Ivydene Gardens Stage 2 - Infill3 Plants Index Gallery:
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Plant Photos It is sad to reflect that in England so few gardens open to the public label their plants or label them so that the label is visible when that plant is in flower, so that visitors can identify; and then later locate and purchase that plant. Few mail-order nurseries provide the detail as shown in my rose or heather galleries. If you want to sell a product, it is best to display it. When I sold my Transit van, I removed its signage, cleaned it and took photos of the inside and outside before putting them onto an advert in Autotrader amongst more than 2000 other Transit vans - it was sold in 20 minutes. If mail-order nurseries could put photos to the same complexity from start of the year to its end with the different foliage colours and stages of flowering on Wikimedia Commons, then the world could view the plant before buying it, and idiots like me would have valid material to work with. I have been in the trade (until ill health forced my Sole Trader retirement in 2013) working in designing, constructing and maintaining private gardens for decades and since 2005 when this site was started, I have asked any nursery in the world to supply photos. R.V. Roger in Yorkshire allowed me to use his photos from his website in 2007 and when I got a camera to spend 5 days in July 2014 at my expense taking photos of his roses growing in his nursery field, whilst his staff was propagating them. I gave him a copy of those photos. |
From Bulbs in Window-boxes in Indoor Bulb Growing by Edward Pearson. Published by Purnell & Sons, Ltd in 1953:- The kinds that can be used outside are much the same as those for inside, with few exceptions. The list of suitable bulbs is restricted for the reasons given later, but which are mainly the long time between planting and flowering, and the important point that almost all bulbs which are not forced will give a much better display if they remain undisturbed for 2 or 3 years. The way round this time and seasonal difficulty is a compromise between bulbs and Alpines planted together in a rockery-box. This method will give at least 1 or 2 successive groups of flowers over a longer season than that of the usual window-box display. The gardener must therefore choose between a bold and comparitively short-lived display and a more varied and interesting arrangement over a much longer time. The planting time for bulbs falls into 3 main divisions:
It will be clear from this that, if the object of a window-box is to provide a succession of colour from the earliest to the latest possible time, bulbs can only be made use of to cover a brief period during 1 season. The long time between planting and flowering forbids the use of the box to annuals, etc, thus wiping out its main object of continual colour. For instance, it may be very exhilarating to plan a display of autumn-flowering bulbs, but it is more than likely that to carry out the plan will mean sacrificing an equally lovely display of, say, Petunias, Geraniums, or Chrysanthemums. Many of the spring-planted bulbs are too tall for window-box work, and, in addition, their use means a colourless box from March until June or even later, which is absurd. This difficulty can be bypassed in planting up a reserve box, which is substituted at the right moment for the one whose display is over. Thus, when the last annuals have flowered, or other plants have been taken away for fear of frost, the second box, containing autumn-flowering Crocuses, can be put in their place. Or, again, a reserve of bulbs can be grown on elsewhere in pots to be plunged into the window-box at the right time. Now this seems in principle to be a very happy solution, but in practice I feel it would spell a great deal of unhappiness, by no means offset by the results. In these days of increasing leisure and decreasing space, time for such work can be found; but a place to keep and preserve a spare window-box under moderately correct conditions is a different matter and one which would lead to much domestic annoyance. Under all these circumstance, it is best to use the window-box for autumn-planted bulbs, which can be removed from the box after spring flowering, and, at the right time, to plant up with annuals, etc. For this work there is a very wide and interesting range from which to choose. The main principles of culture that have already been noted for indoor growing apply equally to out of doors. The planting time is still from September through October; planting depths are deeper, thus avoiding the need to keep the bulbs in the dark until they are well rooted; and watering is simpler, providing that the soil is never allowed to dry out or, through faulty drainage, to become sodden and waterlogged. As the types of bulbs recommended are all hardy and vigorous, there is no need to worry about temperatures. If the choice is for a mixture of bulbs in a rockery box the following are suitable subjects: (descriptions have been given to those bulbs which have not been mentioned before in the Indoor Bulbs Calendar Month Pages) |
