10 award-winning (AGM) late-flowering perennials / RHS
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How to grow dahlias / RHS - RHS Gardening
WEBThe top of the tubers, where the shoots appear, should be at the soil surface. Space plants about 60cm (2ft) apart. plant a few millimetres lower than they were in the container. Space plants 50–60cm (20in–2ft) apart. over the soil to hold in moisture, leaving a gap around the base of the stems.
How to grow bulb irises / RHS - RHS Gardening
WEBChoose a sunny position where the soil is well-drained. under a tree canopy can create an impressive spectacle to herald spring. as soon as possible after purchase. Planting them up to 15cm (6in) deep can help encourage your bulbs to reflower more reliably the following year. Space about a minimum of 5-7.5cm (2-3in) apart.
How to grow buddlejas / RHS - RHS Gardening
WEBWater in well and keep the soil moist but not soggy while the plant established (this typically takes 18 months). Planting dwarf buddlejas in a container, use a peat-free multipurpose potting compost with added John Innes. Add some slow-release fertiliser to the compost to provide feed for the first summer.
Hardy fuchsias / RHS - RHS Gardening
WEBHardy fuchsias. Unlike their tender cousins, hardy fuchsia can survive outside in most UK gardens without the need for cossetting over winter indoors. These fuchsias tend to have an upright habit with the stems arching towards the tips, under the weight of the flowers. Compact forms can be used in containers and at the front of borders.
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Shrubs - RHS Gardening
WEBShrubs are the backbone of any garden, offering long-term structure and beauty across the seasons. There’s a shrub to suit every situation and style, whether you want year-round interest or a big seasonal splash, a tall, dense screen or low ground cover. As well as flowers, many shrubs offer attractive foliage, colourful stems and vibrant fruits.
How to grow roses - RHS Gardening
WEBUse a general-purpose liquid fertiliser until flower buds form, to encourage healthy growth. Once flowering starts, change to a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, for more flowers. Roses produce some roots near the soil surface, so avoid damaging these by hand-weeding rather than using a hoe.
Perennials - RHS Gardening
WEBThe Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. Learn all about perennials - choose the best ones to grow, where to buy, where to plant and care advice from RHS experts.
Allium (Ornamental onion) / RHS
WEBAllium. Common name: Ornamental onion Alliums include many familiar edible plants such as onions, leeks and garlic as well as attractive flowering types. The ornamental types are a great addition to the garden with their showy flowerheads in shades of blue, purple, white and pink, bringing globes of colour in spring and early summer.