Foxgloves, or Digitalis purpurea, are wild plants found in wooded areas and often along hedgerows. They are fairly short-lived, however, they will self-seed freely, meaning you (and the bees) will be able to enjoy their gorgeous flowers for a long time. They are easily identified because of the tall flower spikes that are full of trumpet-shaped flowers that are often pink and purple in colour. These are great plants for UK gardens, especially those in…
Verbena bonariensis is a beloved prairie style plant that brings to any garden butterflies and bees alike. It produces sturdy upright stems that will tower gracefully above the rest of your garden giving you all the vertical designs you need when adding different layers of height. In fact, they can grow up to two metres once they are fully established and during that time they produce clusters of bright purple flowers throughout the entire summer.…
Gardens should not be just about work – you need to relax in them as well although some people find gardening the relaxing part. Sitting on a patio chair or on a sun lounger is just fine, but they don’t move. The gentle swaying movement of a garden swing chair is restful whether you lounge, loaf or layback. It also may send you to sleep. Whether you’re in the swing chair by yourself or with…
Phlox is a stunning plant that produces billowy blooms and slender stature, something that is perfect for adding height to your garden, especially in the summer. Not only is the plant itself quite stunning and very easy to maintain but the flowers have an incredibly long flowering season that often starts as early as July and continues through until late September. Available in a range of colours, including white, yellow, pink, red and even shades…
Fritillaria is a spring flowering bulb that produces bell-shaped flowers. These flowers will add interest to your garden when not much else is flowering, ranging from bold flowers that demand all the attention, down to the more discreet and delicate flowers that are unaware of their own beauty. Some of the varieties originated in British meadows, made up of mostly the smaller delicate varieties commonly known as snakeheads while others come from Eastern Europe, one…
Cosmos are half-hardy annuals known for their ability to flower, produce seeds, and die all in just one growing season. They will usually flower all summer long until the first frosts, and they make a sensational display of colour. They are very quick and easy to grow, especially from seed, and you will start to produce flowers in as little as 12 weeks from germination. This means you can add a burst of colour to…
