Seaburngirl's Garden

Acanthus mollis

Genus: Acanthus.
Species: Acanthus mollis.

Bought the seed from Kew so I suspect it is correctly labelled as A.mollis, though it looks a little like A.spin...

Acer palmatum 'disectum'

Genus: Acer.
Species: Acer palmatum.

happy in semi shade in a big pot. lovely red foliage at the beginning and end of the year.

Achillea millefolium

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea millefolium.

I love the wild flower and resisted the cultivars for many years as they seemed so gaudy. I have two [2008] wess...

Achillea ptarmica

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea ptarmica.

I have 'the pearl' a clean white flower.

Aconitum

Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum carmichaelii.

love this highly poisonous genus. have 2 different ones.

one is a paleblue A.carmichaelii. Ice Blue [shed bo...

Aconitum napellus

Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum napellus.

a lovely rich bule that grows 5ft tall. excellent cut flower but very poisonous. ocassionally sets seed.

som...

Adenophora bulleyana

Genus: Adenophora.
Species: Adenophora bulleyana.

grown from seed march 08 flowering now july 09. very small delicate looking flowers. rather disappointed as I ha...

Agapanthus

Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus.

I have 2 agapanthus a tallish pale blue one and a smaller dark blue one.
Both were very cheap and on their last...

Ajuga

excellent ground cover. i have multicolour, bronze beauty and tricolour.

Alchemilla mollis

Genus: Alchemilla.
Species: Alchemilla mollis.

good in semi shade, pretty foliage at any time but especially after the rain.

Allium 'purple sensation'

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium 'purple sensation'.

in flower now 12th may. growing with A.aflatuense and A.cristophii. different heights and flowering times to ext...

Allium aflatunense

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium aflatunense.

Flowering slightly later than purple sensation, but planted along side to continue the allium aspect.

Allium cristophii

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium cristophii.

also called the star of persia. have it in front of a dahlia and along side another two A. aflatuense and A 'pur...

Allium moly

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium moly.

these flower just as a small white one is going over.
spread well but such a lovely sunny yellow

Allium sphaerocephalon

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium sphaerocephalon.

planted with a range of other Alliums and is a lovely deep purple.

Allium ursinum

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium ursinum.

a small cluster that is in a woodlandy bit where the silver birch used to be. Smell is 'interesting' but in amon...

Alstroemeria aurea

Genus: Alstroemeria.
Species: Alstroemeria aurea.

a very vigorous plant that needs regular digging out to keep it in the place i want it to be.

Amelanchier lamarckii

Genus: Amelanchier.
Species: Amelanchier lamarckii.

a shrubby tree for all seasons. i grow C.jackmanii through it too.

Anaphalis margaritacea (pearl everlasting)

Genus: Anaphalis.
Species: Anaphalis margaritacea.

given by a friend for our silver wedding due to its silvery leaves. have found it better than expected.

Anemone

have a few different species. A blanda blue form, at the base of a few shrubs. A. nemerosa, the wild british nat...

Anthericum liliago

Species: Anthericum liliago.

common name St Bernards lily.
Bought a rhizome from a small local nursery and it is doing well. Though I may ha...

Antirrhinum majus

Genus: Antirrhinum.
Species: Antirrhinum majus.

have grown many over the years. I like the bronze leafed form 'silver lipstick'. I have loved these from being a...

Aquilegia

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia sp.

i have many shades of pink and blue, some fully double like crinolines from the deepest rose pink to the palest ...

Arisarum proboscideum

Genus: Arisarum.
Species: Arisarum proboscideum.

A lovely GoYer sent me this and it has produced its first mouse today [well i first noticed it]. An opening to l...

Arum

Genus: Arum.
Species: Arum maculatum.

A british native that grows wild in all shady bits of the garden.

Aruncus dioicus

Genus: Aruncus.
Species: Aruncus dioicus.

New young plants bought july09 and put in the shed border as it is humus rich and surprisingly moist, despite th...

