Persicaria 'Bloody Mary' might not appear behind you if you say its name three times in the mirror, but it is guilty of always looking fabulous and stealing the show! The post The cerise spikes of Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’ appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

Not a symphony of sounds - but of sights! This floriferous and berry-abundant plant is your autumn and winter bestie. The post The berrylicious Symphoricarpos Symphony appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

With dinnerplate-sized flowers and a ravishing second summer bloom, 'Emperor' isn't just any magnolia! The post The goblet blooms of Magnolia ‘Emperor’ appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

A banquet for pollinating garden visitors, Agastache 'Beelicious' is a vibrant addition to wildlife gardens, rockeries, balconies and more. The post The feast for bees: Agastache ‘Beelicious’ appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

3 helpful tips for increasing the value of your home via renovations The post Maximizing Your Property’s Potential: Renovation and Flooring Tips appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

Compact but floriferous, this Scabiosa packs a punch in borders, pots, rockeries and more, with up to 50 blooms on a single plant! The post Scabiosa ‘Blue Eyes’: A flower powerhouse appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

A wildlife-friendly garden isn't complete without this compact hydrangea! The post The best hydrangeas for wildlife: Hydrangea paniculata Living Infinity® appeared first on Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek ..read more

Picture this: it’s a warm, sunny Saturday, and after a long afternoon tending to your garden, you’re satisfied with your hard work and decide it’s time for a restful evening spent enjoying the fruits of your labour. Perhaps you’re sitting at your bistro set on a balcony, or maybe you’re lounging on your garden sofa or hammock – either way, right in your eyeline is a dazzling flourish of bicolour tones, thriving in the summer heat. It’s got to be Pentas ‘Graffiti®’ from Benary! A painter’s palette of pinks, reds, purples and white Pentas ‘Graffiti®’ boasts the widest range of colours in any Pen ..read more

Each year, the world of hydrangeas is always abuzz with new plant varieties – just take a look at RHS Chelsea’s Plant of the Year 2014 and 2018, and the runner up in 2023 (ALL hydrangeas!) – but every now and then, a truly groundbreaking (pun intended) plant comes along that redefines how we garden. Enter Hydrangea paniculata ‘Groundbreaker®’, the first-ever ground cover hydrangea. This exceptional plant, with its unique low growth habit and rich branching, is the next big thing for Hydrangea lovers. The first ground cover Hydrangea Hydrangea ‘Groundbreaker®’ is setting new standards with its ..read more

If you’re looking for a new plant to spice up the garden – perhaps something a little funky, a little colourful, and maybe something that has a bit of Latin flair – you should get to know Verbena ‘Fuerte’ from Beekenkamp! With a name inspired by the Spanish-speaking countries of South America, this plant brings the essence of its vibrant Latin roots straight to your garden. Aptly named, Fuerte means ‘strong’ in Spanish, and this verbena variety lives up to its name in every sense. She’s a survivor Verbena ‘Fuerte’ is known as the ultimate survivor in the garden, thriving through both the scor ..read more