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Spanish Flag: A Fiesta of Color for Your UK Garden

Spanish Flag: A Fiesta of Color for Your UK Garden

The allure of a tropical garden lies in its vibrant colors, exotic plants, and the sense of paradise it evokes. For gardeners in the UK looking to add a touch of the tropics to their ...

How  To Grow Kniphofia ‘Popsicle’

How To Grow Kniphofia ‘Popsicle’

Kniphofia, commonly known as Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily, is a striking and vibrant perennial that adds a splash of color to any garden. Among the various cultivars, Kniphofia ‘Popsicle’ stands out with its ...

Red Hot and Climbing: Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’

Red Hot and Climbing: Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’

Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’, commonly known as the Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle, is a beautiful and versatile climber that brings a splash of vibrant color to gardens. This honeysuckle variety, with its striking scarlet flowers, is not ...

How to grow Amicia zygomeris

How to grow Amicia zygomeris

Amicia zygomeris, commonly known as Yoke-leaved Amicia, is a distinctive and visually appealing perennial plant cherished for its unique yoke-shaped leaves and vibrant blossoms. Cultivating Amicia zygomeris successfully involves attention to its specific needs and ...

How to grow Salvia Amistad

How to grow Salvia Amistad

Salvia ‘Amistad’ is a beautiful perennial plant known for its striking deep purple flowers and velvety green leaves. Here’s a guide on how to grow Salvia ‘Amistad’:

Top Five Purple Foliage Plants for a Tropical Garden: Adding Drama and Depth

Top Five Purple Foliage Plants for a Tropical Garden: Adding Drama and Depth

In a tropical garden, vibrant greens often steal the spotlight, but incorporating purple foliage can create stunning contrasts and elevate the entire landscape. Purple-leaved plants bring depth, richness, and drama, making them essential for any ...

How long does it take to make a tropical style garden in the UK?

How long does it take to make a tropical style garden in the UK?

So how long does it take to make a tropical style garden in the UK? If you’ve been admiring any of the tropical style gardens that are popping up in the UK, you may be ...

Five Plants with Serrated Leaves to Add Texture to a UK Tropical-Style Garden

Five Plants with Serrated Leaves to Add Texture to a UK Tropical-Style Garden

Plants with serrated leaves bring dynamic texture and visual interest to any garden, especially a tropical-style one. Their distinctive edges and often large, lush foliage create a sense of wildness and untamed beauty. Here are ...

How to grow Echeveria

How to grow Echeveria

If you are looking to add a display of succulents to your garden then you are surely going to be looking at growing echeverias. Their fleshy leaves, arranged in a stunning rosette, are just as ...

How to grow Foxgloves

How to grow Foxgloves

Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea), with their striking tubular flowers and tall spires, are a beloved sight in gardens and wild landscapes alike. These biennial plants, native to Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia, have captivated the ...

How to grow Tithonia rotundifolia

How to grow Tithonia rotundifolia

If you are looking for a tall dazzler then Tithonia rotundifolia might be for you. This orange whopper grows to a height of about 6ft (1.8m) and towers over other plants. it tends to topple ...

Cultivating Garrya elliptica: A Guide to Growing Silk Tassel Bush in the UK

Cultivating Garrya elliptica: A Guide to Growing Silk Tassel Bush in the UK

Introduction Garrya elliptica, commonly known as the Silk Tassel Bush, is a versatile and elegant shrub that thrives in the temperate climate of the United Kingdom. With its distinctive tassel-like flowers and evergreen foliage, Garrya ...

How to grow Oakleaf Hydrangeas

How to grow Oakleaf Hydrangeas

To grow oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia), you need to provide them with the right growing conditions and follow a few basic care guidelines. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to grow oakleaf hydrangeas:

How to Grow Bromeliad Guzmania Lingulata ‘Francesca’

How to Grow Bromeliad Guzmania Lingulata ‘Francesca’

Bromeliad Guzmania Lingulata, commonly known as the scarlet star, is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant bracts and rosette of glossy green leaves. The ‘Francesca’ variety is particularly striking, with its bright red or ...

How to grow Clematis Armandii ‘Snowdrift’

How to grow Clematis Armandii ‘Snowdrift’

Clematis Armandii ‘Snowdrift’ is a breathtaking evergreen vine celebrated for its profusion of fragrant white flowers and lush foliage. With proper care and attention, this exquisite plant can grace your garden with its beauty for ...

How to grow Coniogramme emeiensis ‘golden zebra’

How to grow Coniogramme emeiensis ‘golden zebra’

Coniogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra’ is a cultivar of the Korean Goldband Fern that has striking golden-yellow variegation on its fronds. Growing ‘Golden Zebra’ is quite similar to the standard Coniogramme emeiensis, but it may have ...

How to grow Sauromatum giganteum in the UK

How to grow Sauromatum giganteum in the UK

Sauromatum giganteum, commonly known as the voodoo lily or giant voodoo lily, is an unusual and fascinating plant known for its large, exotic-looking leaves and unique bloom. It can be grown in the UK, but ...

How to grow Brugmansia from seed

How to grow Brugmansia from seed

Brugmansia can be grown from seed but you are going to need artificial heat and light, and patience, to get them going. First soak the seeds in warm water for twenty four hours. The seeds ...

How to grow Abutilon megapotamicum

How to grow Abutilon megapotamicum

Abutilon megapotamicum is not fully hardy and can only take temperatures down to minus five degrees centigrade. With this in mind it is best placed where it can be dug up and stored in a ...

How to grow Verbascum

How to grow Verbascum

Verbascums, also known as mulleins, are a group of flowering plants renowned for their tall spikes adorned with delicate, cup-shaped flowers. These hardy perennials or biennials not only add a charming aesthetic to gardens but ...

How to grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’

How to grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’

To grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’ in the UK, follow these steps:

How to grow Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

How to grow Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic,’ commonly known as Black Magic Elephant Ear or Black Taro, is a stunning tropical plant with large, dark-colored leaves. Growing this plant requires attention to its specific needs for light, water, ...

Growing Salix Acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’

Growing Salix Acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’

Overview Salix acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’, commonly known as the willow, is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its striking blue-green foliage and graceful, arching branches. It is a member of the Salicaceae family ...

How do you grow Petasites japonicus?

How do you grow Petasites japonicus?

Petasites japonicus, commonly known as Japanese butterbur or giant butterbur, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Japan and other parts of Asia. It is grown for its large, attractive foliage and is ...

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