Many of us are familiar with the fashionable globe shaped alliums that are planted in autumn as bulbs and bloom in spring and early summer. However, in recent years a newly bred type of allium has begun to become available which is treated more as a herbaceous perennial. Will this become the future of Alliums?[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Alliums With A Difference
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Summer Feb 23, 2021
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Gooseberry Giggles Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, New plants, Plantaholics choice Feb 16, 2021
I am very happy to introduce this scrumptious new breeding in gooseberries which is an excellent addition to the kitchen garden or allotment for the following reasons:- Plump, rounded, juicy fruits with a delicious flavour. Powdery mildew can be a destructive problem when growing gooseberries. These varieties have displayed a remarkable resistance to powdery mildew.[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Sweet Pea ‘Three Times As Sweet’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Climbing plants, Container gardening, Fragrant plants, New plants, Plantaholics choice Jan 26, 2021
I’m proud to introduce to you a world exclusive to Thompson and Morgan in 2021, straight from their own breeding by Charles Valin, the stunning Sweet Pea ‘Three Times As Sweet’. This gorgeous plant is the very first modern Grandiflora tri-colour variety to be on the market, and one that you can be one of[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Petunia Mystical Midnight Gold
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Jan 12, 2021
What can I say? What a stunning and unique new patio plant, and what a must have for our gardens this summer! It may seem an age away that we will be enjoying sunny days in our gardens with all our summer plants around us, but think again. If we don’t get our orders in[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Rose Home Florist Timeless Collection
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Cut flowers, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Dec 08, 2020
It gives me great pleasure to be able to market the latest and most extraordinary breeding from some of the world’s greatest experts, and these varieties are no exception. Growing plants for cut flowers has become all the rage in recent years with perfect examples in gardens such as Sarah Raven’s Perch Hill. Roses of[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Camellia ‘1001 Summer Nights’ Jasmine
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs, Summer Aug 04, 2020
I recommend you be one of the first to grow this unique Japanese breeding breakthrough. Many of us are familiar with the stunning spring-flowering Camellias with their stunning, exotic blooms, whether we’ve seen them in the gardens of stately homes or grow them in our own gardens. This however is something even more special. This[…]
Rose ‘Belle de Jour’ – Rose of the Year 2021
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Jul 14, 2020
Bred by French breeder Delbard, ‘Belle de Jour’ is a stunning new rose variety that has become the fortieth winner of the competition held by Roses U.K. One of many entrants, it beat all others to the prestigious accolade after being tested in various conditions all around the U.K for two years. This gorgeous variety[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Fragrant Pot Carnation Adorables Collection
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer May 27, 2020
When I first saw this delightful new breeding in Pot Carnations I just knew I had to recommend them to my readers. They are absolutely invaluable in our gardens. Below I list 10 of the reasons why. Deliciously scented blooms just like carnations of times gone by. Larger double blooms than other Pot Carnations Slow[…]
Your Chance To View And Buy Some Of The Great Plants That Would Have Featured In The RHS Chelsea Plant Of The Year 2020
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening Events, New plants, Ornamental gardening, RHS Chelsea Flower Show May 19, 2020
Many of us take great inspiration from the RHS Flower Shows, and perhaps from Chelsea more than any. Unfortunately like many events the RHS Chelsea Flower Show had to be cancelled in 2020 due to lockdown. However all is not lost. The RHS website is hosting a virtual flower show and we are able to[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Dahlia ‘Tropical Breeze’ (Dahlinova Hypnotica Series)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Mar 10, 2020
Dahlias are so popular in our summer gardens. This wonderful new variety really caught my eye as soon as I saw it. Dahlia Tropical Breeze is not one of the tall varieties that need staking, but rather a bedding variety that is ideal for our containers and front of border. Rather than having to wait[…]
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