Helichrysum italicum
As the common name suggests, the narrow, silvery-grey leaves of this dense, dwarf sub-shrub smell strongly of curry. The small, everlasting, bright yellow flowers are produced in summer. This plant prefers a sunny, sheltered position on ... [... more]
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Moose 2009 Wall Calendar
 Moose Wall Calendar: Moose is the common name for this largest member of the Deer family. Moose is an Algonquin word that means eater of twigs, which reflects the animal's diet. Moose live in different sorts of wooded areas of Canada and the northern [... more]
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Erythronium grandiflorum
Found growing wild in Western USA, this choice spring flowering bulb is perfect for growing a shady spot in moist but well-drained soil. The golden yellow blooms are set-off beautifully by the bright green leaves. The common name of dog's-tooth ... [... more]
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Fuchsia 'Riccartonii'
Find out how to grow Fuchsia 'Riccartonii' Common Name: Hardy fuchsia Cultivar: 'Riccartonii' Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Moist, Sandy 'Riccartonii' makes a very impressive flowering shrub with a prolific show of small flowers ... [... more]
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Carpinus betulus 'Pendula'
Find out how to grow Carpinus betulus 'Pendula' Common Name: Weeping hornbeam 'Pendula' isn't as small as many believe, and it quickly becomes a decent-sized tree which is invaluable at casting summer shade. The second big attraction is the way ... [... more]
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Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea'
Find out how to grow Cornus stolonifera 'Flaviramea' Common Name: Green-barked dogwood Species: stolonifera Cultivar: 'Flaviramea' Time to take cuttings: November to January 'Flaviramea' has stunning, bright yellowish-green stems which add colour ... [... more]
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Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze'
Find out how to grow Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' Common Name: Bronze fennel Cultivar: 'Giant Bronze' 'Giant Bronze' is a bronze-leaved form of the garden fennel. This is not to be confused with sweet or Florence fennel, an annual vegetable ... [... more]
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Livistona chinensis
A popular exotic palm since Victorian times. Despite its common name it's actually native to Japan and the Ruyuku islands, where it forms a large, elegant, single-stemmed tree. In colder climates it is usually grown in large containers, where it ... [... more]
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Rubus idaeus 'Joan J'
Find out how to grow Rubus idaeus 'Joan J' Common Name: Autumn-fruiting Raspberry 'Joan J' is an autumn-fruiting, easy-to-grow raspberry that bears heavy crops of bright red-pink berries within the first year of planting. It was bred as a ... [... more]
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Pinus pinea
Find out how to grow Pinus pinea Common Name: Stone pine Species: pinea Spread: 1200cm [... more]
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Strelitzia reginae
This is tender plant from South Africa which can be grown in the greenhouse. It has truly exotic and unforgettable blooms in rich, iridescent orange and midnight blue. These flowers conjure up the image of its common name, bird of paradise. The ... [... more]
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Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'
Find out how to grow Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' Common Name: Magnolia Genus: Magnolia Species: liliiflora Cultivar: 'Nigra' [... more]
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