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Plant of the month

Each month I choose one of my favourite plants relevant for the season. So many to choose from, so little time...

Itea ilicifolia (Holly-leaf Sweetspire) 

Close up of a bee on Holly-leaf Sweetspire

An evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves margined in mock prickles.

Filed Under: Plant of the month August Summer

Galega officinalis ‘Alba’ – Goat’s Rue

Galega officinali 'Alba'

An unusual, bushy perennial with pinnate leaves and pea-like white flowers that form short spikes.

Filed Under: Plant of the month July Summer

Iris chrysographes ‘Mandarin Purple’

Iris chrysographes 'Mandarin Purple'

A free flowering hybrid with dark purple flowers held well above the foliage.

Filed Under: Plant of the month June Summer

Chaerophyllum hirsutum ‘Roseum’

Chaerophyllum hirsutum ‘Roseum’ – a

May is the month of Umbellifers when Queen Anne’s lace decorates the hedgerows with it’s delicate charm.

Filed Under: Plant of the month May Spring

Pulsatilla vulgaris

Pulsatilla vulgaris has purple petals with a golden yellow centre

This is a plant for full sun that will take a baking.

Filed Under: Plant of the month April Spring

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