This spring jewel is so wonderful when it pops up in gardens, whether it is planted in borders or in areas of grass – as it is just as happy in both. The foliage will start with a slight purple tone a

Anne explains how to grow this South African beauty named after a botany-loving duchess

There’s magic in every seed – so start planting them today for a garden bursting with colour and buzzing with life

The country’s Cape Floral Kingdom has incredible bloom diversity with around 9,000 species – and some make spectacular plants for our British gardens

Scrambling over supports and into trees, these plants are a true delight of the season, says Sue Fisher

Dahlias are gorgeous. They’re easy to care for, which is a bonus when you’re a grower, and florists absolutely adore them as a focal flower. Their vase life is about five days and, once cut, they don’