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We believe that cyclamen should have a place in every garden. Although originating mostly from lands bordering the Mediterranean, several species are perfectly hardy in Britain and they have proved indispensable for providing colour in the garden in autumn, winter and early spring. The hardy autumn flowering cyclamen are an irresistible part of the autumn […]

Lewisias are real show-stoppers in the garden, giving a spectacular show of brilliantly coloured flowers in spring, often followed by a second flush of flowers in summer. These have many uses in both the garden and alpine house and much can be learnt about their cultural requirements from looking at their habitat in the wild. […]

Lewisia seed requires a period of cold to germinate successfully. We recommend sowing in February or March, either in a cold greenhouse, cold frame, or even outdoors in the shelter of a north wall. (Artificial heat is quite unnecessary, but some protection from very severe cold is advisable). We use a good quality multi-purpose compost […]

Hardy cyclamen seed should be sown as soon as possible in pans of John Innes Seed Compost, to which has been added a little extra perlite and some shredded leaf mould, preferably beech or oak. If leaf mould is not available mix multi-purpose compost with the John Innes. Sow thinly and cover the seed with […]

Store your Primula auricula seed in a cool place. Sow thinly at any time between November to early February and use moistened, multi-purpose, peat-based compost. Do not cover the seed, but cover pans with an upturned seed tray or pot to prevent drying out. When seed begins to germinate, cover very thinly with vermiculite to […]