Ivydene Gardens Rock Garden Plants Suitable for Small Gardens in Colour Wheel Gallery:
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Botanical Plant Name |
Suit-ability |
Type |
Height and Spread in Inches |
Soil |
Position and Pro-tection |
Flower Colour / Nearest Colour Wheel - Flowers Colour |
Months of Flowering |
Propa-gation |
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"These plants are known as Slipper flowers or Pouch flowers due to the rounded, inflated lower lip of the blooms. They come from a range of habits in Central and South America. In the main the flowers in this genus are in shades of yellow or purple, but very often they are also spotted or splashed with contrasting colours." from Kevock Garden. |
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A |
HE |
4 X 6 |
B |
PS |
Yellow |
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June |
S |
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darwinii |
A |
HE |
4 x 6 |
B |
PS |
Gold and maroon |
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June |
SD |
fothergillii |
A |
HE |
4 x 6 |
B |
PS |
Yellow and red |
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July |
S |
tenella |
A |
HE |
2 x 6 |
B |
S |
Yellow |
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June |
D |
'Walter Shrimpton' |
B |
E |
3 x 9 |
B |
Sun |
Gold and Maroon |
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June |
GC |
This is a genus that looks very attractive when confined to a trough; where its normal habit of spreading by runners is best controlled. The Book "Dwarf Campanulas" by Graham Nicholls - "Campanulas have long been a gardeners' favourite, their spectacular summer performance earning them a place in the herbaceous border year after year. Here their lesser-known relatives, the smaller dwarf campanulas, take center stage. Everyone who grows campanulas will enjoy this book, finding uses for the diminutive yet exuberant forms at the front of the border as well as in rock gardens, alpine houses, troughs, and containers. More than 200 Campanula species and hybrids are described, and specialists and collectors will delight in the descriptions of rare and little-documented plants and devour the information about the plants' wild habitats. Color photographs enhance the text, encouraging gardeners to experiment with dwarf campanulas in a wide range of garden situations and appreciate the diversity of this rewarding group of plants." from The Alpine Garden Society Bookshop. |
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allionii |
B |
HP |
2 x 8 |
A |
Sun |
Purple |
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June |
D |
allionii alba |
B |
HP |
2 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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June |
D |
allionii 'Frank Barker' |
B |
HP |
2 x 8 |
A |
Sun |
Pink |
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June |
D |
allionii grandiflora |
B |
HP |
2 x 8 |
A |
Sun |
Purple |
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June |
D |
argyrotricha |
B |
HP |
2 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Mauve |
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June |
S |
B |
HE |
1 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Violet |
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June |
D |
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arvatica alba |
B |
HE |
1 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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June |
D |
aucheri |
B |
HE |
4 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Purple |
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June |
S |
carpatha |
A |
E |
3 x 9 |
A |
Sun |
Pale violet-blue |
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June |
S |
cenisia |
B |
HP |
3 x 6 |
D |
Sun |
Steel blue |
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June |
S |
cespitosa |
B |
HP |
4 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Pale blue |
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June |
D |
elatines |
B |
HE |
3 x 8 |
A |
Sun W |
Violet |
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July |
S |
excisa |
B |
HP |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun W |
Blue |
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June |
D |
formanekiana |
A |
E |
12 x 12 |
AN |
Sun |
White |
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June |
S |
hercegovina |
B |
HP |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun W |
Lilac-blue |
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July |
SGC |
isophylla |
A |
E |
6 x 12 |
AN |
Sun |
Blue |
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July |
GC |
isophylla alba |
A |
E |
6 x 12 |
AN |
Sun |
White |
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July |
GC |
kewensis |
B |
HP |
4 x 6 |
A |
Sun W |
Pale mauve |
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July |
D |
lasiocarpa |
B |
HE |
4 x 6 |
A |
Sun W |
Pale blue |
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July |
S |
morettiana |
B |
HP |
2 x 6 |
D |
Sun C |
Violet-blue |
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July |
S |
patula abietina |
B |
HP |
6 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Violet |
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June |
S |
petrophila |
B |
HP |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun W |
Pale blue |
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July |
S |
pilosa |
B |
HE |
4 x 6 |
A |
Sun C |
Pale blue |
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June |
S |
pilosa alba |
A |
HE |
4 x 6 |
AN |
Sun C |
White |
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June |
S |
piperi |
B |
HE |
6 x 6 |
D |
Sun C |
Lilac-blue |
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June |
