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The Free Plant Spring 2024

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on April 8, 2024 by SPH-AdminApril 8, 2024

Geranium sanguineum ‘Rod Leeds’ is the free plant for the Spring 2024 plant fair. This little known geranium was discovered in the garden of Rod Leeds in Suffolk by Elizabeth Strangman and Graham Gough during a visit in 1986. The geranium was a self sown seedling. By 1996 it was in the Washfield catalogue. It was given the following description: ‘Geranium ‘Rod Leeds’ is an excellent plant of rather upright habit. Magenta pink flowers over a particularly long season.’ Propagate … Continue reading →

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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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Summer Events 2023

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on April 27, 2023 by SPH-AdminApril 27, 2023

The last Suffolk Plant Heritage talk at Stowupland before the Autumn was on 22nd of April but there are two plant fairs, two open days and a 45th anniversary garden party during the Summer. Details are on the events page:  Group Meetings .  

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Spring Plant Fair 2023

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on April 18, 2023 by SPH-AdminAugust 23, 2023

Not long to go!  Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 28th  & Monday 29th May:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£8.00 in advance) – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for 800 visitors distributed during the day • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice & demonstrations • Live music & … Continue reading →

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