Rosa 'New Dawn'
Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 5 photos
an AGM winner 1935 ish. a cutting from my mums garden now fully established in mine. only rose i have in the gro...
hemerocallis
Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo
i like this genus I have Arriba, Bonanza, Chantliy lace, Frans Hals, and a variegated one, Golden Zebra. really ...
Aster
Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 10 photos
another good genus represented by A.octengloren, A.laevis 'caliope', an unknown purple one from mum...
Narcissus
Added on 2 Jan, 2010 | 7 photos
This double yellow trumpet is a large daff but I dont know which variety..
it is telominus plenus
Fuchsia
Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 20 photos
the ones that have been grown and left to do their own thing and survived: Brutus, Harry Gray, Tom Thumb, Lady T...
Maianthemum bifolium
Added on 27 Apr, 2014 | 1 photo
A pretty woodland plant from Harrogate plant fair 2014 £4.00
Crocosmia
Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo
have 5 un-named varieties as well as a nice yellow 'George Davies' and a soft peachy orange 'Culz...
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Added on 12 Feb, 2009 | 3 photos
have had this for 3 years now and divides very well for propagating. the bees love it and it is such a good colour.
Ajuga
Added on 24 Feb, 2009 | 3 photos
excellent ground cover. i have multicolour, bronze beauty and tricolour.
Echinops
Added on 24 Feb, 2009 | 3 photos
i have one named variety Veitch's blue. another one is very similar so it might well be the same one. love ...
Pulmonaria rubra
Added on 19 Mar, 2009 | 2 photos
a nice hard working plant that does evrything and more. it can flower from Nov - May.
Pulmonaria
Added on 19 Mar, 2009 | 4 photos
a nice blue one that can also turn pinky as it ages. good clear spots on its leaves too.
there is a another t...
Malus
Added on 25 Apr, 2009 | 6 photos
one cooking apple that freezes well. Its not a bramley but tasty. another deep pink blossom coming from the root...
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'
Added on 25 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
one of several in a very 'out of fashion' conifer bed.
love the shaggy appearance of the growth.
y...
Pinus mungo 'Ophir'
Added on 25 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos
planted in october 1997
Dwarf mountain pine and it is still not 5ft tall. love the flowers it produces every ...
Juniperus chinensis 'Stricta'
Added on 25 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
a narrow conical shrub, soft blue-green leaves 8ft by 2ft. its more than 2ft in my garden. birds love nesting in...
Symphandra x Iran
Added on 16 Feb, 2009 | 1 photo
a beautiful blue flower in this shade loving species. have had it 4 years now and it is spreading gently. the fl...
African violets
Added on 18 Oct, 2010 | 3 photos
I have been growing these for decades. In recent years happily propagating from leaf cuttings.
When I find nice...
Helleborus 'Lady in Red'
Added on 17 Jan, 2017 | 1 photo
Bought as a bargain basement plant 3 yrs ago. doing well under the beech tree.
Nigella
Added on 9 Mar, 2009 | 6 photos
a favourite annual but only in the blue shades. love the seed heads and allow them to self seed feely all over t...
Symphytum
Added on 16 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
Given this from the wooded area of Nunnington Hall Yorkshire. Love the pale pink colour form.
primula 'wanda'
Added on 31 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo
not sure if this is wanda but its a happy little thing
Tulipa pulchella 'odalisque'
Added on 1 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos
first proper species tulip that I have attempted to grow. I have been delighted with it.
prunus
Added on 14 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
This cherry is well over 30years old apparently.
the flowers are a lovely pale pink with reddish foliage. .
Osteospermum
Added on 3 Apr, 2009 | 4 photos
I have 3 different ones. A very common hardy pale pink; Nairobi Purple which has dark purple flowers and a gift ...
Tulipa greigii 'Pinocchio'
Added on 3 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos
a mothers day gift many years ago . down to 3 bulbs and first time in 3 years that they have flowered.
Rosa Angelface
Added on 28 Jul, 2019 | 2 photos
About 2014 I took possession of a German raised rose [Kordes breeder] via Spritzhenry. It has been a delight apa...
Athyrium otophorum 'okanum'
Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 5 photos
common name is eared lady fern. it has good reddy brown croziers in spring and holds on to its fronds into late ...
Asplenium
Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos
There are 3 in the garden:
A. scolopendrium 'Hart's Tongue Fern'.
A. scolopendrium angustfolia ...
Dryopteris
Added on 9 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos
I have several of this genus.
D. dilatata 'Cristate Broad Buckler Fern'
D. filax-mas [Linearis polyd...
hyacinths
Added on 5 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos
I love the fragrance of these. after the initial big flowers i prefer the less showy blooms of later years. i ha...
tulip 'Darwin Hybrid'
Added on 5 Apr, 2009 | 6 photos
There are a few of these in the garden.
notably 'Apledorn' a rich red and 'Golden Apledorn'...
Daphne odora 'Limelight'
Added on 18 Feb, 2015 | 3 photos
A sport of Geisha girl. the scent is brilliant. bought for £10.00 at Caerleon AGS. Already in a decorative pot o...
Polemonium 'Norwell Mauve'
Added on 11 Jun, 2013 | 2 photos
Bought from the HPS stall at Burton Agnes 2013.
This is a lovely hybrid between P. caeruleum & P. carneum w...