S |
planiflora |
A |
E |
6 x 8 |
B |
Sun |
Light blue |
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June |
GCS |
planiflora alba |
A |
E |
6 x 8 |
B |
Sun |
White |
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June |
GC |
raineri |
B |
HP |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
China blue |
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July |
S |
raineri alba |
B |
HP |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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July |
S |
saxifraga |
B |
HE |
4 x 6 |
A |
Sun C P |
Violet |
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June |
S |
zoysii |
B |
HE |
2 x 4 |
DL |
Sun |
Pale blue |
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June |
S |
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enysii |
A |
SE |
6 x 6 |
B |
Sun |
Deep violet |
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June |
SC |
"This a genus of heather-like plants, from northern hemisphere moors. They are distinguished by the stems closely packed with tiny, adpressed leaves, and mases of pretty little white, hanging bell flowers. They like a combination of sunshine and moisture to grow and flower well." from Kevock Garden. |
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'Badenoch' |
C |
SE |
7 x 8 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
'Bearsden' |
C |
SE |
6 x 8 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
C |
SE |
8 x 10 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
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fastigiata |
C |
SE |
5 x 4 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
C |
SE |
1 x 8 |
CN |
S |
White |
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April |
GC |
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lycopodiodes major |
C |
SE |
2 x 8 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
mertensiana |
C |
SE |
9 x 6 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
'Muirhead' |
C |
SE |
8 x 12 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
'Randle Cooke' |
C |
SE |
8 x 10 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
selaginoides |
C |
SE |
3 x 6 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
stelleriana |
C |
SE |
3 x 6 |
CN |
S |
White tinged pink |
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May |
GC |
tetragona |
C |
SE |
9 x 6 |
CN |
S |
White |
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May |
GC |
wardii |
C |
SE |
6 x 6 |
CN |
S |
White |
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April |
GCS |
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prostratus |
A |
SE |
2 x 8 |
B |
Sun |
Blue |
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May |
GC |
"Celmisias (New Zealand Daisies) are perhaps the best known of New Zealand's alpine flora. They range from robust clumps of strap-shaped leaves to dwarf alpines. Most have softly hairy, grey foliage, and all have white, yellow-centred daisy flowers." from Kevock Garden. |
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argentea |
A |
HE |
1 x 4 |
D |
Sun |
White |
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June |
S |
durietzii |
A |
HE |
6 x 10 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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June |
S |
A |
HE |
6 x 10 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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June |
S |
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incana |
A |
HE |
5 x 10 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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June |
S |
sessiliflora |
A |
HE |
3 x 6 |
D |
Sun |
White |
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June |
S |
"These are the cornflowers and knapweeds, with very characteristic composite heads of long-petalled outer, sterile, florets and a boss of shorter, fertile florets. This array is surrounded by neatly overlapping bracts, hairy at the upper edge. There are hundreds of species of Centaurea in Europe, so identification is often difficult." from Kevock Garden. |
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pindicola |
B |
HE |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Pink |
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May |
S |
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scilloides |
B |
HE |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Pink |
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April |
S |
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alpinum lanatum |
A |
E |
3 x 10 |
AC |
Sun |
White |
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May |
S |
CHAMAECYTISUS |
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hirsutus |
A |
SD |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Yellow |
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April |
GCS |
"They will thrive in any good garden soil, and in any position, even under trees. To obtain the full benefit of their beauty they should be planted in hundreds and thousands if possible. A very fine effect is obtained by carpeting the ground with Chionodoxas where bulbs such as Narcissi are naturalised in grass. September is the ideal month for planting these bulbs if an early display is the object in view; otherwise they may, of course, be planted right up to November and December without any detriment. For indoor culture 12 bulbs may be planted in a 4 inch (10 cms) pot in a compost consisting of equal parts peat, loam, leaf mould and sand. September is the best month for potting. Ordinary cold greenhouse methods should be carried out. Chionodoxas may be propagated by seeds or offsets." from The Culture of Bulbs - Bulbous Plants and Tubers Made Plain by Sir J.L. Cotter. Published by Hutchinson & Co in London in 1925.
