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The Free Plant Autumn 2023

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on August 29, 2023 by SPH-AdminAugust 29, 2023

Tulipa orphanidea ‘Flava‘) is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released during the day) at the Helmingham Plant Fair, September 2023. A dwarf bulbous perennial, to 30cm tall, with lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Flowers are multi-flowering, bronze-yellow with orange flares, and appear in mid spring.  Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil, with protection from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds.

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The Free Plant Spring 2023

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on May 13, 2023 by SPH-AdminMay 13, 2023

Acidanthera murielae  (Abyssinian gladiolus) is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released during each days) at the Helmingham Plant Fair, May 2023. A graceful summer flowering perennial with erect grass like leaves and flower stems up to a 3′ / 100cm, with several nodding funnel-shaped white flowers with purple throats. Attractive to a range of pollinators. Grow in pots or in the ground. Plant corms at 6″ / 15cm deep in moist,  well-drained potting medium. Dead head after flowering. Lift when … Continue reading →

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The Free Plant Spring 2022

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on April 30, 2022 by SPH-AdminApril 30, 2022

Phlox stolonifera ‘Violet Vere’ Phlox stolonifera is a native of wooded areas and stream banks in the Appalachian Mountains in the SE USA. It is a creeping Phlox, forming a spreading ‘mat’ about 3 inches in height with flowers appearing above the leaves from April to July. Not a favourite of rabbits or deer it is also tolerant of drought and air pollution. Phlox stolonifera ‘Violet Vere’ was named at Sissinghurst in the 1990s by the then head gardeners – Sibylle Kreutzberger … Continue reading →

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Free Seeds for Autumn 2021

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on August 29, 2021 by SPH-AdminSeptember 14, 2021

Tulipa sprengeri is the free plant (for 800 visitors) at Helmingham Plant Fair in September 2021. Autumn 2021 we are giving away packets of  seed from Tulipa sprengeri, a small scarlet tulip, that’s fast disappearing in its native habitat in Turkey.  It’s one of the last tulips to flower and makes a wonderful sight in any garden. Best sown right away in a well marked spot in your garden or in a labelled pot as it appears like grass in … Continue reading →

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The Free Plant for Autumn 2020

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on September 7, 2020 by SPH-AdminSeptember 9, 2020

Tulipa clusiana ‘Cynthia’  is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released in batches to correspond with booked entry times) at Helmingham Plant Fair September 2020. Tulipa clusiana, commonly known as lady tulip, is a species tulip  that grows to 9-12” tall. ‘Cynthia’ is pale yellow with outer tepals of rose-red edged with pale yellow on the exterior. Flower interior is a solid pale yellow. It blooms April-May and is good for naturalising.

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