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Category Archives: Perennial

Pulmonaria Blue Ensign and Sissinghurst White

Posted in: Guardian writer, News, Perennial | April 23, 2015 at 14:47 , by Downside Nurseries

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Guardian-writer Alys Fowler and her bee-loving plants Did you see the article in “The Guardian “ a couple of weeks ago? “How to make hairy-footed flower bees feel at home”? Alys is recommending Pulmonaria to attract the bees – Blue Ensign mentioned just last month with its tropical ocean-blue...

Auralia “Sun King”

Posted in: Perennial | February 25, 2015 at 10:43 , by Downside Nurseries

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We trialled this lovely, new golden leaved Aralia “Sun King” last year. It was stunning and sold out straight away. We have more this year if you missed out. The foliage remains bright gold throughout the summer if planted in a sunny or semi sunny spot and it produces...

Itoh Peonies, bred by Toichi Itoh in Japan

Posted in: Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial | February 13, 2015 at 12:18 , by Downside Nurseries

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This year we have managed to get a small quantity of the rare Itoh Peonies, bred by Toichi Itoh in Japan. The successful crossing of tree and herbaceous peonies by plant breeders produced intersectional (Itoh) hybrids. These are hybrids between garden peonies and tree peonies. They resemble tree...

Stevia leaf extract for sugar reduction

Posted in: Herbs, Perennial | November 12, 2014 at 11:10 , by Downside Nurseries

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Stevia leaf extract for sugar reduction The Stevia rebaudiana – sweet herb of Paraguay is an interesting plant! It’s a tender upright perennial with non-showy, white tubular flowers suitable for full sun in milder climates or filtered afternoon shade in hot climates in good garden soil. Flowering time is late...

Mukdenia ‘Crimson Fans’, Astrantia Monarda ‘Ruby Wedding’, Veronica Longifolia, Delphinium Magic Fountains Sky Blue with White Bee

Posted in: Perennial, Shrubs | August 13, 2014 at 11:09 , by Downside Nurseries

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Mukdenia ‘Crimson Fans’, Astrantia Monarda ‘Ruby Wedding’, Veronica Longifolia, Delphinium Magic Fountains Sky Blue with White Bee Mukdenia ‘Crimson Fans’ Large maple like leaves emerge green in spring and as they age they develop bright red edges. Foliage will remain red all summer long, but dies down in winter. Small...