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Most reliable flowers

Discover five of the most reliable herbaceous plants in this feature, picked by Alan Titchmarsh.

Monday, 1 April, 2019 at 9:34 am

While trends may change, there are some plants that always earn their keep.

To stand the test of time, these plants need to put on a good show each year, endure changing weather patterns and be easy to grow.

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