Asplenium

There are 3 in the garden:
A. scolopendrium 'Hart's Tongue Fern'.
A. scolopendrium angustfolia 'Cut leaved Har...

Aster

another good genus represented by A.octengloren, A.laevis 'caliope', an unknown purple one from mum's garden mi...

Astilbe arendsii

Genus: Astilbe.
Species: Astilbe arendsii.

A white form 'Astary white' planted at the damp corner of the shed in the shed border.

Astilbe chinensis

Genus: Astilbe.
Species: Astilbe chinensis.

A lovely pale pink form planted in the raised bed next to the pond overflow.

Astrantia major

Genus: Astrantia.
Species: Astrantia major.

I have several of these, most are the pale greenish one except for one red one called Star of Beauty.
Star of B...

Athyrium niponica pictum

Genus: Athyrium.
Species: Athyrium niponica pictum.

an evergreen fern that will grow to 70" tall by 50" width apparently. one of the japanese painted fer...

Athyrium otophorum 'okanum'

common name is eared lady fern. it has good reddy brown croziers in spring and holds on to its fronds into late ...

Aucuba japonica

Genus: Aucuba.
Species: Aucuba japonica.

I hardy shrub with small velvety purple, almost black star flowers. The yellow spots give a lighter effect in th...

Azalea

Species: Azalea.

bought in 1996 for £1 each. in a large container and dont know variety names.

Begonia sutherlandii

Genus: Begonia.
Species: Begonia sutherlandii.

A tuberous begoni that starts to appear above ground in May. said to be tender but so far it has survived for 4 ...

Begonia tuberhybrida

Genus: Begonia.
Species: Begonia tuberhybrida.

given 5 free tubers of one called aromantics. 3 have groen and flowered. scent is citrusy and i love it. the col...

Bergenia

Genus: Bergenia.
Species: Bergenia purpurascens.

I have two types, this pale pink one in flower in March. may not be B. purpurascens.
A darker one that I know h...

Brunnera

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera macrophylla.

I have two, both in shady spots.
the normal species and the cultivar jack frost.
Jack Frost hasnt self sown bu...

Buddleja

Genus: Buddleja.
Species: Buddleja davidii.

have only got two, a small [max 8'] variety called Bright Pink, yes its pink but a soft magenta pink. and a yell...

Bupthalmum salcifolia

Species: Bupthalmum salcifolia.

A lovely hardy yellow daisy. bees and pollen beetles love it. grows to a good clump 2ft tall but needs full sun.

Camellia

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia japonica.

variety 'Ave Marie'
originally grown in a pot as i have chalky soil. 12yrs ago I put it in the ground and keep ...

Campanula Birch hybrid

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'.

had this for at least 10 years. seeds around a little bit but a good doer.

Campanula persicifolia

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula persicifolia.

have this in blue and white. love the clear open flowers. multiplies beautifully.

Cardamine pratensis

Genus: Cardamine.
Species: Cardamine pratensis.

Growing in a mound of moss in the pond. A favourite wild flower from damp areas .

Carex 'Evergold'

Genus: Carex.
Species: Carex 'evergold'.

i was given this by my brother 8 years ago in a 3" pot. it is now about 18" in diameter. it adds a dif...

Catananche caerulea

Genus: Catananche.
Species: Catananche caerulea.

grown from seed 2007. growing steadily in the very front border. a lovely clear mauve/blue.

Ceanothus

Genus: Ceanothus.
Species: Ceanothus 'edinburgh'.

A large vigourous shrub that i was given as a 6" cutting. I love the deep blue of flowers.

Centaurea

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea deelbata 'Steenbergii'.

a deeply cut silvery leaf that has a stunning magenta flower. also self seeds too.

Centaurea macrocephala

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea macrocephala.

Grown from seed 3 years ago and flowered in its second year. the bees love it so do the pollen beetles.

Centaurea montana

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea montana.

A gentle self sower that brings colour to the borders.
I have a lovely delicate mauve form called
C.montana '...

