Lachenalia mediana men An uplifting medley of citrus

An uplifting medley of citrus florals

is an excellent floral evergreen shrub that puts on an impressive display of flaming red colours when new foliage is emerging which turn to variegated

The story is written by Patricia Hegarty and  magically brought to life by Britta Teckentrup's beautiful illustrations

they are also drought tolerant and even slugs

Filipendula palmata rubra is particularly suited to wet soils so a perfect choice for alongside streams and ponds and does not mind if the soil is wet or poorly drained but it does not tolerate drought conditions

Lachenalia mediana men An uplifting medley of citrusThis is very rare bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 20cm tall. Each plant grows two leaves, which may be plain or with dark spots. They are dormant through summer, but then, in the winter, they produce lovely racemes of tubular soft blue lilac to white flowers on a spike. These are such a lovely plant to have, they herald the arrival of spring and are a true collectors plant. Grow in free draining soil (all bulbs prefer not to be wet) and give