Author: mercyjm

Living in Kent, I am a qualified horticulturist, currently self-employed as a gardener Herne Bay & Whitstable areas; I sell houseplants and airplants at markets locally.

Dahlia (dark leaved)

Steven Edney The Salutation Knightrider Street Sandwich CT13 9EW 07809646237 Steven.edney@live.com The National Collections of Plectranthus and dark leaved Dahlia are displayed throughout the gardens of The Salutation in Sandwich. Plants are planted in mixed borders, and display beds, the Plectranthus also in pot displays. CHECK BEFORE YOU VISIT! THE COLLECTION MAY NOT BE OPEN…

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Plectranthus

Steven Edney The Salutation Knightrider Street Sandwich CT13 9EW 07809646237 Steven.edney@live.com The National Collections of Plectranthus and dark leaved Dahlia are displayed throughout the gardens of The Salutation in Sandwich. Plants are planted in mixed borders, and display beds, the Plectranthus also in pot displays.   CHECK BEFORE YOU VISIT! THE COLLECTION MAY NOT BE…

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Persicaria virginiana cvs.

Louise Dowle Sweetbriar 69 Chequer Lane Ash CT3 2AX 07753 965741 lou.dowle@hotmail.com Private garden collection mixed into exotic planting. Plant sales and refreshments available on NGS open days. CHECK BEFORE YOU VISIT! THE COLLECTION MAY NOT BE OPEN ALL THE TIME OR IT MAY BE THE WRONG SEASON FOR THE PLANTS.

Pseudopanax

Louise Dowle Sweetbriar 69 Chequer Lane Ash CT3 2AX 07753 965741 lou.dowle@hotmail.com Private garden collection mixed into exotic planting. Plant sales and refreshments available on NGS open days. CHECK BEFORE YOU VISIT! THE COLLECTION MAY NOT BE OPEN ALL THE TIME OR IT MAY BE THE WRONG SEASON FOR THE PLANTS.

Ophiopogon japonicus cvs.

  Philip Oostenbrink hakonechloa.nc@gmail.com CHECK BEFORE YOU VISIT! THE COLLECTION MAY NOT BE OPEN ALL THE TIME OR IT MAY BE THE WRONG SEASON FOR THE PLANTS.

Aspidistra elatior cvs.

Philip Oostenbrink hakonechloa.nc@gmail.com CHECK BEFORE YOU VISIT! THE COLLECTION MAY NOT BE OPEN ALL THE TIME OR IT MAY BE THE WRONG SEASON FOR THE PLANTS.

Thuja cultivars

A collection of western red cedar cultivars at the national pinetum.

Vitis vinifera

A collection of grape vines, part of the national fruit collection in the heart of the Kent countryside

Pyrus (pear)

A part of the national fruit collection in Kent.

Hosta with the RHS AGM

A collection of these popular herbaceous plants that have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Mentha

There are many more types of mint than you could ever imagine!

Amelanchier

Amelanchier or shadbush are small flowering trees and shrubs. Very pretty!

Hamamelis

Fabulous, award-winning collection of witch-hazels,

Parrotia

Persian ironwood is a very ornamental tree related to the witch hazels.

Prunus (cherry)

Part of the many fruit collections to visit at Brogdale Farm.

Prunus (plums)

A collection showing the variety of types of plum tree.

Juniperus spp.

Junipers conserved for the future in the lovely Bedgebury Pinetum

Wisteria

A collection of enchanting wisteria grown orchard-style in a field.

Rosmarinus

Attractive display gardens within one acre walled garden with lavender field beyond in a peaceful setting.

Lavandula

The lavender collection at Downderry Nursery

Eucalyptus species

Eucalyptus species collection held by Tom Hart Dyke at Lullingstone Castle.