Plant of the month — Gardening For Health

Plant of the month – Lilac

April 27, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Lilac (syringa) is a deciduous shrub with deliciously fragrant blooms in late spring and early summer. In the language of flower. lilac symbolises first love and has been chosen by Prince William and Catherine Middleton for their wedding. Belonging to the Oleaceae (olive) family, there are about 25 … [Read more...]

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Plant of the month – Winter Flowering Honeysuckle

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March 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Winter flowering honeysuckle is a great shrub for the border.Delicate creamy flowers with a wonderful perfume, are born in clusters on bare stems from January to March.Excellent as a border shrub or hedging plant, winter flowering honeysuckle will reach a Height: 2m (78"). Spread: 2.5m … [Read more...]

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Plant of the month – Snowdrop

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January 15, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Snowdrop braves the cold weather of late winter, pushing dainty white flowers through the earth to herald the onset of spring.Gently nodding white bells often tinged with green, are displayed above clumps of blue green sword like foliage in Late winter. Growing to about 10cm in height, … [Read more...]

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Flower of the month – Helianthus

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September 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Perennial sunflowers or Helianthus are a great way to bring fresh, bright colour to the back of the border in autumn.Flowering into early October, Perennial Helianthus are hardy, vigorous plants with small to large yellow flowers. They can grow from three to seven feet tall, depending on the … [Read more...]

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Plant of the month – Sedum

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September 4, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Sedum spectabile or ice plant, is a wonderful flower for adding autumn colour to the border and is loved by bees and butterflies.Growing to a height and spread of around 45 cm, Sedum Spectabile enjoys full sun in light to well drained soil and is hardy enough to survive British … [Read more...]

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Plant of the month – Lilac

Plant of the month – Winter Flowering Honeysuckle

Plant of the month – Snowdrop

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