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Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with nearly 1000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and...
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- Aug 27
- 2 min
Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums like you have never seen before!! Nasturtiums are cheerful and easy-to-grow, perfect for children and anyone learning to...
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- Aug 13
- 1 min
Growing Dahlias from seeds
Growing dahlias from seeds is a lot of fun and very easy. Purchase Seeds Our seeds have been collected from our tall dahlia varieties...
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- Aug 11
- 2 min
Monarda (Beebalm)
Monarda (Beebalm) is a perennial herb that is native to North America and belongs to the mint family. Monarda is a traditional favourite...
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- Jul 31
- 1 min
Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum ‘Silver Lace’ or 'Bishop's Lace'
Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum ‘Silver Lace’ or 'Bishop's Lace' is a rounded perennial with feathery silver foliage that keeps its shape for...
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- Jul 26
- 2 min
Sisyrinchium
This is an interesting group of plants belonging to the Iris family that are native to the Americas. These plants are easy to grow...
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- Jul 18
- 1 min
Chocolate Cosmos - YUMMY!
Chocolate Cosmos - Cosmos atrosanguineus Tubestock Chocolate cosmos flowers (Cosmos atrosanguineus) are velvety dark reddish brown,...
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- Jul 7
- 1 min
Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’
Dianthus ‘Green Trick’ produces unusual green globes of soft, deeply cut petals that are around 10cm in size! It makes an unusual cut...
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- Jul 2
- 4 min
Scented Leaved Geraniums (Pelargoniums)
Scented geraniums belong to the genus Pelargonium, they have been around since the 1600s. Dutch sailors discovered them growing wild in...
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- Jun 24
- 2 min
Eryngium & Echinops
Wanting to add texture and architectural interest to your garden, then look no further. Both Eryngium and Echinops are striking...
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- Jun 19
- 2 min
Hollyhocks - How to Grow and Use as Cut Flowers
If your heart desires a classic cottage garden, then hollyhocks are an essential. Tall spikes with numerous flowers bloom from mid-summer...
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- May 31
- 1 min
Billy Buttons - Pycnosorus globosus
This is an adorable and fun Australian perennial native that grows to 80cm when in flower. The plant has low growing clumps of silvery...
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- May 30
- 1 min
Orlaya grandiflora
Orlaya grandiflora is a charming hardy annual plant with umbels of white lacy flowers that look similar to Lace Cap Hydrangeas. Its...
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- May 28
- 1 min
Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Cow Parsley) is a particularly decorative biennial or short-lived perennial. Ravenswing bears...
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- May 28
- 1 min
Centranthus ruber - False Valerian
Also known as Jupiter’s Beard, this is an old-fashioned semi-woody perennial cut flower. Plants form an upright, bushy mound of grey...
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- May 25
- 2 min
Daisies
The daisy family Asteraceae contains more than 32,000 species of plants in 1,900 genera. Members of the family are commonly called...
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- May 23
- 2 min
Luscious Lupins
Russell Lupins This is one of the essential plants in my meadow garden. They add height, colour and texture to the garden. Russell...
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- Mar 5
- 2 min
Delphiniums - everything you need to know about how to grow them and how to condition their flowers.
Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum) is a genus of about 300 species of annuals, biennials or perennials in the family Ranunculaceae. ...
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- Nov 15, 2021
- 4 min
Achillea (Yarrow)
Sun loving, summer flowering Achilleas are water wise plants that add a punch to the garden. They come in a large range of colours. ...
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- Sep 7, 2021
- 1 min
The Latest Fad
Due to COVID and people being in lockdown gardening has become very popular. As a result, there has been a massive increase in online...
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