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Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’ (Elmfeuer): A Bold Red Perennial for Dramatic Summer Colour

| 24 Feb, 2026

Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’ (‘Elmfeuer’) is a striking perennial with deep red flowers and bronze foliage, perfect for moist borders or pond edges. Flowering July–September, it adds vertical impact and attracts pollinators. Thrives in sun or part...

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Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’: The Uplifting Tropical Elephant Ear for Bold, Bright Gardens

| 23 Feb, 2026

Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ is a vibrant, golden‑leaf elephant ear that brings instant tropical brightness to gardens and patios. Fast‑growing, sun‑tolerant, and perfect for containers or lush borders, it thrives in rich, moist soil and rewards you with bold...

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March Garden Jobs (UK): Your Spring Kickstart Checklist

| 23 Feb, 2026

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Prioritise now: prune roses, cut back dead stems, divide clumps, mulch beds.
Sow smart: hardy annuals and veg under cover; broad beans and peas outside if soil is workable.
Food first: chit and plant first‑early potatoes, start...

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The Complete Guide to Plug Plants: Why They’re the Smart Gardener’s Choice

| 23 Feb, 2026

Plug plants offer an easy, reliable way to grow strong, healthy garden displays. With established roots and fast growth, they’re perfect for beginners and busy gardeners. Learn how to plant, grow, and choose the best plug plants — plus explore Dartana...

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Vinca: The Ultimate Evergreen Groundcover for Colour‑All‑Year Gardens Meta Title: Vinca Plant Care Guide & Best Varieties for UK Gardens

| 20 Feb, 2026

Vinca is a tough, evergreen groundcover perfect for shady spots, slopes and under trees. Flowering from spring into autumn, it forms a dense, weed‑suppressing carpet with minimal care. Discover the best Vinca varieties, how to grow them, and shop our...

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Tiarella (Foamflower): Light Up Shady Beds with Effortless Spring Spark

| 20 Feb, 2026

Tiarella (foamflower) brings frothy spring flowers and patterned foliage to shady beds and containers. It’s hardy, easy and happiest in cool, humus‑rich soils with consistent moisture. Plant with hostas and brunnera for year‑round texture, then shop our...

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Salvias for Small Spaces: The Ultimate Guide to Patio, Balcony & Courtyard Colour

| 19 Feb, 2026

Salvias thrive brilliantly in small gardens, patios, balconies and courtyards thanks to their compact growth, long flowering season and drought‑tolerance. With the right varieties—such as Patio Deep Blue, Hot Lips, Cambridge Blue and Cherry Lips—you can...

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Salvias: Planting, Care & Best Varieties for UK Gardens

| 19 Feb, 2026

Salvias are long‑flowering, pollinator‑friendly plants that thrive in sunny UK gardens with well‑drained soil. Whether you grow compact patio types like Patio Deep Blue, bold border varieties like Guanajuato, or classics such as Hot Lips, they deliver...

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Plug Plants: The Complete UK Guide

| 18 Feb, 2026

Plug plants are young, nursery-grown seedlings in individual cells with established roots. This complete UK guide explains what plug plants are, when to plant them through the seasons, how to pot-on and grow them step‑by‑step, and how to avoid common...

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March Gardening Jobs: Your Essential Guide to a Thriving Spring Garden

| 17 Feb, 2026

March marks the true beginning of the gardening year. Start seeds indoors, prepare soil, prune shrubs, divide perennials, and begin planting hardy crops outside. Clean the greenhouse, tackle lawn care, and pot up dahlias, cannas, and colocasia for a strong...

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Colocasia: The Bold Tropical Showstopper for Lush, Exotic Gardens

| 17 Feb, 2026

Colocasia, often called Elephant Ears, brings bold, tropical impact to any garden with its huge, dramatic leaves and fast growth. These moisture‑loving plants thrive in rich, damp soil, dappled shade, and warm conditions. Perfect for pond edges, exotic...

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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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Hebe: The Colourful, Evergreen Shrub for Easy, Year‑Round Interest

| 16 Feb, 2026

Hebes are compact, evergreen shrubs that deliver colour and structure all year round. Their tidy habits, glossy or variegated foliage, and summer‑to‑autumn flowers make them perfect for borders, containers, and courtyard gardens. At Dartana, you’ll find...

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The Complete Guide to Soil Blockers, Homemade Soil Blocks & Seed‑Sowing Alternatives

| 13 Feb, 2026

Soil blockers create firm, pot‑free seed‑starting cubes that improve root health and reduce transplant shock. But you can also make homemade soil blocks using simple tools — or even slice compost‑filled trays into cubes for a hybrid method. Each approach...

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