Walk around any neighbourhood during the summer and you’ll see plenty of glorious Hydrangeas. They’re one of the most tough and durable shrubs for a European climate. They’re also available in a huge range of colours… although, you wouldn’t know it, as most of the ones I see seem to be pink or blue! Well, prepare to be dazzled… and you’ll need your sunglasses!
After all the buzz of setting up, last minute polishing and- for some- the clinking of champagne glasses, Chelsea Flower Show exhibitors can now sit back and rest… well almost! Let’s hope the plants can last another day; the unprecedented hot weather this week has given many exhibitors sleepless nights, as they struggle to keep their displays in dazzling form! So here is The Chelsea Roundup.
It’s the day after my visit to Chelsea Flower Show! My feet are still aching, and my mind is still spinning with new plants and fresh garden designs. The whole of the gardening world tends to be at Chelsea too, so it can be difficult to walk a few feet without seeing someone you know! I think I’ll need 2 days next time!
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 runs from 20 – 24 May. You cannot deny that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the pinnacle of any horticultural calendar. Although it can divide public opinion with some of the garden designs, the event is a fantastic showcase for new plants, undiscovered plants and old favourites!
Geranium ‘T&M’s Choice Mixed’
Young plants – what’s all the fuss about?
The world has changed so much over the last 20 years and we seem to have less and less leisure time. Thankfully, the gardening world has changed as well. And, now, customers looking for a fast-track way of growing can buy a whole range of young plants, delivered to your door, and in a much wider range than you’d find in any garden centre!
Thompson & Morgan takes the difficult bit out of growing… the germination. It’s something that often requires tricky conditions, consistent temperatures, and time and patience.
We do all the germinating for you, raising our young plants in module trays of various sizes, and then pack them so they’re delivered to your door in tip-top condition!
Fuchsia ‘Giants Collection’
We pride ourselves on being able to offer varieties with garden performance, rather than “pack” performance. Varieties that look pristine and are in flower in the garden centre or DIY store often fail when planted into the garden – they simply run of steam. However, our varieties will perform all through the season, and in colours and mixes the shops just don’t bother to sell.
Browse our range of plants and you’ll see what I mean. Any young plants can be grown on the windowsill too – it’s not about having a greenhouse or conservatory. If you really want to get growing, you can always set up a table in a well-lit back bedroom. All the plants need is light and warmth!
Busy Lizzie ‘Divine T&M’s Choice’
So, what you waiting for?!