Rhododendron Cilpinense
It is always so very cheering to spot the Rhododendron Cilpinense in gardens before the true arrival of Spring We don’t actually have Cilpinense in our own garden.
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Iris Katharine Hodgkin
There are a number of Iris Reticulata, I always favoured the form Harmony until I came across Katharine Hodgkin, now I cant quite make up my mind. Blooming in our garden from late February, much at the same time as … Continue reading →
Skimmia Japonica Rubella
Continuing this week with a profile of plants for winter interest which also perform well in the shade, we have Skimmia Japonica Rubella Tough as old boots and not bad looking if you focus your eyes in a manner that doesn’t expect to … Continue reading →
Aucuba Japonica Variegata
Aucuba Japonica Variegata also known as the spotted Laurel will just about grow in any position in the garden. We have always been a fan of the Aucuba. The fondness for this one started many years ago when we had … Continue reading →
Looking Back
A look back at our garden in 2012 and a glimpse of my blogging experience in the past couple of years. Just felt like taking a break from my Plant Profiles this week and do what so many other garden … Continue reading →