Camellia japonica – ‘The Rose of Winter’ with glossy evergreen leaves and prodigious flowers in early Spring, its become a favourite garden plant. But did you know its related to the tea plant? Camellia’s are a large Genus of evergreen shrubs, originating from the hillsides and woodlands in east and southern Asia. Named after the…… Continue reading Camellia japonica
Category: Plant of the week
Primula or Primrose – what’s the difference?
Spring is here. We’ve passed the Vernal Equinox and what can be a better signal that the days are getting longer than the profusely flowering Primula, or is that Primrose??? The quick answer is that they’re the same. We often get mixed up between botanical and common names. The botanical name for this large group…… Continue reading Primula or Primrose – what’s the difference?
Narcissus ‘Tête â Tête’
Plant of the week: Narcissus cyclamineus ‘Tête â Tête’. Daffodil season continues and this the most popular miniature daffodil, its sold in its millions each year. Standing only 15cm high, ideal for patio containers (mix with Muscari for a nice combination) or at the front of borders. Multi international award winner, including RHS Award of…… Continue reading Narcissus ‘Tête â Tête’
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Plant of the week : Wild daffodil or Lent Lilly. Were into Daffodil season with our gardens full of different cultivars ready to flower in the coming weeks. The RHS registry names 26000 unique cultivars of Narcissus, most developed since the 19th century. These were all developed from Wild Daffodils, mostly native to meadows and…… Continue reading Narcissus pseudonarcissus