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Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow) Chionodoxa, known as glory-of-the-snow, is a small genus of bulbous perennial flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, often included in Scilla. |
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These can be best used in groups in a rockery-box or grown with Muscari Azureum, or as an edging to some other March-flowering bulb. They are not fully effective if exclusively occupying the box. "Pot in either compost or fibre in September at approximately 2 inches (5 cms) apart and at 3 inches (7.5 cms) depth. They should be treated thereafter as for Narcissi, save that they need cool growing conditions. Repot in September." from Indoor Bulbs. |
Gigantea (synonym of Chionodoxa luciliae) Luciliae (Scilla luciliae, Lucile's glory-of-the-snow) Luciliae Pink Giant Nana (Scilla nana, Chionodoxa cretica) Sardensis |
Scilla luciliae, The Morton Arboretum (East Woods) in Lisle, Illinois. By Jason Sturner from Knoxville, Tennessee, USA via Wikimedia Commons. |
Spring Crocuses |
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Pot, in October and November, 10 bulbs in a 5 inch (12.5 cms) or 4 in in a 3 inch (7.5 cms) vessel. Use specially prepared bulb fibre or John Innes compost and treat as for Hyacinths. Water. Do not water freely until growth starts, and, when the leaves start to die down restrict water again. Fertilisers. None are needed when special compost is used. Temperature. Once growth has started and the corms are well rooted they will do best if grown at from 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius). Position. South or west window with adequate light. Flowering. Through December, January and February, depending on the variety. Use corms of a size not less than 7-8 cms. Resting. After flowering, and when the leaves have died down and the bulbs have ripened, they can be planted in the garden. It is not advisable to use them for house work in 2 successive seasons. |
Varieties:- Maximilian. Purpurea Grandiflora Remembrance Snowstorm Yellow Mammoth Zwanenburg Species Chrysanthus E. A. Bowles Chrysanthus Zwanenburg Bronze Imperati Biflorus (Scotch Crocus) There are other Crocuses in the Colchicum and Crocus Gallery. |
Crocus biflorus. By Meneerke bloem via Wikimedia Commons. |
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Autumn-flowering Species. If potted in August and September, the following will flower from September to December. It is most important that they are grown under cool conditions:- "Pot, in October and November, 10 bulbs in a 5 inch (12.5 cms) or 4 in in a 3 inch (7.5 cms) vessel. Use specially prepared bulb fibre or John Innes compost and treat as for Hyacinths. Water. Do not water freely until growth starts, and, when the leaves start to die down restrict water again. Fertilisers. None are needed when special compost is used. Temperature. Once growth has started and the corms are well rooted they will do best if grown at from 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius). Position. South or west window with adequate light. Flowering. Through December, January and February, depending on the variety. Use corms of a size not less than 7-8 cms. Resting. After flowering, and when the leaves have died down and the bulbs have ripened, they can be planted in the garden. It is not advisable to use them for house work in 2 successive seasons." |
Longiflorus Sativus (Saffron Crocus) Speciosus Zonatus |
Crocus biflorus. By Meneerke bloem via Wikimedia Commons. |
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Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) All parts of the plant are poisonous when consumed by humans and other mammals. |
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The dark-green leaves appear in January, and the flowering period is from January to March. This a welcome and useful plant because of its hardiness, earliness and ability to give a display of butter-yellow flowers in a shady position. Plant in September or October at 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cms) deep and 3 inches (7.5 cms) apart in clumps with other bulbs. "Pot into 3-inch (7.5 cm) pots or pans in October. Tubers should be put at 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) deep and close together (about 6-8 in a 3-4 inch (7.5-10 cms) pan). Bulb fibre is a satisfactory potting medium, but equal parts of leaf-mould, loam and sand can be used. Water moderately at all times. Temperature. When taken from the cold in December they should be brought for 3-4 weeks into an atmosphere of 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). They need the coolest possible conditions and are better when not brought into a warmer temerature until in bud." from Indoor Bulbs. |
