London pride

British  

noun

1. a saxifragaceous plant, a hybrid between Saxifraga spathularis and S. umbrosa, having a basal rosette of leaves and pinkish-white flowers

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Example Sentences

A sound of harmonium and girls' hymn issuing out of the ruin, on which grow against the sky great tufts of fennel, of stuff like London pride and of budding lentisk.

From The Spirit of Rome by Lee, Vernon

Nothing grew in the rockery except London pride and snails.

From The Phoenix and the Carpet by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

Here, too, we gathered sweet blue violets, yellow buttercups, Ladies' traces and London pride, with all the beautiful variety of simple meadow flowers, and entwined them into pretty wreaths, or fragrant boquets.

From Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland by Hanna, Abigail Stanley

And so the rhyme, London pride amongst the rock-work, the ornamental water, a rustic bridge, shining laurel leaves, mahogany-coloured liver, warmth, light, and sweet airs all became mingled in one gracious memory.

From The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius by Grand, Sarah

And then, in little square patches all round the garden, were planted London pride, blue bachelor's buttons, yellow marigolds, tall larkspur, many-coloured asters, hollyhocks and stocks.

From Stories to Tell Children Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling by Bryant, Sara Cone