Each year a rose is awarded Rose of the Year. The Award is given by Roses U.K. after rigorous testing in diverse locations throughout Britain. Trials assess the plant for two years. Trial categories include flower and form, colour and novelty, fragrance, plant health and easy maintenance. Revered German rose breeder Kordes have really come[…]
Rose Of The Year 2024 – Rosa Meteor (‘Korzeigar’) (PBR)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Nov 01, 2023
Flower bulbs for a white garden: pure and natural
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Garden styles, Ornamental gardening, Spring Oct 17, 2023
Choose white if you want something different. White may not be an official colour, but it will give your garden a calm and pure look. If you alternate shades of white with different types of bulbs and greenery in your garden, you will create a perfect sense of harmony. Pure and natural White flowers symbolise[…]
Flower bulb planting party
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Gardening Events, Gardening for beginners, Gardening for Children, Ornamental gardening Oct 10, 2023
It’s that time of the year again: time to plant flower bulbs. If you turn the planting into a fun event, you will be finished in no time. Pick a nice day with some glorious autumn sunshine, and ask someone to help. You can turn planting into a real garden party with your partner, neighbours,[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Pick Of The New Tulip Varieties 2023/24
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, Cutting/picking garden, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Aug 08, 2023
It’s never too early to be planning your garden displays for next spring. Although Tulips should not be planted until the soil is cold in the autumn, some of the bulbs will be delivered in August, and you need to get your orders in before the cream of the crop has all gone. This is[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – New Daffodils for 2023/24
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, Cutting/picking garden, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Plants for problem places, Spring Jun 20, 2023
Ensure you receive the cream of the crop and the best varieties, in the top sizes of bulbs to ensure good flowering, by ordering your bulbs now, in advance of others. It is my pleasure to be able to showcase to you the latest breeding in daffodils that you can be growing in your garden. […]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Allium Lucky Balloons
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, Cutting/picking garden, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Jun 13, 2023
It may seem slightly odd to be singing the praises of an autumn planting bulb at this time of year when they will not be delivered until the autumn and should not be planted until the colder weather arrives. However, the reasons for doing so are to ensure you think about planting these amazing bulbs[…]
Plant Profile – Echium Candicans – Pride Of Madeira
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Biennials, Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Ornamental gardening, Plant Profiles, Summer Jun 06, 2023
Nothing brings drama to the garden more than the statuesque Echiums. Their towering summer blooms will attract enquiries from all who lay eyes upon them as to their identity and where they can get seeds. Perhaps not the best choice for my Scottish readers, but hardier than you may think, Echium Candicans will stand temperatures[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Azalea Starstyle
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs, Spring Apr 05, 2023
This delightful Azalea has taken 18 years to breed. Most of us know the beautiful Azaleas that we see in gardens of historic houses, and there are some beautiful varieties that are very garden-worthy, but Azalea Starstyle is, as with most plants that I try to bring you, just that little bit special[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Skyscraper Lilies
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Feb 14, 2023
All lilies are beautiful, but this breeding is all about making them bigger, better and even more beautiful. These resplendent plants tower above other varieties, up to 5-7ft/150-215cm in maturity, looking down on previous varieties. Below I have listed some of their benefits:- Their tall stems (1.25m/4ft in their first year, increasing with age) make[…]
Dinner Plate Dahlias
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, Ornamental gardening Feb 07, 2023
These colossal bloomed Dahlias are grouped together as Dinner Plate Dahlias due to the sheer size of their flowers, which can grow to up to 30cm (12in) across. The giant blooms appear in late summer when many other plants have ceased to perform. They make stunning cut flowers for the home. The sturdy stems hold[…]