Plant Focus

A guide to species and cultivars of genera, with supplier's tips.

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Malus John Downie. Image: Crown

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Ornamental Malus

Although famous for their blossom, crab apples offer other seasonal interest too.

 
E. 'Bowles's Mauve' AGM. Image: Garden Picture Library

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Erysimum

Wallflowers are a harbinger of spring and provide a familiar sweet scent, says Miranda Kimberley.

 
L. x purpusii 'Winter Beauty' AGM. Image: Garden Picture Library

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Shrubby Lonicera

There are honeysuckles for winter fragrance no matter how cold it gets, says Miranda Kimberley.

 
Selection of heritage varieties. Image: JBA

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Potatoes

No grow-your-own offer is complete without spuds and the range is inspiring, says Miranda Kimberley.

 
Calycanthus floridus. Image: Flickr Kuribo

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Chimonanthus, Calycanthus and Sinocalycanthus

These exotic shrubs provide seasonal fragrance as well as unusual blooms, says Miranda Kimberley.

 
Cymbidium ‘Peggy Sue’. Image: Burnham Nurseries

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Orchids

There are varieties of these eye-catching house plants for all levels of experience, says Jim Handley.

 
S. 'Herbstfreude'. Image: Garden Picture Library

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Sedum

An ability to withstand harsh weather has helped sedums to grow in popularity, notes Miranda Kimberley.

 
Tillandsia useneoides. Image: Flickr

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Bromeliads

These diverse and exotic houseplants make ideal gifts, says Miranda Kimberley.

 
F. excelsior 'Jaspidea'. Image: Garden Picture Library

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Fraxinus

Graceful, unfussy and low-maintenance, ash trees suit a broad range of sites

 
C. coum AGM. Image: Garden Picture Library

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Cyclamen

These late-season favourites brighten up both home and garden

 

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