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Shade loving plant – Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’

One of our favourite plants for difficult shady spots is Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’.  It works particularly well at the base of hedges or trees where the foliage really stands out.  Grown for its foliage that appears in the early spring and stays until the winter sets in.  In the spring dainty blue forget-me-not [...]

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Spring Favourite – Dicentra spectabilis – Bleeding Heart

One of our favourite spring perennials is Dicentra spectabilis commonly known as Bleeding Heart.  It thrives in a semi shady spot but can thrive in full sun as long as the soil stays moist.  It can work well either front or mid border.  The unusual flowers stand out in the garden and stay around during [...]

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