Saturday 14 August 2010


Hydrangea macrophylla

(Lady in Red)
Likes to be in the shade where it gets some sun in the morning or evening.
Flowering period from July - September.
Proning not necessary, but if required can be done after blossoming.
 
notr to myself:
was fine in the first year, and came back again the next year
 

Fungi


Painted Heather


Likes Acidic, moist, well drained soil in an open sunny position.
Trim off all faded flower spikes in early spring.

Wednesday 7 July 2010

Chocolate Peppermint

نعناع

(Mentha x piperita citrata, Chocolate)
A very strong flavoured mint with dark green leaves. it likes rich, moist soil in sun or partial shade

Alpine (Lychnis, flos-cuculi)

It reaches an approximate height of 60cm and has pink or white, star shape flowers that are displayed in summer. Likes moist soil in sun or partial shade.

Gazania F1 Rose

Flowers mid summer to first frost, the flowers open up in the morning till dusk. It needs full sun and reaches a height of around 20cm.
Should be kept moist at all times and removing old flowers promotes extra flower colour.

Monday 5 July 2010

Rhododendron (Japanse Azalea, Anouk)

Needs sun or partial sun and grows up to around 40cm

Our garden in mid May


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Pieris (Forest Flame)

This evergreen shrub with cluster of creamy white flowers in spring, likes sun or partial shade and needs water regularly during the growing season.

Saturday 3 July 2010

Basil Red Ruben

ریحان بنفش
Needs rich light, well drained and dry soil.
The growing tips should be pinched out to discourage flowering

Note to myself:
Didn't grow very well in the first year, didn't come back the year after

Friday 2 July 2010

Frilly Busy Lizzie


Flowers throughout summer, likes sun or partial sun, reaches approximately 25-30cm
Should be well watere and be protected from frost
Removing faded flowers prolong flowering

Wednesday 30 June 2010

Geranium

شمعدانی
(Pelargonium)
Needs full sun or partial shade
Flowers early summer - early Autumn
Keep well water during the summer months, feed regularly to prolong flowering

Tuesday 29 June 2010

Orchid

Needs a warm (avoid hot and stuffy conditions), well-lit position away from direct sunlight.
Should be moist at all time, water sparingly during winter, mist the air around the orchid.
After floweringthe stem can be cut down to 10cm and kept cool (10 C) for 4 weeks to encourage new flowering

Flamingo

Needs bright light, high humidity and moist soil

Monday 28 June 2010

Marigold (French yellow)


Should be planted in sun or part shade in humus rich moist but well drained soil

Reaches a height of 25cm and flowers in Summer into Autumn

Tuesday 22 June 2010

Clematis


Needs full or partial sun. Flowers from early summer to late summer.

Fertilize in early spring and in summer.

Pruning: in early spring cut back to 30cm above ground level, in second year cut back to 1m. During subsequent years, remove deadwood and shorten stem by 30cm to just above a pair of plump buds.

Monday 21 June 2010

French Lavender


Latin name: Lavendula stoechas
Lavender, native to Mediterranean region, is an evergreen aromatic bush; its dried scented flowers and leaves are used in medicinal products, perfumery and toiletries.
It reaches an estimated height of 60cm and flowers during summer. Loves full sun and should be protected from sever frost in winter. Lavender needs regular water during the growing season, and soil improver in spring.
Pruning: regular trimming after flowering is necessary to maintain compact shape.

Note to myself:
Did well in the first year, Dried out in the winter; did not come back the next year