If you are looking for something unusual, easy to grow, hardy and will guarantee colour during the winter months, then look no further than the humble Cyclamen.
Recommended Flowers
Busy Lizzie ‘Divine’ – disease resistant
Introducing Impatiens Busy Lizzie Divine – far less susceptible to the devastating downy mildew disease, and will look great in any border, or pot.
Nasturtiums for hanging baskets
If you love Nasturtiums and hanging baskets, then you are really going to like this new variety nasturtium that looks great in any hanging basket display.
Problems with Busy Lizzies
Is this the end of the road for the ever lovely Busy Lizzie (impatiens walleriana)? May be it’s time to make way for the New Guinea Impatiens.
Narcissus – Pretty in Pink
If you are after something different in your garden this year, then try the ever popular Narcissus – Pretty in Pink.
Hardy Orchids
Have you ever dreamt of having your own collection of orchids within your own back garden? Here are a few hardy varieties that will prosper in the UK
Plants for a cottage garden
Get the most out of your outdoor space and cram in your favourite flowering plants to create your own cottage garden.
Japanese Painted Fern
The graceful & elegant fronds are quite incredible. In the first year, green leaves slide in hue to wondrous shades of slate grey & silver with distinct purple markings
Sweet Pea: Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima
A favourite in any garden – Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima is considered to be one of the strongest scented sweet peas that money can buy.
£4.99 for 84 Busy Lizzies!
For anybody that loves Busy Lizzies, needs to add colour to a shady corner, or just can’t resist a bargain.
Exotic garden plants from seed
There’s nothing like growing your own plants from seed. Here are some exotic flowering plants to try this year in your tropical border.
Growing Delosperma from seed
Delosperma, in my mind is the one of the easiest, hardiest and stunning of the Aizoaceae household. It is unique, versatile and highly colourful!
Growing Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima from seed
Sweetpeas are know for their fragrance and this variety ‘Fragrantissima’ is no exception. With a wide range of colours, Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima is a must have for your garden this summer.
Growing Canna Lilies From Seed
Growing Canna Lilies from seed is incredibly easy to do and will produce plenty of these tropical flowering plants in no time at all.
Kniphofia Varieties
Commonly known as the ‘Red Hot Poker Plant’, kniphofia makes for a stunning addition to any garden. Here is a list of varieties of Kniphofia you may want to try.
Seeds: Garden flowers for children
A selection of garden flowers for your children to grow from seed. Help make develop the next generation of gardeners.
Growing Hardy Orchids in a UK garden
Orchids are not just for the home, but also for the garden! Growing Hardy Orchids outside in the UK!
Container Gardening
There are many benefits to growing your plants in containers. This article will look at some of the advantages of Container Gardening and some of the best plants to try in pots, tubs and troughs.