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August – Late flowering Clematis
Late flowering Clematis varieties offer an abundance of smaller flowers in summer and early autumn and very easy maintenance C. viticella Etoile Violette has rich purple flowers on the current seasons growth and is perfect to add a splash of jewel colour in the garden. As a...
July – Agapanthus Navy Blue
In July there is nothing better for reminding us of past holidays than the ever-popular Agapanthus. Navy blue flowers are held on long straight stems to 70cm above strappy green leaves Navy Blue offers a great starting point for those nervous about the hardiness of Agapanthus as...
June – Astrantia major Ruby Star
Astrantia are one of the harder working perennials in the garden and will often flower from June through to September; a perfect addition to herbaceous or mixed borders. Ruby Star has rich pink flowers opening from red-pink buds, which stand at 50cm, above their purple blushed foliage....
May – Hesperis matronalis
This popular “Chelsea plant” has pink flowers on un-branching stems up to 1m tall and the delicious scent of the flowers is released most prominently during the evening so is a perfect plant for a Moon Garden. As a biennial, it produces a rosette of foliage in...
April – Viburnum burkwoodii Anne Russell
A must have to bring scent into the garden. During March the buds of this stunning plant swell with a soft-pink blush, but it is in April when the warmer spring days encourage the petals to unfurl that this shrub really comes into its own. Masses of...
Tuesday May 29th…The Chelsea Sell Off!!
All plants that come back to us from the show will be available for you to purchase at hugely discounted prices. This is your opportunity to grab a plant which was expertly grown for the greatest flower show on earth at an amazing price!
March – Pulmonaria Blue Ensign
One of the earliest flowering perennials, to brighten up the front of a partly shaded garden border, is Pulmonaria or as more commonly known, Lungwort. So called, because it was once used in the treatment of lung diseases. Blue Ensign has rich blue flowers that appear in...
February – Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’
With glossy evergreen foliage, edged with gold, and beautiful, intensely fragrant flowers, Daphnes odora 'Aureomarginata' has something to offer all year round. However, it is in spring that it will bring the most joy to your garden. Deep purple buds open to clusters of pink-white flowers. Blooming...