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 →
Camellia Donation There is no doubt, Camellia Donation is the best Camellia for growing in Scotland As a gardener I naturally find interest in most plants, a number of them we just have to find a spot for, Camellias come into … Continue reading →
Carex Oshimensis Evergold When planning an annual Summer bedding display, consider the choice of the edging plants carefully. It seems to me the old fashioned Allysum and Lobelia is a very hard combination to beat. Even the uninspired scheme can … Continue reading →
The gardening calendar, so full can make us a little impatient at this time of year when mother nature has been encouraged to rest. For myself one of the more exciting times of the year has to be very late … Continue reading →
Corylus Avellana Contorta Looking for another tree with Winter interest. You will not go wrong with Corylus (Hazel) Grown for their late Winter catkins and of course the hazel nuts in Autumn. The one in our garden Corylus Avellana Contorta … Continue reading →