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In addition to the plants we buy in from more specialist British growers, we also have home grown plants (in organic compost) of more unusual seasonal herbaceous, biennial and annual cultivars. |
Early Summer in the Garden
In June the garden reaches as tumult of growth and opulence filled with roses, peonies, lavender and spectacular herbaceous plants such as delphiniums, lupins and hollhocks.
Careful planting can extend the season, look out for montbretras (crocosmias), knifphofias, schizostylis, heleniums, rudbeckias amongst others yet to come.
Good 'long players' include hybrid hardy geraniums such as G. 'Ann FoLkard', G.'Patricia', dahlias and penstemons.
The herb garden still looks well, but be prepared to shear lavenders back after flowering. This serves to both lenghten the life of the plant and to keep in within bounds. Some varieties may reflower, such as Lavandula Hidcote.
Most, if not all, of these plants are currently available at the Nursery.
Garden Tasks for July
* In this warm, dry weather keeping everything well watered is a must.
* To encourage further blooming Deadhead Roses, Delphiniums and Lupins.
* Hoe off weeds in dry weather. IF f doen when wet, the weeds are liable to re-root.
* Encourage tomatoes to grow tall by removing side-shoots from the main stem and harvest fruits to encourage further flowering.
* Continue to make successional sowings of salad leaves and herb plants for continues harvests.
* Check runner bean supports. Check climbing vegetables are securely tied to supports.
* Keep hanging baskets, window boxes and pots well watered.
* Regular lawn mowing is necessary.
* To avoid scorching of plants growing in a windowsill, move them to a cooler spot or provide them with shade.
We regularly update our plant pages however listings may not always be 100% accurate. Please contact us if you are unable to find what you are looking for.
If you've been reading the weekend papers and would like to know which items we stock please see our
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