Cilicica Hyemalis Tubergeni |
Eranthis hyemalis Winterakoniet op Begraafplaats Meppelerstraatweg in Zwolle. By Onderwijsgek via Wikimedia Commons. |
Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's Head) |
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Pot in September into equal parts of leaf-mould, peat and sand at 2.5 inches (6.25 cms) apart and 3 inches (7.5 cm) depth. Water very sparingly until the first sign of top growth appears. Temperature. Cool at all times. Position. Fritillaria will stand moderate shade. Flowering. April. |
Meleagris alba Meleagris Aphrodite Meleagris Charon Meleagris Saturnus A mixture of varieties can also be used. |
Fritillaria meleagris. By Kurt Stüber via Wikimedia Commons. |
Iris species The American Iris Society has info about irises, as does The British Iris Society. |
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These Iris are not for every window-box, because they need a warm, sheltered position and some care in cultivation, and give best results if left undisturbed for a few years. Plant in clumps with other bulbs in August or September. The bulbs should be planted in a compost of equal parts of fibrous loam, leaf-mould and coarse sand, or John Innes potting compost. Depth and distance apart 3 inches (7.5 cms). "Thereafter, treat them in the same way as other bulbs which do not like coddling, such as Eranthis, Scillas, etc, but they will require a reasonably warm, sunny position and will not thrive in cold or shade." from Indoor Bulbs. |
Iris danfordiae Iris Histrioides Major - Sadly this once popular bulb is no longer freely available but there are other good, similar cultivars. ‘Angel’s Eye’ (‘Angels’ Tears’) and ‘Lady B Stanley’ are recommended. Iris Reticulata Iris Cantab Iris Reticulata J. S. Dijt Iris stylosa Iris reticulata Cantab and Iris J.S. Dijt are recommended for general use. |
Iris reticulata. By Rasbak via Wikimedia Commons. |
Ixiolirion pallasi |
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Elegant clusters of deep-blue, tubular flowers. Hardy. 12 inches (30 cms). May-June. |
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Plant in clumps during September-October, preferably in a sandy loam, though they will flourish in any reasonable soil. Small bulbs at 2 inches (5 cms) deep and 1 inch (2.5 cms) apart. Large bulbs up to 4 inches (10 cms) deep and 3 inches (7.5 cms) apart. They can also be used as an edging for the window-box. "Water moderately until after flowering and then dry off the bulbs. Fertilisers. Occasional dose of complete fertiliser, up to flowering. Temperature. 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)." from Indoor Bulbs. |
Armeniacum Azureum Azureum album Botryoides Album Heavenly Blue Latifolium Moschatum Plumosum Tubergenianum |
Muscari armeniacum. By Kurt Stüber via Wikimedia Commons. |
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Narcissi (Miniatures) |
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Plant in September or October, 5 inches (12.5 cms) apart and 4 inches (10 cms) deep, in ordinary soil or John Innes compost. Size of bulbs to be used - D.N.I. Flowering time: March-April. "Narcissi Classification. The Royal Horticultural Society has recently revised the classification of Daffodils. There are now (in 1953 - in 1975 the Revised Classification increased this to 13 and the RHS published this in the International Register of Daffodil names and I have detailed these in the Narcissus Gallery) 11 main divisions, which are divided into various sub-sections. The purpose of this is that there should be some clear distinction between the many groups of Daffodils. It does not seem necessary that the ordinary gardener or person wishing to grow Daffodils in the house should worry overmuch about the exact classification of the particular variety. Therefore the varieties which are suggested later have been grouped into one or other of the 11 main divisions of classification. Thus, Jonquilla (Div. 7), Tazetta (Div. 8), Cyclamineus (Div. 6) are shown under Minatures; while the Trumpets, classified under Division 1 with 3 sub-sections, are grouped simply under Trumpets. Even this may be thought a little pedantic, but the reader has only to pick up the many good bulb catalogues issued every year to find that the Daffodils