"Sometimes referred to as 'confetti flowers', because they multiply so freely that they can be scattered across a border or through grass, to give splendid colour after crocuses have faded. We grow them in a herbaceous border, where they provide colour before the bigger plants get growing, and the bulbs then disappear for the rest of the season." from Kevock Garden. |
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luciliae |
A |
B |
4 x 2 |
A |
Sun |
Blue |
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April |
D |
A |
B |
4 x 2 |
A |
Sun |
White |
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April |
D |
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A |
B |
4 x 2 |
A |
Sun |
Deep blue |
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April |
D |
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tmoli (siehei) |
A |
B |
4 x 2 |
A |
Sun |
Light blue |
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April |
D |
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ramondioides |
C |
HP |
3 x 8 |
CN |
S |
Violet |
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June |
S |
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incanus |
A |
E |
3 x 12 |
AN |
Sun |
Pink |
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June |
D |
mauritanicus |
A |
HP |
6 x 15 |
AN |
Sun |
Lilac-blue |
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June |
S |
nitidus |
A |
SSE |
1 x 8 |
A |
Sun |
Pink |
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July |
GCH |
"An exceptional if not long established species of Corydalis which we find fully hardy here on the nursery. Small pale green deeply dissected leaves have a ferny appearance and emerge in early spring. The flowers on this species are a true blue and the species is often a parent for hybridisation. These are tubular and held in clusters at the top of each flowering stem." from Edrom Nurseries. The Book "Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and their Relatives" by Mark C Tebbitt, Magnus Liden & Henrick Zetterlund - "Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly among the genus Corydalis. Super-hardy and adorned with blossoms in a spectrum of jewel-like colours, their popularity has surged to new heights. However, despite this fame and the longstanding interest in the bleeding heart family, little has been written about these versatile and easily grown plants until now. This thorough guide for gardeners and botanists covers all the cultivated species, hybrids and cultivars of Corydalis, Dicentra and allied genera in the bleeding heart family. Written by three international experts and published in association with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the book features concise descriptions, useful keys to the genera and species that allow for accurate identification of plants as well as practical tips to successfully grow and use the plants in the garden. Additional chapters cover the cultural history, cultivation, natural history and distribution of the species, while a helpful glossary clarifies botanical terms. Fifty elegant line drawings and 112 vivid photographs showcase the range of brilliant colours and shapes of these botanical gems. The authors' formidable expertise and knowledge of the plants in the wild and in cultivation make this a must-read for anyone who wants to stay up-to-the-minute with the latest developments in the world of perennial plants." from the Alpine Garden Society Bookshop. |
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cashmeriana |
B |
B |
4 x 4 |
B |
PS |
Blue |
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May |
D |
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B |
SD |
8 x 6 |
B |
Sun P |
Pink |
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July |
GC |
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sediformis |
B |
HE |
3 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Pink |
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June |
GC |
See Crocus Index in Bulb Colchicum Crocus Gallery for other Crocus cultivars. The Book "Crocuses: A Complete Guide to the Genus" by Janis Ruksans - "Winsome, charming and brilliant are just three of the adjectives that crocuses typically elicit from grateful, colour-starved gardeners. Indeed, few flowers can rival crocuses for the cheer they bring to the barren, late-winter garden and for the affection in which they are held by millions of gardeners. But though they’re viewed as an icon of early spring, crocuses aren’t just one-season wonders: there are also dozens of striking autumn-blooming species that appear just when summer’s flowers are winding down. And because many species originate in the Mediterranean basin, they’re ideal for gardens in which summer irrigation has been reduced or eliminated. In this comprehensive, up-to-date volume, bulb expert Jânis Rukšâns surveys all the known species in this remarkable genus, including those that have been discovered since the appearance of Brian Mathew’s 1982 monograph. A seasoned plant explorer, Rukšâns has observed many species in the wild and is able to offer valuable insights into how they may best be grown. He also discusses their use in the garden, their botanical characteristics and classification, all in nonspecialist language so that even readers without a botanical background can profit by his knowledge and broad experience. Illustrated with 300 stunning photographs, this book will be indispensable for all those with a serious interest in crocuses, from collectors and bulb enthusiasts to nursery professionals and garden designers. " from The Alpine Garden Society Bookshop. |
