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 →The Himalayan Birch (Betula) Jacquemontii has attractive bright white bark and dark green leaves Carefully positioned, specimen trees can transform that rather nice garden into something sensational.
Continue reading →Hamamelis Mollis revisited today when at its very best There are a number of shrubs which flower in late Autumn and also in early Spring. Only two of which flower in the coldest months of January and February in Aberdeen come to … Continue reading →
We all love the Holly bush, however it is extremely frustrating when they don’t form the berries which we have been eagerly awaiting. Try Holly JC Van Tol. I have planted Holly bushes on a number of occasions, a male and a female … Continue reading →
Sorbus Cashmiriana an extremely ornamental Rowan If you are looking for an ornamental tree for the small garden this really is one to consider. Sorbus Cashmiriana found growing in the Himalayas, our Scottish climate seems to suit its requirements very well.
Continue reading →Rhododendron Taurus, one of the best reds available. In spite of complaining about Winter, I really do love having the four seasons.
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 →
Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn Probably the shrub in Winter which is the most free-flowering, is Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn. White, pink-tinged fragrant flowers produced, in colder areas, January through till March. In milder spots, this shrub can flower off and on from … Continue reading →