3 nice white ones from local garden centre on 5th July. Put them in blue bed. Will need protection in win...

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Iron cross flower

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Oxalis.
Species: Oxalis deppei.

Planted 2005. Interesting perennial. Pretty leaves and little pink flowers. comes back bigger each year.

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Pachysandra terminalis

Added on 23 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Pachysandra.
Species: Pachysandra terminalis.

Evergreen ground cover plant bought in Bauhaus. Planted 23rd March 2008 on bank near drive with extra compost.

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Paeonia Sinensis

Added on 3 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia sinensis.

White peony. Planted near rose in top bed left of path. March 2008. No sign of it this summer.
Red peony is wel...

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Peony tree

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia suffruticosa.

Planted late 2006. I missed the flower in 2007. Seems to be growing staedily.

Poppy

Added on 29 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Papaver.
Species: Papaver rhoeas.

Picotee mixed. Free packet from T&M. Sown in red bed on 29th April 2009. Did not seem many in packet. Sown n...

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Papaver

Added on 20 Jun, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Papaver.
Species: Papaver somniferum.

Papaver type poppy self seeded in my garden. Looks like peony poppy. Not sure of name.

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Virginia creeper

Added on 1 Feb, 2008 | 7 photos

Genus: Parthenocissus.
Species: Parthenocissus quinquefolia.

Growing up dead apricot tree

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Boston Ivy

Added on 1 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Parthenocissus.
Species: Parthenocissus tricuspidata.

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

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Pelargonium

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Pelargonium.
Species: Pelargonium peltatum.

Bought 5 trailing Pelargoniums in shades of pink from Dallas Kert in April 2009. Put in hanging pots. Looked goo...

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Pennisetum (Fountain grass)

Added on 14 Feb, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Pennisetum.
Species: Pennisetum alopecuroides.

Planted 2005. Looks beautiful when the sun catches it. 2007 was a bad year for it, it did not like heat and did ...

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Penstemon

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon Iron maiden.

Planted in 2006. A fascinating flower. New ones from seed in front should flower in 2008.

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Philadelphus

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 7 photos

Genus: Philadelphus.
Species: Philadelphus coronarius.

Planted in 2006. I was away for flowering in 2007. Got attacked by aphids, but otherwise growing well.

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Phlox Maculata

Added on 2 Jul, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox maculata.

Bought from Auchan on July 1st 2008. Looked healthy. Planted in Mulberry bed behind rockery.

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Photinia

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Photinia.
Species: Photinia x fraseri.

Small shrub planted April 2007. It has sustained some frost damage but I have great hopes for it.

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Physalis

Added on 5 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Physalis.
Species: Physalis peruviana.

I have 1 in the front garden. Their startling seed pods make a colourful display in late summer and Autumn.

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Physocarpus Diabolo

Added on 14 May, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Physocarpus.
Species: Physocarpus Diabolo.

Bronze red leaves. Grew fast.

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Physocarpus Darts gold

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Physocarpus.
Species: Physocarpus opulifolius.

I planted 2 in 2006, a red one and a yellow one. The red one has grown much faster.
Did well in 2008. Lots of f...

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Physostegia

Added on 18 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Physostegia.
Species: Physostegia virginiana.

Plaanted in ttop bed near path in 2007. Grew a lot in 2008

Picea

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Picea.
Species: Picea.

I think I have a miniature picea

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Picea glauca conica

Added on 14 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Picea.
Species: Picea glauca.

March 14th 2008. Baby one planted in new conifer bed. We already have an older one in a pot on the terrace.

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Picea Omorika Karel (Serbian spruce)

Added on 14 Feb, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Picea.
Species: Picea omorika.

Bought on Valentines day 2012 from small garden gift shop in Veresegyhaz. In a nice frost resistant pot. Thank y...

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Picea pungens

Added on 7 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Picea.
Species: Picea pungens.

Dwarf spruce in small conifer bed

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Pinus

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Pinus.
Species: Pinus.

We inherited a large pine tree right next to our house. Pine cones everywhere, quite a task to get them off the ...

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Pinus mugo

Added on 6 Mar, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Pinus.
Species: Pinus mugo.

Bought from conifer nursery in Godollo. Planted with other dwarfs in conifer bed next to well.

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Moss rose

Added on 5 Jul, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Portulaca.
Species: Portulaca grandiflora.

Bought one in Fot and put in new rockery. Bought 4 more in July to put in gaps next to path in back garden. This...

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Potentilla

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Potentilla.
Species: Potentilla fruticosa.

I lost the first 2 I planted. The spot was too shady. I planted another in 2007 in sunny place. Lets hope it lik...

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Preslia cervina

Added on 12 Feb, 2008 | 2 photos

Species: Preslia cervina.

Pond marginal. Had a nice show of flowers in 2008. From the small this is a herb that likes water, minty smell.

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Primula denticulata

Added on 17 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula denticulata.

Bought 2 from Dallaskert on March 16th 2009. Put in new bed under the walnut tree.

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Primula obconica (twilly series)

Added on 19 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula obconica.

Bought from Baumax. Non poisonous leaves. Try near workshop.

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Primula

Added on 4 Feb, 2008 | 15 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula variabilis.

Such an encouragement that spring is on the way. We have put them beneath silver birch trees near the pond. Alwa...

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Weeping cherry

Added on 30 Jun, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus.

New tree bought from Ffavirag on 29th June 2009. Put in place of Salyx that died.

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Prunus

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus laurocerasus.

I have a laurel type of Prunus, doing well. Seems to have alternate years of lots of flowers, and not many. 2008...

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Prunus Spinosa (ornamental plum)

Added on 12 Feb, 2008 | 5 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus spinosa.

very pretty tree with nice leaf colour and pink blossom
By 2008 is growing steadily. Very pretty every Spring. ...

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Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Blue Lullaby'

Added on 6 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Pseudotsuga.
Species: Pseudotsuga menziesii.

Planted with other dwarfs in bed next to well.

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Pulsatilla - Pasque flower

Added on 11 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

Picture taken March 2008. This is a new plant. I have an older one which had many blooms.
Flowered well in 2008...

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Pyracantha

Added on 1 Feb, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha angustifolia.

Various bushes, more upright with red berries and more horizontal habit with yellow berries.
2007 was good yea...

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Oak

Added on 3 Feb, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Quercus.
Species: Quercus robur.

I have a baby oak tree that I grew from an acorn smuggled over here from UK. It is in a pot on our terrace and r...

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Ranunculus asiaticus (Persian buttercup)

Added on 3 Mar, 2008 | 6 photos

Genus: Ranunculus.
Species: Ranunculus asiaticus.

Planted March 2008 in side bed, under Wigelia. Came up and flowered well. Short flowering season.
One also in f...

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Azalia

Added on 13 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

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...

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Rhus t. "Laciniata"

Added on 29 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Rhus.
Species: Rhus typhina.

Small suckers from Desna in Romania in Aug 2008. Put in pots and 1 did well, others not so good and need to wait...

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Rhus typhina

Added on 2 Jun, 2008 | 21 photos

Genus: Rhus.
Species: Rhus typhina.

Small tree planted in 2006 from neighbour.
Larger Vinegar tree planted earlier in year from Dallas Kert.
By 20...

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Robinia (false Acacia)

Added on 12 Feb, 2008 | 8 photos

Genus: Robinia.
Species: Robinia pseudoacacia.

3 mature trees on border of garden. Perfume is overwhelming at flowering time. Known locally as "Akacs".