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Alchemilla colorata: complete guide
Alchemilla colorata
Alchemilla colorata, the coloured lady's mantle from Central and Southern Europe: siting, soil, care and companion planting explained in full.
Alchemilla crinita: complete guide
Alchemilla crinita
Alchemilla crinita, the long-haired lady's mantle from Central and Southeast Europe: location, soil, care and companion planting covered in depth.
Alchemilla demissa: complete guide
Alchemilla demissa
Alchemilla demissa, the low-growing lady's mantle from the Pyrenees and Alps: location, soil, care and companion planting covered in depth.
Field parsley piert: complete guide
Aphanes arvensis
Discover Field parsley piert (Aphanes arvensis), a delicate wild plant from the Rosaceae family with intricate foliage.
Slender parsley-piert: complete guide
Aphanes australis
Discover Slender parsley-piert (Aphanes australis), a delicate wildflower from the Rosaceae family with finely cut foliage.
Apache plume: complete guide
Fallugia paradoxa
Everything about Fallugia paradoxa, the desert shrub with white rose-like flowers and feathery seed plumes that shrug off drought and heat.
Fragaria chiloensis: complete guide
Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Mill.
Discover Chilean beach strawberry, vigorous groundcover with showy white flowers and glossy foliage. Perfect for sunny locations and coastal garden settings.
Rough Geum (Geum hispidum): complete guide
Geum hispidum Fr.
Discover Rough Geum, an elegant alpine plant with yellow flowers from the Rose family. Full care guide for European gardens and beyond.
Hawaii hawthorn (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia): complete guide
Osteomeles anthyllidifolia
Full growing guide for Osteomeles anthyllidifolia: location, soil, watering, pruning and winter care for this elegant Pacific shrub.
Potentilla plattensis: complete gids
Potentilla plattensis
De Platte-riverconsoudia levert gele bloemen en winter-decoratie voor arctische tuinen. Lees alles over standplaats, bodem en jaarcyclus.
Desert Bitterbrush: complete guide
Purshia glandulosa
Everything about desert bitterbrush (Purshia glandulosa): a slow-growing, drought-adapted shrub with yellow flowers for dry, well-drained garden borders.
Purshia stansburiana: complete guide
Purshia stansburiana
Purshia stansburiana is a drought-adapted shrub from the SW USA, prized for its fragrant white spring flowers and outstanding value for wildlife.
Antelope bitterbrush: complete guide
Purshia tridentata
Full guide to antelope bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata): planting, soil, pruning, and companion plants for dry gardens.
RosaceaeAlmond-leaved pear: complete guide
Pyrus spinosa
Complete guide to Pyrus spinosa, the almond-leaved pear: Mediterranean origin, drought tolerance, soil, pruning and companion planting.
Rosa caryophyllacea: complete guide
Rosa caryophyllacea
Clove rose: a wild European rose with pink flowers and small red fruits. Ideal for natural borders and mountain gardens.
Hoarfrost Bramble: complete guide
Rubus ceratifolius
Discover the hoarfrost bramble (Rubus ceratifolius), a native European wild bramble from the rose family. Cultivation tips, care, and landscape use.
RosaceaeSpiculus Bramble: complete guide
Rubus spiculus
The spiculus bramble is a rare Dutch bramble species endemic to the Netherlands, featuring distinctive spiky stems and high ecological value. An exceptional choice for natural hedging and wildlife gardens.
RosaceaeUpright Bramble: complete guide
Rubus surrectus
The upright bramble is a Dutch bramble species with elegant vertical growth habit and refined edged foliage. Excellent for structure in natural hedges and ecological gardens with distinguished character.
RosaceaeComb Bramble: complete guide
Rubus taxandriae
The comb bramble is a Western European bramble species with refined comb-like foliage and elegant growth habit. Ideal for natural hedging in Belgium and the Netherlands with exceptional ecological value.
RosaceaeLoose Bramble: complete guide
Rubus tubanticus
The loose bramble is a Dutch bramble species with an exceptionally open, airy growth habit and light branching structure. Perfect for small gardens and lighter hedging where density is not desired.
RosaceaeBare Hedge Bramble: complete guide
Rubus vadalis
The bare hedge bramble is a Dutch bramble species with strongly upright stems and minimal stem hairiness. Excellent for formal hedging with clean, architectural elegance and distinctive character.