Shire Plants Blog

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

We have some lovely Cyclamen in flower now. These are Cyclamen hederifolium, which are the easiest and most reliable garden Cyclamen, are available in white or pink and have the added benefit of attractive markings on their leaves, adding intere...
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Hardy Chrysanthemum 'Bretforton Road'

Hardy Chrysanthemum 'Bretforton Road'

Hardy Chrysanthemum 'Bretforton Road' has been grown for generations in gardens in Worcestershire and proved its worth. It's flowering now and looks wonderful.Tough and strong growing, it doesn't require staking and makes a great late-flowering ...
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Sweet Violets

Sweet Violets

This is Sweet Violet, 'Bournemouth Gem'. In the early 1800s, there was a successful trade in sweet violet posies and this variety is one of many which were bred at that time, valued for its long stems and good scent. It has survived to this day and w...
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Hardy Geraniums

Hardy Geraniums

Hardy geraniums are reliable, long-flowering, easy-to-grow plants. They are commonly known as cranesbill geraniums, cranesbills or true geraniums and have been grown in British gardens for hundreds of years. Many hardy geraniums are excellent ground ...
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