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Iris Pumila Little Shadow, Blue Denim and Cherry Garden

Posted in: New Plants, Spring colour | April 11, 2017 at 15:04 , by Downside Nurseries

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New this year on the Nursery we have dwarf bearded iris (Iris Pumila) from Darwin Plants. These are similar to the Germanica hybrids but much shorter (25cm) and earlier blooming. They like sun or partial and well-drained alkaline soil. Perfect for our limestone brash. The flowers are clear and jewel...

Seed sowing

Posted in: Sowing | April 9, 2017 at 11:37 , by Downside Nurseries

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Lorraine sowing seeds at Downside Nurseries

It is seed sowing time. Most people remember to wash their seed trays but don’t forget to wash your watering can as well. All sorts of slime can lurk in there as well as the odd snail! And when using the can, the rose should face upwards for seedlings giving...

Recycling at Downside Nurseries

Posted in: Recycling | April 7, 2017 at 15:08 , by Downside Nurseries

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We are always happy to take back our own pots but please do not bring random odds and ends. We cannot use these and have to pay for their disposal. If you have a use for the mushroom crates we use for the potted bedding – fine. If not please...

An insight into a plant’s body clock

Posted in: Season Plants | April 3, 2017 at 11:22 , by Downside Nurseries

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Camellia Japonica Brushfield Yellow at Downside Nurseries

What lovely weather we are having! Warm days and sunshine – perfect gardening weather. Be cautious with your tender plants though as the nights are still cold. Plants see the world differently from us. We rejoice in the warm days; they shudder at the cold nights. In fact a plant...

Fruit tree shapes – espaliers, candelabra, fan shape

Posted in: Espaliers, Fruit Trees, Trained, Tree Shapes, Trees, Trees - Candelabra, Trees - Fruit, Trees - Steps-Overs, Trees Espalier, Trees Patio & Dwarf Patio | March 16, 2017 at 13:46 , by Downside Nurseries

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Candelabra Granny Smith and Jonagold Applies with Williams Bon Credien Pears 763

We often refer to the various different tree shapes in our newsletters and blogs so we thought it might be helpful to jot down the details of each The espalier shape sees the trunk growing right to the top of the plant and the branches coming off horizontally at regular...