Now the cold weather is here, a seasonal reminder to keep an eye on the watering of evergreens in pots – Holly, Bay, Olives, and Conifers. They will not need much but if they go into a period of sub-zero temperatures dry, they can be damaged or even die. Remember...
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Christmas trees, wreaths, mistletoe and holly
Christmas trees are here, both cut and potted, together with plenty of well-berried mistletoe. Once again, we have quality wreaths from Mr Rich at Box. The holly he uses comes from trees planted in the hedgerows for that purpose by his father. Plain at £14.50 and decorated at £19.50....
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Christmas Roses and Hellebores
We have the popular Christmas Rose ‘Christmas Carol’ £7.95 a hybrid Hellebore, much more robust than the species which is notoriously difficult to grow. (image below left) Also, some hybrid ‘Gold Collection’ Hellebores (below right) in 3L pots (£14.95). These are beginning to flower now and will go on well...
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Cyclamen
The long, exceptionally warm autumn has ended, and the summer plantings are finally finished. We still have Pansies and Bellis in flower for your winter troughs and baskets. The first of the primroses are showing colour and the cyclamen crop is looking amazing; we think they are the best we...
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