Chelone Obliqua
Chelone Obliqua Always on the lookout for a plant that is a bit different. One Perennial which we have had in the garden for a few years now is Chelone Obliqua. Also known as the turtlehead plant, owing to the … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2008
Crocosmia x Crocosmiiflora
Crocosmia x Crocosmiiflora is known as the common Montbretia and was bred by crossing the 2 species C. potsii and C. aurea. The orange shaded flowers are borne on stems just above the strappy sword-like leaves. Montbretia is free flowering … Continue reading →
Geranium Max Frei
Geranium Max Frei One of the hardiest and most reliable of perennial plants is the Geranium, not to be mistaken with the frost tender Pelargonium. One of the best known is (Max Frei), flowers are a rich magenta forming a … Continue reading →
Rose Rhapsody in Blue
Rose Rhapsody in Blue Roses in our garden can be a hit or a miss, some get too leggy, others may be a bit disappointing in flowering while others can be truly sensational. One of the best we have planted … Continue reading →
Clematis Nelly Moser
Clematis Nelly Moser I have a preference for Clematis which require hard pruning in late February, Nelly Moser which requires only light pruning in early Spring cannot be ignored. This Clematis which belongs to the Languinosa group is probably the … Continue reading →