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 ...
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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 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 ...

How to grow Colocasia Esculenta Blue Hawaii
Growing Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’: Adding Exotic Elegance to UK Gardens Introduction to Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ is a striking cultivar of the taro plant, renowned for its stunning blue-green leaves with dark veins ...

How to grow Ensete ventricosum maurelii
No exotic garden would be complete nowadays if it didn’t contain an Ensete Maurelii. The massive paddle leaves of glossy luminous green and purple make an unforgettable first impression in any UK garden. Growing up ...