are listed under their exact Horticultural classification. Plant them in either bulb fibre, John Innes compost or a mixture of 2 parts loam, 1 part leaf-mould, 1 part sand. To the last medium add 3 teaspoonfuls of medium bone-meal, or 2 teaspoonfuls of superphosphates to each 5 inch (12.5 cms) receptacle used. A non-porous vessel must be used when planting is done in bulb fibre. After planting give the compost a thorough soaking, preferably by standing the pot in a few inches of water until the surface of the fibre becomes moist throughout. Water. From potting until the time when the foliage dies the fibre must be kept continually moist. Watering should be increased from the time that top growth starts. The miniature Narcissi need rather more water than the bigger varieties, at all times. Fertilisers. Little fertiliser is needed if the initial dose of bone-meal is administered with the potting mixture. But from the emergence of the flower bud a complete fertiliser can be watered into the pots to ensure good-quality and robust flowers and to help build up the bulb. Temperature. 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius) from potting time until rooted (approximately 6 weeks); 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) for leaf and stem growth; 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius) for flower development. These temperatures are ideals and almost impossible to maintain over the time needed and under average house conditions. Nevertheless it is possible to get satisfactory results with conditions which come close to such ideals. When about 3 inches (7.5 cms) of leaf growth has been made they can be put in a sunny window at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius)." from Indoor bulbs. |
Juncifolius Miniatures Treat these Miniature bulbs in the same way as the ordinary Narcissi. They need, however, to be potted in a rougher compost than that used for normal Daffodils. If ordinary bulb fibre is used, add a proportion of fine flint grit and a greater proportion than is normal of oyster shell. All the Miniature Daffodils need more water than the ordinary kind, but particularly Narcissus Cyclamineus and Narcissus Bulbocodium. In potting, it is best to plant 6-8 bulbs to a 5-inch (12.5 cm) pan and to leave them undisturbed for from 2 to 3 years. |
Narcissus 'Cheerfulness'. Real Jardín Botánico, Madrid. By A. Barra via Wikimedia Commons. |
Ornithogalum nutans |
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Pot 1 large bulb into a 5-inch (12.5 cms) pot in September, using either John Innes potting compost or a mixture of 2 parts sandy loam with equal parts peat and sand. After potting, place in cool dark until growth starts, and then bring to a well-lighted window. Water. Keep compost moist until growth starts. Water freely when bulbs are formed and decrease after flowering. When foliage fades keep them dry. Temperature. 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4-10 degrees Celsius) from potting to early spring. |
Arabicum Nutans |
Ornithogalum nutans. By Florian Siebeck via Wikimedia Commons. |
Puschkinia scilloides (Striped Squill), Puschkinia hyacinthoides, Puschkinia libanotica) |
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Plant in October, 4 inches (10 cms) deep and 2 inches (5 cms) apart, for flowering in March. Use in clumps with other bulbs. "Dainty white flowers shaded and striped with blue. 4 inches (10 cms). Plant in shallow pan and treat as Eranthis, etc:- Bulb fibre is a satisfactory potting medium, but equal parts of leaf-mould, loam and sand can be used. Water moderately at all times." from Indoor Bulbs. |
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Puszkinia cebulicowata Puschkinia libanotica. By Barbara Wrzesińska via Wikimedia Commons. |
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The Scilla campanulata can claim a place in window-boxes on an equal footing with Dutch Hyacinth. The entire box can be given over to them. Plant in October, in a soil with a large proportion of leaf-mould, 3-3.5 inches (7.5-8.72 cms) apart and 4 inches (10 cms) deep, using top-size bulbs and different varieties flowering at the same time. They will succeed in semi-shade. "Thereafter they should be treated as for Narcissi:- "A non-porous vessel must be used when planting is done in bulb fibre. After planting give the compost a thorough soaking, preferably by standing the pot in a few inches of water until the surface of the fibre becomes moist throughout. Water. From potting until the time when the foliage dies the fibre must be kept continually moist. Watering should be increased from the time that top growth starts. The miniature Narcissi need rather more water than the bigger varieties, at all times."
