Herbaceous Plants

Rhododendrons and Azaleas for Home Gardens

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

RHODODENDRONS The rhododendron is the most decorative of all evergreen flowering shrubs. The first to be grown in Great Britain, introduced over 300 years ago, was called Alpine Rose, a low-growing shrub with pink flowers which comes from the mountains … Continue reading →

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Calluna (Ling, Scotch Heather)

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

(E=evergreen) These plants are invaluable for providing colour from late July to October in a lime-free soil. The flower colours vary from white through the various shades of pink and crimson to dark crimson. Plants reach from 2 or 3 … Continue reading →

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Iris Laevigata – Rabbit Ear Iris

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Japanese water iris or Rabbit ear iris Iris laevigata is arguably the most important iris for growing in water. It originated in Japan, hence its common name, and has been used throughout the centuries in Oriental literature and iconography. The … Continue reading →

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