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Lysimachia punctata

Added on 1 Nov, 2018 | 2 photos

From SGC October 2018. Spikes of whorled yellow five petalled flowers June to August in sun or part shade. Ht. ...

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Malus 'Evereste'

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 3 photos

Genus: Malus.
Species: Malus.

Large, soft pink flowers in April/May. Small red-yellow fruits holding well into Winter. Medium height. Bough at...

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Myrtus communis variegata

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 1 photo

Aromatic evergreen shrub with creamy-white variegated leaves. White flowers in profusion in July-August. From Ol...

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Myrtus Glanleam Gold

Added on 25 Jan, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Myrtus.
Species: Myrtus.

Purple-black berries above an upright bushy evergreen shrub. Full sun or partial shade on well drained soil. Fl...

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Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'

Added on 6 Apr, 2022 | 3 photos

Genus: Nandina.
Species: Nandina domestica.

Elegant bamboo-like, semi or evergreen shrub with long unbranched stems. Red, cream & orange leaflets in Spr...

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Narcissus 'Minnow'

Added on 19 Aug, 2018 | 1 photo

No longer wish to grow tall Daffodils. Hope to plant many more dwarf varieties. These are multi-headed and scen...

Nepeta mussinii ( Catmint )

Added on 10 Jun, 2010 | 0 photos

Ardingly S. of England Spring Show May 2010 to replace one bought in March which Megan (our cat) has chewed al...

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Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily)

Added on 22 Sep, 2011 | 1 photo

Genus: Nerine.
Species: Nerine bowdenii.

Nigella Love-in-a-mist Annual

Added on 24 May, 2011 | 0 photos

White variety given to me by Sue many years ago. Self sets freely.

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Added on 22 Apr, 2013 | 1 photo

Black grass

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Osmanthus heterophyllus tricolour

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

Bought 1 plant, divided into 3 for Winter pots by front door. In pots from October to April with Pansies/Violas....

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Pelargonium sidoides

Added on 8 Sep, 2016 | 2 photos

Genus: Pelargonium.
Species: Pelargonium sidoides.

From Penberth Plants stand at Wisley Plant Fair September 2016. Advised to keep it sheltered over Winter.

Penstemon ' Garnet '

Added on 24 Jun, 2010 | 0 photos

In back border to right of Honeysuckle.

From Honeywood House years ago !

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Penstemon 'Pensham Czar'

Added on 26 Jul, 2014 | 2 photos

From Old Barn for a fiver in sale. Planted to left of Griselina shrub on 12/4/15. Bought another at Ardingly Au...

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Penstemon 'Volcano Kilimanjaro'

Added on 31 Aug, 2015 | 2 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon.

From Sarah on my birthday 2015.

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Penstemon Huskers Red

Added on 1 Nov, 2018 | 1 photo

White flowers flushed with pink on maroon-red stems. from July to August. From SGC in October 2018. Ht. 20"...

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Penstemon Pensham 'Amelia Jane'

Added on 7 Oct, 2015 | 1 photo

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon.

Bought this at Ardingly Autumn Show Oct. 2015 from Blooming Good Nursery Ltd. stand. Has bright pink with white ...

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Penstemon Pensham 'Plum Jerkum'

Added on 19 Aug, 2018 | 2 photos

This has small tubular plum-purple flowers with white mottled throats. Blooms from early Summer to mid Autumn. ...

Photinia 'Red Robin'

Added on 14 Nov, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Photinia.
Species: Photinia x fraseri.

2 of these in back border, bought as small shrubs. Evergreen, brilliant red foliage turning to dark green. Ht. 2...

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Phygelius 'Devil's Tears'

Added on 9 Jun, 2022 | 1 photo

A bushy upright plant with green foliage & clusters of tubular hanging blooms of red flowers with yellow thr...

Physostegia virginiana 'Crown of Snow'

Added on 7 Jul, 2019 | 0 photos

Genus: Physostegia.
Species: Physostegia virginiana.

From SGC July 2019

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Pieris 'Forest Flame'

Added on 25 Mar, 2021 | 4 photos

Genus: Pieris.
Species: Pieris japonica.

Evergreen shrub producing very dark red young growth, followed by white flowers in Spring. Ht.and spread after 5...

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Pieris japonica 'Carnaval'

Added on 13 Nov, 2010 | 1 photo

Rogers Farm Nursery. Planted to left of pond 16.4.11. Ht. 80-100cms.

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Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'

Added on 13 Feb, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Pieris.
Species: Pieris japonica.

Slow growing evergreen . Likes acid soil. Semi-shade or shade. Ht. & spread in 10 years 75cm x 75cm (30 in x...

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Pittosporum 'Goldstar'

Added on 21 Aug, 2013 | 1 photo

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium.

A New Zealand native plant, compact evergreen shrub with striking gold and yellow patterned foliage. From Sarah...

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Pittosporum 'Variegatum'

Added on 21 Aug, 2013 | 2 photos

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'.

