Digitalis purpurea ‘Snow Thimble’ is one of the most elegant white foxgloves you can grow — tall, luminous, pollinator‑friendly, and perfect for cottage gardens and woodland edges. Here’s how to grow it effortlessly in your Dartmoor‑to‑Devon conditions....
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Musa sikkimensis ‘Bengal Tiger’: The Red‑Striped Hardy Banana for UK Tropical Gardens
| 06 Mar, 2026
Musa sikkimensis ‘Bengal Tiger’ is a bold, red‑striped hardy banana that brings instant jungle colour to UK gardens. Loved by buyers of your plug plant listings such as Musa sikkimensis ‘Bengal Tiger’ x5 Plug plants – Red‑Striped Hardy, it thrives in...
Musa Basjoo: The Hardy Banana That Transforms UK Gardens
| 06 Mar, 2026
Musa basjoo—often called the hardy banana—is one of the easiest and most dramatic exotic plants you can grow in the UK. With huge tropical leaves, fast growth, and surprising cold tolerance, it brings instant jungle impact to any garden. Here’s how to...
Musa plug plants are fast-growing exotic foliage plants that bring instant jungle impact to UK gardens, patios, and containers.
Month-by-Month UK Perennial Planting Calendar
| 04 Mar, 2026
A clear UK planting calendar to guide your perennial garden all year.
Dahlia plug plants deliver bold summer colour from July to frost — fast growing, great value, and perfect for borders, pots, and cut‑flower gardens.
Salvias are some of the longest-flowering, most pollinator-friendly plants you can grow — vibrant colours from summer to frost.
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.
Coastal gardens need tough, reliable perennials. Here’s your guide to the best Dartana‑approved plants for windy, salty, seaside conditions.
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...
Wholesale Plant Plugs: The Smart Way to Grow More, Faster
| 26 Feb, 2026
Wholesale plant plugs give growers, landscapers, and garden retailers a head start by removing the uncertainty of seed germination and early-stage growth. Dartana’s well-rooted plugs are selected for rapid establishment and consistent quality, helping...
Persicaria Plug Plants: Bold Foliage, Long Seasons & Incredible Texture for Modern Gardens
| 26 Feb, 2026
Persicaria plug plants add bold texture, rich colour, and long-season interest to any garden. With varieties suitable for sun or part shade, Persicaria delivers reliable structure, pollinator-friendly blooms, and low-maintenance performance. Learn how...



