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Gold and Bronze

Amazing Plant Places, From the archives, Plant NewsBy DougJune 2, 2013Leave a comment

This week we have been thinking about colour combinations that really stand out, and love this bronze fennel growing over Euphorbia. Simple, yet effective and the handiwork of Andrew Simmons the Head Gardener at Floors Castle in Scotland.  

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’

100 Trees & Shrubs, From the archives, The 100 ProjectBy DougJune 2, 2013Leave a comment

It’s tempting to think that the garden is barren and there is nothing to see during January and February. But if you plan the garden well there should still be plants of interest every day of the year. One such shrub is Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’(AGM). This shrub is grown for its large, yellow…

Euphorbia cyparissias “Fens Ruby”

100 Perennials, From the archives, The 100 ProjectBy DougJune 2, 2013Leave a comment

On an afternoon plant hunting at RHS Harlow Carr surrounded by so many wonderful plants, which were basking in the warm June sunshine; one plant in particular stood out, Euphorbia cyparissias “Fens Ruby” which is a low growing perennial. It has attractive purple tinged leaves and wonderful yellow flowers, which as can be seen attract…

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