Acanthus mollis
Added on 28 Jul, 2009 | 1 photo
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...
Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire'
Added on 22 Apr, 2013 | 1 photo
Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire'.
donated from divisions from big brother's garden, Slightly variegated leaf and deep blue flowers.
Aconitum
Added on 24 Feb, 2009 | 5 photos
Genus: Aconitum.
Species: Aconitum carmichaelii.
love this highly poisonous genus. have 2 different ones.
one is a paleblue A.carmichaelii. Ice Blue [shed bo...
Actaea
Added on 23 Sep, 2013 | 1 photo
Genus: Actaea.
Species: Actaea.
a lovely dark leafed form with beautiful white flower spike. A gift from J Dolling for looking after her hand ba...
Adenophora takedae var. howozana
Added on 20 Apr, 2020 | 0 photos
Genus: Adenophora.
Species: Adenophora takedae var. howozana.
A lovely bell shaped flower in the campanulacea group.
self sows too. A good doer. planted in the wall front bo...
Agapanths 'Inkspots'
Added on 17 Apr, 2011 | 0 photos
Species: Agapanths 'Inkspots'.
Bought to replace the ones I have lost in the winter. From Harrogate flower show. [3 for £10] from Steve Hickman.
Agapanthus 'Avalon'
Added on 30 Aug, 2011 | 0 photos
Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus 'Avalon'.
bought spring 2011. to replace the Agapanthus I lost in the winter 2010-2011.
planted in a small pot then into ...
Agapanthus 'Indigo Dreams'
Added on 30 Aug, 2016 | 1 photo
Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus 'Indigo Dreams'.
A mid sized agapanthus with a lovely deep blue flower. Bought from Beverley Market £6.99. In a large tub on the ...
Agapanthus 'Navy Blue'
Added on 24 Nov, 2014 | 2 photos
Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus 'Navy Blue'.
Bought in September 2014 from 'Emily's Sunderland'. My brother also got one as they were £6.99 ea...
Agapanthus 'Tarka'
Added on 29 Aug, 2011 | 3 photos
Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus 'Tarka'.
a replacement in 2011 for the ones that I lost in the harsh winter. In a pot within a pot. it will go into the g...
Allium 'purple sensation'
Added on 14 May, 2009 | 5 photos
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 'Violet Beauty'
Added on 8 Jun, 2021 | 1 photo
Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium 'Violet Beauty'.
planted about 5 years ago and still doing really well. slowly bulking up.
Allium cristophii
Added on 14 May, 2009 | 8 photos
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 ...
Allium moly
Added on 8 Jun, 2009 | 1 photo
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 ursinum
Added on 11 May, 2009 | 1 photo
Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium ursinum.
a small cluster that is in a woodlandy bit where the silver birch used to be. Smell is 'interesting' b...
Alstroemeria Indian Summer
Added on 27 Jun, 2022 | 1 photo
Genus: Alstroemeria.
Species: Alstroemeria Indian Summer.
a compact dark leafed form of Peruvian lily. June 2022
Planted in the shady border in front garden. We will see...
Anemone magellanica
Added on 29 Apr, 2013 | 0 photos
Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone magellanica.
A pretty pale lemon flower. a shady lady. Harlow Carr 28.4.13 £1.99
Anemone rivularis
Added on 15 Apr, 2017 | 1 photo
Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone rivularis.
9.4.17 Primrose bank York.
plan to plant under beech tree
Anemone x lipsiensis pallida
Added on 8 Apr, 2016 | 1 photo
Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone x lipsiensis pallida.
a pale lemon wood anemone. another shady lady. I have a lot of shade!
Anemonopsis macrophylla
Added on 5 Apr, 2013 | 0 photos
Species: Anemonopsis macrophylla.
Bought to go in the revamped conifer bed. it has some height according to the information that came with it. £5....
Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott Ellis'
Added on 5 Jun, 2018 | 2 photos
Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott Ellis'.
This nice compact plant comes in a range of colours. planted in the revamped front wall border.
Aquilegia
Added on 10 Mar, 2009 | 24 photos
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 ...
Arachnoides miqueliana
Added on 3 Feb, 2017 | 1 photo
Species: Arachnoides miqueliana.
A beautiful fern bought for £2 at HPS 2.2.17
Arisaema costatum
Added on 29 Apr, 2013 | 1 photo
Genus: Arisaema.
Species: Arisaema costatum.
2 tubers for £5. Victoria's choice from the Harrogate Fair 28.4.13
Arisaema speciosum
Added on 29 Apr, 2013 | 2 photos
Genus: Arisaema.
Species: Arisaema speciosum.
2 tubers for £5 from Harrogate plant fair 28.4.13
told fully hardy but the rhs books only gives it 2 stars. Vic...
Aristea eklonii
Added on 18 Jun, 2013 | 1 photo
Species: Aristea eklonii.
May be a mistake as it will need winter protection, but I was seduced by its pretty flowers. Gardener's wor...
Thrift
Added on 11 May, 2021 | 0 photos
Genus: Armeria.
Species: Armeria maritima.
A lovely British native that is usually happy in the border or rockery.
Arum
Added on 29 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
Genus: Arum.
Species: Arum maculatum.
A british native that grows wild in all shady bits of the garden.
Aruncus dioicus
Added on 23 Jul, 2009 | 1 photo
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...