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B |
B |
3 x 3 |
A |
Sun |
Gold |
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March |
D |
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balansae |
B |
B |
2 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Orange |
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March |
DS |
biflorus (see |
B |
B |
3 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Buff and purple |
March |
DS |
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chrysanthus (see 'Ard Schenk', |
B |
B |
4 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Golden-yellow |
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March |
D |
B |
B |
4 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
Golden |
February-March |
D |
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B |
B |
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B |
Sun |
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January-February |
D |
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B |
B |
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B |
Sun |
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February-March |
D |
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B |
B |
3 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Lilac |
March |
D |
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flavus (see |
A |
B |
3 x 3 |
A |
Sun |
Orange |
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March |
SD |
fleischeri |
B |
B |
3 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
White |
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March |
DS |
imperati |
B |
B |
3 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
Buff with purple |
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February |
D |
B |
B |
4 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
Violet |
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November |
D |
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B |
B |
2 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
Purple |
November |
D |
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B |
B |
3 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
White |
October |
D |
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pulchellus (See puchellus |
B |
B |
3 x 3 |
B |
Sun |
Lavender |
October |
D |
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sativus |
B |
B |
4 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Purple |
October |
D |
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serotinus subsp. salzmannii (See serotinus subsp. salzmanii 'Erectophyllus') |
B |
B |
4 x 4 |
B |
Sun |
Lilac |
November |
D |
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sieberi (See |
B |
B |
3 x 4 |
A |
Sun |
Purple-blue |
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March |
D |
speciosus (See speciosus, |
B |
B |
3 x 3 |
A |
Sun |
Blue |
..... |
October |
D |
stellaris |
B |
B |
3 x 3 |
A |
Sun |
Orange |
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March |
D |
A |
B |
3 x 3 |
A |
Sun |
Orange-yellow |
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March |
SD |
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B |
B |
3 x 3 |
A |
Sun |
White and violet |
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March |
D |
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zonatus |
B |
B |
4 x 4 |
A |
Sun |
Lavender-blue |
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September |
D |
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delavayi |
A |
HP |
3 x 6 |
B |
Sun |
Violet-blue |
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July |
SGC |
formosus |
A |
HP |
3 x 6 |
B |
Sun |
Violet |
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August |
SGC |
lobatus |
A |
HP |
3 x 8 |
B |
Sun W |
Blue |
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August |
SGC |
lobatus farreri |
A |
HP |
1 x 5 |
B |
Sun P |
Blue |
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August |
SGC |
longiflorus |
A |
HP |
3 X 6 |
B |
Sun C |
Purple-blue |
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August |
SGC |
microphyllus |
A |
HP |
3 x 6 |
B |
Sun |
Blue |
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August |
SGC |
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C |
SE |
12 x 12 |
C |
Sun |
Cream |
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April |
RC |
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The Cyclamen Society exists to encourage cultivation and conservation, and to disseminate and extend knowledge of the genus Cyclamen and its species, forms and cultivars. It combines scientific study with all the activities of a society for enthusiasts who cultivate the plants.
The Society was formed in England in January 1977. The Book "Cyclamen, Genus : Science, Cultivation, Art and Culture" by Edited by Brian Mathew - "A lavish celebration of the genus Cyclamen in science, cultivation, art and culture. Published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and The Cyclamen Society. Large format, 574 pages. " from The Alpine Garden Society Bookshop.
