Shire Plants Blog

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

Geranium 'Sirak' is new to us this year and it has already become a favourite. Like many of the Hardy Geraniums we sell, it grows pretty much anywhere and has a long flowering period, from June to … read more

This is one reason why we don't use chemicals on our plants. This little chap was waiting to surprise me as I was moving plants this morning.... … read more

Grow Purple Four-Leaved Clover and be forever lucky. Perhaps! The leaves are edged with fresh green and white flowers emerge from May to September.Easy to grow and suitable for use in summer … read more

We really love these Wild Hyacinth which are in flower now. This hardy plant comes back year after year and will gently spread. Bees love the flowers and they're largely untroubled by slugs and s … read more

Aquilegias have been cultivated in Britain since the 13th century and are one of the most traditional cottage garden plants. Their many common names include Columbine, Granny's Bonnets, Doves in the A … read more

Night-flowering Catchfly is an interesting and unusal native plant which is rarely seen. As night falls the flowers of the night-flowering catchfly open and release a strong fragrance which attracts n … read more

Bringing a bouquet of cut flowers in from the garden to display in the home is a very satisfying experience. Zero air miles! The process is easier than may be expected and you don't need a dedica … read more

Very impressed with these Siberian Fritillaries which we haven't grown before. They are very eye-catching and also make good cut flowers. Full plant details here. … read more