Shire Plants Blog

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

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 attra … read more

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

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

We are often asked when the best time to plant is, or whether our plants can be planted in autumn.Our plants are all pot-grown and they can be planted at any time of the year, but autumn is the trad … read more

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

Known variously as Chinese Blackberry lily, Chinese leopard flower and Dwarf tiger lily, Belamcanda chinensis flowers for weeks on end. Distinctive leopard-coloured flowers are held on tall … read more

Platycodon is known as the Balloon Flower due to the large flower buds, which resemble hot-air balloons. Available in blue or white, these hardy perennials flower for much of the summer and are i … read more

This stunning new Fumewort has electric blue flowers and attractive grey-blue foliage. A really eye-catching plant which is not at all fussy and is easy to grow and scented flowers over a long period. … read more