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 →
The Viticella group of Clematis has to be regarded as amongst the best of climbing plants Flowers extremely freely over a long period, fully hardy and as for pruning, it could not be simpler.End of February cut all the stems … Continue reading →
Lavatera Barnsley, keep a look out for it reverting The deciduous shrub Lavatera is ideally suited for growing in our Scottish gardens. All the plants which I list will be known to grow well in the Aberdeen area.
Continue reading →Photinia Fraseri Little Red Robin, I planted the standard form of this delightful plant in Robert and Dawns garden two years ago I help out in their Aberdeen garden, giving advice and a little practical help. We live at the very edge … Continue reading →
The main content of my posts is to hopefully give information on plants and shrubs which are fully hardy in the North East of Scotland. I have been gardening for many years in Aberdeen. Often I have been made aware … Continue reading →
The Daffodil Jetfire, one of the best Dwarf varieties. The daffodils here in Aberdeen will soon be in full bloom. If your garden is open to the elements, look out for some of the shorter Daffs in the garden centres next … Continue reading →
Astrantia Maxima. Of all the Astrantia’s of which there are many, Maxima in my opinion is the most striking of all. Here we have a perennial which once had pride of place in all country cottage gardens. However this … Continue reading →
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 →Buddleja Silver Anniversary This dwarf Buddleja bred by nurseryman Peter Moore is creating a great deal of interest. Recently it has undergone a name change to (Morning Mist).
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