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Shire Plants Blog

Asiatic Drumstick Primula

Asiatic Drumstick Primula

3rd Nov 2024

These Asiatic Primulas give great value. They flower for much of the summer and into autumn, if it stays mild like this year, sending up tall 'drumsticks' of purple-blue flowers above neat clumps of f … read more
Sweet Violets

Sweet Violets

18th Oct 2024

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 … read more
Hardy Geraniums

Hardy Geraniums

2nd Oct 2024

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 … read more
Cyclamen

Cyclamen

26th Sep 2024

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 benefi … read more
Old Fashioned Pinks

Old Fashioned Pinks

19th Sep 2024

Old fashioned pinks, cottage pinks, old world pinks, garden pinks. All common names for Dianthus. The Greeks called the Pink, 'The Flower of Zeus' or 'The Divine Flower' and the word Dianthus is … read more
Root Cuttings

Root Cuttings

13th Sep 2024

We grow most of the plants we sell ourselves and one way we produce new plants is by taking root cuttings. Pictured are Symphytum roots, taken today. With luck these will each turn into a small plan … read more
Dianthus 'Letitia Wyatt'

Dianthus 'Letitia Wyatt'

3rd Sep 2024

Dianthus 'Letitia Wyatt' is a double pink Dianthus with a lovely clove scent. Its tall, strong stems make excellent cut flowers. Unlike some 'Pinks', this is a strong grower and has been awarded th … read more