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@Plantheritage national collection for Ipheion @ktplantheritage
Cladonia species, a moss like lichen growing on an old thatched roof. Common names for Cladonia include British soldier lichen, Reindeer moss and Pixie cups.
#lichen #fungi #algae #reindeermoss #pixiecups
A great visit with @annamuttley to @MikesRarePlants fabulous tropical garden yesterday.
I may of purchased a few choice plants and the cake was delicious.
A few of the moths from a moth survey, total number of moths 55 and 24 different species. Species include Buff arches, Great oak beauty, July high flyer and a Ruby tiger.
@annamuttley #moth
Had a lovely visit to Audley End house and gardens. I left the walled garden & it's beautifully trained fruit trees but thought an opportunity was missed to show vegetable growing and it's use in the cafe. Also no overwintering crops @EnglishHeritage
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From the National collection of Ipheion we have Ipheion 'Denver Daybreak', 'Tessa', 'Miss Hannah' and Pale Pink Form. @ktplantheritage @Plantheritage #nationalcollection
My Anemone pavonina have opened up in the sun.
#peacockwindflower
Ipheion uniflorum 'Miss Hannah' is one of several Ipheion cultivars that have Ipheion uniflorum 'Charlotte Bishop' in their heritage.
This cultivar was found by Julian Sutton and named after their daughter.





































