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Colour on the Nursery this week
With thanks to Christina’s fabulous images, the plants include: Alstroemeria, Thunbergia Annual climber, Commelina Tuberosa, Dianthus, Echinacea, Hanging Baskets, Hemerocallis...
The New Guineas have finally arrived!
I have promised many of you to let you know when the New Guinea Impatiens have arrived in stock, so...
Roses in flower on the Nursery this week
with thanks to Nerys for these lovely images Please see our full anticipated list of roses on our plant list...

Category Archives: Colour

Cinerarias mixed colours on the Nursery today, 22nd March

Posted in: Bedding, Colour | March 22, 2024 at 16:48 , by Downside Nurseries

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Erysimum (perennial wallflowers)- colour on the Nursery today, 22nd March

Posted in: Colour, Herbaceous Perennial | March 22, 2024 at 16:43 , by Downside Nurseries

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Early flowering plantsPlants that flower early are especially important for the bumble bees that are beginning to emerge on warm days. Some of our autumn potted perennials are already in flower, notably the hardy Geraniums and Erysimum (perennial wallflower). Erysimum (perennial wallflowers) Bowles Mauve is flowering now and will continue...

Bergenias – colour on the Nursery today, 15th March

Posted in: Colour, Herbaceous, Perennial, Spring borders, Spring colour | March 15, 2024 at 16:43 , by Downside Nurseries

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Common name: elephant’s ears “These easy-to-grow, evergreen perennials really earn their keep, making a year-round contribution to borders. Their large leathery leaves, often tinged red in winter, make attractive ground cover, while the flowers are an early bounty for pollinating insects. They combine well with other spring flowers in shade or...