Bergenias, out of fashion at one time, I will say no more regarding that rubbish. Well anyway back in favour!This Bergenia in our woodland area flowers quite well, pity the evergreen leaves tend to get a rather moth eaten look … Continue reading →
Auricula, an evergreen primrose found in the mountainous regions of Southern Europe. Perhaps requiring a little cosseting, but well worth it. There is the Alpine Auriculas grown for the perfection of their blooms, and of course the show varieties virtually … Continue reading →
Phormium Firebird from New Zealand Many plants in the garden centres look just too exotic to possibly be fully hardy in this part of the country. This one, Phormium Firebird from New Zealand, planted in the garden in 2005 is one … Continue reading →
This beautiful deciduous shrub Ceratostigma Willmottianum with cobalt blue flowers from late July till the end of September is one of those plants when once seen you just must have.
Continue reading →Kirengeshoma Palmata with interesting yellow tubular blooms thrives in our woodland An unusual, interesting and beautiful Japanese hardy perennial plant which flowers late Summer early Autumn is (Kirengeshoma Palmata). It has palmate foliage and yellow tubular blooms.
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