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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...

Phillyrea angustifolia

Close up showing the two-toned leaves with their silver undersides

This is a distinguished evergreen shrub that was once highly valued when there were less plants to choose from that retain their leaves in winter.

Filed Under: Plant of the month Evergreen January shrub

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’

Variegated green shiny leaves with a yellow edge

Usually mistaken for a type of holly, Osmanthus are compact, evergreen shrubs grown for their attractive prickly foliage. Their common name is the Holly Olive.

Filed Under: Plant of the month December Osmnathus shrub

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’

Clusters of small purple berries.

The red, orange and yellows of the season are all too fleeting, so how wonderful it is to be surprised by the colour purple at this time of year.

Filed Under: Plant of the month Callicarpa November shrub

Malus ‘Evereste’ (Crab Apple)

Bright red crab apples on their branches

I often use crab apples in planting schemes where a garden can accommodate a small to medium size tree.

Filed Under: Plant of the month Crab Apple Malus October

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ (Red Bistort)

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ (Red Bistort): Long, slender spikes of tiny crimson-red flowers rise above semi-evergreen, bold, lance-shaped leaves

This handsome hardy perennial catches your eye at this time of year when other plants can look a bit tired.

Filed Under: Plant of the month Persicaria September

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