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...

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Brazen Hussy’ (Lesser Celandine)

I came back from a visit to the nursery at Great Dixter with several new plants and discovered that an additional plant had made its way into a pot.

Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’

I often decide upon my plant of the month after a moment of inspiration walking round a garden.

Helleborus argutifolius (corsicus)

I can’t resist their unique flowers – sometimes the oldies are the best!

Griselinia littoralis

A little evergreen tree from New Zealand, noted for its ability to tolerate salty winds

Cornus alba Sibirica, Siberian or Westonbirt Dogwood

This red-stemmed dogwood brightens up the dreariest of winter days