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B |
B |
4 x 4 |
AL |
PS P |
Pale pink |
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October |
S |
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B |
B |
3 x 4 |
AL |
PS |
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Oct-Nov |
S |
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B |
B |
3 x 4 |
AL |
PS |
Magenta |
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February |
S |
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B |
B |
3 x 4 |
AL |
PS |
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March-April |
S |
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coum roseum |
B |
B |
3 x 4 |
AL |
PS |
Pink |
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February |
S |
B |
B |
4 x 4 |
AL |
PS P |
Pink |
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August |
S |
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B |
B |
6 x 6 |
AL |
PS P |
Rose-pink |
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March |
S |
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B |
B |
4 x 6 |
AL |
PS |
Crimson |
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August |
S |
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B |
B |
6 x 6 |
AL |
PS |
Deep pink |
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April |
S |
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repandum album |
B |
B |
6 x 6 |
AL |
PS |
White |
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April |
S |
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ardoinii |
A |
SD |
4 x 8 |
A |
Sun |
Yellow |
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April |
GC |
hirsutus demissus |
A |
SD |
3 x 6 |
A |
Sun |
Yellow |
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April |
GCS |
procumbens |
A |
SD |
6 x 18 |
A |
Sun |
Deep Yellow |
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May |
C |
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Cleanliness is next to godliness:- In the earliest forms of this proverb, 'next to' did not mean 'equal to' but rather 'next in line'. Francis Bacon, the 17th century English statesman, agreed: 'Cleanness of body was ever esteemed to proceed from a due reverence to God'. In other words, the desire to maintain good personal hygiene was the natural outcome of being a good Christian. |
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Wash and brush-up! (from National Geographic's best photos for 2010!) |
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Rock Plant Colour Wheel - Flowers Link Map Click on Number in Colour Wheel or Black sections below:- |
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Some abbreviations have been used in compiling the list of Rock Plants for small gardens in order to make it possible to provide all the required information at a glance in a condensed form. |
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Name |
First is the name of the genus to which the plant belongs which is given in capitals. Under the generic name the names of the species and varieties are recorded. Link to photos, cultivation details or mail-order business that sells it. Link in *** to Rock Garden Colour Wheel Page with photo of the plant at bottom of page. Then, More Photos Page links to further photos / description in its Rock Plant Photos Gallery Page. |
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Suitability |
Details of which container to grow the plant in:-
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Type |
Abbreviated to:-
followed by
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Height and Spread |
The approximate height is given first in inches, followed by the approximate spread, when mature. 1 inch (") = 25.4 millimetres (mm) |
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Soil |
The figures A, B, C and D denote that the plant in question requires one of the following soil mixtures:-
which may be followed by Where no additional letter is given, the plant will thrive under either condition. |
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Position and Protection |
The following terms and abbreviations used singly or in combination will minimize the risk of planting in an unsuitable spot:-
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Flower Colour, Nearest Colour Wheel - Flowers Colour and Months of Flowering |
These 3 columns are self-explanatory;
A double entry such as |
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Propagation |
A general idea to the best method of increasing the stock:-
may be followed by
A combination of the above will denote that the plant can be increased by all the methods which those abbreviated letters stand for. |
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Propagation Seed Composts |
"I am giving 3 types of composts which will be numbered 1, 2 and 3 so that they will not be confused with the potting mixtures. The number of the compost will be noted under the heading of propagation in the list of plants. These are not offered as the only types in which seedlings may be grown, but they have proved their worth over many years. As it will only be on rare occasions that a bushel of compost of any one of the seed mixtures will be required, I will give the size of the box which can be constructed easily to hold a quarter of a bushel, an amount more in keeping with the average amateur's need. The inside measurements of the box, which is best made of wood are 10 by 10 x 5.5 inches deep (25 by 25 x 13.25 cms). By doubling the depth a half bushel measure is available. Compost 1
and well mix the whole together dry. Afterwards to this is added
to each bushel of compost. If this mixture is to be used for plants which are lime haters, the chalk should be omitted.
Compost 2
Compost 3
Both composts 2 and 3 need a very fine sprinkling of superphosphate of lime, just under 0.5 ounce for a quarter of a bushel of mixture or to be more precise 3/8 of an ounce. The superphosphate is needed by the seedlings in their early growth. In fact it is essential as a plant food as soon as the seed starts to germinate, so it must be mixed with the composts, not applied afterwards. " from Collector's Alpines by Royton E. Heath published in 1964 by Collingridge Limited. |
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Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society is a club of plant lovers living near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, who visit, study, photograph, draw and grow alpine plants, bog dwellers and woodlanders, whether native or exotic. We encourage the propagation and distribution of plants.
List of Desirable Plants (from Vancouver Island Rock Asterisks following entries in the list denote plants known to the author from local gardens. Double asterisks indicate species which have done particularly well in the author's rock garden which is located mostly on south-facing slopes. No, or only short-term experience is available for the unmarked species, but they are expected to perform well and should be tried wherever obtainable.
