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Foxglove Illumination

Foxglove Illumination
Recommended Flowers

Introducing an amazing new hybrid foxglove variety – Illumination.

Storing Gladioli over winter

Storing Gladioli over winter
Garden Care

A simple method for storing your gladioli corms of the winter months.

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.

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.

Growing Hardy Orchids in a UK garden

Growing Hardy Orchids in a UK garden
Recommended Flowers

Orchids are not just for the home, but also for the garden! Growing Hardy Orchids outside in the UK!

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.

Hardy Gerbera – Winter Flowers

Hardy Gerbera – Winter Flowers
Recommended Flowers

The hardy Gerbera or ‘Forever Daisy’ as it is sometimes called is an ornamental plant of the sunflower family. They will look great border or in patio pots, or cut them for an indoor display.

Astrantia Seeds

Astrantia Seeds
Recommended Flowers

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

Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy
Recommended Flowers

Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy, also known as the Coneflower is a half hardy annual and can be planted in full sun or partial shade and will suit most soil types.

Sweet Pea ‘Suger ‘n’ Spice’

Sweet Pea ‘Suger ‘n’ Spice’
Recommended Flowers

This year, fill your garden, with the heavenly aroma of sweet peas. Sweet Pea ‘Sugar n Spice’ – well-loved variety, perfect for hanging baskets and containers.

Gladioli

Gladioli
Recommended Flowers

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.

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