30 June 2016
Garden Plant of the Month for July: Panicle hydrangea

The panicle hydrangea has become one of the most popular garden plants. The plant immediately evokes old rustic farmhouses, where long rows of flowering hydrangeas stand alongside the water. One unusual type of hydrangea is the panicle hydrangea – this flowers with a plume-shaped spray. White and pink varieties, which develop their colour as the flowering

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23 June 2016
The potted Rose is the Houseplant of the month for July 2016

Romance on a manageable scale  – nothing stimulates the imagination like a potted rose, available in so many colours that there is always one to match your summer mood and style.   Fairy tale statement The potted rose has all the impact and quality of its big sister, but in a manageable living room, balcony or patio size. The wide range of colours, flower

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26 May 2016
Zamioculcas is Houseplant of the month for June 2016

Green, geometric and indestructibly cool. Zamioculcas will look just as good after your holiday as it did when you left.   Nature’s strength Zamioculcas has a strong plant personality with sturdy, noticeably regular leathery leaves. They grow on the branches in such way that they look a bit like stylised feathers. That makes this strong houseplant a

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28 April 2016
Garden Plant of the Month for May: Woodland Sage

Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa) is a delight to have in your garden. A breath of wind causes the purple plumes to sway elegantly, and you will keep gazing at them in amazement. One unusual feature is that Woodland Sage is one of the few garden plants with square stems. Honeybees, butterflies and dragonflies also love the plant because of its high nectar production

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21 April 2016
Blooming tropical plants are the Houseplants of the month for May 2016

Exotic shapes, jungle colours and pent-up natural power come together this month in three houseplants which bring a touch of adventure to any living room.   Club Tropicana With the holiday season almost upon us, tropical plants offer a taste of sunny places to come. And with the right care they can bloom until well into late summer, so that you can still enjoy

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