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Primulas & Candelabra Primulas: Colour, Structure and Spring Magic for Moist, Shaded Gardens

Primulas & Candelabra Primulas: Colour, Structure and Spring Magic for Moist, Shaded Gardens

 | 16 Feb, 2026
Primulas and Candelabra Primulas bring vibrant spring colour to cool, moist and shaded parts of the garden. Perfect for pond edges, woodland borders and boggy planting schemes, they thrive where many plants struggle. At Dartana, our range includes Primula...
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Delosperma (Ice Plants): The Ultimate Dartana Guide to Growing Drought‑Tolerant, Colour‑Packed Succulents

Delosperma (Ice Plants): The Ultimate Dartana Guide to Growing Drought‑Tolerant, Colour‑Packed Succulents

 | 13 Feb, 2026
Delosperma (Ice Plants) are hardy, drought‑tolerant succulents adored for their vibrant daisy‑like flowers and evergreen mats of fleshy foliage. Perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, slopes and sun‑baked borders, they thrive in poor, free‑draining soil...
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Dryopteris & Hardy Ferns: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lush, Architectural Fern Displays

Dryopteris & Hardy Ferns: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lush, Architectural Fern Displays

 | 13 Feb, 2026
Dryopteris and hardy ferns add lush, architectural greenery to shaded beds and woodland gardens. Easy to grow and perfect for damp, low‑light areas, these ferns provide year‑round structure and texture. Explore Dartana’s range of UK‑grown fern plug plants...
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Foxgloves (Digitalis): How to Grow, Care For & Enjoy These Cottage Garden Icons

Foxgloves (Digitalis): How to Grow, Care For & Enjoy These Cottage Garden Icons

 | 13 Feb, 2026
Foxgloves (Digitalis) are iconic cottage‑garden plants known for their tall spires of bell‑shaped blooms that attract bees and add height, colour and elegance to borders. They thrive in partial shade, prefer moist, well‑drained soil, and self‑seed naturally...
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Propagating Rosemary in a Plant Snail: A Fun, Fool‑Proof Guide

Propagating Rosemary in a Plant Snail: A Fun, Fool‑Proof Guide

 | 12 Feb, 2026
Propagating rosemary is simple, fun, and even better when done using a quirky snail planter. Take a healthy 10–12cm cutting, strip the lower leaves, and plant it into free‑draining compost inside your snail. Water lightly, keep it in bright but indirect...
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Penstemon Plug Plants: Long‑Flowering Colour for Borders & Containers

Penstemon Plug Plants: Long‑Flowering Colour for Borders & Containers

 | 12 Feb, 2026
Choose Penstemon plug plants for months of vivid blooms, easy planting, and strong UK performance. Plant in sunny, free‑draining soil, feed lightly, and deadhead for repeat flowering. Perfect for cottage borders, wildlife gardens, and summer pots.
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Campanula Plug Plants: Colour‑Rich, Bee‑Friendly Bellflowers for UK Gardens

Campanula Plug Plants: Colour‑Rich, Bee‑Friendly Bellflowers for UK Gardens

 | 12 Feb, 2026
Choose Campanula plug plants for reliable, long‑flowering colour with minimal fuss. Plant in well‑drained soil, keep evenly moist while establishing, deadhead for repeat blooms, and trim after flowering. Ideal varieties for the UK include C. portenschlagiana...
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Musa (Banana Plants): The Ultimate Guide to Growing Tropical Drama in UK Gardens

Musa (Banana Plants): The Ultimate Guide to Growing Tropical Drama in UK Gardens

 | 11 Feb, 2026
Musa plants bring bold, exotic impact to any garden, creating instant jungle style with their large architectural leaves and fast growth. Perfect for tropical‑themed borders, sheltered patios or container displays, they thrive in rich soil and consistent...
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Penstemons: The Underrated Summer Powerhouse for Every UK Garden

Penstemons: The Underrated Summer Powerhouse for Every UK Garden

 | 09 Feb, 2026
Penstemons are one of the longest‑flowering perennials you can grow, bringing vibrant colour from June to October with minimal fuss. This guide covers the best varieties, planting tips, pruning advice and Dartana’s top Penstemon plants — helping you create...
Growing Tips Plant Info Seasonal Gardening Spring Summer Autumn Plant Care Guides Penstemon Plan & Plant For A Stunning Garden Designing Your Garden Layout Plug Plant How-Tos Soil & Site Conditions
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