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Growing Alstroemeria in the UK

Alstroemeria, commonly known as the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a versatile and long-lasting perennial that has become a favourite in...

Kerria japonica and Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’

🌼 Grow Guide: Kerria japonica and Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Bright spring flowers for easy, informal gardens 🌿 Plant Overview FeatureKerria japonica (Single)Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ (Double)FamilyRosaceaeRosaceaeTypeDeciduous shrubDeciduous shrubHardinessRHS...

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart)

Sure! Here's a comprehensive Grow Guide for Dicentra (commonly known as Bleeding Heart), ideal for gardeners in temperate climates: 🌿 Grow Guide: Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) Botanical...

Scilla bifolia Grow Guide

Scilla bifolia Grow Guide Botanical Name: Scilla bifolia Common Name: Alpine Squill Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Scilla Plant Type: Bulbous perennial Flowering Period: February to April Height & Spread: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall Clumps will...

Scilla luciliae (Glory-of-the-Snow)

Grow Guide: Scilla luciliae (Glory-of-the-Snow) 🌸 Botanical Name: Scilla luciliae (formerly Chionodoxa luciliae)🌍 Common Name: Glory-of-the-Snow 🌼 Flowering Time Months: February – April Details: One of the earliest...

Ajuga (Bugleweed) Grow Guide

Ajuga (Bugleweed) Grow Guide Ajuga, commonly known as Bugleweed, is a low-maintenance, fast-spreading ground cover that thrives in a variety of conditions. It is valued...

Magnolia Grow Guide

Magnolia Grow Guide Magnolias are iconic flowering trees and shrubs known for their large, showy blooms and often fragrant flowers. They thrive in a variety...

Fritillaria Grow Guide

Fritillaria is a genus of striking and unusual spring-flowering bulbs, prized for their exotic, nodding flowers and bold presence in the garden. With species...

Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)

Local Gardener Grow Guide: Common Name: LaurustinusFamily: AdoxaceaeType: Evergreen shrubHeight: 2-4 meters (6-13 feet)Spread: 2-3 meters (6-10 feet)Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, tolerating...
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