Flowers

Royal seal of approval? His Majesty King Charles III sniffs the new Sir David Beckham rose
See Sir David Beckham's new rose was unveiled at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week and His Majesty King Charles III took a look

Fancy growing something different in 2026? Top plant sellers reveal the plants they're excited about this year
Fancy growing something different this season? Top plant sellers and nurseries told us which brand-new, recently introduced or simply fresh-to-their-lists plants they are excited about this year

Sow these seeds once, enjoy them around the garden forever
We recommend the best self-seeders for the garden, for flowers year after year.
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Everything you need to know about growing bluebells
English bluebells are one of the highlights of spring. Here's how to grow them in your own garden – and how to differentiate between English and Spanish bluebells.

6 dark tulips to grow for a rich and moody scheme
Here are the very best dark tulips to grow in the garden, all chosen by experts

The best tulips to for home gardens: 19 tulips selected by experts for perfect displays
19 cultivars of tulip have been newly awarded an Award of Garden Merit, recommending them to gardeners.

9 yellow tulips chosen by experts to brighten up the spring garden
A selection of the best yellow tulips to grow, chosen by gardening experts.

9 flowers to buy at the garden centre NOW to quickly spruce up your garden
Forgot to plant spring bulbs? Top gardeners and designers pick 9 beautiful spring flowers you can pick up at the garden centre to plant now to add a quick pop of colour.

The best flower subscriptions for a last minute Mother's Day gift
Don't just surprise mum with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love her all year long? The best last-minute Mother's Day gift

The snowdrops that sell for thousands - the online bidding wars for plants that people pay huge sums for
They herald the beginning of spring, but certain varieties of tiny, white snowdrops have sold for an alarming amount of money online and at plant fairs. Discover why these blooms are so special and how to start your own Galanthus collection

Think bulbs are just for spring? Here are 14 autumn-flowering blooms for your garden
Bulbs aren’t just for spring – there are plenty of exciting autumn-flowering beauties you can plant to bring welcome cheer as the days draw in

Great flowers and plants for the garden in December picked by head gardeners
The best December flowers and foliage from winter interest plants chosen for structure, colour and texture in the garden. Photographs Jason Ingram

What to plant and sow in November in the garden for a great crop next year
Put the work into your garden now and you'll reap the rewards come spring. Head gardener Benjamin William Pope and garden writer Aaron Bertelsen explain what you can sow in November

The best plants for November
There's plenty of ways to find colour and contrast in the garden on November days. Here Tom Brown and Fleur van Zonneveld pick the best plants for November. Photographs Jason Ingram and Maayke de Ridder

Why you need these butterfly-friendly pinky-purple perennials in your garden for long-lasting colour
Formerly known as sedums, hylotelephiums are drought-tolerant perennials that offer long-lasting flowers in late summer and autumn, and are adored by bees and butterflies

The perfect flowers for October
The flowers that are blooming bright this October month are warm and vibrant to help ease the transition to cooler days. Head gardener Tom Brown and nurserywoman Fleur van Zonneveld choose the plants they love. Photographs Jason Ingram and Maayke de Ridder

Nigel Dunnett’s top tips on using flower form, not colour, when creating dynamic planting designs
In planting design, we often consider colour, says Nigel Dunnett, but the form of flowers can be just as important

Turning pressed flowers into fine art is now the day job for one creative Colorado couple
From an early venture saving wedding bouquets, Keith Kralik and Rachel Parri of Flower Press Studio have turned pressed flowers into fine art

Cottage-core style: discover the best plants for a beautiful cottage garden
Looking to create a charming cottage garden feel in your garden? Marcus Eyles picks the plants you need

15 easy, reliable and beautiful flowers to grow for cutting, chosen by expert flower farmers
Three professional cut-flower growers recommend the plants they couldn’t live without – all reliable, easy to grow, robust and beautiful in the vase

This Insta florist’s secrets to beautiful, simple arrangements (it’s all down to choosing the right vase)
Florist Sarah Statham reveals the secret to creating striking natural floral displays: adapting to the shape of your vessel.

These flamboyant shrubs are long-flowering and change subtly over the season - here's how to grow Hydrangea paniculata
Add a sense of grandeur to your garden with these deciduous shrubs that flower in late summer and early autumn.

A meadow-inspired pot display from Jo Thompson for late-summer
From cool pastels and foliage to hot colours, designer Jo Thompson creates a stylish container combination

Growing and cultivating sanguisorba
With tight, bright burrs on wiry stems, long-flowering sanguisorbas offer a haze of gauzy colour