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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...

Phlox paniculata ‘Monica Lynden-Bell’

Phlox Paniculata Monica Lynden Bell

A really lovely phlox that is beautifully fragrant with strong, compact growth to a height of 70-90cm.

Filed Under: Plant of the month July Summer

Geranium pratense ‘Summer Skies’

Close up of Geranium Pratense 'Summer Skies', with is pale purple petals surrounding a pale yellow centre.

Hardy geraniums are some of the most useful ground cover plants for summer borders. 

Filed Under: Plant of the month June Summer

Cirsium rivulare ‘Atropurpureum’

Close up of a bee gathering pollen from a deep red Plume Thistle.

A handsome, thistle-like plant that’s a magnet for bees. Its ruby red flowers are held on top of tall branching stems in May through to July.

Filed Under: Plant of the month May Summer

Tulip ‘Apricot Beauty’

Close up of a rain soaked Tulip Apricot Beauty with a bee resting on one of its petals

Apricot petals with a delicious tinge of pink that radiate warmth and elegance. You can tell I like this tulip!

Filed Under: Plant of the month April Spring

Clivia miniata (Natal lily)

Clivia Miniata (natal Lily) has orange red petals and thick long dark green leaves

March is usually a very yellow month with cheery daffodils and forsythia in full bloom. Orange flowers are harder to find, unless you head indoors that is.

Filed Under: Plant of the month March Spring

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