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Primula pulverulenta (Mealy primrose)

Close up of the deep maroon petals of Primula pulverulenta

Wine-red flowers on tall, slender stems that have a mealy-white coating.

Filed Under: Plant of the month May Spring

Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)

Close up of Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)

Although it has a vigorous nature, its luxurious, spicy scent emanates from the maroon-purple flowers from March to May.

Filed Under: Plant of the month April Spring

Narcissus ‘Rapture’

Close up of two bright yellow daffodils focusing on their long yellow trumpet-shaped centres

This daffodi has been a favourite of mine for some time.

Filed Under: Plant of the month March Spring

Iris pallida subsp. pallida (Orris root, bearded iris)

Several purple iris pallida in full flower in a garden border.

Ipheion have delicate looking pale blue or white flowers that have a silvery, silk-like sheen about them.

Filed Under: Plant of the month May Spring

Ipheion uniflorum (spring starflower)

A cluster of white starshaped Ipheion uniflorum in a garden border.

Ipheion have delicate looking pale blue or white flowers that have a silvery, silk-like sheen about them.

Filed Under: Plant of the month April Spring

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Plant of the month

June
Sisyrinchium striatum

Sisyrinchium striatum

This plant thrives in my south facing, dry spot and adds an upright shape to the mid summer border.

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