Downside Plant Nursery News

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Lady in Red’

Posted in: Shrubs, Unusual | July 30, 2014 at 10:30 , by Downside Nurseries

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Isn’t this stunning? ‘Lady in Red’ is a compact, branching, thicket-forming, suckering, deciduous shrub with lobed, doubly-toothed, veined red to red-purple leaves and clusters of small, cup-shaped, pale pink flowers in summer followed by pale brown to red fruit in autumn. That’s a lot of adjectives on one descriptive ticket!...

Roses for a special occasion

Posted in: Gifts, Roses | July 10, 2014 at 11:11 , by Downside Nurseries

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Roses for a special occasion Don’t roses make a wonderful gift? There are so many now with ‘special names’ it makes such a lovely present as it will go on and on for many years, reminding the recipient not only of the special occasion but also their lovely family member...

Care of your Hanging Basket

Posted in: Hanging Baskets | July 1, 2014 at 11:03 , by Downside Nurseries

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Care of your Hanging Basket Just a reminder to feed your hanging baskets! We made up about 400 baskets this year for individuals, hotels, restaurants, pubs and offices. The baskets you buy from us will all have been given long-term fertiliser. With regular watering and feeding, your summer basket...

Orlaya grandiflora available now at Downside Nurseries (23 May)

Posted in: BBC TV featured plants, Carol Klein, Chelsea Flower Show, Perennial | May 23, 2014 at 11:49 , by Downside Nurseries

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Orlaya grandiflora was Carol Klein’s choice at Chelsea and I’m delighted to say these are now ready for you here at Downside Nurseries. It’s also one of the RHS’s top 10 Hardy Annuals – see link here from where I’ve used the image. The small central florets are surrounded by a...

Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ – Chelsea Flower Show winner for Monty Don’s choice plant

Posted in: BBC TV featured plants, Chelsea Flower Show, Monty Don | May 23, 2014 at 11:34 , by Downside Nurseries

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Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ Chelsea Flower Show winner for Monty Don’s Chelsea choice plant has been here at Downside, lovingly raised and nurtured by Lorraine. But sadly now sold out as at 23 May. Most frustrating as we could have raised lots more! Isn’t hindsight wonderful! It works really well...