Cyrtomium fortunei ‘clivicola’, sometimes called the holly fern, likes to be in either a sunny or partially shady spot. It is quite a tolerant plant able to grow in a slightly acid or alkaline soil. ...
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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: April 11, 2023
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 ...
On: April 11, 2023
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 rich with plenty of humus. The tiny blue flowers come out ...
On: March 31, 2023
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 ...
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 ...
