Acanthus hungaricus
bear's breeches
Prolific and easy to grow, this acanthus produces upright flower spikes which bear white or pale pink flowers, each with a...
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean gardens can take on various guises from the rustic and rambling to the formal elegance of an Italian courtyard. However, they all have key features in common, including the use of exotic, sometimes tender, drought-tolerant plants in pots and
Read full articlePlants with seedheads for the winter garden
Some plants have intricate seed heads which provide a profile and refuge to insects in a winter garden, and seed heads can be beguiling. However care must be taken not to allow seed heads that deliver hundreds of seed a free reign.
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