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Category Archives: Annual Bedding

Geraniums

Posted in: Annual Bedding | April 28, 2023 at 08:07 , by Downside Nurseries

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The scented geraniums are ready for sale. We know a lot of customers lost theirs in the hard winter. We have our usual wide range, but stocks are limited so shop early. We did not manage to buy any Pelargonium Ardens cuttings this year, but we have a few of...

Annuals

Posted in: Annual Bedding | April 28, 2023 at 07:38 , by Downside Nurseries

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The Victorian fashion for annual bedding is long gone, but annuals still have their place, not just in tubs and baskets but in herbaceous borders too. Most professional gardeners slip a few into their beds to fill the gaps and keep the colour going. They are good as well for...

Bedding and Patio Plants

Posted in: Annual Bedding, Colour | May 3, 2022 at 14:40 , by Downside Nurseries

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We have our usual extensive range again this year. Evolvulus was new last year, and we were so delighted with it that we are doing it again this year. Stunning blue flowers, a bit slow to get going but well worth the wait. We have started it earlier this year to try...

Planting Season (posted 28 April 2022)

Posted in: Annual Bedding, Vegetables | May 3, 2022 at 14:28 , by Downside Nurseries

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The main planting season for annual bedding is upon us. It is a good idea to buy ahead and harden off some of the more tender annuals before you plant. Half-hardy annuals can go out now. Do remember that even if we have warm days, the nights can be chilly,...