Evergreen shrub with long glossy green leaves, margined creamy-white. Honey-scented, pale yellow, star-shaped fl...

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Pittosporum ' Tom Thumb '

Added on 21 Sep, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Pittosporum.
Species: Pittosporum tenuifolium.

Wyevale GC September 2010. Deep reddish-purple leaves.
Planted in front gravel garden. Ht.90cm(36in).

Re-si...

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Arundel Green'

Added on 17 Aug, 2020 | 1 photo

From Tates GC July 2020 to plant near back garden fence to screen building behind. Moved this to end of middle...

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Potentilla 'Limelight'

Added on 4 Oct, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Potentilla.
Species: Potentilla fruticosa.

From Ferring Wyevale 3/10/14. Planted to right of Holly in long border.

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Potentilla x tonguei

Added on 16 Nov, 2014 | 3 photos

Genus: Potentilla.
Species: Potentilla tonguei.

RHS Potentilla Collection. Lax, spreading stems are clothed in deep green leaves that are split into 3 or 5 obo...

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Prunus kojo-no-mai

Added on 7 Apr, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus incisa.

Needs full sun. Flowers March-April. Up to 2.5mtrs. tall.

Homebase on Good Friday 7/4/23.

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Prunus Tomentosa (Nanking Cherry)

Added on 7 Apr, 2023 | 2 photos

Genus: Prunus.
Species: Prunus.

Plant in a sunny position. Flowers in April. Ht. 1.5 to 2.5 mtrs. in 5-10 yrs. Deciduous.

Pyracantha (Orange berries)

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 0 photos

Genus: Pyracantha.
Species: Pyracantha angustifolia.

On back fence. Planted May 2002.

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Rosa 'Belle de Jour'

Added on 9 Jan, 2022 | 3 photos

Rose of the year 2021. Peach tinted warm yellow flowers. Strong vanilla like perfume. From Old Barn January 202...

Rosa 'Garden Princess'

Added on 25 Feb, 2024 | 0 photos

Species: Polyantha Rose.

A compact bushy plant for front of border or in a pot. Needs full sun. Height 60cms.

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Rosa 'Gloria Dei' (Peace)

Added on 4 Feb, 2019 | 3 photos

A hybrid tea rose, one of 2 for £5 in a local shop. 4 Feb. 2019. Planted in the place of a Cotinus removed on ...

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Rosa 'Iceberg'

Added on 20 Mar, 2022 | 1 photo

Chichester market 2022. Climbing Rose planted to right of arch.

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Rosa 'Perennial Blue'

Added on 5 Sep, 2015 | 3 photos

A cutting gifted from Karen 5/9/2015. This rambler/climber is scented with deep purple/violet semi dbl. flowers...

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Rosa 'Queen of England'

Added on 4 Feb, 2019 | 2 photos

One of 2 for £5 in a local shop. Planted on 26/2/19 close to Rose 'Peace'.

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Rosa 'Sweet Memories'

Added on 9 Jan, 2022 | 1 photo

Patio shrub rose with repeat flowering small double flowers of soft lemon. Slightly scented. From Old Barn Janu...

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Rose 'Chinatown '

Added on 8 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa floribunda 'Chinatown '.

A bush rose, flowers throughout Summer/Autumn, good fragrance. Haskins GC September 2008. First bloomed 8.6.10.

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Rose ' Rhapsody in Blue '

Added on 1 Oct, 2010 | 2 photos

A sweetly fragrant shrub rose with purple flowers. Wilton GC near Bridport. Planted in blue & yellow border ...

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Rose 'Arthur Bell'

Added on 1 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Climber with Golden yellow semi-double blooms, powerful fragrance. Prefers an open sunny situation. Ht.up to 8...

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Rose 'Irish Eyes'

Added on 12 Apr, 2015 | 2 photos

A repeat flowering Floribunda with distinct red/yellow blooms. Free gift from GC on 2/4/15. Planted to right of ...

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Rose 'Korresia'

Added on 12 Apr, 2015 | 1 photo

A repeat flowering Floribunda bush rose, producing sprays of fragrant, bright yellow double blooms 8cm across, t...

Rose 'Rambling Rector'

Added on 12 Apr, 2011 | 0 photos

Rambler Rose with large clusters of semi double, creamy white scented flowers from July-Sept., followed by red r...

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Rose 'The Mayflower'

Added on 3 Jan, 2011 | 2 photos

Species: Rose 'The Mayflower'.

David Austin fragrant english rose from Wyevale GC October 2011 for £5. Small shrub rose with medium sized, typ...

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Rose 'Together Forever'

Added on 28 Nov, 2019 | 2 photos

An orange/peachy pink floribunda Rose with good fragrance, flowers Summer through to Autumn. Bought as a rememb...

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Rose Peach Patio variety

Added on 4 Jun, 2011 | 2 photos

Brought this in a pot from previous garden about 12 years ago. Best blooms in June 2011.