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THE 2 EUREKA EFFECT PAGES FOR UNDERSTANDING SOIL AND HOW PLANTS INTERACT WITH IT OUT OF 15,000:-
or
when I do not have my own or ones from mail-order nursery photos , then from March 2016, if you want to start from the uppermost design levels through to your choice of cultivated and wildflower plants to change your Plant Selection Process then use the following galleries:-
I hope that you find that the information in this website is useful to you:- I like reading and that is shown by the index in my Library, where I provide lists of books to take you between designing, maintaining or building a garden and the hierarchy of books on plants taking you from
There are these systems for choosing plants as shown in
82 rock garden plants (with photos) suitable for small garden areas; split into:-
I am taking photos of rock garden plants suitable for small gardens and if they do not have their own Plant Description Page in this website, then each photo of each plant will be located at the bottom of the relevant 1 of 52 Rockgarden Flower Colour Wheel pages. Usually a link in *** to that page of 35 will be included in the Name field of the respective Index Page, for:-
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ROCK GARDEN PLANTS IN COLOUR WHEEL GALLERY PAGES
Small size plant in Flower Colours
Miniature size plant in Flower Colours
Small Size plant flower in Month
Miniature Size plant flower in Month
FLOWERING IN MONTH
including those from the Camera Photo Galleries as detailed in row 3 of the Topic Table on the left.
Click on the centre of each thumbnail in the following flower colour month pages to transfer to the description of that plant in a Camera Photo Gallery Page:-
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Dark Tone or Shades
(Colours mixed with Black)
Mid-Tone
(Colours mixed with Grey)
Pure Hue
(the Primary, Secondary or Tertiary Colour named)
Pastel
(Colours mixed with White)
ROCK GARDEN PLANT INDEX
(o)Rock Plant: A
(o)Rock Plant: B
(o)Rock Plant: C
(o)Rock Plant: D
(o)Rock Plant: E
(o)Rock Plant: F
(o)Rock Plant: G
(o)Rock Plant: H
(o)Rock Plant: I
(o)Rock Plant: J
(o)Rock Plant: K
(o)Rock Plant: L
(o)Rock Plant: M
(o)Rock Plant: NO
(o)Rock Plant: PQ
(o)Rock Plant: R
(o)Rock Plant: S
(o)Rock Plant: T
(o)Rock Plant: UVWXYZ
LISTS OF PLANTS SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PURPOSES:-
THE ROCK GARDEN -
Early Bloom in the Rock Garden.
Summer Bloom in the Rock Garden.
Late Bloom in the Rock Garden.
Rock plants of Creeping and Trailing Habit.
Rock plants with Evergreen Foliage.
Rock Plants with Silvery or Variegated Foliage.
Rock plants needing the protection of Sheet of Glass in Winter.
THE WALL GARDEN -
Plants for sunny sites in the Wall Garden.
Plants for Shady Sites in the Wall Garden.
Plants for a Dry Site on a Wall.
Plants for a Moderately Dry Site on a Wall.
Plants for a Moist Site on a Wall.
Plants for Positions on Top of Walls.
Plants to Hang Down from the Upper Parts of a Wall.
Website Structure Explanation and User Guidelines
DETAILS OF PLANTS IN LISTS FOR THE ROCK, WALL, PAVED, WATER AND BOG GARDENS
Some Good Rock Plants
with Some Plants that Thrive on the Moraine
and
Saxifraga
Plants for the Miniature Rock Garden
with Some Bulbs and Tubers for the Rock Garden,
Some Bulbs for the Alpine House and
Bulbs and Tubers suitable for Naturalizing in Grass
Shrubs for the Rock Garden
with Rounded, Pyramidal, and Erect Growth. Then, Heath-like Lime Haters and last is Trailers and Prostrate Shrubs. Next Table has Gentiana for the Rock Garden followed by Pinks (Dianthus) for the Rock Garden
Moisture-loving Trees and Shrubs for Bog or Water Garden
with Conifers (Dwarf) and Ornamental Grasses for the Rock or Marsh Garden
Plants for Wall Garden
with Plants for the Paved Garden
Plants for the Bog Garden
with Alpine Primulas for the Rock Garden,
Alpine Primulas for the Bog Garden and
Campanulas for the Rock Garden
The Moraine or Scree Garden - Many of the alpines will not prosper in the ordinary rock garden. They require that the natural conditions under which they live in the wild state shall be copied as nearly as possible in the rock garden. The plants to which we refer grow on mountain slopes covered with loose stones, where the melting of the snow during summer provides them with plenty of ice-cold water and where a blanket of snow protects them during the winter. The conditions we must endeavour to reproduce are, therefore: adequate moisture for the roots in summer while the plants are growing, but at the same time good drainage:
and secondly, protection from damp in the winter. The moraine is intended to provide these requirements, and can be made quite cheaply anywhere in the rock garden. Plants requiring very diverse kinds of soil may thus, with great effect, be grown in close proximity.
