Plant profile

Plant profile

Clematis montana aren't always rampant: if you're looking for a small climber, then these less vigorous varieties could be what you need

Although known as vigorous plants, Clematis montana can be also be medium sized or even compact. Here are some recommended varieties from the National Collection at the garden of National Collection holder, Val Le Neville-Parry.
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The best places to see a beautiful blue carpet of bluebells in a wood or garden near you

Wandering in a bluebell wood is a magical experience. Here are our recommendations for where to see bluebells – and other spring delights.
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This long-flowering plant will bring colour to your garden from spring to summer here's how to grow the loveliest

Erysimum, also known as wallflowers, can brighten your garden, bridging the months from spring through to summer. Here, garden writer and plant expert Val Bourne recommends the best Erysimum to grow. Photographs Sharon Pearson
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These less common magnolias are perfect for small or large gardens in spring and will survive in many conditions

Yellow magnolias can be an attractive alternative. Here you'll find growing advice for yellow magnolia trees and shrubs, the best magnolias to grow and where to buy them.
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Want beautiful cherry blossom in your garden? Here are 18 of the best cherry blossom trees to plant

Ornamental Japanese cherry blossom trees are one of the delights of spring, with their clouds of pink or white blooms.
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March flowers that will look great right now: the best plants for the garden this month

Plantswoman Fleur van Zonneveld chooses ten plants that help brighten the lengthening days of March. Photos by Maayke De Ridder
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Looking for colour in winter? Hellebores are perfect flowers for the season- here's how to plant, care for and sow them

Plant expert John Hoyland gives advice on planting, sowing and growing hellebores. Plus, the best varieties to grow, recommended by some of our favourite plant experts.
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The best winter-flowering clematis

Plant expert John Hoyland recommends 14 of the best winter-flowering clematis to grow in your garden. Photographs by Jason Ingram.
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How to identify yew, larch and Scots pine trees

Lia Leendertz explains how to identify Scots pine, yew and larch trees
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