Monthly Archives: March 2016

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  Eryngium pandanifolia

  Posted on March 22, 2016 by stephenryan in autumn colour, Bog plants, Collector Plants, evergreen, Foliage plants, Good for cutting, Perennials, self seeds, winter interest

  The Genus of Sea Hollies contains a fair few that seem to have little visually in common with Holly and this one from South America proves the point. It is an evergreen perennial with long strappy leaves to 1.5metres long with fine sharp spines along the edges so that dead leaf removal needs to be […]

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  Viburnum setigerum

  Posted on March 11, 2016 by stephenryan in autumn colour, Collector Plants, Deciduous, Edible, Foliage plants, Good for cutting, Shrubs

  This Genus has almost everything! Some are scented some and deciduous,some are evergreen,some have huge flower clusters, some have great berries. In fact if you ever wanted to collect a Genus without it dominating your garden then this could be it! My selected species is a rarely seen one from China and its assets are […]

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  Euphorbia cyparissias ‘Fens Ruby’

  Posted on March 4, 2016 by stephenryan in autumn colour, Collector Plants, Foliage plants, Ground cover, Perennials

  This huge Genus has innumerable garden worthy species and one could open a nursery specialising in them! This stunning little thug I imported from Beth Chatto’s garden in England some years back and never get tied of it. It loves a sunny aspect and will sucker all over the place making it a great choice […]

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