Growing Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) in the UK requires careful attention to its tropical nature and the temperate climate of the region. While Persian Shield is not well-suited to the UK’s cooler climate, you can ...
Category: Alkaline soil
Plants for alkaline soil. Alkaline soil has a PH above 7
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On: July 30, 2023
How to grow Lysimachia clethroides
Lysimachia clethroides, commonly known as Gooseneck Loosestrife, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that produces arching spikes of white, gooseneck-shaped flowers. Here’s how to grow and care for Lysimachia clethroides:
On: July 30, 2023
How to grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’
To grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’ in the UK, follow these steps:
On: July 24, 2023
How to grow Phytolacca laka boom
Phytolacca americana ‘Silberstein,’ commonly known as American pokeweed ‘Silberstein’ or Phytolacca laka boom, is a cultivar of the native American pokeweed. It is grown for its attractive, variegated foliage and berries. Here’s how to grow ...
On: July 24, 2023
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 ...
On: July 24, 2023
How to grow Melianthus Major
Melianthus major, commonly known as honey bush or giant honey flower, is an unusual and attractive perennial plant native to South Africa. It has unique blue-green foliage and produces interesting reddish-brown flowers. Here’s a guide ...
On: July 24, 2023
How to grow and care for Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’
Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’ is a striking perennial plant known for its bronze-colored foliage and attractive plumes of flowers. It grows to about one meter tall. Here’s a guide on how to grow and care for ...
On: July 19, 2023
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’:
On: April 27, 2023
How to grow Farfugium Japonicum
Farfugium Japonicum is a very useful plant for ground cover. Its massive leaves, up to 30cm across, look wonderful beneath towering tree ferns or palms. It can also look great as a specimen plant in ...
On: April 23, 2023
How to grow Tigridia
Tigridia pavonia might be a short lived flower but when it opens, wow, what a flower! Tigridia pavonia flowers in July and August for about two to three weeks. For best flowers they should be ...
