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...

Sisyrinchium striatum

Flowering at the same time as iris, or just after, this sun loving perennial has grey-green iris-like leaves in miniature

Euphorbia polychroma ‘Midas’

A plant that is so full of spring zest that it makes you feel energised just looking at it. Well, I do anyway!

Lathyrus vernus

A low-growing, bushy perennial that produces a very pretty display of purple blue pea-like flowers from March to May

Fritillaria meleagris

The Snake’s Head Fritillary is a uniquely charming native plant traditionally found in grassy, damp meadows.

Daphne odora ‘Aureo-Marginata’

This small evergreen shrub is a gem at this bleak time of year.