The RHS is looking for keen gardening amateurs, members of the trade and gardening professionals to get involved with its plant trials.In 2012 there is an opportunity for those with an interest in and knowledge of Euphorbia and/or Stipa to become members of two new assessment panels.“We … [Read more...]
Flower of the month – Helianthus
Print This PostSeptember 30, 2010 By 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...]
Plant of the month – Sedum
Print This PostSeptember 4, 2010 By 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...]
