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Acanthus mollis

Acanthus mollis

Whilst it is not uncommon to come across I do love this acanthus, and have one as a focal point in my own gar…

Asplenium scolopendrium

Often seen all over the UK from forests to gardens, and even growing out of brick walls, this fern is easy to…

Astelia chathimica

Astelia chathamica

I have grown these for many years and it has easily become one of my favourite hardy evergreens, mostly for i…

Berginia cordiflora

Berginia cordiflora

Bergenias can often get a bad wrap, as they provide shelter for a variety of garden critters, however they ar…

Carex Evergold

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’

I have grown these grasses for years and have a few in my garden as they are perfect for softening the edges…

Colocasia ‘Pink China’

I have grown Colocasias for many years and by far this is the least fussy I have ever grown, readily producin…

Oxalis 'Iron Cross'

Oxalis tetraphylla

Oxalis ‘Iron Cross’ showcases distinctive green leaves with maroon cross-shaped markings and brig…

Oxalis triangularis

Oxalis triangularis

Oxalis ‘Triangularis’ is known for its striking deep purple, triangular-shaped foliage and delica…

Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’

This variety is also a new one for me this year as I have had ‘Cupid’ in my garden for a few year…