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.
Tiarella is one of the most reliable shade‑loving perennials for UK gardens — perfect for cool, moist areas with beautiful foliage and airy blooms.
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.
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...
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...
Erigeron (Mexican fleabane) is one of the easiest, most rewarding perennials you can grow. Flowering for months, thriving in walls, cracks, gravel, and sun‑baked borders, it brings effortless colour with zero fuss. Perfect for coastal gardens, cottage...
Heucheras are evergreen perennials grown for their colourful foliage and reliability in shade. Easy to grow in borders or containers, they provide year‑round structure and seasonal flowers. Perfect for brightening shady corners and pairing with dramatic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a hardy, fragrant Mediterranean evergreen herb perfect for UK gardens. It thrives in full sun, free‑draining soil and is ideal for pots, borders, herb beds and coastal gardens. Discover how to plant, grow, prune and style...
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...
