Peter's Garden

'Madrid Pink' Lavender

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula stoechas.

R.I.P
Should really have read my own instructions, unfortunately didn't make it through the Hampshire winter :o...

'Nectar' Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes, quick to mature.
Water well at planting time. Once established, do not let them dry out. After...

'Sunblush' tomatoes

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Genus: Acer.
Species: Acer palmatum.

Bought from Crocus autumn 2008.

Allium

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium hollandicum.

Bulbs bought from unwins and planted around the veg patch November 2008.

Broad-leaved Thyme

Genus: Thymus.
Species: Thymus pulegioides.

Low growing thyme. Sunny position, well drained, slightly alkaline soil. Flowers in summer

Calluna vulgaris Prostrate Orange

Genus: Calluna.
Species: Calluna vulgaris.

Autumn flowering heather. Avoid lime or chalk soil. Prefers open, well drained site. Water well in dry weather.

Calluna vulgaris Spring Cream

Genus: Calluna.
Species: Calluna vulgaris.

Autumn flowering heather. Needs lime free soil with plenty of organic material in sun or partial shade.

Chili peppers

Genus: Capsicum.
Species: Capsicum frutescens.

1 plant produces about enough fruit for a year if they're dried.

Sow in spring in small pots of compost, 2 se...

Chinese Elm

Genus: Ulmus.
Species: Ulmus parvifolia.

Bonsai tree that Ajay bought as a wedding gift. Can be kept indoors or outdoors, good bonsai instructions at bon...

Chives

Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

Genus: Cordyline.
Species: Cordyline australis.

Planted either side of the kitchen window 29th July 2007.
New Zealand native, grows to about 6ft. label says te...

Courgettes

Plants in pots, have suffered a lot this year - I think due to the constant rain.

Curled Parsley

Genus: Petroselinum.
Species: Petroselinum crispum.

Biennial herb. Prefers rich moist soil in sunny/partial shade. Mediinal: sometimes used as a diuretic or for the...

Curry Plant

Genus: Helichrysum.
Species: Helichrysum italicum.

English Lavender

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula angustifolia.

Fully hardy lavender that likes full sun and well drained soil.

Cut back the stalks after the flowers have di...

Erica vagans Valerie Proudley

Genus: Erica.
Species: Erica vagans.

Summer flowering heather. Tolerates chalk and lime if well drained and provided with peat-type mix, prefers open...

Erica x darleyensis Furzey

Genus: Erica.
Species: Erica x darleyensis.

Winter flowering heather. Tolerates alkaline soil if well drained, Prefers an open position. Water well in dry w...

Escallonia 'Everest'

Genus: Escallonia.
Species: Escallonia 'Everest'.

Planted May '07. Tolerates all soil that is well drained, suitable near the sea, but not the far north. 1.5m x 1...

Garlic Thermidrome

Growing: Check every few days, until growth commences and re-plant any sets disturbed by birds etc...
Harvesti...

Hosta 'Blue angel'

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta 'Blue angel'.

Bought from jersey plants direct. Flowers from May to June.
The largest of the blue hostas, much larger than my...

Hosta 'Great expectations'

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta 'Great expectations'.

Bought from jersey plants direct. Flowers from July to August.
Leaves have green edges with a creamy-yellow cen...

Hosta 'Patriot'

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta 'Patriot'.

Bought from jersey plants direct. Flowers from July to August.
Height: 30cm. Spread: 30cm

Hardy, prefers sha...

Japanese Aralia

Genus: Fatsia.
Species: Fatsia japonica.

This sits right next to my front door in the shade but seems to cope well with it.

Mint 'Chocolate'

Genus: Mentha.
Species: Mentha x piperita.

Bought from Redfields, June 2009.

Nasturtiums

Genus: Tropaeolum.
Species: Tropaeolum.

Nasturtiums planted in May 2008. Have taken well and produced a lot of flowers. The seeds start falling and are ...

Onions - Senshyu Yellow

Growing: Check every few days, until growth commences and re-plant any sets disturbed by birds etc...

Harves...

Oranamental grass - Amazon mist

Genus: Carex.
Species: Carex comans.

Bought from Greenfingers.com as 4cm plug in Septmeber 2008.
Grows to height: 45cm, spread: 30cm.
OK in most so...

Penstemon Sea Coral

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon.

Planted 29th July '07 In front of the kitchen window
Sun to part shade, approx 50cm x 40cm.
Easy to grow in fe...

Rosemary

Genus: Rosmarinus.
Species: Rosmarinus officinalis.

I have always had rosemary growing in my garden as I use it so often in cooking. I love the smell of the plant ...

Sarracenia

Genus: Sarracenia.
Species: Sarracenia x Readii.

Bought at Hampton Court flower show 2009. Keep in a saucer of water in full sun.

Silver Pink

Genus: Cistus.
Species: Cistus.

Fourth from the gate. Relatively hardy, clusters of single, silver-pink flowers in early summer. Excellent in dr...

Skylark

Genus: Ceanothus.
Species: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus.

Planted May 07 nearest the gate. RHS AGM.
Dark blue flowers in late spring and glossy evergreen foliage. Up to ...

Spinach 'Medania'

From Unwins, planted 29th September 2007.
Harvest December-January.
When seedlings are larger enough to handle...

Spring Cabbage 'Wheelers Imperial'

Planted 29th September 2007. Harvest in April/May.
First seedlings sprouted about a week later.

Sweet Marjoram

Genus: Origanum.
Species: Origanum majorana.

Hardy bushy annual. Well drained soil in full sun. Flowers early summer to early autumn.

Sweet peppers

Genus: Capsicum.
Species: Capsicum.

Planted in May, there are only three small fruits on this plant. As of 29th August 2007, only one is turning red.

Watercress

Grew very quickly when first planted but then suffered from lack of water over a hot weekend.

Starting to rec...

Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis'

Genus: Weigela.
Species: Weigela florida.

Pink flowers in May /June. Full sun or partial shade, well drained. Up to 1m. Water well in dry spells for the f...