Even if annual plants are not quite your thing, I think you may find Osteospernum purple sun hard to resist.
Even if annual plants are not quite your thing, I think you may find Osteospernum purple sun hard to resist.
Iris Reticulata Harmony
Thalictrum Aquilegiifolium Album is particularly robust
This shrub Viburnum Plicatum Mariesii has to be one of the most outstanding shrubs which you will find for that very special sunny position in your garden.
Hamamelis Mollis revisited today when at its very best
Three years ago we came across a short variety of Aruncus named Aethusifolius
We all love the Holly bush, however it is extremely frustrating when they don’t form the berries which we have been eagerly awaiting. Try Holly JC Van Tol.
Clematis Perle d Azur from the Jackmanii group is simply sensational.
Helleborus Party Dress Picotee
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Alchemilla Mollis also known as Lady’s Mantle.
Monarda cambridge scarlet is one of those hardy perennials which give a brilliant show every Summer. The RHS has given this popular old variety Bergamot it’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Carex Buchananii, love it or hate it, I think its here to stay in our Aberdeen garden.
The Himalayan Birch (Betula) Jacquemontii has attractive bright white bark and dark green leaves
Pampas Grass Pumila
Not so long back I posted a profile on the Begonia Flamboyant. Today I am looking at one of the other Royal Renaissance varieties, Begonia Helen Harmes (Harms), an excellent tuberous Begonia with small single and semi double flowers.
What is the The Environment and I all about. Well its just me banging on about stuff that’s on my mind at this moment. Probably at a later date when I check this out I will think what the heck am I saying and quickly delete the post.
Hypericum, its, well let’s face it, a common shrub which we generally wouldn’t look twice at.
Its time I tried the Scottish Bluebell in the garden, Bluebell (Campanula rotundifolia) (Harebell)
Astrantia Maxima. Of all the Astrantia’s of which there are many, Maxima in my opinion is the most striking of all.
OK, so its not a hardy plant, but its not half a show off. Begonia Firecracker one of those tuberous upright Begonias which looks great in containers or for bedding out
If you happen to be searching for a narrow growing conifer and feeling a little undecided in your choice, I think I have found just what you are looking for. Taxus Baccata Fastigiata Robusta Many gardeners opt for the Italian Cypress, however in my experience here in Aberdeen it simply is not hardy enough.
Rhododendron Taurus, one of the best reds available.
The Rose Remember me an excellent hybrid tea rose which is very beautiful as a specimen or for bedding. Bred by Cockers in 1984, parentage=Alexander x Silver jubilee.
Schizostylis Coccinea Major is a total eye catcher in the garden at a time when perhaps, you think its all over. Possibly the star of all the Autumn flowers, it is a vigorous clump forming perennial with erect sword shaped leaves and single red flowers.
Rodgersia podophylla , likes positioned in a semi shaded position with soil that does not dry out.
Adam Messerich a bourbon shrub Rose bred in Germany in 1920 by Peter Lambert.
Alstroemerias a beautiful hardy perennial not a plant grown for its foliage, but makes up for this with masses of gorgeous flowers.
What a beauty is the Oriental Lily Muscadet.
The Toad Lily Tricyrtis Hirta is a most unusual plant with small exotic looking flowers and hairy green leaves.
The Snowdrops are blooming
Surprisingly, even way up north in Aberdeen the garden still holds on to a Summer look at the very end of September, and with an improvement in the weather, lets hope for an Indian Summer.
Fothergilla Monticola a shrub which I was not familiar with
Meconopsis Sheldonii a truly magnificent hardy perennial. Planted in the woodland garden it always grabs the attention of visitors.
Saxifraga White Star is thriving in the dappled shade.
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