In the past, growing orchids was the reserve of the rich, but in recent decades these majestic tropical plants have filtered down into the affordable end of the market and now there are hardy varieties for your garden!
Tag: Colourful Flowers
Gladioli
Pause a thought for the humble Gladioli. No garden would be complete without them. Containing 260 species, in all different shapes and sizes, Gladioli produce highly attractive large flowers.
Dwarf Hollyhocks – Mixed
Dwarf hollyhocks are a perfect solution for the smaller garden. The Althaea rosea annua Spring ‘Celebrities Mixed’ provides unique, bushy, dwarf plants.
Flowering Cherry
No flowering tree even comes close to rivalling that splendor of the flowering cherry. Fill your garden with spring colour with these ornamental greats.
Geranium Solaris
Announcing the world’s first creamy primose yellow geranium. Never before has this garden favourite left the red/purple/pink end of the rainbow!
Mimulus – Monkey Flower
Anyone who has ever grown the Mimulus, (Monkey Flower), will heartily agree that this charming and enduring half-hardy perenial can create a storm of colour in a shady corner of a garden.
Helleborus for Winter Colour
Who said that winter had to be a drab season? When most perennials are in a state of slumber, the humble Helleborus puts on a noble display.
Tropaeolum speciosum – The Flame Flower (Perennial)
This herbaceous perennial nasturtium will happily scramble into a hedge row or up a tree and add a splash of summer colour to your garden.
Begonia Aromantics
Now you can buy scented begonias! Begonias grow quickly from seed, flower profusely and many varieties have tubers that can be overwintered and planted out the following year to provide yet another summer festival of colour.