Plant of the Month – January

Our favourite snowdrop, the robust Galanthus elwesii, starts popping it’s head up in early January, letting you know that spring will be on it’s way. This variety is so very tidy, with neat glaucous leaves and perfect white and green, honey scented flowers. Best in dappled shade, plant as bulbs in autumn or ‘in the green’ […]

Plant of the Month: February

Helleborus niger or Christmas Rose is one of the earliest flowering plants; this useful little evergreen can brighten up shady areas in the garden. This particular variety has dark foliage, contrasted by simple upturned white flowers which stand loud and proud on those dreary Feb days.