Cephalaria

Genus: Cephalaria.
Species: Cephalaria gigantea.

a tall 7ft dominating plant. definitely back of border.
a delicate yellow flower.

Chamaecyparis 'Nana gracilis'

Genus: Chamaecyparis.
Species: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana.

a darkish green form with a 'wavy' appearance. in the conifer bed. planted october 1997.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Aurea Densa'

Genus: Chamaecyparis.
Species: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana.

A lovely yellow leaf that is growing and merging with J chinennis 'stricta'

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'

one of several in a very 'out of fashion' conifer bed.
love the shaggy appearance of the growth.

youngest ca...

Chelone obliqua

Genus: Chelone.
Species: Chelone obliqua.

a 3-4ft tall stiff stemmed pinky purple flowered plant. steadily 'walks' through the border but non thuggish. a ...

Choisya

Genus: Choisya.
Species: Choisya ternata.

planted 10yrs ago to fill a gap that i didnt have time to cultivate. it still does a sterling job but it is too ...

Chrysanthemum

Genus: Chrysanthemum.
Species: Chrysanthemum.

this single was in the garden when we moved in 13yrs ago. the neighbours said it has been in for years before th...

Clematis

C.heraclefolia 'Alan Bloom'-a non climbing deep blue flowered beauty. stands about 2' tall.
C.montana 'Elizabet...

Colchicum

Genus: Colchicum.
Species: Colchicum autumnale.

planted these as a cluster of 3 bulbs. and they have multiplied beautifully.

I think they are autumnale but t...

Convallaria majalis

Genus: Convallaria.
Species: Convallaria majalis.

one of my all time favourites for habit, shape, and scent. I try very hard to get it to go rampant but it wont.
...

Cornus canadensis

Genus: Cornus.
Species: Cornus canadensis.

doing well but creeping very slowly.

moved one of the three from under the beech tree to the shed border. jul...

Corydalis flexuosa

Genus: Corydalis.
Species: Corydalis flexuosa.

This blue form is 'Pere David'. it is at the edge of the beech tree and gets a little sun in the spring.

Corydalis lutea

Genus: Corydalis.
Species: Corydalis lutea.

a prolific self sower but a lovely plant non the less.

Corydalis solida

Genus: Corydalis.
Species: Corydalis solida.

in a sunny spot under the beech tree. a delicate lilac colour. only 4-6" tall.

Crocosmia

have 5 un-named varieties as well as a nice yellow 'George Davies' and a soft peachy orange 'Culzean Peach'. Luc...

Crocus

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus.

i have several variaties and i suspect more than one species.
I have zwaneberg, geel [gold],and cream beauty al...

Crocus sativus saffron crocus.

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus sativus.

a birthday present 2009 from my girls. it was a pack from Taylors bulbs. all have come through and a flower is v...

Cyclamen

Genus: Cyclamen.
Species: Cyclamen neapolitanum.

grew them from seed initially. sometimes buy new ones from the 'plant man'.
they seed well and many clumps are ...

Cystis

Species: Cystis.

A surprise seedling that was moved to fill a space in a hedge. it will need a trim to keep it in check.

Dahlia

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia Pinnata.

I have always liked this plant.
i have some named varieties and some that i have no idea. they do a range of jo...

Daphne

Genus: Daphne.
Species: Daphne mezereum.

grown from a berry 12 yrs ago, it has been dug up and moved three times now and so far so good.
beautiful scent...

Delphinium

Genus: Delphinium.
Species: Delphinium elatum.

I love these plants. I have Pacific giants that I originally grew from seed in the late 80's. they have been lif...

Deutzia

Genus: Deutzia.
Species: Deutzia.

this shrub was in the garden when we moved in. i like the mid pink blurr down the outside of the petal when it i...

Dicentra

Genus: Dicentra.
Species: Dicentra spectabilis.

I have the normal form and alba. Alba is planted over a pet guinea pig so that she doesnt get disturbed during w...