Position. South or west window. " from Indoor Bulbs. |
Varieties (with very large flower heads):- Campanula Alba maxima Jacques Lilacena Queen of the Pinks Rose Queen
Dwarf varieties:- Bifolia Siberica (Siberian Squill) Siberica Spring Beauty Tubergeniana
The small-flowered varieties should be used in clumps and planted at 3 inch (7.5 cms) depth with 2 inches (5 cms) between each bulb. |
Deutsch: Zweiblättriger Blaustern - Scilla bifolia. Aufgenommen im Waldpark in Mannheim-Neckarau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland. English: Two-leaf squill - Scilla bifolia. Taken in the Waldpark in Mannheim-Neckarau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. By Andreas Eichler via Wikimedia Commons. |
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Galanthus (Snowdrops) Hardy Plant Society Galanthus Group for further details on Snowdrops. |
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A very early subject for the window-box. Under good conditions they will flower from January. Snowdrops will do well in a shady position. Plant in September or October, 4 inches (10 cms) deep and from 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cms) apart, in groups. "Thereafter, treat in the same way as Narcissi and Daffodil. Water very moderately throughout pot life, and when flowering is over the bulbs can immediately be planted outdoors. Temperature. They should be kept as cool as possible at all times. Position. North, east or west windows. Flowering. January-February." from Indoor Bulbs. |
nivalis nivalis flore pleno Elwesii Arnott's Seedling |
Nahaufnahme vom Kleinen Schneeglöckchen (Galanthus nivalis). By Darkone via Wikimedia Commons. |
Sternbergia lutea (Winter Daffodil) |
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October-flowering. The blooms, which are Crocus-shaped, are shining yellow on sturdy stems. 6-8 inches (15-20 cms). Prefers dry conditions and maximum sun. Cultivations are as those for Amaryllis:- "Pot. The bulbs should be potted in August, 1 in a 5 inch (12.5 cms) pot, and planted so that only 0.33 of the bulb shows above the soil-level. Until the flower stem appears they are best left outside (if possible, in a frame or else in a dark cupboard); at that time they can be brought into the house and a cool room. The leaves grow during the winter months and the flower stems appear when the leaves have died down. Water moderately until leaves turn yellow, when water should be withheld. Freely when flower-buds appear. After flowering, water regularly. Temperature. 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit (10-15.5 degrees Celsius) from the time that the flower stem shows. Repot every 3 years." |
Angustifolia |
Sternbergia lutea, 18 septembre 2004, cultivé. By Jean-Jacques MILAN via Wikimedia Commons. |
Tulips: Botanical and Tulips in Window-boxes |
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For colour and sturdiness the Tulip is the best bulb for window-boxes; the stiff stems will stand against strong winds and the petals remain brilliantly flowering after quite severe weather. Tulip bulbs should be discarded after flowering, because, more often than not, the second season's flowers are small and disappointing. Plant in October, 4 inches (10 cms) deep and 5 inches (12.5 cms) apart, in loam and leaf-mould or John Innes No. 2, using 10-11 cm bulbs. |
Sylvestris - Pale yellow, medium egg-shaped flowers. Fragrant. 7 inches (17.5 cms). Biflora - White inner petals, outer shaded green. Three or more flowers to a bulb. 5 inches (12.5 cms). Batalini - Delicate chrome yellow, shading darker to the centres. Several flowers to a bulb. 5 inches (12.5 cms). Linifolia - Bright vermilion scarlet, black-based flowers. Several flowers to a bulb. Succeeds best when well established. 6 inches (15 cms). |
Tulip varieties in window-boxes:- Early Doubles (Flowering April)- El Toreador, Mme Testout, Marechal Niel, Peach Blossom, Tea Rose. Triumph (Flowering late April and early May) - The best type for window-boxes owing to their stamina and weather resistance - Bandoeng, Denbola, Piccadilly, Northern Queen, Red Matador, Rhineland, Wintergold. Darwin (May flowering) - These are very tall and are only recommended for boxes in sheltered positions - Allbright, Arabian Nights, Campfire, Chappaqua, Clara Bute, Golden Age, Pride of Zwanenburg, Princess Elizabeth, Scarlet Leader, The Bishop, Zwanenburg. Late Cottage or Lily Flowered (May flowering) - Capt. Fryatt (Lily-flowered), G.W. Leak, Mongolia, Picotee (Lily-flowered), Rosy Wings. |
Zephranthes candida |
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Drainage. It is most important to see that the bottom of the window-box is provided with adequate drainage holes of 0.5 inch (1.25 cms) diameter each and spaced diagonally at 6 inch (15 cms) intervals. Crocking large enough to cover these holes must also be provided. In order to secure free drainage past the crocking and through the holes a good layer of coarse compost, moss or turf should be laid in the bottom of the box before filling with soil. Watering. Use a watering-can fitted with a fine rose. Planting. The box must be filled about 10 days before planting so as to allow the soil time to settle and condense. Planting should be carried out (particularly for the larger bulbs0, with a trowel and not a dibber, as the latter will often leave a hollow beneath the planted bulb. |
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Scientific name: Zephyranthes candida Place:Osaka-fu Japan • 日本語: タマスダレ. By • タマスダレ • 利用者:KENPEI/画像集/植物 via Wikimedia Commons. |
