My Top Hybrid Hellebores
The hybrid and oriental hellebores are some of the most reliable performers for a shady garden bed. Here are eight varieties that I grow.
An Englishman's Garden Adventures
The Woodland Garden is situated in front of my house, enclosed by a fence, woodshed and low timber handrails. It is a relativley small area, only 6m x 6m with a single edible cherry tree, whose canopy covers most of the area. Two nearby trees: a flowering cherry and a weeping willow, enhance the woodland feel.
(Since 2020, this area is being gradually renovated)
Permaculture Fruits: The fences and raised beds in this area, as well as the railings, include a number of trained fruit bushes: Apple, fan trained currents, gooseberries. They are under]planted with many shade-loving perennials and bulbs that provide a non-stop show from December to August. This is the most interesting part of my garden through winter and spring.
The hybrid and oriental hellebores are some of the most reliable performers for a shady garden bed. Here are eight varieties that I grow.
Today (February 18th) was a storm-force gale and the power went down. I took advantage of the situation by popping out (between showers) to … read more
Late December or early January are good times to cut back the foliage of your hybrid Hellebores. The photo above shows a large clump … read more
This is one of the most interesting, reliable and highly scented peonies I have ever grown. It even grows in the dappled shade of … read more
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Aquilegia ‘Blue Star’ 18in (45cm) 14in (35cm) mauve / blue / white May-June Sun / Part-Shade This Aquilegia is one of the prettiest and … read more
Designing a planting scheme on a foliage-first basis is a sure-fire way to a classy garden. In this post I will show you how … read more
⇧ I’m not sure of the variety name of this double white oriental hellebore, but it is one of my favourites and has flowered … read more
There are many species of Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythroniums) which make fantastic garden plants for dappled shade and woodland settings. Here are three species that I grow successfully.
I have three clumps of lily turf in one of my woodland beds in my permaculture mini-woodland. They have been there for well over … read more
This is the white form of the Willow Gentian, Gentiana asclepiadea alba. It is a choice, slow growing, long-lived and reliable plant for shade … read more