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Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ Growing Guide (UK): The Classic Dark Foliage Perennial

| 17 Apr, 2026

Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ is the original and most iconic dark‑leaved Heuchera, valued for its rich purple‑bronze foliage, reliability and versatility. Tough, adaptable and long‑lived, it performs just as well in sun or shade, making it one...

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Heuchera ‘Forever Red’ Growing Guide (UK): The Reddest Foliage All Year

| 17 Apr, 2026

Heuchera ‘Forever Red’ is widely regarded as one of the reddest Heucheras ever bred. Its rich scarlet to crimson foliage holds colour exceptionally well from spring to winter, making it a standout choice for containers, borders and year‑round structure...

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Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’ Growing Guide (UK): Intense Red Foliage That Lasts

| 17 Apr, 2026

Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’ is one of the best red‑leaved Heucheras available, valued for its deep scarlet to wine‑red foliage that holds colour from spring through autumn and remains attractive in winter. It forms a dense, compact mound and flowers over a...

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Heuchera ‘Electra’ Growing Guide (UK): Gold Foliage with Electric Red Veins

| 17 Apr, 2026

Heuchera ‘Electra’ is a bold, eye‑catching coral bells variety prized for its bright golden‑yellow leaves shot through with vivid red veins. It’s compact, hardy, and perfect for containers, front‑of‑border planting, and bright shade, where its colour...

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Heuchera ‘Delta Dawn’ Growing Guide (UK): Sunset Foliage for Shade & Pots

| 17 Apr, 2026

Heuchera ‘Delta Dawn’ is a standout coral bells variety with lime‑gold foliage and a warm red centre that glows in spring and autumn, then shifts to red‑veined leaves in summer. It’s compact, hardy, and ideal for brightening shady borders, underplanting,...

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Heuchera ‘Blackberry Jam’ Growing Guide (UK): Colour, Care & Where to Plant

| 17 Apr, 2026

Heuchera ‘Blackberry Jam’ is a compact, clump‑forming perennial grown for its striking blackberry‑maroon foliage with dark veining and a subtle silvery sheen. It’s ideal for pots, shady borders, and underplanting, offering long‑lasting colour with minimal...

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Aeonium Plug Plants | Architectural Succulents for Pots & Patios

| 16 Apr, 2026

Aeonium plug plants offer bold structure, colourful foliage, and excellent performance in pots and sheltered gardens. Easy to grow and ideal for UK conditions, they are perfect for patios, conservatories, and summer displays.

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Diervilla Plug Plants for UK Gardens | Hardy, Low‑Maintenance Shrubs

| 16 Apr, 2026

Diervilla plug plants are tough, adaptable shrubs suited to UK gardens. Ideal for shade, poor soils, and low‑maintenance planting schemes.

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Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ Hardy Perennial for UK Gardens

| 16 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ is a hardy, clump‑forming perennial grown for its distinctive deep purple to near‑black tubular flowers, carried on dark, upright stems. Flowering from early summer through to autumn, it provides consistent colour and structure in...

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Penstemon ‘Burgundy’: Reliable Perennial Colour from Strong Young Plants

| 15 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Burgundy’ is a dependable hardy perennial valued for its dark foliage, long flowering season and strong garden performance. Ideal for borders, wildlife planting and mixed perennial schemes.

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Kniphofia Plug Plants: Structural Colour and Reliable Performance for UK Gardens

| 15 Apr, 2026

Kniphofia plug plants provide a dependable starting point for growing bold, architectural perennials. Supplied as healthy young plants, they are ideal for retail production, landscaping and long‑term garden performance.

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Hydrangea Plug Plants: Reliable Young Plants for High‑Quality Retail and Landscaping

| 15 Apr, 2026

Hydrangea plug plants offer growers a reliable, uniform starting point for premium flowering shrubs. Supplied young but strong, they ensure efficient potting, predictable growth and outstanding garden performance.

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Penstemon ‘Firebird’ – Vibrant Hardy Perennial for UK Gardens

| 13 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Firebird’ is a hardy perennial grown for its vivid red flowers and long flowering season. Well suited to UK borders, it adds colour and movement from summer into autumn.

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Hebe Plug Plants – Compact Evergreen Shrubs for UK Gardens

| 13 Apr, 2026

Hebe plug plants are compact evergreen shrubs grown for neat structure and seasonal flowers. Supplied young for growing on, they are ideal for borders, containers, and low‑maintenance UK gardens.

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