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STAGE 1 GARDEN STYLE INDEX GALLERY PAGES Links to pages in Table alongside on the left with Garden Design Topic Pages |
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Any Plant Type (some grown in Cool Green-house) Bloom-ing in |
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Amaryllis, Antheri-cum, Antholy-zas, Apios, Arisaema, Arum, Aspho-deline, |
Cyclamen, Dicentra, Dierama, Eranthis, Eremurus, Ery-thrnium, Eucomis |
Fritillaria, Funkia, Gal-anthus, Galtonia, Gladiolus, Hemero-callis |
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Lilium in Pots, Malvastrum, Merendera, Milla, Narcissus, Narcissi in Pots |
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Scented Flora of the World by Roy Genders - was first published in 1977 and this paperback edition was published on 1 August 1994 ISBN 0 7090 5440 8:- |
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I am using the above book from someone who took 30 years to compile it from notes made of his detailed observations of growing plants in preference to |
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The Propagation of Alpines by Lawrence D. Hills. Published in 1950 by Faber and Faber Limited describes every method of propagation for 2,500 species. Unlike modern books published since 1980, this one states exactly what to do and is precisely what you require if you want to increase your alpines. |
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Fragrant Plants adds the use of another of your 5 senses in your garden:- |
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STAGE 2 Fan-trained Shape From Rhododendrons, boxwood, azaleas, clematis, novelties, bay trees, hardy plants, evergreens : novelties bulbs, cannas novelties, palms, araucarias, ferns, vines, orchids, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees book, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Ramblers Scramblers & Twiners by Michael Jefferson-Brown (ISBN 0 - 7153 - 0942 - 0) describes how to choose, plant and nurture over 500 high-performance climbing plants and wall shrubs, so that more can be made of your garden if you think not just laterally on the ground but use the vertical support structures including the house as well. The Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Climbers & Wall Shrubs - A Guide to more than 2000 varieties including Roses, Clematis and Fruit Trees by Brian Davis. (ISBN 0-670-82929-3) provides the lists for 'Choosing the right Shrub or Climber' together with Average Height and Spread after 5 years, 10 years and 20 years. |
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STAGE 4D Trees and Shrubs suitable for Clay Soils (neutral to slightly acid) Trees and Shrubs suitable for Dry Acid Soils Trees and Shrubs suitable for Shallow Soil over Chalk Trees and Shrubs tolerant of both extreme Acidity and Alkalinity Trees and Shrubs suitable for Damp Sites Trees and Shrubs suitable for Industrial Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Cold Exposed Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Seaside Areas Shrubs suitable for Heavy Shade Shrubs and Climbers suitable for NORTH- and EAST-facing Walls Shrubs suitable for Ground Cover Trees and Shrubs of Upright or Fastigiate Habit Trees and Shrubs with Ornamental Bark or Twigs Trees and Shrubs with Bold Foliage Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour Trees and Shrubs with Red or Purple Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Golden or Yellow Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Grey or Silver Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Variegated Foliage Trees and Shrubs bearing Ornamental Fruit Trees and Shrubs with Fragrant or Scented Flowers Trees and Shrubs with Aromatic Foliage Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Every Month:- |
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Whether your Heavy Clay or Light Sandy / Chalk Soil is excessively Alkaline (limy) / Acidic or not, then there is an Action Plan for you to do with your soil, which will improve its texture to make its structure into a productive soil instead of it returning to being just sand, chalk, silt or clay. |
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In planning your beds for your garden, before the vertical hard-landscaping framework and the vertical speciman planting is inserted into your soft landscaping plan, the following is useful to consider:- |
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Reasons for stopping infilling of Sense of Fragrance section on 28/07/2016 at end of Sense of Fragrance from Stephen Lacey Page. From September 2017 will be creating the following new pages on Sense of Fragrance using Scented Flora of the World by Roy Genders. |
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Finally, you might be advised to check that the adjacent plants to the one you have chosen for that position in a flower bed are suitable; by checking the entry in Companion Planting - like clicking A page for checking Abies - and Pest Control page if you have a pest to control in this part of the flower bed. |
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Since 2006, I have requested photos etc from the Mail-Order Nurseries in the UK and later from the rest of the World. Few nurseries have responded.
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