5 April, 2019 — Growing instructions

April jobs in the garden

Bulbs Dahlias, crinums, eucomis, lilies are amongst many of the summer flowering bulbs that can still be purchased to plant direct into the garden or […]

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Cypripedium Lady Dorine
3 April, 2019 — Growing instructions

Learn about Cypripediums

Some of the most beautiful orchids belong to this group. Cypripediums have always been regarded as among some of the best plants for the shadier […]

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1 March, 2019 — Growing instructions

Schizostylis – Star of Africa

Schizostylis Rosea

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8 February, 2019 — Growing instructions

How to plant lilies

Cultivation Despite their exotic appearance, lilies in pots are very easy to maintain. All you need to do is make sure that the compost is […]

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Iris Dwarf/Reticulata Splish Splash
8 February, 2019 — Growing instructions

Container Planting

What pot? The larger the pot the better, although of course bulbs can be adapted to plant in any sized container.  Wooden containers offer the […]

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Dahlia Pennylane
15 January, 2019 — Growing instructions

Learn about Dahlias

Dahlias: Their care and cultivation Native to Central America, dahlias are named after plant collector Andreas Dahl who was born in Sweden. From its original […]

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10 January, 2019 — Growing instructions

Nerines! So under-rated

Learn about Nerines Nerines originate from South Africa, but some nerines are tough enough to withstand the UK climate and brighten up an autumn garden. […]

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7 January, 2019 — Growing instructions

Learn about Achimenes

Learn about Achimenes Achimenes are very attractive pot plants, free flowering and are relatively easy to grow. They originate from Central and South America and […]

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