Muehlenbeckia complexa
A fast-growing, twining climbing that produces tiny greenish-white, star-like, scented flowers at the end of summer when many other climbers are packing up. Grow it against a system of wall wires, or train up pergolas and pillars. It can also be ... [... more]
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Aloysia citriodora
A large, South American shrub, it has rough, lemon-scented leaves (some hang on over winter) which are traditionally used to flavour herbal teas and spice up potpourris. The tiny lavender to white flowers start opening at the end of summer. Since ... [... more]
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Take cuttings of pinks
Follow our easy guide to taking cuttings and can create a summer display of your favourite variety. Pull off short, non-flowering shoots from your favourite border pinks at the end of summer and turn them into new plants within weeks. Either cut ... [... more]
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