Garden Plants for Scotland

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Our wildlife has evolved with these particular species, so they are much more likely to survive when they are about.

Being a plant adapted to harsh, damp conditions, a water-retentive soil works best, and a vigorous haircut in Spring to imitate the depredations of deer and so on, should have it coming back year after year. Dahlias and Cannas can be lifted after the first frost; use a fork to pull up the tubers and shake off as much soil as possible, cutting back the stems to a few inches. It makes no difference to the wildlife whether your pond is natural or man-made as long as they are accessible.On their bare branches appear distinctive, exotic fringed tassels of brightly coloured flowers in striking yellows, oranges and pinks, doused in a delicate sweet fragrance. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. So keen are they on reliability that they have set up their own national bone-hardiness rating in defiance of the Royal Horticultural Society's southern take on hardiness, and also their own Scottish Garden Award, similar to the RHS's Award of Garden Merit, for their best 500 plants, chosen after consultation with experts throughout Scotland.

A pretty tuberous perennial with varying shades of pink, purple or white petals, contrasting with their striking silver veined, dark green leaves.Planting a steep, rocky slope with natives found in the Scottish Highlands helps prevent erosion of the top-soil. However, if you wish to cancel before the item/items are dispatched, you may do so if you cancel within 7 working days before the date of dispatch. You can also ensure that your garden has a mixture of native plant species, with plenty of sheltered areas for birds to seek refuge.

Originally found in Chile and Peru, this striking climber is thought to have been brought to Scotland by a plant collector sometime in the 19th century, and has naturalised so sucessfully, particularly in old, abandoned gardens, the ‘Scottish’ is frequently added to the common name. Low to the ground, this plant is often used in alpine type planting or as groundcover on sunny sites, giving weeds little chance. It will enable the Trust to identify collections at risk of disease, and to treat and respond quickly to outbreaks.A rare and remarkable native poisonous plant with four or more whorls of leaves,attractive yellowy-green flowers and a blue/black berry. Herbaceous plants: Heuchera (coral bells) are an excellent choice for their evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage in green or rich plum shades, some with exquisite markings.

In the wild, they often co-exist, with ling setting up camp in damp hollows of rocks, and the bell colonizing the drier areas. Spring and autumn violet flowers; used as a colouring and flavouring agent in food and confectionery.Skimmia, Hellebore, Pansy and Viola can extend the period of flowering in a garden on all but the very coldest of winter days. There are many gardening books which, once bought, simply sit on the shelf and are rarely consulted, but Garden Plants for Scotland is one book which every passionate gardener will want to consult regularly.