Hosta
Lush foliage and myriad varieties make this plant a firm favourite, says Miranda Kimberley.
Breadcrumbs
Ornamentals Production
News, in-depth reporting and discussion of ornamental plant production nurseries, including hardy nursery stock, protected crops, cut flowers and bulbs.
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Ornamentals In Depth
Interview - Robin Wallis, co-owner, Hortus Loci
18 May 2012Last October, Robin Wallis set up Hortus Loci with Mark Straver at Whitewater Nurseries in Hook, Hampshire, to grow 400,000 perennials, roses and fruit trees a year and supply gardeners and landscape architects. Between them, they have sourced and gr...
Growing business - careers in garden retail and production horticulture
11 May 2012The buoyant production horticulture and retail sectors offer a wealth of opportunities for keen individuals, Graham Clarke explains.
How to buy - Pots and containers
27 April 2012Sally Drury rounds up the latest developments designed to meet the needs of growers large and small.
Careers conference calls for increased school engagement to solve skills crisis
27 April 2012Better marketing and communication of horticultural job opportunities emerge as key targets from speakers at RHS event.
Plant Focus
Ornamentals Production News
- Heroic plant hunters did us proud Roy Lancaster tells Chelsea
- Writtle wraps up Chelsea silver for its grow-your-own garden
- Gardenex reveals export deals
- Hillier Nurseries wins record 67th consecutive Chelsea gold
- Chelsea Flower Show 2012 best in shows announced
- Thompson & Morgan scoops RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2012 award
- Hitchmough warns Chelsea too much native planting is ruining horticulture in public spaces
- RHS Chelsea New Plant of the Year Shortlist announced
- M&G Investments renews Chelsea Flower Show sponsorship
- Taxis planted up for Chelsea by Indoor Garden Design
John Adlam's Notes From The Nursery
A weekly roundup of jobs to do and what to watch out for to ensure your crops are protected.
Peter Seabrook
New Plants
Rose 'Ebb Tide'
18 May 2012Rose 'Ebb Tide', launched by CK Jones owner Keith Jones at Harrogate, is a dwarf floribunda that grows to 60cm and costs £12.
Petunia Natural Dwarf
18 May 2012Petunia Natural Dwarf was introduced by Hem Genetics at last month's Dutch Spring Pack Trials.
Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange
11 May 2012Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange from Pan American is selling fast, with retailers advised to book in good time.
Rosa 'Drift Peach'
11 May 2012Rosa 'Drift Peach' is among Meilland's hanging basket roses grown from cuttings.
Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo'
11 May 2012Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo' will be introduced into Ball Colegrave's 2013 catalogues.
Tim Edwards
Andrew Hewson
Research Summaries
- Science Into Practice - Two-spotted spider mites
- Research Matters - Chlorophyll and nitrogen status
- Research Matters - Supplementary lighting and rooting
- Research Matters - Chlorophyll fluorescence
- Science Into Practice - Eradicating powdery mildew in ornamentals
- Research Matters - Efficient watering of containers
Additional Information
Latest jobs Jobs web feed
- Head Grower Horticruitment Circa £25-30K DOE, Channel Islands
- Trainee Gardener MacRobert Trust c. £13,100, Situated in Royal Deeside
- Amenity Sales Person MorePeople £20000 - £30000 per annum, Wales
- Head Gardener/Manager Worthing Borough Council Competitive, Worthing
- Plant Supervisor/Manager Horticruitment £20K+, Leicester
Latest Tenders
Contract for the Supply of Horticultural Machinery & Equipment
Sunderland City Council
CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PARKS
MAINTENANCE AND TREES MAINTENANCE
Wandsworth Borough Council
In This Issue
NEWS: Garden centre sales start to pick up after relentless poor weather
GROWER: Packaging update
INTERVIEW: Robin Wallis on the Hortus Loci launch
PEST & DISEASE FACTSHEET: Moles
KIT TESTS: Handheld tools
