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Growing Guide: How to Grow Gladiolus
Gladiolus, also known as Sword Lily, is a stunning perennial flower that blooms in the summer. The name is actually derived from the Latin word for sword, ‘gladius’. The many...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Agapanthus (African Lily)
Agapanthus, also known as African Lily, are stunning and vibrant flowers that can thrive in your gardens. They are easy to grow and relatively pest and disease-resistant. Follow these steps...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia (Speedwells)
Veronica Longifolia, commonly known as 'Speedwells,' is a prized, easy-to-grow perennial with a long blooming period, cherished by gardeners. Their spiky, colourful flowers elegantly rise, attracting butterflies.
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Amaryllis Belladonna
Amaryllis Belladonna, celebrated for its exceptional drought resistance, thrives in conditions of full sunlight and well-drained soil. This plant is well-suited to outdoor cultivation, provided it is sheltered from the...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Columbines (Aquilegia)
Aquilegia, also known as Columbine or Grannys Bonnet, are cottage garden favourites! They are easy to grow perennials and are nectar-rich, making them attractive to bumblebees. It blooms in a...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Ranunculus
The joys of cultivating Ranunculus go beyond their reliable performance and attractive blooms – this cut-flower boasts an unbelievably long vase life! Producing multiple blooms per plant, your garden or...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Sedum (Stonecrop)
Sedum, commonly known as Stonecrop, stands out as a versatile and robust genus of succulent plants, widely embraced in gardens throughout the UK for its resilience to drought and ease...
Read moreAll About Begonias!
Filling your garden with begonias is like inviting a troupe of flamboyant dancers to perform all summer long. These shade-loving beauties, with their lush, deep green leaves and blooms that...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Nerine
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a burst of vivid colours and stunning exotic flowers courtesy of Nerines. These late-season wonders are the perfect way to prolong the vibrant display...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Amarine
Learn how to grow Amarine and embrace the arrival of autumn with a burst of vibrant colours and exotic blooms. These late-season wonders are the perfect way to extend the...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Lilies
Lilium, a category of herbaceous flowering plants that sprout from bulbs, is known for its impressive and sizable blossoms. Lily plants exhibit a wide array of colours and varieties, ranging...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Tuberose (Polianthes)
Tuberose, scientifically known as Polianthes tuberosa, is a fragrant and ornamental flowering plant native to Mexico. It is highly prized for its exquisite and intoxicating fragrance, which is often used...
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