Category Archives: Plant of the Moment

Plant of the Moment: Mahonia x Media ‘Charity’

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

I know it isn’t considered very fashionable but I rather like Mahonias particularly at this time of year when they come into their own. Mahonias come from north and central America and East Asia, particularly the rocky and woodland areas.  … Continue reading →

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Plant of the Moment: Aster Umbellatus

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

I find myself being drawn more and more to species plants rather than hybrids.  A case in point is the Aster umbellatus which resides on in the Daisy Border on the slope.  It flowers before the other Asters and daisy … Continue reading →

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Primula sikkimensis – fasciation

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

My growing addiction to Primulas has resulted in me starting to buy some more unusual varieties.  One of this year’s purchases was Primula sikkimensis from Kevock Gardens in Scotland.  When I opened the parcel back early in the year I … Continue reading →

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Plant of the Moment – Star-of-Bethlehem

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Now I am a very patient person as many of you know, particularly when it comes to plant propagation.  However, I am also quite realistic and admit that sometimes there must be an easier way to acquire something.  Case in … Continue reading →

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Plant of the Moment: Leopards Bane

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

There are some plants that just seem to be out of tune with the seasons.  The Doronicum pardalianches (or Leopard’s Bane) is one of those.  It is flowering away in my garden at the moment but when you see it … Continue reading →

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Plant of the moment – Aquilegia canadensis

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

I love Aquilegia as anyone who reads this blog will know and particularly the ones with long spurs.  I have a new love – Aquilegia canadensis.  It is a real firecracker in the border singing out across the garden.  To … Continue reading →

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Plant of the Moment: Arisarum proboscideum

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

I may be patient but I am also incredibly forgetful when it comes to names and what is growing in my garden.  It doesn’t bother me too much as I do remember I have plants when I see something in … Continue reading →

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I adore tulips

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

I am seriously chuffed with my tulips this year despite the colours not being quite what I expected.  It is all very pink and girly and the flowers are really working well with the blossom on the prunus and amelanchier. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday 11/4/12 – Anemone xlipsiensis ‘Pallida’

Posted on April 11, 2012 by
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Anemone Wild Swan

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I was most taken aback yesterday to see a flower on Anemone Wild Swan.  This is the first flower the plant has produced and I felt quite confused as I thought it was a summer flowering plant.  Maybe not – … Continue reading →

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