Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana'
Sweet peas are the nation's favourite annuals, and they are divided into the modern Spencer types and the old-fashioned sorts that include 'Matucana'. This variety is close to the wild plant and has strongly scented maroon and purple flowers. ... [... more]
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Camellia sinensis
This is the camellia from which we get our nation's favourite drink, tea. It is a native of both India and China and can grow at altitudes as high as 2,100 metres above sea level. To grow well the tea plant needs an acid soil, warm conditions ... [... more]
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Daisy Goodwin
Daisy Goodwin attended Cambridge University and then won a Harkness Scholarshipto Columbia University. She is now a producer of top-rated television programs for the BBC, including the Nation's Favourite series. In addition to Essential Poems (To ... [... more]
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