All About Plants

Lobelia erinus ‘crystal palace’

David Strain — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:17:25 +0000

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Lobelia erinus CP, originally uploaded by youreit.

Edgeing – for summer bedding scheme

Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’

David Strain — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:14:37 +0000

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Tulip ‘Queen of Night’ after the rain, Tulipa gesneriana ‘Queen of Night’, Late Single-Group, originally uploaded by fotrristi.

Suitable ‘Dot’ plant for winter/spring bedding scheme

Viola x wittrockiana hybrid

David Strain — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:13:31 +0000

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Viola x wittrockiana hybrid, originally uploaded by sven.dressler.

Suitable groundwork for Winter/spring bedding scheme.

Myosotis sylvatica

David Strain — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:11:34 +0000

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Nomeolvides / Myosotis sylvatica, originally uploaded by Alberto Marín – Finepix e500.

Saxifraga x urbium

David Strain — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:37:13 +0000

Of unkown origin, this plant has been in cultivation since the 17th century. Prefers moist soil and part shade rather than full sun, this plant needs very little care and will grow well in unculitvated neglected spaces.

Flower spikes reach up to 30cm in height with small individual pink flowers measuring less than 1cm across , while the glossy green succulent leaves grow close to the ground providing good ground cover very quickly.

Anemone nemorosa

David Strain — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:35:59 +0000

This herbaceous perrenial is an early spring flowering plant with small white flowers appearing on single stems soon after the foliage emerges from the ground. As a woodland plant it requires shade and hummus rich soil to perform best.

Bergenia cordifolia

David Strain — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:34:16 +0000

Originating in Siberia, this low maintenance perennial has broad, leathery leaves which make dense ground cover when established especially if grown in a group. Spikes of pink flowers are produced in spring and in to the summer. Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soil and exposed sites, but avoid hot, dry conditions.

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Euphorbia X “Martinii”

David Strain — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:31:47 +0000

Euphorbia X “Martinii” is a natural hybrid discovered growing wild in southern France during the late 19th century. It remains a good choice if you have poor, dry soil in shade and thrives in difficult conditions. It is a rhizomatous plant that spreads by underground runners.
Spread 30cm x 60cm, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Helleborus Argutifolius

David Strain — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:25:57 +0000

Evergreen perennial to 1m with stout stems bearing leaves composed of three spiny-toothed dark green leaflets. Bowl-shaped, nodding, pale green flowers 4-5cm wide are borne in large open clusters. Like all hellebores, they dislike being moved once established, so should not be divided. Given the right conditions, they will self-seed quite easily.

RHS Award of Garden Merit

Helleborus orientalis

David Strain — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:23:22 +0000

Large clusters of saucer-shaped flowers with white, pink, red, and creamy yellow appear from mid winter to mid spring. The large leathery-looking, evergreen foliage may die down in a cold winter, but fresh new growth appears just ahead of the flowers.
45cm x 45cm