Plant of the Month
March Daffodils
‘Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares and take the winds of March with Beauty’
– Shakespeare.
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February Hellebores
Hellebores are greatly underrated perennial plants, some of which are evergreen, with showy flowers in the winter and early spring before most of the other perennials have even come into growth. Read More
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January Cyclamen
Outdoors in January the autumn cyclamen for pots, troughs and baskets, will have finished their flowering but should still be displaying their attractive, marbled-patterned leaves. Read More
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November Plant of the Month – Viburnam
The Viburnum group of both evergreen and deciduous shrubs is a large one indeed and is able to provide beauty and interest all year round. Read More
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October Conifer
Conifers are trees with unique scale-like leaves or needles and their seed-bearing cones are easily recognised. Read More
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September Chrysanthemum
These flowering perennials are native to Eastern Europe and Asia and typically grow to about 18 inches in height. Read More
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August Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are popular, hardy garden shrubs highly valued for their late summer flowers in shades of pink, white or blue. Read More
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July Dahlia
Enjoying a much deserved return to popularity, Dahlias are perfect for planting in summer borders and patio containers as well as for cut flowers in the home. Read More
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June Roses
Since before Roman times gardeners have revered the rose as the queen of flowering plants for the extraordinary beauty and scent of its blooms. Read More
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May Geraniums
The favourite windowsill plant of cottage gardens and grown widely in all gardens in summer. Read More