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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.

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 ...

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...

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

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.

Pulsatilla vulgaris White Swan

Added on 16 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

White form likes acid soil in sun.

Pulsatilla vulgaris Rubra

Added on 16 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

Velvety deep red flowers

Trillium Grandiflorum

Added on 15 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Trillium.
Species: Trillium grandiflorum.

Large three petalled white flowers above the three green leaflets.

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...

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.

Anemone nemorosa Vestal

Added on 15 Apr, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone nemorosa.

Planted sink 12.4.12

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

A sink planted with miniature plants.

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...

Galanthus Elwessi _ variation

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

Narcissus Sir Winston Churchill

Added on 11 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus Sir Winston Churchill.

Multi headed double narcissus

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...

Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red Clock'

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Pulsatilla.
Species: Pulsatilla vulgaris.

Galanthus Elwessi

Added on 9 Apr, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus Elwessi.

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

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.

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...

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

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 h...

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...

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 ...

Comparison of anemone leaves Blanda v Colourful version

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone leaves.

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...

Chionodoxa 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Chionodoxa.
Species: Chionodoxa.

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

Miniature Tulips

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

In the front door pot.

Viburnum x burkwoodii open flower head 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

Viburnum x burkwoodii shrub 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

Viburnum x burkwoodii buds 23.3.12

Added on 24 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum x burkwoodii.

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.

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...

Chionodoxa alba

Added on 21 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Species: Chionadoxa alba.

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.

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...

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 got...

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...

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...

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...

Nerine Bowdenii

Added on 15 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Nerine.
Species: Nerine bowdenii.

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...

Lilium Speciosum Henrii

Added on 12 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Lilium.
Species: Lilium speciosum.

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

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...

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 ...

Helleborus argutifolius

Added on 11 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus argutifolius.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Iberis pruitii candoleana

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis pruitii candoleana.

Very low growing Iberis. Ideal for sinks.

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 ...

Galanthus nivalis flore pleno

Added on 2 Mar, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

The common double snowdrop.

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.

Iris danfordiae

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

Iris reticulata 'Pauline

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

Iris reticulata 'Harmony'

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 1 photo

Iris reticulata

Added on 26 Feb, 2012 | 0 photos

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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'

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 seco...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Crocus speciosus 12.11.11

Added on 12 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus speciosus.

Blue petals with a darker blue stripe

Pyracantha 'Teton' growing with Eonymous

Added on 8 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha 'Teton'.

Pyracantha Soleil d'Or

Added on 8 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

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

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.

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"

Front Garden before

Added on 3 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Front Garden after

Added on 3 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Fuschia Display

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Display.

Fuschia Tom West

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Tom West.

Fuschia Tom Thumb

Added on 1 Nov, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Fuschia Tom Thumb.

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"

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 quickly.

Pyracantha 'Red Column'

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha 'Red Column.

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.

Vitus Blue Grape

Added on 27 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Species: Vitus Blue.

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 ...

Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall Germader)

Added on 13 Oct, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Teucrium.
Species: Teucrium chamaedrys.

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...

Allium Ostrowskianum 'Rosy Bells'

Added on 23 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium ostrowskianum.

Achillea millefolium Pretty Belinda

Added on 23 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea millefolium.

Achillea millefolium Terracotta

Added on 23 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Achillea.
Species: Achillea millefolium.

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...

Geranium Roxanne

Added on 18 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium Roxanne.

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.

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.

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' ...