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Plants

A guide to species and cultivars of popular or useful plant genera, with supplier's tips on how to use or sell them plus the latest plant releases.

Latest Plant Focus

Solanum

The wide variety can create interest as a climber, shrublet or standard tree, says Miranda Kimberley.

Hosta

Lush foliage and myriad varieties make this plant a firm favourite, says Miranda Kimberley.

Azaleas

This group offers gardeners a wide choice of deciduous and evergreen shrubs, says Miranda Kimberley.

Cistus

These plants fit the bill for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant species, says Miranda Kimberley.

Cercis

Blooming on bare stems, this plant looks striking as a specimen or grouped, says Miranda Kimberley.

Dicentra

Distinctive flowers and attractive foliage make this plant a spring favourite, says Miranda Kimberley.

New plants

Rose 'Ebb Tide'

Rose 'Ebb Tide'

18 May 2012

Rose '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

Petunia Natural Dwarf

18 May 2012

Petunia Natural Dwarf was introduced by Hem Genetics at last month's Dutch Spring Pack Trials.

 
 
Viola 'Cool Wave'

Viola 'Cool Wave'

16 May 2012

Viola 'Cool Wave' from Pan American will be widely marketed.

 
 
Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange

Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange

11 May 2012

Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange from Pan American is selling fast, with retailers advised to book in good time.

 
 
Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo'

Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo'

11 May 2012

Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo' will be introduced into Ball Colegrave's 2013 catalogues.

 
 
Hosta 'Curly Fries'

Hosta 'Curly Fries'

11 May 2012

Hosta 'Curly Fries' miniature has been launched by Mickfield Hostas partner Melanie Collins.

 
 
'Star Mist' and 'Star Mist Yellow'

'Star Mist' and 'Star Mist Yellow'

11 May 2012

'Star Mist' and 'Star Mist Yellow' were launched at Harrogate by Chrysanthemums Direct.

 
 
Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise'

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise'

20 April 2012

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' flowers in the first season and produces flowers in a number of colours.

 
 
Lavendula 'Sugarberry Ruffle'

Lavendula 'Sugarberry Ruffle'

20 April 2012

Lavendula 'Sugarberry Ruffle' will be launched at the Garden Show Ireland on 18-20 May by Coleman's Garden Centre, Templepatrick.

 
 
Lavendula 'Blueberry Ruffle'

Lavendula 'Blueberry Ruffle'

20 April 2012

Lavendula 'Blueberry Ruffle' is a second plant to be launched at the Garden Show Ireland by Coleman's Garden Centre, Templepatrick.

 
 
Celosia argentea plumosa 'Arrabona'

Celosia argentea plumosa 'Arrabona'

20 April 2012

Celosia argentea plumosa 'Arrabona' was praised by the judges for its vivid colour, superior garden performance and overall uniformity.

 
 
Lily 'Amarossi'

Lily 'Amarossi'

20 April 2012

Lily 'Amarossi' is an oriental trumpet hybrid variety from Van Den Bos Flowerbulbs.

 
 
Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Rivulet'

Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Rivulet'

13 April 2012

Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Rivulet' from Adrian Bloom features prolific, long-flowering blooms.

 
 
Coreopsis verticillata 'Sweet Marmalade'

Coreopsis verticillata 'Sweet Marmalade'

13 April 2012

Coreopsis verticillata 'Sweet Marmalade' has stunning blooms that open deep orange and mellow to soft apricot yellow.

 
 
Kniphofia 'Elvira'

Kniphofia 'Elvira'

13 April 2012

Kniphofia 'Elvira' has single brightorange spikes. A great specimen plant and cut flower that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

 
 
Anemone hupehensis 'Pretty Lady Diana'

Anemone hupehensis 'Pretty Lady Diana'

13 April 2012

New varieties from perennials specialist Blooms of Bressingham include:

 
 
 

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