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
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[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – King Charles Coronation Rose
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Plants as gifts, Roses Apr 18, 2023
What better way to celebrate the coronation of King Charles in 2023 for many years to come than to plant a rose in commemoration of the event? This King Charles Coronation Rose has been named in honour of him by the world famous Harkness Roses. And how fitting it is to name a rose for[…]
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[…]
Rose of the Year 2023 – Rose Peach Melba (climbing)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Climbing plants, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses, Summer Oct 25, 2022
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. The well deserved winner of this prestigious title[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Jumbo Double Amaryllis (Hippeastrums)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Christmas gifts, Houseplants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Winter Aug 30, 2022
When the autumn and winter begin to set in, many of us gardeners retreat inside to tend our houseplants. One of the favourites for Christmas and the new year is of course the Amaryllis, more correctly know as Hippeastrums. I have written before about how to care for these statuesque flower bulbs, and I will[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Polyanthus Pollyanna Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Spring Aug 02, 2022
I have long extolled the virtues of the patio plants bred by the Kerley family in Cambridgeshire, and yet again they have triumphed with this stunning range of Polyanthus for masses of wonderful, miniature rose like blooms in the coldest months of the year. It may seem a little early to be planning your autumn[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – New Daffodils For 2022
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Spring Jul 19, 2022
We all love to see the daffodils heralding the coming of spring, but it’s also lovely to have a brand new variety that friends and neighbours have not seen before. Here we feature a few of the brand new varieties available this year. Daffodil Sunny Side Up Daffodil Sunny Side Up is a delightfully cheery[…]