Small-Space & Container Gardening

Verbena Plug Plants – Practical Growing Guide

| 05 Apr, 2026

Verbena plug plants are fast-growing, floriferous performers ideal for borders, patio containers, baskets, and pollinator-friendly planting. Supplied as plug plants, they establish quickly when potted on and offer long flowering from late spring through...

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Uncinia Plug Plants – Evergreen Ornamental Grass for UK Gardens

| 02 Apr, 2026

Uncinia plug plants are compact, evergreen ornamental grasses grown for their fine foliage and year‑round structure. Well suited to borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes, Uncinia performs reliably in UK garden conditions.

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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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Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Proper Job!’ (Rosemary): A Reliable, Flavour‑Packed Classic for UK Gardens

| 26 Mar, 2026

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Proper Job!’ is a hardy, upright rosemary with aromatic evergreen foliage and blue flowers from spring into early summer. Ideal for containers, borders and herb gardens, it thrives in full sun and free‑draining soil. Reliable,...

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🌿 Colocasia ‘White Lava’ – Striking Contrast for Exotic UK Gardens

| 23 Mar, 2026

Colocasia ‘White Lava’ is a bold tropical foliage plant with dramatic white‑veined leaves, ideal for containers, patios and exotic UK garden displays.

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🌿 Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ – Bold Foliage for Exotic UK Gardens

| 23 Mar, 2026

Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ is a bold, tropical foliage plant with striking golden leaves, perfect for containers, patios and exotic garden displays.

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Geum Plug Plants – How to Grow, Care & Where to Use Them

| 19 Mar, 2026

Geum plug plants are vibrant, easy‑to‑grow perennials that bring bold colour to borders and containers from late spring into summer. Supplied as young plants, they establish quickly and are ideal for gardeners looking for reliable, long‑lasting flowers...

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Geranium Plug Plants – How to Grow, Care & Where to Use Them

| 19 Mar, 2026

Geranium plug plants are a reliable, easy‑to‑grow choice for UK gardens, offering long flowering periods, excellent ground cover, and strong pollinator value. Ideal for borders, containers, and naturalistic planting, they establish quickly and deliver...

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Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ – Exotic Blue‑Green Foliage for Summer Gardens

| 19 Mar, 2026

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

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Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ – Dramatic Dark Foliage for Exotic Gardens

| 19 Mar, 2026

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

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Primula vialii ‘Alison Holland’ – A Striking Spring Primula

| 19 Mar, 2026

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.

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Yucca aloifolia ‘Variegata’: The Bold, Architectural Showpiece for Modern UK Gardens

| 16 Mar, 2026

Yucca aloifolia ‘Variegata’ is a bold evergreen with sword‑shaped, cream‑edged leaves and excellent drought tolerance. Hardy to about –10°C, it’s perfect for gravel gardens, exotic borders, and container displays, offering year‑round architectural impact....

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Primula pulverulenta — The Towering, Early Candelabra Primrose for Moist, Shaded Gardens

| 13 Mar, 2026

Primula pulverulenta is a tall candelabra primrose with vivid crimson and magenta whorls on powder‑dusted stems. Thriving in cool, moist, lightly shaded conditions, it’s ideal for pond edges, damp woodland borders, and creating naturalised tiered displays....

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Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ — Deep‑Crimson Tiered Candelabra Primrose for Moist, Shaded Spaces

| 13 Mar, 2026

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...

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