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Primula japonica ‘Alba’ – Moisture‑Loving Perennial for Shade Gardens

| 02 Apr, 2026

Primula japonica ‘Alba’ is a hardy, moisture‑loving perennial grown for its elegant tiers of pure white flowers held above fresh green foliage. Well suited to damp borders, pondsides, and woodland gardens, this candelabra primula performs reliably in...

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Rhubarb Plug Plants – Grow Your Own Rhubarb in UK Gardens

| 02 Apr, 2026

Rhubarb plug plants provide a simple and space‑efficient way to grow rhubarb in UK gardens. Supplied young and ready to establish, plug plants develop into long‑lived perennial crops when planted correctly. Rhubarb is valued for its bold foliage, edible...

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Vinca Plug Plants – Evergreen Ground Cover for UK Gardens

| 02 Apr, 2026

Vinca plug plants (commonly known as periwinkle) are reliable, evergreen ground cover plants suited to UK gardens. They spread steadily to suppress weeds, tolerate shade and poor soils, and provide seasonal flowers in spring and early summer. Supplied...

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Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’ (Elmfeuer) – Bold Red Summer Perennial

| 01 Apr, 2026

Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’, also known as ‘Elmfeuer’, is a striking perennial with deep bronze foliage and tall spikes of fiery red flowers in summer. Perfect for borders, damp soils, and wildlife gardens, it adds strong colour and vertical interest...

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Heuchera ‘Key Lime Pie’ – Bright Evergreen Foliage for Shade

| 01 Apr, 2026

Heuchera ‘Key Lime Pie’ is a vibrant evergreen perennial with striking lime‑green foliage that brightens shaded areas year‑round. Compact and easy to grow, it produces delicate pale flowers in late spring and is perfect for borders, containers, and underplanting...

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Erigeron ‘Sea Breeze’ – Long‑Flowering Evergreen Perennial

| 01 Apr, 2026

Erigeron ‘Sea Breeze’ is a low‑growing, long‑flowering perennial with soft lilac‑pink daisy flowers and neat evergreen foliage. Blooming for months from late spring into autumn, it’s perfect for borders, gravel gardens, paths, and coastal planting, offering...

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Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Sea of Blossom’ – Long‑Flowering Ground Cover

| 01 Apr, 2026

Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Sea of Blossom’ is a long‑flowering, low‑growing perennial covered in masses of small daisy flowers that fade from white to soft pink. Perfect for walls, borders, paths, and gravel gardens, it self‑seeds gently and provides colour...

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Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ – Bright Evergreen Ground Cover for Shade

| 01 Apr, 2026

Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ is a striking evergreen ground cover with bright golden‑yellow variegated leaves and soft blue flowers in spring. Ideal for shade and woodland areas, it spreads to form a colourful, weed‑suppressing carpet and brings light to...

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Vinca minor ‘Bowles’ Purple – The Ultimate Evergreen Ground Cover Plant

| 01 Apr, 2026

Vinca minor ‘Bowles’ Purple’ is a tough, evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves and rich purple flowers in spring. Ideal for shade, banks, and difficult areas, it spreads to form a dense, weed‑suppressing carpet and needs very little maintenance...

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Primula japonica ‘Apple Blossom’ | Candelabra Primrose for Damp Gardens UK

| 01 Apr, 2026

Primula japonica ‘Apple Blossom’ is a hardy candelabra primrose producing elegant tiers of soft pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Well suited to damp soils, woodland gardens, and pond edges, this moisture‑loving perennial provides reliable...

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Trollius Plug Plants | Globe Flowers for Damp & Woodland Gardens UK

| 01 Apr, 2026

Trollius, commonly known as Globe Flower, is a hardy perennial valued for its rounded, buttercup‑like blooms and tolerance of moist, cool soils. Trollius plug plants are ideal for woodland borders, damp garden areas, and planting near ponds or streams....

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Tricyrtis Plug Plants | Toad Lily for Shade Gardens UK

| 01 Apr, 2026

Tricyrtis, commonly known as Toad Lily, is a shade‑loving perennial valued for its orchid‑like flowers that appear in late summer and autumn. Tricyrtis plug plants are ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers, offering reliable performance...

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Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ | Candelabra Primrose for Shade

| 31 Mar, 2026

Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ is a hardy spring‑flowering perennial known for its tiered, candelabra‑style crimson blooms. Well suited to damp, shaded borders and woodland gardens, it provides strong vertical structure and reliable seasonal colour...

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Tradescantia Plug Plants | Hardy Spiderwort Perennials for UK Gardens

| 31 Mar, 2026

Tradescantia plug plants, commonly known as Spiderwort, are hardy perennial plants grown for their colourful summer flowers and grass‑like foliage. Supplied as young plug plants, they establish quickly and are suitable for borders, containers, and mixed...

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