Another weed that's often mistaken for henbit is purple dead nettle. This plant is closely related and shares a similar appearance to henbit, with clusters of pinkish-purple flowers and jagged ...

June is ideal for sowing biennials, says British Garden Centres. Plant foxgloves, wallflowers, hollyhocks and more now for vibrant UK gardens ...

Foxglove is a UK favourite, known for its towering spikes of purple-pink flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn. Growing up to 2m tall, foxgloves thrive in shaded areas and woodland ...

With their electric purple petals, these flowers look just like their name. They typically bloom in late summer and are great weed blockers as they tend to grow in clusters.

Wisteria is a popular climbing plant known for its beautiful cascades of flowers. Monty Don has shared his top tips for caring for wisteria, including the one task to do this month ...

These cluster flowers are easy to plant from seed. ... This pretty purple flower with paper-thin blooms, also called lunaria, gets showy in the late spring of its second year.

Another perennial spring flower is the lilac for its clusters of small, fragrant blooms in hues of white, purple, and pink. "Lilacs will bloom first and then will be done so the peonies can take ...

For pink blooms, aim for a more alkaline soil with a pH around 6.0 to 6.5, while blue flowers require more acidic soil, ideally between 4.5 and 5.5. For purple hydrangeas, you need a balance so ...

From bluebells and primroses to daffodils and cherry trees, we round up where to find the most ravishing displays of spring flowers across the UK Jo Caird Friday 08 March 2024 19:33 GMT ...