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Although the time for roses is long past they can be remarkably resilient. Here we are at the beginning of December and I have two flowering in my garden at the moment - Rosa 'The Prince' and R. Moonlight. It is true that neither bloom is much

I grow a couple of comicifugas....now acteas......but they do not,produce enough flower spikes for me. Anyone growing these and getting loads of,flower spikes? If so, advice appreciated please. I provide good rich soil, shade and moisture

short life but second Summer is just as good. Mrs F, plant geraniums. There are some fantastic foliage varieties out there too.....Ann folkard, Tanya Rendell...and others like Jolly Bee that provide sheer flower power. You can have blues, pinks

silver foliage and pink flowers. The very best of the thymes. Geranium black beauty ....dark purple/black foliage and bright blue flowers on a compact stunning plant. Contrasts beautifully with the silver thyme.Osteospermum tresco Purple is fairly

I saw this in Parker's bulb catalogue and amongst other bulbs thought I would have to try it (bulb catalogue is abit like being in a sweet shop!). It's in flower now but I am disappointed to see that there is a pink flush to the white parts

I want to make an all rose flower bed. It's a kidney shaped bed (max 5.4 m long x 2m wide) in the middle of a south facing lawn.  Ideally I would like fairly low growing roses, probably pink, easy to care for and with some scent. I'm a complete

. Cuttings would be a quicker option. Thanks Hollie Thanks for the reminder to do the cuttings ................ Bunny, if you are buying pinks choose those with best scent but my favourite of all is an old variety called Mrs Simkins.....white, shaggy flowers

Can someone identify this please? It is an Aquilegia Whippet - it looks a very pretty colour - lucky you Pam x Is it? I've never seen one like that before. My daughter returned from holiday and found it in flower. We thought the leaves looked like

Hello This is a bit of a cry for help...I am planning a wedding to be held on June 1st next year in a marquee at home. It's going to be themed around Moroccan colours and I have visions of clashing bright pinks, turquoises, oranges and purples. I am

They've been developing bit by bit for weeks, teasing me with glimpses of their pink petticoats. Finally last week, my first camellia of the year opened fully to show off its golden anthers, set off to perfection against the delicate frill of pink