Astrantia Roma
The four gardens which we have had since 1969 have all had Astrantias. Astrantia Roma is up there with the best of them.
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Filipendula Rubra Venusta
Filipendula Rubra Venusta This eye grabber Filipendula Rubra Venusta with large panicles of deep pink blooms in Summer demands attention. Filipendula Rubra Venusta grew in our Aberdeen back garden just beside the garden pond. It did take three years for … Continue reading →
Primula Vulgaris
Everyone loves Primula Vulgaris. Our native Primrose has possibly been the subject of fellow bloggers more often than any other plant. I will put in my tuppence worth here, not only because I am very fond of this plant but … Continue reading →
Crambe Cordifolia
Crambe Cordifolia. How satisfying is it when a plant which you think may be borderline, and you don’t really expect it to flourish ends up being outstanding. Keeping your expectations in check makes the pleasure of success all the more pleasurable. … Continue reading →
Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Thundercloud
Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Thundercloud in the garden A double feature today, headed by Thalictrum Thundercloud, after the toss of a coin as to whether the white form Album may head the bill. Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Thundercloud, a fully hardy perennial in Aberdeen and unlike some of … Continue reading →
Paeony My Pal Rudy
Paeony My Pal Rudy, what a beauty. take your pick regarding the spelling of this beautiful plant as there seems to be at least three alternatives. However My pal Rudy is a cracker, Myra planted this one in our back … Continue reading →
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet
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. A clump forming Herbaceous plant which has rich scarlet … Continue reading →
Cimicifuga Racemosa Atropurpurea
Cimicifuga Racemosa Atropurpurea new name Actaea Always keen to share with you, plants that perform particularly well in our garden in North East Scotland.
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The Japanese Anemone Honorine Jobert is often described as the best white variety available, I have to say it is quite spectacular. We have four of these plants in the back garden and like so many of our other plants, they … Continue reading →