In flower now

As we all appreciate the changing of the seasons, have you ever wondered why leaves change colour in autumn? Autumn colours are the result of chemical reactions that occur as the leaves of [...]

The intense blue trumpets of gentians are one of the glories of the autumn garden. These grow well in Scotland as they dislike alkaline soils and do require good levels of moisture during the [...]

There is a huge variety of plants to provide late summer colour. Many are in the aster/daisy family. Michaelmas daisies are traditional herbaceous border plants.  Many of the older cultivars are [...]

Annual mixes are a way to brighten up public spaces or private gardens at relatively low cost. They are often referred to as wildflowers which is misleading as they often include non-native [...]

We are now in the peak time for roses with a great variety are now available. For formal beds or for showing, the classic hybrid teas such as ‘Peace’ are still unsurpassed, while floribundas such [...]

Always one of the features at Gardening Scotland, Meconopsis is one of those groups of plants with star quality. Though best known to gardeners as the big blue Himalayan poppies, there are other [...]

The bright yellow flowers of oilseed rape have become a familiar late-spring sight. The plant is a brassica and its name ‘rape’ comes from the Latin word rapum that means a turnip.  Oilseed rape [...]

Daffodils, often in large plantings, are now brightening many parks and gardens. The more vigorous types, such as the trumpets or large-cupped, are the most often seen. Yellow is the predominant [...]

Now is the time of year that sees grassy areas awash with colour as the lovely crocus poke their heads up.  To find out more about these colourful flowers, click here.

In winter, the absence of flowers can make the garden feel drab.  Using plants with colourful stems and interesting bark can brighten up the winter garden. The red dogwood, Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ [...]