Seasonal Gardening

Buying Plants Online in Northern Ireland: Fast, Safe Delivery of Plant Plugs from Dartana Plants

| 03 Mar, 2026

Looking for plants delivered to Northern Ireland? Dartana Plants has you covered. Many UK nurseries no longer ship to NI — but we do. Every order includes a Plant Passport and fast Royal Mail Tracked delivery at no extra cost. Healthy plug plants, securely...

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Dahlia Plug Plants: Big Colour, Long Flowering & Incredible Value (2026 Guide)

| 03 Mar, 2026

Dahlia plug plants deliver bold summer colour from July to frost — fast growing, great value, and perfect for borders, pots, and cut‑flower gardens.

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Heuchera Plug Plants: Year‑Round Colour for UK Gardens (2026 Guide)

| 03 Mar, 2026

Heuchera plug plants deliver year‑round foliage colour for UK gardens — ideal for shade, containers, and low‑maintenance borders.

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Top 20 Hardy Perennials for Wet Clay Soil (UK)

| 02 Mar, 2026

Clay soil? No problem — here are tough perennials that thrive in moisture.

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Perennial Plug Plants: The Smart Way to Build Long‑Lasting UK Gardens (2026 Guide)

| 02 Mar, 2026

Perennial plug plants are the most cost‑effective way to create long‑lasting borders — strong roots, easy establishment, and plants that return year after year.

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Salvia: The Long‑Flowering Powerhouse for UK Gardens (2026 Guide)

| 02 Mar, 2026

Salvias are some of the longest-flowering, most pollinator-friendly plants you can grow — vibrant colours from summer to frost.

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Rosemary: The Essential UK Growing Guide (2026) — Fragrance, Flavour & Year‑Round Structure

| 02 Mar, 2026

Rosemary is one of the most versatile herbs for UK gardens — aromatic, hardy, and perfect for cooking, structure, and pollinators.

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Tiarella: The Ultimate Shade-Loving Perennial for UK Gardens (2026 Guide)

| 02 Mar, 2026

Tiarella is one of the most reliable shade‑loving perennials for UK gardens — perfect for cool, moist areas with beautiful foliage and airy blooms.

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Best Primulas for Shade in UK Gardens (2026 Guide)

| 02 Mar, 2026

Shade doesn’t need to be dull — Primulas bring bold spring colour to UK gardens.

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How to Divide Perennials — UK Guide 2026

| 02 Mar, 2026

Dividing perennials keeps plants strong and productive. Here’s a clear UK guide to dividing your garden favourites.

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Perennial Plants for Coastal Gardens (Devon & Cornwall Guide)

| 01 Mar, 2026

Coastal gardens need tough, reliable perennials. Here’s your guide to the best Dartana‑approved plants for windy, salty, seaside conditions.

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2026 Tropical & Exotic Garden Trend Showcase: Big Leaves, Bold Colour, Zero Apology

| 27 Feb, 2026

Tropical and exotic gardening is booming in 2026, bringing bold foliage, fiery colour and lush, immersive planting to UK spaces of every size. Big leaves, climate‑smart exotics, vibrant palettes and container jungles define the trend. This showcase explores...

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Primula: The Complete UK Guide to Planting, Growing & Choosing the Best Varieties

| 27 Feb, 2026

Primulas are vibrant, early‑flowering perennials ideal for moist, partially shaded UK gardens. Perfect for borders, woodland edges and containers, they offer reliable spring colour and easy care. This guide covers planting, watering, feeding, dividing...

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Potentilla: The Ultimate UK Guide to Planting, Pruning & Growing Shrubby Cinquefoil

| 27 Feb, 2026

Potentilla is one of the toughest, longest‑flowering shrubs for UK gardens, thriving in sunny, well‑drained spots with very little maintenance. Ideal for borders, low hedges and wildlife‑friendly planting, it blooms from late spring to autumn and responds...

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