Plants named Jonathan

[Maire]

I have a clematis Josephine and a Katie apple tree in my garden, chosen as these are my daughters names. Other than the Jonathan apple I cannot find a plant named Jonathan (or Jonny or Jo Jo) . My son's feeling a bit left out. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Paul Narramore]

Maire

I thought everyone knew about the search facility on the RHS website. Here is the link -
http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/PFGenera.asp

There are quite a few options -

Iris 'My friend Jonathan'
Malus domestica 'Jonathan', 'Kapai Red Jonathan' or 'Red Jonathan'
Pelargonium 'Honeywood Jonathan'
Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw'

[Maire]

Many many thanks. I didn't know about this link and had been fruitlessly using search engines to no avail. Said Jonathan is pushing me off the computer seat to do his homework but I will investigate the link when the computer's free. Once again, thanks for the help.

[Paul Narramore]

Maire

When you get the link, it will show the names and addresses of the nurseries stocking the plants. I also have collected plants named after my family and the RHS website has been really useful to me.

Maire, as an aside, is 'Maire' a Scottish version of 'Mary' and how is it pronounced? Last week we attended the funeral of my wife's Scottish aunt who had always been addressed as 'Joan'. The hymn sheet showed her name to by 'Johan' we we understand is the Scottish version of 'Joan' and pronounced the same as the English version. Is that right?

[Maire]

It's actually Irish Gaelic and, as far as I know, is pronounced Maura. Others may dispute this pronunciation.
Not sure of the Scottish version of Joan. I haven't heard of Johan.
I'm off to look at that link now. Looking forward to finding just the right plant.

[Miranda]

That's good to know, Maire, I'd been wondering. You can't help seeing 'mare' and Maura sounds much better.

[Maire]

That's good to know, Maire, I'd been wondering. You can't help seeing 'mare' and Maura sounds much better.

Imagine how frustrating it was to be sitting in class waiting to see which version the new teacher would come up with every year!!!

[Miranda]

Imagine how frustrating it was to be sitting in class waiting to see which version the new teacher would come up with every year!!!

It must have been a real pain for you!

With the plant names, I must say that I like the sound of Iris 'My friend Jonathan'.

[Paul Narramore]

......and, of course, the same search reveals TWELVE plants named 'Miranda':), three named 'Digger' and as for 'Sue', far too many to mention. ;)

[Miranda]

TWELVE plants named 'Miranda':)

Wow, that's pretty good. I've only got one - Dierama 'Miranda' that I bought at the Harrogate Spring Show earlier this year. It was an impulse buy, couldn't resist it.

[sue1002]

...... and as for 'Sue', far too many to mention. ;)

:D I've heard of Magnolia Susan but I'd never really thought before about looking up any with my name, now knowing there are loads I'd better not look it up..........well maybe.....

[digger]

Well chrysanthemum "Pennine Digger" it even sounds like it was named after me, I have got to have it. I shall ask tomorrow at Harrogate someone will be able to get it for me.Nice one paul for finding it,I owe you one my friend.

[Miranda]

That's a good one, digger, I'd want it too. Now if I could find one called 'That Miranda' I'd have it. It's what my partner's family call me.

[AnnaDyne]

What a lovely idea Maire!
I'd love to find my namesake "argyranthemum", but the rhs site doesn't show a current supplier unfortunately.
However, it did find a stunning Alstroemeria for my daughter's name which I might have to chase. :)

[digger]

Well i've been to harrogate today and found a delphinium "Miranda"

[Miranda]

Did you buy it, digger? Was it in flower?

[digger]

It was in full bloom and it was as near to perfection as you can possibly get for an exhibition spike, alas they wouldn't sell it, they had only one and it was potted. the actual plant had never been outdoors until it was transported to the show. The ideal with delphiniums is to have each flower fullyopen all at once all the way around the spike and to have no gaps (windows) between blooms.

[Paul Narramore]

Sue
I've just come across this stunning fuchsia you should get, called 'Pattie Sue'.

[sue1002]

I'm very tempted Paul, it looks so delicate, just like me :) So far I have resisted the temptation to look for plants with my name in.