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Primula Denticulata (Rose Pink)

Added on 17 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula denticulata.

Bought from SRGC Show Edinburgh 2010.

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Primula Denticulata ( Pale Lilac Blue)

Added on 17 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula denticulata.

My neighbour had these in her garden and they spread so much she decided to get rid of them. I persuaded her to ...

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Primula Denticulata (White)

Added on 17 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Bought at SRGC Show Edinburgh 2010. Common name the Drumstick Primula because the flowers grow in perfectly roun...

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Sanguinaria canadensis flore pleno

Added on 16 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Sanguinaria.
Species: Sanguinaria canadensis.

Surprising but I just found out it belongs to the poppy family

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Meconopsis baileyi

Added on 16 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis baileyi.

One of two members of the poppy family bought at SRGC.

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Pulsatilla vulgaris White Swan

Added on 16 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

White form likes acid soil in sun.

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Pulsatilla vulgaris Rubra

Added on 16 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

Velvety deep red flowers

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Trillium Grandiflorum

Added on 15 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Trillium.
Species: Trillium grandiflorum.

Large three petalled white flowers above the three green leaflets.

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Anemone nemorosa Wilkes White

Added on 15 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone nemorosa.

Reliable herbaceous perennial with deeply palmate leaves emerging before the flowers. Part shade,moist soil pref...

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Anemone ranunculoides

Added on 15 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone ranunculoides.

A yellow anemone. Most unusual. Deep yellow flowers over attractive dissected foliage.

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Anemone nemorosa Vestal

Added on 15 Apr, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone nemorosa.

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Planted sink 12.4.12

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

A sink planted with miniature plants.

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Dierama seedlings 12.4.12

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Dierama.
Species: Dierama mixed.

I bought this packet of seeds (20) at Gardening Scotland 2010 from Fir Trees Nursery. I put them in a safe place...

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Galanthus Elwessi _ variation

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

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Narcissus Sir Winston Churchill

Added on 11 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Sir Winston Churchill.

Multi headed double narcissus

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Double Narcissus

Added on 11 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus.

From the right, Golden Ducat, Dick Wilden, Tahiti, Extravaganza and DK. I also have a small double Sir Winston C...

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Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red Clock'

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

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Galanthus Elwessi

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

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Galanthus Elwessi inside view 7.4.12

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

Looking at the inside of the inner petals

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Galanthus Elwessi outside view 7.4.12

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Says on the label suitable for the terrace to -5deg. so not guaranteed to be frost hardy here in my garden will ...

Open flower of Trillium Chlopetalum 8.4.12

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Trillium.
Species: Trillium chloropetalum.

Almost impossible to photograph becuase it is tucked in below shrubs.

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Pernettya mucronata 23.3.12

Added on 26 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pernettya.
Species: Pernettya mucronata.

Lovely pink berries are hanging on as the flowers are starting to show signs of blooming. Spring flowers, autumn...

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Fritillaria meleagris look inside that pretty head 23.312

Added on 26 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Fritillaria.
Species: Fritillaria meleagris.

snail or slug damage

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Fritillaria Mealagris mixed 23.3.12

Added on 26 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Fritillaria.
Species: Fritillaria Mealagris.

Easy to see why the common name is Snake's head fritillary. See the pale bud. The darker flowers are quite ...

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Primula Wanda 'Dark Pink'

Added on 26 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula Wanda.

Free flowering and spreading grows in deep shade to full sun. Grow in pots or front of borders. Easy to grow and...

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Camellia ETR Carlyon (williamsii) 25.3.12

Added on 25 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia ETR Carlyon (williamsii).

A semi double white hardy camellia. Upright growing. This is the first flower out this year a whole month ahead ...

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Comparison of anemone leaves Blanda v Colourful version

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone leaves.

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Dark leaved Anemone

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone.

Colourful leaves which are more rounded but more divided than the other anemone blanda in the garden. Intense bl...

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Chionodoxa 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Chionodoxa.
Species: Chionodoxa.

Early Spring flowering bulbs. Blue, pink or white flowers.

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Miniature Tulips

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

In the front door pot.

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Viburnum x burkwoodii open flower head 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

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Viburnum x burkwoodii shrub 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

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Viburnum x burkwoodii buds 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

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Ranunculus alpestris

Added on 21 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Ranunculus.
Species: Ranunculus alpestris.

First flower and I have not had time to plant it yet.

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Saxifrage stolonifera Hime 20.3.12

Added on 21 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Saxifrage stolonifera Hime.

