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Colour onthe Nursery – mid July
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Hardy Fuchsias
If you can give them a bit of shade, they will keep going well into the autumn. You don’t have...
Russian Kale plants
The Russian Kale plants are now ready for planting and we also have the Redbor and Winterbor Kale. For those...

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Kniphofia ‘Wol’s Red Seedling’

Posted in: Uncategorized | July 30, 2014 at 10:49 , by Downside Nurseries

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Kniphofia ‘Wol’s Red Seedling’ The narrow red spikes of the Kniphofia ‘Wol’s Red Seeding’ are prolific when established from June to August, providing interest throughout the season in the garden border. Height 60cms, spread 50cms, Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Often referred to as ‘red hot poker’...

Venidio (Arctosis) will give you flowers all summer

Posted in: Uncategorized | May 5, 2014 at 11:30 , by Downside Nurseries

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Venidio (Arctosis) These can be a bit tricky to propagate as it simply will not stop flowering, but Lorraine got it right this time and we have a nice batch! Find a sunny spot and it will be smothered in flowers and your Venidio (Arctosis) will give you flowers all summer....

Monty Don and his love of Echinacea plants

Posted in: Uncategorized | November 3, 2013 at 16:18 , by Downside Nurseries

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So many varieties, Monty Don often raves about the fabulous long term colour enjoyed with Echinaceas. Visit us in the Spring when we’ll have at least ten varieties of this splendid plant, including Harvest Moon, Hot Papaya and Tiki Torch. We don’t seem to have a picture of a Downside...

New Guinea Impatiens have arrived today

Posted in: Uncategorized | May 15, 2013 at 18:03 , by Downside Nurseries

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Visit the nursery soon to get the best choice of colour from these wonderful tropical plants which give brilliant colour throughout the summer, until the first Autumn frosts, whether in sun or shade. Wait until all danger of frost has passed, keep soil moist and fertilize lightly but regularly....

Adopt a container in Bradford on Avon

Posted in: Uncategorized | April 30, 2013 at 13:44 , by Downside Nurseries

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Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon and Country Gate Gardens have adopted a container in Lamb Yard, Bradford on Avon and planted it with incredible edibles. We were pleased to donate some of the plants, (the Elan strawberries with a long fruiting season are ideal for this planter), and also to loan plants for...