One of my favourite plants to use in a shady spot in the garden is Iris Foetidissima. Not only does it love shade it provides useful winter interest with it’s bright orange berries. There aren’t many plants that are happy under the dense foliage of a Viburnum Tinus that grows in my garden. However I … Continue reading
Trying to find a climbing plant that grows well in shade is not always easy. Here’s one of my favourites, it’s called Akebia quinata or chocolate vine. It’s a really pretty climber with deep maroon flowers that appear in the spring and have a slightly spicy vanilla fragrance. It has attractive bright green leaves and … Continue reading
Autumn flowers are a welcome sight in any garden and provide a strong splash of colour as the days become greyer. Anemome x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ is my favourite choice for the garden now and are looking fantastic in my Hitchin garden. It stands about a metre tall making a strong statement and has masses … Continue reading
Hellebores are probably my favourite winter flowering plant. Their large flowers come in a range of stunning colours and they look particularly good planted in groups. I had mine dotted all around the garden previously, but decided last year to move them and put them all together in my dampest and shadiest border in the … Continue reading
