Kirengeshoma palmata yellow waxbells
Kirengeshoma palmata, also known as yellow waxbells is a rather unusual woodland plant.
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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 →
Erythronium Pagoda
Erythronium Pagoda an extremely striking Spring flowering plant. Erythronium Pagoda started flowering in the garden at the very beginning of April and was still hanging on to a number of blooms on the 22nd of May. Pagoda is a hybrid … Continue reading →
Trillium Albidum
Trillium Albidum is one of about thirty species of these fully hardy Spring flowering perennials occurring mainly in woodland areas of North America. All have upright or nodding flowers with three petals, grows best in a moist shady border or … Continue reading →
Meconopsis Sheldonii
Meconopsis Sheldonii a truly magnificent hardy perennial. Planted in the woodland garden it always grabs the attention of visitors. Deep rich to pale blue flowers in late Spring, early Summer. This beautiful flowering hardy perennial, often described as short lived fairs much … Continue reading →
Fritillaria Pyrenaica
Fritillaria Pyrenaica Fritillaria Pyrenaica is an attractive and unusual hardy perennial which grows well in full sun or semi-shaded position and is even more at home in a rockery or at the edge of a woodland setting.
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Epimedium Grandiflorum Choosing woodland plants can be great fun, although sometimes frustrating when the plant you are seeking is not to be found in your local garden centres. For example Epimediums, a fascinating genus of plants from the Berberidaceae family, but … Continue reading →
Digitalis Excelsior
Digitalis Excelsior Possibly the best of all Biennual flowers is the European woodland plant Digitalis, commonly known as Foxgloves. Grows in dappled shade and is well suited for the woodland garden, will also grow well in full sunshine. There are many … Continue reading →