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Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ is a dramatic exotic plant with large blue‑green, textured leaves. Ideal for containers and summer borders, it adds bold structure and tropical style to UK gardens

Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ is a dramatic exotic plant with large, glossy near‑black leaves. Perfect for containers and summer borders, it adds bold structure and tropical style to UK gardens

Primula vulgaris, the Common Primrose, is a native UK spring perennial producing soft yellow flowers from late winter. Fully hardy and easy to grow, it is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens and wildlife planting

Primula vialii ‘Red Hot Poker’ is a bold spring perennial with upright red and pink poker‑shaped flower spikes. Ideal for damp borders and containers, it is fully hardy and easy to grow in UK gardens.

Primula vialii ‘Alison Holland’ is a striking spring perennial with upright red and pink flower spikes above fresh green foliage. Ideal for damp borders and containers, it is fully hardy and easy to grow in UK gardens.

Primula veris, known as the Cowslip, is a much-loved native spring perennial producing nodding clusters of golden-yellow flowers above soft green foliage. Ideal for wildlife gardens, meadows and lightly shaded borders, it is fully hardy, easy to grow,...

Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ is a vivid, deep‑crimson candelabra primrose for cool, moist, lightly shaded gardens. Ideal along ponds, in woodland borders or damp garden pockets, it forms elegant tiered stems in late spring and naturalises beautifully...

Primula japonica ‘Apple Blossom’ is a soft pink, tiered candelabra primrose for cool, moist, lightly shaded areas. Perfect for pond edges, damp woodland and shaded borders, it delivers elegant late‑spring colour and forms natural drifts over time. Hardy,...

Primula elatior (Oxlip) brings soft yellow, one‑sided spring flowers to cool, moist, partially shaded borders. A hardy perennial for woodland edges, meadows and wildlife‑friendly plantings, it excels in humus‑rich soil and consistent moisture. Easy to...

Primula chungensis is a moisture‑loving candelabra primrose for shade. Expect tiered apricot‑to‑orange blooms above lush green rosettes from late spring. Plant by ponds, in bog gardens, or damp woodland borders, keep the soil evenly moist, and divide...

Maximalist planting is back in force for spring 2026, transforming April borders into dense, colourful, multi‑layered displays. With rich textures, bold tones and season‑long planting, this trend brings warmth, movement and personality to every garden....

April is the perfect month to build wildlife‑rich borders that thrive for seven months straight. By mixing native plants, layered heights and pollinator‑friendly perennials, you’ll create a border buzzing with life from April to November — colourful,...