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Shire Plants Blog

Geranium 'Sirak'

Geranium 'Sirak'

24th Jun 2024

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
Newts

Newts

15th Jun 2024

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
​Purple Four-Leaved Clover

​Purple Four-Leaved Clover

23rd May 2024

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
Beautiful Camassias

Beautiful Camassias

13th May 2024

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
Granny's Bonnets

Granny's Bonnets

10th May 2024

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

​Night-flowering Catchfly

19th Apr 2024

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
Growing Flowers for the Vase

Growing Flowers for the Vase

13th Apr 2024

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
Siberian Fritillaries

Siberian Fritillaries

10th Apr 2024

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
Lady's Smock

Lady's Smock

29th Mar 2024

Lady's Smock is a British native wildflower found in meadows and verges. It grows happily in amongst grass and other meadow plants, in most soil types, including very wet. Like most native plants, it … read more