Dicentra 'Bacchanal'

Genus: Dicentra.
Species: Dicentra 'Bacchanal'.

a lovely deep pink flower bought from reighton 2009 [£1.50] . planted in the shed border.

Dicentra 'Spring Magic'

Genus: Dicentra.
Species: Dicentra 'Spring Magic'.

a delicate pink flower above grey/green foliage. A chance seedling in Alan Bloom's Foggy bottom apparently. pbr ...

Dierama pulcherrimum

Genus: Dierama.
Species: Dierama pulcherrimum.

I have a beautiful full sized one and a group of the dwarf ones that might be a 'new world' hybrid. it is less t...

Digitalis ferruginea

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis ferruginea.

happy in damp shade. doing well. flowers are not very brightly coloured but a nice change.

Digitalis grandiflora

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis grandiflora.

bought 3 for £2 from Park Lane nursery.

planted at the back of the shed border in july 09

Digitalis lutea

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis lutea.

A lovely slender pale yellow flower. plant spreads happily in the shade of the beech tree and in other shady pla...

Digitalis mertonensis

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis mertonensis.

A reddy/pink foxglove [perennial?] bought for 50p each from Reighton nursery April 09.
planted in the shed bord...

Digitalis purpurea

Genus: Digitalis.
Species: Digitalis purpurea.

an all time fav from childhood. love the insides of this stunning flower. have a range of colours but still pref...

Disporopsis pernyi

Species: Disporopsis pernyi.

bought may 3rd 09 from spring plant fair Harlow Carr
Harrogate.
another plant for the shade. planted down the ...

Doronicum

Genus: Doronicum.
Species: Doronicum 'little leo'.

The first of the yellow daisy flowers, dandelions excepted.

Dryopteris

I have several of this genus.
D. dilatata 'Cristate Broad Buckler Fern'
D. filax-mas [Linearis polydactyla] 'L...

Echinacea 'Tiki torch'

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

this is its second year [2009] with me and its colour is a rich peachy colour. fits in well.

Echinacea pallida

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea pallida.

grown from seed 2007. still no flowers though plant is getting bigger all the time.

Echinacea purpurea 'white swan'

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

3 plants bought for £5 now planted in the shed border in the part that gets 3-4hrs of sun in mid summer.

Echinops

i have one named variety Veitch's blue. another one is very similar so it might well be the same one. love the m...

Epimedium x perralchicum

Genus: Epimedium.
Species: Epimedium x perralchicum.

Good leaf form and a super flower. another shady lady.

Epimedium x rubrum

Genus: Epimedium.
Species: Epimedium x rubrum.

a delicate pale pink fower, the plant disappears over winter.

Eranthis heymalis winter aconite

Genus: Eranthis.
Species: Eranthis hyemalis.

never had success growing from the dry corm, but 2 pots 2 years ago are really happy. lots of seedlings in the f...

Erodium

Genus: Erodium.
Species: Erodium.

E pelargoflorum 'purple sweetheart' is doing well and will go in the border at the front in the sun.

E reicha...

Erodium reichardii

Genus: Erodium.
Species: Erodium reichardii.

this sits and flowers for months on end at the edge of the conifer bed. such a good little doer.

Erysimum

Genus: Erysimum.
Species: Erysimum (Bowles' Mauve).

I love these plants.
Bowles mauve, Chelsea Jacket and a sunny yellow one too.

Bowles mauve is easy to propag...

Erythronium

Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium 'Pagoda'.

A woodland favourite. clumping up nicely too.

Eschscholzia californica

Genus: Eschscholzia.
Species: Eschscholzia californica.

bright and cheerful annuals that self sow freely.
daughters call them pixie hats due to the flowerbud covering.

Eucomis bicolor

Genus: Eucomis.
Species: Eucomis bicolor.

Planted 4 in the drive border 2006 and every may I think I have lost them then they pop up in June.

the seed ...

Euonymus fortunei

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus fortunei.

I have the white and green shrub. planted 12yrs [1997] ago in the shed border. left to do its own thing then jun...