Richard Wilford

Richard Wilford is a horticulturist with a specialist interest in montane plants and geophytes, who is a collections manager at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Recent articles by Richard Wilford

Erythronium revolutum

How to care for, plant and the best garden erythroniums

Their dainty flowers with swept-back petals and often mottled leaves make erythroniums one of the highlights of a woodland garden. Show more

Pink flowers in bloom

Jewel-like spring flowers in brilliant shades for those awkward cracks and crevices in your garden

These brightly coloured, early spring-flowering alpine plants are perfect for rock and crevice gardens or tumbling down a stone wall.Show more

Fritillaria meleagris

Everything you need to know about Fritillaria

Fritillaries come in many forms, from the dainty and intriguing to the dramatic and bold.Show more

Crocus tommasinianus

Everything you need to know about crocus

Crocuses bring welcome pops of colour to the garden in late winter and early spring. Richard Wilford from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew gives his advice on growing them and recommends the best varieties. Show more