Ungi molinae is a dense evergreen shrub with white bowl-shaped flowers in the spring and delicious red fruit in the autumn. Queen Victoria had the fruit grown for her here in Cornwall’s mild climate and sent by train to her table.

There are many cultivars of Agapanthus, but this white one is a surprise every year. Lovely to have its elegant presence amongst its blue cousins.

Lathyrus odoratus better known as the humble Sweet Pea. This flower is a favourite for planting at the entrance of the garden over the veg patch fence. We have been out in the garden many times and watched visitors stop in their tracks to take in the soft, sweet scent. A lovely way to say […]

Geum ‘Prinses Juliana’ beneath the Siberian irises is a wonderful sight in the garden this month.

Saxifraga x urbium is a really lovely ground cover plant. They work well in places such as the edge of a path, or a rock garden.

Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’. These plants originate from South Africa and therefore suit the warm dry environment of the glasshouse.