Making the Moraine
An ideal and natural position for the moraine would be in the sun at the lower end of a miniature valley between 2 rocky spurs, the gorge gradually expanding into a flat bed of scree with occasional boulders strewn over it. The extent of the moraine will vary in proportion to the size of the whole rock garden. If the latter is large, the moraine may cover an area of many square yards (square metres); on the other hand, it may be nothing more than a small, well-drained pocket or crevice filled with moraine mixture in which a single specimen is grown.
To construct the moraine, dig out about 30 inches (75cms) of the soil and make the bottom of the basin or trench slope slightly towards the front: the slope must not be too steep or the moraine will become over-dry in summer. The lower 10 inches (25cms) must be made water-tight by means of puddling with clay or by means of cement. Make an outlet in front, which when closed keeps about 10 inches (25 cms) of water, but not more, in the lowest parts of the basin, while when the outlet is open no water can remain in the basin. Now cover the bottom of the trench with about 10 inches (25 cms) of rubble, stones, or any material that will afford good drainage. Above this place another 6 inches (15 cms) or so of smaller stones roughly 2 inches (5 cms) in diameter; these will fill the gaps between the larger stones and prevent the small grit above from sinking through and blocking the drainage. The hollow is then filled up with a mixture of stone chips and gravel. Over this again is thrown a covering, an inch or so (2.5 cm) in thickness, formed of a mixture of equal parts of ordinary garden soil, leaf mould, and small stone chips similar to those used in frosty weather for sprinkling on wood-paved roads. Limestone or sandstone chips are excellent and easily obtained; flint chips should not be used, as they do not conserve moisture. Place a few boulders in the moraine to break up the surface and to give the plants some protection. A natural trickle of water may be led into the top of the moraine, or each day sufficient moisture may be given from a watering-can to cause an overflow from the outlet at the bottom. From November to May, when no additional moisture is needed in the moraine, the outlet should be left open.
The overflow from the moraine may be led into a small pool, which will add great charm to the rock garden, and is easy to construct while the garden is being made. In it may be grown rushes and small water plants, while the overflow from it will provide an excellent situation for bog plants or for any alpines loving plenty of moisture. When planting, the gardener should remember the conditions under which each plant lives in its native state, and should set it in the rock garden accordingly. Many plants that have proved failures in the rock garden proper will, on transplantation to the moraine, flourish.
The inhabitants of the moraine are not so rampant as many alpines grown in the rock garden proper, but for all that, the more vigorous should be kept in check. A light top-dressing of equal parts of loam, leaf-mould, and stone chips will be required in spring and again in early autumn.
Protection of Plants in Winter
Plants whose leaves are covered with fluff or down are, when in their natural haunts, usually protected from damp during the winter by a coat of snow. When they are grown out of doors in England, they must, therefore, be given a covering of glass during the winter months: that is, from the middle of October to the beginning of March. When the plant is a small one nestling in a crevice between the rocks, it is often possible to cover it with a sheet of glass resting on the surrounding rocks; but when this cannot be done, 4 pieces of stiff galvanized wire should be inserted firmly in the ground and bent over at the top to hold the glass plate securely in position over the plant. If the weather is especially severe or the plant very delicate, 4 additional pieces of glass may be set in the soil and supported by the wires so as to form 4 walls protecting the plant. Sufficient space between the glass roof and the tops of the 4 walls should be left for adequate ventilation (but not enough to admit the rain or snow) or the plants will be liable to damp-off. Hand-lights and bell-glasses may also be used, but in all cases adequate ventilation should be provided. The frost will often raise the plants from the soil, especially those planted the previous autumn. In spring, therefore, each plant should be carefully scrutinized, and, if necessary, gently pressed down into the soil. Dead leaves must be removed from around the plants, and a top-dressing of fine, sandy loam and leaf-mould should be sifted round and close up to the crowns.