Snowdrop Nivalis
The Snowdrops are blooming Last year the Snowdrops in our garden did not come in to full bloom until the first week of March. What a difference a year makes, the mild Winter with no sign of snow in the city has … Continue reading →
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Aruncus Aethusifolius
Three years ago we came across a short variety of Aruncus named Aethusifolius Aruncus! previously my first thought would turn to the Aruncus Dioicus (goatsbeard) flowering plant which we had in the garden a few years ago. Dioicus is a tall … Continue reading →
Saxifraga White Star
Saxifraga White Star is thriving in the dappled shade. We don’t have a rockery, however a flat area of the woodland garden seems to have become home for a few of these alpine plants. Saxifraga White Star is thriving in the dappled shade.
Continue reading →Crambe Maritima and Cordifolia
The Perennial plant Crambe Maritima also known as Sea-kale is commonly found on shingle beaches. The large bluish-green leaves and the flowering stems which are two feet tall are topped by creamy white honey scented blooms, the structural shape of … Continue reading →
Hydrangea Petiolaris
Hydrangea Petiolaris a climbing plant which absolutely thrives in our Aberdeen garden Most climbing plants require support with trellis or wire,and very often a degree of skill with pruning and training the branches.
Continue reading →Magnolia Stellata
Magnolia Stellata So many Magnolias to choose from, the hardiest of them all is Stellata. I have seen this one growing very well in Aberdeen, however I have given up on it.
Continue reading →Celmisia Spectabilis
This New Zealand daisy Celmisia Spectabilis found at high altitude makes an excellent garden plant. This New Zealand daisy found at high altitude makes an excellent garden plant.
Continue reading →Thalictrum Aquilegiifolium Album
Thalictrum Aquilegiifolium Album is particularly robust This plant is an erect clump forming perennial with blue/green pinnate leaves which are more or less identical in form to those of the Aquilegia.
Continue reading →Lavatera Mont Blanc
Lavatera Mont Blanc Although Lavatera Mont Blanc is categorised as a hardy annual, I find that best results can be obtained if treated as a half hardy. To prevent the need for pricking out, sow just three seeds in individual … Continue reading →