Described as having white irregular flowers in Aug/September on pyramidal spikes. Ht/Spr 15cm x 30cm. The rounde...

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Chionodoxa alba

Added on 21 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Chionadoxa alba.

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Hydrangea Petiolaris 14.10.11

Added on 20 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

On a north facing wall. Spring flowering. It is cut back after flowering to allow new flowering stems to develop.

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Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells' flower picture 13.3.12

Added on 17 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Hardy and perennial grown in the ground. Prefers sun or part shade in fertile well drained soil or in patio pots...

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Penstemon 'Snowstorm' 13.3.12

Added on 17 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

I have had no luck with these in the past but having bought it from a nursery north of where i live I've go...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Amy Purpurea'

Added on 16 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia amygdaloides.

HP.Ht/Spr 50 x 45cm. Flowers March - June. Prefers full sun to partial shade in free draining soil or compost. N...

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Lysimachia hybrid 'Candela'

Added on 16 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia hybrid 'Candela'.

One of 3 new perennials picked up on our day out. I have always wanted a white version since the yellow Lysimach...

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Lysimachia

Added on 16 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia.

A root from a friend spread nicely to give me a lovely show in summer. Flowers May - September. It is easily wee...

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Nerine Bowdenii

Added on 15 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Nerine.
Species: Nerine bowdenii.

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Liatris corms

Added on 15 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Liatris.
Species: Liatris corms.

The large corms were £1.99 for 10 and the smaller ones were 50 for £1.29. I will compare the end products in a f...

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Lilium Speciosum Henrii

Added on 12 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lilium.
Species: Lilium speciosum.

48" tall with 6" wide flowers in early summer.

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Lilium Lady Alice photo

Added on 12 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lilium.
Species: Lilium Lady Alice.

Full sun to Partial Shade. Flowers Early summer. 48" (120cm) tall. Plant 6" deep. Soak bulbs before pl...

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Lilium Lady Alice

Added on 12 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lilium.
Species: Lilium Lady Alice.

Bulbils growing out of a scale which had become detached from the bulb. Bulb size 16-18cms. From Bulbs to Bloom ...

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Helleborus argutifolius

Added on 11 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus argutifolius.

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Tulipa kaufmanniana and Calendula 8.3.12

Added on 11 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa kaufmanniana.

Early birds making a bold statement in a neglected pot that was not planted for spring 2012 flowering. The brigh...

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Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Showwinner' 8.3.12

Added on 11 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa kaufmanniana.

flowers April to May according to the packet but it is a welcome sight this early. Unmissable bright red flowers...

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Miniature Narcissus no.2 - 8.3.12

Added on 9 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Miniature Narcissus no.2.

Another bulb from pre joining Goy so nothing on record to say which it is but it has a strong long orange trumpe...

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Narcissus 8.3.12

Added on 9 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus.

A lovely miniature narcissus with a long golden trumpet. I dk which it is because it predates my joining GOY and...

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Trillium chloropetalum gigantium 8.3.12

Added on 9 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Trillium.
Species: Trillium chloropetalum.

Bought from Kevock plants at the 2010 SRGC show in Edinburgh this plant is beginning to establish itself in the ...

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Cytissus battandeirii

Added on 8 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Cytissus battandierii.

The Pineapple tree. No fruit but the flowers have a delicious pinapple scent. Rumoured to be a bit fragile outs...

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Iberis pruitii candoleana

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis pruitii candoleana.

Very low growing Iberis. Ideal for sinks.

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Galanthus ? 1.3.12

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus ?.

bought as G. nivalis. It was growing and flowering in a pot when I bought it. It did not look like the snowdrop ...

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Galanthus nivalis flore pleno

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

The common double snowdrop.

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Galanthus nivalis 1.3.12

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

1.3.12. I think this is the common snowdrop which makes a lovely carpet under trees or shrubs.

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Iris danfordiae

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

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Iris reticulata 'Pauline

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

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Iris reticulata 'Harmony'

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

Iris reticulata

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 0 photos

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Snowdrops

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

The woodland type border behind a north facing wall on the south side of the drive is host to lots of snowdrops ...

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Leucojum Aestivum (Giant Snowdrop)

Added on 9 Feb, 2012 | 2 photos

Genus: Leucojum.
Species: Leucojum aestivum.

Ht. 30-40cm and Spr. 5-10cm. Snowdrop type flowers wbut later flowering and taller growing when planted in the g...

