Hardy very cold winter plants

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Dawson’s White’: A Garden Gem

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Dawson’s White’, commonly known as variegated Siberian bugloss, is a perennial plant that offers exceptional beauty and versatility for gardeners. Known for...

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,...

How to Grow Catalpa erubescens Purpurea

Introduction to Catalpa erubescens Purpurea Catalpa erubescens Purpurea, commonly known as the purple catalpa, is a stunning hybrid tree noted for its large, heart-shaped leaves...

How to Grow Acanthus ‘Morning’s Candle’

Acanthus 'Morning's Candle', commonly known as Bear's Breeches, is a striking perennial plant that adds architectural elegance to any garden. With its tall flower...

How to grow Rodgersia podophylla ‘Braunlaub’

Rodgersia podophylla 'Braunlaub' is a striking perennial known for its bold, palmate leaves and creamy white flower clusters. Native to East Asia, this plant...

How to Grow Ligularia przewalskii

Ligularia przewalskii, commonly known as Przewalski's golden ray, is a striking perennial plant renowned for its dramatic foliage and tall, yellow flower spikes. Native...

How to Grow Darmera peltata

Darmera peltata, commonly known as umbrella plant or Indian rhubarb, is a stunning perennial known for its large, umbrella-like leaves and delicate pink or...

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...

How to grow the Tulip Tree

Growing a tulip tree, also known as Liriodendron tulipifera, can be a great addition to a tropical garden in the UK. Here's a guide...

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...

How to grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’

To grow Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' in the UK, follow these steps: Choose the Right Location: Select a planting spot that receives partial to full...

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...

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...

How to maintain Crocosmias

Crocosmias, also known as montbretias, are beautiful flowering perennials that produce clusters of vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow. Here...

How to grow Dicentra spectabilis ‘white gold’

Dicentra spectabilis 'white gold', commonly known as bleeding heart, has been renamed to Lamprocapnos spectabilis. All very confusing! Although it has a delicate...

Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is quite a tough plant. It's fully hardy and does best in shade or dappled shade. The soil should ideally be fairly...

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