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Foxglove Illumination

Foxglove Illumination
Recommended Flowers

Introducing an amazing new hybrid foxglove variety – Illumination.

Variegated Weigela Plants

Variegated Weigela Plants
Shrubs & Trees

There are few garden shrubs and plants that put on a display quite as stunning at Weigelia. Variegated foliage and masses of foxglove flowers in shades from red to white.

Narcissus – Pretty in Pink

Narcissus – Pretty in Pink
Recommended Flowers

If you are after something different in your garden this year, then try the ever popular Narcissus – Pretty in Pink.

Plants for a cottage garden

Plants for a cottage garden
Recommended Flowers

Get the most out of your outdoor space and cram in your favourite flowering plants to create your own cottage garden.

Buddleja – Flower Power

Buddleja – Flower Power
Shrubs & Trees

Presenting an amasing multicoloured Buddlejah – flower power! Attract butterflies to your garden this summer.

Buddleja ‘Buzz’ – Butterfly Bush

Buddleja ‘Buzz’ – Butterfly Bush
Shrubs & Trees

Buddleja Buzz Magenta is easy to grow and problem-free with a super long-flowering period. Perfectly proportioned for patio pots and smaller gardens

Sweet Pea: Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima

Sweet Pea: Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima
Recommended Flowers

A favourite in any garden – Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima is considered to be one of the strongest scented sweet peas that money can buy.

Growing Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima from seed

Growing Lathyrus odoratus Fragrantissima from seed
Recommended Flowers

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.

Kniphofia Varieties

Kniphofia Varieties
Recommended Flowers

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.

Buddleja Buzz Plants

Buddleja Buzz Plants
Shrubs & Trees

The dwarf Buddleja Buzz (Buddleia – butterfly bush) are very attractive, compact plants that are loved by bees and butterflies and are non-invasive.

Snapdragons – Antirrhinums

Snapdragons – Antirrhinums
Recommended Flowers

The Antirrhinum (Latin: Like-Rhinos-Snout), or Snapdragon as they are commonly named, are incredibly easy to raise and will provide you will lashings of vibrant colour during the summer months.

Growing Helleborus From Seed

Growing Helleborus From Seed
Recommended Flowers

Winter flowering Helleborus are surprisingly easy to grow from seed. A highly rewarding long flowering perennial – attractive in the garden all year round.

Sweet Scented Honeysuckle Plants

Sweet Scented Honeysuckle Plants
Shrubs & Trees

A collection of some of the most fragrant, sweet scented honeysuckle plants you can grow in your garden.

Astrantia Seeds

Astrantia Seeds
Recommended Flowers

Advice and methods on growing Astrantia from seeds. Featuring Astrantia major – hybrida Ruby Cloud.

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden
The Pondering Gardener

For many years, the Edwardian English cottage garden has maintained a high level of dignity throughout our changes landscape and social values.

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