Expert plantsman Roy Lancaster gives his tips on how to grow Daphnes to fill your garden with scent right through the winter and beyond
DAPHNES
In the February 2012 issue of Gardens Illustrated (issue 182) Roy Lacaster gives his choice of favourite daphnes to grow. Here we bring you his advise to success in growing these worthwhile shrubs.
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Here's an oppprtunity to complete your collection of GARDENS ILLUSTRATED back issues.
Two readers have contacted us to say they have collections of GARDENS ILLUSTRATED back issues available, which they are interested to pass on.
• Mr Palmer has a complete set of Gardens Illustrated issues from 1-50, with some duplicates and the 'extras' that were published with some of the issues. They have been kept in slip cases, so they are in good/reasonable condition. If you would like to contact, please email him at ian.m.palmer@btopenworld.com
Even in December there are still plants that will illuminate your garden. John Hoyland chooses a selection including this delightful witch hazel.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’
This witch hazel makes a magnificent shrub that is more compact and less unruly than some Hamamelis. The narrow, twisting petals form spidery flowers with a strong, sweet scent; they look fragile but are tough enough to withstand the iciest weather. This Hamamelis can also put up with a windy location, but it dislikes shallow, chalky soil, and waterlogged conditions will kill it, so it is always worth digging grit into the soil when you plant it.
Here's a taster of some of the delicious recipes in the December issue for wholesome party delicacies made using fresh produce from the garden, along with foraged fruit and nuts
Garden writer Lia Leendertz has put together a selection of wholesome party delicacies made with fresh produce from the garden along with foraged fruit and nuts. You'll find the full selection of her dishes in the December issue (180). Here's just a taster of some of the exciting things she came up with .
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Take a look at this newly available perennial poppy. Papaver orientale 'Ruffled Patty' has deeply fringed petals in a pinky-plum colour and grows to 75cm. Also note correction to published telephone number for supplier Hayloft.
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Papaver orientale ‘Ruffled Patty’, the free-spirited sister to favourite ‘Patty’s Plum’, has deeply fringed petals in a sumptuous pinky-plum colour. It is best suited to full sun and grows to 75cm.
Join our exclusive Gardens Illustrated tour to some of Dorset's finest gardens
Join our exclusive GARDENS ILLUSTRATED tour of the Gardens of Dorset. The tour starts in London before heading to deepest Dorset in the company of David Wheeler, your knowledgeable and charming host.
From fossil-stacked cliffs to rolling chalk hills and rich pastures, many travellers, artists, novelists and poets have been inspired by this most rural of counties.
The deadline for entry into this year's competition is 30 November.
The deadline for entries to the International Garden Photographer of the Year is 30 November.
The image of sea thrift shown here was last year's overall winner taken by Colin Roberts.
The competition, now in its fifth year, is open to all photography enthusiasts and there are eight themed categories for images.
Gardens Illustrated’s annual lecture takes place during Chelsea Flower Show week. This year designers Andy Sturgeon, Dan Pearson and Cleve West discussed the current trends in planting and design. Now you can listen to the event as a podcast.
Gardens Illustrated’s annual lecture takes place during Chelsea Flower Show week. This year, Vista hosts Noël Kingsbury and Tim Richardson were joined by designers Andy Sturgeon, Dan Pearson and Cleve West (hot from his ‘Best in Show’ win at Chelsea) to discuss the current trends in planting and design.
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