Last month our hosta collection was designated a National Collection by the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens.
Although the designation covers the whole of the hosta genus it doesn't mean we have every hosta that has been registered - this would be impossible to achieve as some registered varieties never become commercially available. However, it does mean that we will strive to continue building the collection over the coming years. We will continue to introduce new varieties that complement the older, more established, varieties from which the new ones evolve. We will also continue learning about the characteristics of each variety so that we can advise our customers on the most appropriate plants for their growing conditions. This is best done on a nursery visit as we are able to spend more time discussing the plants - we are often too busy at shows to do this, which is a shame. Why not check out our nursery open dates and give us a visit this year.
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The 2007 hosta season has started...
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New is not necessarily better! Occassionally we choose not to recommend certain varieties due to problems we experience in growing them. Such plants often struggle as a cossetted member of the collection so would not last long in the average garden. We can often recommend alternative varieties that have proven their robustness over time AND are often cheaper to buy. |
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Coming up...
The
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
26-29 April
This is a lovely show with which to start the season. Harrogate is
a gem of a town and its people are most welcoming.
This year we will be exhibiting in the main Hall and as part of the British Hosta and Hemerocalis Society (BHHS) exhibit in the Society Hall.
If you decide to order plants from us to collect at Harrogate
then please place your order before 13th April.
How
to order...
The
RHS Malvern Spring Gardening Show
10-13 May
Hot on the heals of the Harrogate show is the Malvern Spring Gardening
Show. We love doing this show as the atmosphere is something special.
Set at the foot of the Malvern Hills, the Three Counties Showground is a wonderful spot and attracts visitors from all over the world. This year we will be exhibiting in the Floral Marquee and in our usual spot outside so we hope to see you there.
If you decide to order plants from us to collect
at Malvern then please place your order before 30th April.
How
to order...
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New this year...
Among our sales stock this year we have
the following new varieties. Keep a look out for:
- 'Atlantis'
- 'Clifford's Stingray'
- 'Corkscrew'
- 'Enterprise'
- 'Eye Catcher'
- 'Kinbotan'
- 'Olympic Glacier'
- 'Paradise Expectations'
- 'Robin Hood'
- 'Stepping Out'
- 'Time Tunnel
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25 years strong...
This year the BHHS are celebrating their Silver Jubilee
and are planning a series of events around the UK - why not share your
enthusiasm for the hosta genus with others by joining the Society?
Visit the website to find out more.
| Next month: | A review of Harrogate Spring Show... |