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 ...
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On: April 23, 2023
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 ...
On: April 22, 2023
How to grow Fritillaria meleagris
Sometimes called the Snake’s Head Fritillary or the Checkered Lily, Fritillaria meleagris is quite common in the UK but is not a native plant. With it’s nodding lantern like flowers it looks like it should ...
On: April 13, 2023
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 ...
On: March 31, 2023
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 ...
On: April 18, 2018
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 ...
On: April 18, 2018
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 ...
