Growing Flowers - How to Grow Flowers in Ireland

Heuchera Purple Palace – Plant Profile

Feb

18

2016

Heuchera Purple Palace Also known as the Coral Leaf Plant Shape & Size Start with small Heuchera Purple Palace Plants or seeds as it will develop into a large plant in a short period Final Height: 25 – 30cm Final Spread: 40 – 50cm Spacing: 30cm Growth: Moderate / Fast Heuchera comes in a wide ...

Dahlia – Plant Profile (Arabian Nights)

Dec

3

2015

Dahlia Arabian Nights Shape & Size Grow Dahlia Tubers or plants and they will grow into full size plants with 5 years Final Height: 70 – 100cm Final Spread: 50 – 75cm Spacing: 75cm Growth: Moderate / Fast Dahlias are grown for their big blooms in late Summer. There are a massive array of Dahlia ...

Wildflower Seeds For Weddings

Aug

17

2015

Something that is becoming more and more clear as my own wedding draws close is that you can’t do it all on a shoe-string! In fact, it turns out, that weddings can be quite an expensive affair!! So money saving ideas can certainly come in handy in the build up to the big day! One ...

The Tulips Bloom and Bust

Jul

9

2015

In our current economic climate it might come as a shock to hear that house prices was not the only commodity subject to crazy price fluctuations. But believe it or not, but the humble tulip bulb was too once the maker of its own economic storm. It was back in the 1700’s and began before ...

Potting My Summer Flowering Bulbs

Jun

18

2015

When you find that you have too many flower bulbs and not enough space in the garden for them all then you should consider potting them up in plant pots or containers. This will ensure that your bulbs can grow and flower this year and will prevent your Flower bulbs from rotting The best ...

Echinacea For a Winter Display

Apr

11

2015

The Changing seasons bring with it a changing appearance and feel to our gardens and countryside. While many people want flowers to bloom all year round and for trees to keep their green foliage through the winter months, there is more to gain from working with what nature offers and embrace the on-coming of winter ...

Growing Canna Lily

Apr

11

2015

Tropical Flowering Canna plants are wonderful additions to an exotic style garden. While cannas are often grown in Ireland they are not an easy plant to propagate or keep as they require a bit of gardening know-how to achieve healthy and luscious plants. But we gardeners like a challenge and the best way to learn ...

Astilbe Fanal Plant Profile

Mar

4

2015

SEE IMAGES OF ASTILBE FANAL Astilbe Fanal Shape & Size Final Height: 50 – 70cm Final Spread: 50cm Growth: Fast Growth Rate. Astilbe Fanal plants are ideal for difficult sites in gardens. They need damp soil conditions to thrive and will be happy in a shaded spot Type: Herbaceous perennial Habit: Clump forming, bushy perennial ...

Aquilegia Plant Profile

Mar

4

2015

SEE IMAGES OF AQUILEGIA: Aquilegia Shape & Size: Final Height: 60cm Final Spread: 40cm Aquilegia Growth: Aquilegias, also known as Columbine are hardy plants with a delicate flower that blooms throughout the winter months. They come in a wide range of colours and they have the ability to cross pollinate which often gives rise to ...

Lavender – Lavandula Hidcote Plant Profile

Dec

18

2014

Lavender Shape & Size Grow Lavender seeds or plant and they will grow into full size plants with 5 years Final Height: 10 – 50cm Final Spread: 50 – 100cm Growth: Moderate / Slow Most Lavenders can take about 5 years to fill out. It is important to stay on top of pruning to keep ...