Category
Houseplant Care
Tamarix Tamarisk
Tamarix is indigenous in the wastelands of southwest Europe, Mediterranean regions and Asia, and comprises about 90 species, of which only a few are sufficiently winter-hardy for this part of the…
Peruvian Lily – Alstroemeria
For home decoration and for market-growers there is no more valuable cut flower than the more commonly called Peruvian Lily, named after the Swedish botanist, Baron Alstroemer.
Althea – Hollyhock
Tall, stately hollyhocks are classic cottage garden flowers. Available in a wide range of colours, these hardy perennials and biennials make a beautiful background plant for a display of summer…
Omphalodes Navelwort, Blue-Eyed Mary
PROPAGATION: Divide clumps in spring. O. missouriensis is an exception – sow seeds under glass in spring.
Modern Shrub Roses
Myriad varieties of enduring colour Whether on their own or among complementary species, modem shrub roses can set the summer-time tone of a whole garden, or give detailed interest near a patio or…
Sempervivum Tectorum
Sempervivums are plants for the collector, rather than the general gardener, but the specialist takes as much pride in his houseleeks as does the rosarian in his roses.
Daffodil Species for the Rockery
Daffodils on the rockery are generally neglected, but for planting around the roots of young trees or as an edging to a path or border, on the rockery, for a window-box, and especially in pans for…
Dianthus Border Carnation, Pinks
Dianthus is found in several parts of the garden. In the rockery you will see the Alpine Pinks and in the flower beds both Sweet William and the Annual Carnations are popular.
Summer Hyacinth – Galtonia Candicans
Summer Hyacinth – Galtonia candicans is an extremely useful plant in that it flowers in profusion in the border throughout August and early September – a difficult period not only for bulbs but for…