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Rose White climbing

Added on 15 Jun, 2015 | 4 photos

Free gift from a GC as spent over £25. No perfume to it though.

Rosemary 'Gorizia'

Added on 18 Mar, 2024 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosmarinus.
Species: Rosmarinus officinalis.

Planted one in each blue pot by the front door in 2023.

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Rosemary officinalis

Added on 10 Jun, 2010 | 2 photos

Genus: Rosmarinus.
Species: Rosmarinus officinalis.

Old Barn Nursery March 2010. Ht. up to 1m.
Now planted in front gravel garden.

Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'

Added on 7 Oct, 2015 | 0 photos

Genus: Rudbeckia.
Species: Rudbeckia fulgida.

Bought two of these at Ardingly Autumn Show Oct. 2015.
Large golden yellow daisy-like flowers from Aug-Oct.

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Salvia 'Dyson's Maroon'

Added on 6 Sep, 2018 | 2 photos

Bought at Wisley Plant Fair 5/9/2018. A shrubby perennial or evergreen shrub with deep green leaves. Spikes of d...

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Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'

Added on 6 Sep, 2018 | 3 photos

Bought at RHS Wisley Plant Fair 5/9/2018. A sub-shrubby perennial with mid-green leaves. Spikes of deep blue fl...

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Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Added on 6 Sep, 2018 | 3 photos

Bought at Wisley Plant Fair 5/9/2018. Popular hardy Salvia has a red outer flower with a white throat. Aromatic ...

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Salvia nemerosa 'Lyrical Whte'

Added on 2 Jul, 2016 | 1 photo

Mothering Sunday gift from Sarah 2016. Planted to the left of the arch.

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Salvia nemerosa 'Sensation Blue'

Added on 27 Jun, 2023 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemerosa.

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Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Added on 8 Jun, 2020 | 1 photo

Bought 08/06/2020 at Pulborough ex. Wyevale GC. A compact bushy perennial with deep violet-blue flowers in Summ...

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Salvia nemorosa "Sensation Blue"

Added on 3 Oct, 2020 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia nemorosa.

A clump forming sage. From SGC on 03/10/20/

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Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' (Elder)

Added on 12 Apr, 2012 | 3 photos

Genus: Sambucus.
Species: Sambucus.

Bought from Lansdowne Nursery April 2012 ... planted next to Ligustrum 'Lemon and Lime' (Privet)

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Sedum

Added on 23 Feb, 2011 | 1 photo

From Honeywood House plant sale June2003.

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Sedum 'Carl'

Added on 7 Sep, 2015 | 1 photo

Gifted from Karen in January 2014. A short stemmed variety carrying bun-shaped heads of rose pink flowers above...

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Sedum Matrona (Stonecrop)

Added on 14 Feb, 2013 | 3 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum matrona.

Needs full sun or partial shade. Soft pink flowers Aug-Oct. Attractive to Butterflies and Bees. Fully hardy. S...

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Sedum telephium 'Autumn Charm'

Added on 12 Mar, 2014 | 3 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum telephium.

Sent as a cutting by Scottish in Nov. 2013. Planted out March 2014.

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Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor'

Added on 19 Aug, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum telephium.

Sent to me as a cutting by Pansypotter in 2013.

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Silver Shamrock

Added on 5 May, 2021 | 2 photos

Genus: Oxalis.
Species: Oxalis adenophylla.

Old Barn Nursery 05/05/2021 for the non-pond area.

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Spiraea japonica ' Shirobana '

Added on 19 Jul, 2010 | 3 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

To far left of garden arbour. Ferring Country Centre July 2002.

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Teucrium fruticans Azureum

Added on 31 Mar, 2021 | 3 photos

Evergreen shrub with white stems and grey leaves. Deep blue flowers from June to September. Best in full sun. Fr...

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Thymus pulegioides Bertram Anderson

Added on 8 Jan, 2019 | 1 photo

Bought from SGC on 8 Jan 2019 for front gravel garden. . Spreading evergreen, lemon scented foliage, with occasi...

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Veronica Ramona F1 Hybrid

Added on 18 May, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Veronica.
Species: Veronica.

From Brinsbury College on their open day 18 May 2014. £3

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Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

Added on 4 Mar, 2014 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum tinus.

From Freecycle on 4 March 2014

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Weigela 'All Summer Monet'

Added on 29 Mar, 2021 | 2 photos

Genus: Weigela.
Species: Weigela florida.

Low compact bush, approx. ht. 60cm. Three coloured leaves, pink flowers in Summer. A hardy shrub. From Old Barn ...

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Welsh Poppy

Added on 5 Sep, 2012 | 1 photo

Genus: Meconopsis.
Species: Meconopsis cambrica.

Grown from seed sent by a GoYer. Many thanks.

Wild Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Added on 21 Jan, 2012 | 0 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula vulgaris.

Bought from Helston, Cornwall in March 2003