All these years of gardening and I can’t say that I was ever that crushed on Nepeta, well not until I found Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker. Junior Walker growing in a pot bloomed most of June through until early August. … Continue reading →
It looks like Jack Frost, closer inspection of Brunnera Macrophylla Sea Heart side by side may reveal subtle differences.
Continue reading →Aster Tongolensis Berggarten, the name of this very fine garden plant doesn’t exactly roll of the tongue. However, of all the perennials planted in our new garden this past twelve months or so, this one has to be the most … Continue reading →
Clematis Perle d Azur from the Jackmanii group is simply sensational. I know, I have referred to other Clematis in the past as being my favourite, but you know by now what I am like.
Continue reading →Jolly Bee Hardy Geraniums, I love. There are so many to choose from, some with quite short flowering periods, others which claim to flower throughout the Summer. There are dwarf ones, tall ones, and hundreds in between, colours in shades of pink,purple, blue, … Continue reading →
The Viola Riviniana Purpurea above has been in the garden for some time now. Last week I highlighted Begonias, not for the faint hearted, today the contrast could not be greater. The Viola Riviniana Purpurea above has been in the garden for some time … Continue reading →
Wisteria Sinensis Prolific. This climber is fully hardy, however if you want it to flower in the North East of Scotland, Plant it in a sunny sheltered position. Pruning of Wisteria may in the past have made you a little … 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 →
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.
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