it is time to cut the plant back hard so that it will start all over again in the spring with fresh new growth
This title celebrates the history and main varieties of the hydrangea
We find it does not spread rampantly and we have found that it is not as deep rooted as our big Comfrey and we find we can easily dig it out if we want to move it and no new bits seem to sprout and if they do they appear to be easily removed and relocated or we use it in our Comfrey tea that we make with sheep manure and use on our garden plants
these striking irises are among the most elegant and breathtaking Irises and they have been cultivated in Japan for over 500 years
A lovely lace cap hydrangea with large heads of many tiny 'true' flowers which are surrounded by a ring of pale
Aster lateriflorus | Coombe Fishacre | Michaelmas Daisy | Award of Garden Merit In full flower it is time to cutAsters are in the daisy family and while some flower in spring, most flower in late summer and autumn, hence their common name Michaelmas daisy. It has a new name, Symphyotrichum. This variety, 'Coombe Fishacre' bears masses of small, lilac blue flowers with yellow to purple brown centres. It's ideal for growing in herbaceous borders and makes a welcome flash of colour when other flowers are starting to fade. Grows to 90 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Well