How to grow lilacs

by Jen Rudd | Jun 28, 2023 | Gardening Posts

Lilacs look wonderful in cut flower displays
Image: Lilac Fragrant Trio Collection from Thompson & Morgan

Lilac is a quintessential cottage garden shrub, ranging in size from large ‘standard’ specimen lilac trees to compact bushes for growing in patio pots. It comes in a fantastic range of colours and has a lovely scent, making it a fabulous feature for every garden. These tough and undemanding shrubs burst into bloom every spring and need very little attention. They’re also wonderful for wildlife, with nectar-rich blooms that attract pollinating insects.

Learn how to grow low-maintenance lilacs with this handy guide. And browse our full range of lilac shrubs for inspiration.

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New Plants Shortlisted For RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023

by Jen Rudd | May 17, 2023 | Gardening Posts

T&M is proud to announce that four of our new flowering plants have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023 award and will be judged at the show on 22nd May. All plants are available to view in the floral marquee during the event!

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