There are as many varieties of Ranunculus as there are buttercups in a meadow. Not surprising as a buttercup is a Ranunculus family member as is this Ranunculus calandrinioides. What is Ranunculus Calandrinioides This perennial plant is happy grown in containers or an alpine house. Growing 8 inches tall and 6 inches wide. In suitable [...]

Crevice gardens are all the rage at the moment. The careful alignment of rocks can create some interesting locations for alpine and rockery plants. They are also very good for helping wild life to thrive. See pictures of the Alpine Garden society rock supplier. Other crevices can arise naturally or be created in the environment. [...]

A variety of Scilla Scilla is a genus of about 50 bulb-forming perennial herbs in the hyacinth family native to woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores throughout Europe and Asia. Their flowers are usually blue, but white, pink, and purple types are known; most flower in early spring, but a few are autumn-flowering. If you want [...]

Narcissus Bulbocodium var. Nivalis. Comes from Portugal, where often found in damp peaty soil. Also does well grown here in pots. Can also be naturalised in grass. Related Early Narcissus in pots

This is labelled as Iris Cyclogossa, but, I believe it is actually Iris Aucheri. – a dwarf form of the Juno Iris. See: Growing Iris Aucheri

Saxifraga grisebachii

Primula is a genus with over 500 species and numerous hybrids, divided into 30+ sections. Primulas all have flowers with 5 rounded petals like our own primrose Primula vulgaris. The cowslips, Primula elatior, flowers in simple umbels and the candelabras in rising tiers of umbels. European Primulas These plant s are hardy and most will [...]