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Erythronium dens canis 'Lilac Wonder'

Added on 1 Dec, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium dens canis 'Lilac Wonder'.

Dogs Tooth Liolet. So named because of the shape of the root.

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Rhododendron H.H. Fastuosum Flora Plena

Added on 1 Dec, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Rhododendron.
Species: Rhododendron H.H. Fastuosum Flora Plena.

Height.6’ Spread 6’ Rich mauve + crimson-brown ray. Flowers May Sun or Partial Shade Acid Soil.

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Clematis Montana 'Elizabeth'

Added on 29 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis montana.

Scented pink flowers in May,June sometimes September. Vigorous climber 15'-20'

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Clematis Montana 'Marjorie'

Added on 29 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis montana.

Vigorous Montana grows 20' to 30'. Semi double cream - flushed pink, flowers in May and June with a se...

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Clematis 'Blue Angel'

Added on 29 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis 'Blue Angel'.

Pretty pale blue flowers May and June and again in September. Needs to be pruned hard to knee height in early Ma...

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Brunnera Macrophylla

Added on 29 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera macrophylla.

Vivid blue, forget me not flowers above spreading clumps of heart shaped, textured, mid green leaves look good i...

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Brunnera Jack Frost

Added on 28 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera Jack Frost.

I love forget me nots so the Brunnera family are an added bonus because they are interesting for 12 months of th...

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Eremurus Stenophyllus

Added on 27 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Eremurus.
Species: Eremurus stenophyllus.

These quirky roots are my latest bulbs bought yesterday on the way home from Wiltshire. I'm looking forward...

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Crocus speciosus 12.11.11

Added on 12 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus speciosus.

Blue petals with a darker blue stripe

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Pyracantha 'Teton' growing with Eonymous

Added on 8 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha 'Teton'.

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Pyracantha Soleil d'Or

Added on 8 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha 'Soleil d'Or'.

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Larkspur Little Rocket Mix

Added on 5 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Larkspur.

Benefits from seed experiencing a cold spell so sow in September for maximum germination results.

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Crocus speciosus

Added on 5 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Planted (15) bulbs 1.11.11. 3 Flower buds through 4.11.11.
Flowers September/November.
Height 4"

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Front Garden before

Added on 3 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

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Front Garden after

Added on 3 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

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Fuschia Display

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Display.

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Fuschia Tom West

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Tom West.

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Fuschia Tom Thumb

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Tom Thumb.

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Crocus Sativus bulbs

Added on 30 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Saffron Crocus planted island bed in front lawn 1.11.11.
Flw time Sept/Nov.
H. 4"

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Pyracantha 'Teton' .

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha 'Teton'.

it looks yellow in this photo and I wrongly ID'd it as Soleil d'Or but it does become orange very quic...

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Pyracantha 'Red Column'

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha 'Red Column.

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Ilex altaclarensis 'Golden King'

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Ilex.
Species: Ilex altaclarensis 'Golden King.

A female plant which berries in spite of the name.

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Vitus Blue Grape

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Vitus Blue.

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Vitus Blue

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Vitus Blue.

Not quite what it looks like on the label (see next photo) but where there is life there is hope. We may be too ...

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Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall Germader)

Added on 13 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Teucrium.
Species: Teucrium chamaedrys.

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Teucrium chamaedrys Wall Germander

Added on 10 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Teucrium.
Species: Teucrium chamaedrys.

Bought in B&Q a long time ago this plant has pea like lilac pink flowers on long arching stems. The dark gre...

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Allium Ostrowskianum 'Rosy Bells'

Added on 23 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium ostrowskianum.

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Achillea millefolium Pretty Belinda

Added on 23 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea millefolium.

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Achillea millefolium Terracotta

Added on 23 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea millefolium.

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Scabious Cephalaria Gigantea flower close up

Added on 18 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

The original scabious. Tall stately elegant free flowering easy to grow hardy herbaceous perennial from the Cauc...

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Geranium Roxanne

Added on 18 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium Roxanne.

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Dianthus Kahori

Added on 18 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Kahori.

This looks very like my Dianthus alpinus. According to the label it has been specially flown in from Japan.

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Leycestria formosa flowers

Added on 17 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Leycesteria.
Species: Leycesteria formosa.

A closer look at the flowers on this very colourful and easy to grow shrub.

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Leycestria formosa

Added on 17 Sep, 2011 | 2 photos

Genus: Leycesteria.
Species: Leycesteria formosa.

Common name Pheasant Berry. The birds love the black fruits which result from these flowers. This one is 9'...