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August 3, 2015
•August 3, 2015•

DIANTHUS AND CARNATIONS – FOR COLOUR & FRAGRANCE

Dianthus and Carnations – these charming little plants have been cultivated for centuries in English cottage gardens. They are making a comeback these days, being valued for their spring floral display and strong scent. New hybrids are introduced each year and this season sees a whole lot of fine additions to the range.  Numerous named cultivars are...
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•August 3, 2015•

PELARGONIUMS FOR SPRING COLOUR

The plant that many gardeners call geraniums are botanically categorised as Pelargoniums. This genus includes numerous garden hybrids and cultivars which adorn gardens around the globe, although their heritage is richly South African. Many of the original species used for breeding the multitudes of modern day hybrids were collected in the Western and Eastern Cape. Pelargoniums enjoy the drier...
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