Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Rougham Purple’, is the free plant (for the first 800 visitors) at Helmingham Plant Fair May 2019. Recent changes in taxonomy mean that  Symphyotrichum is now accepted to be the correct name for this lovely plant that most people know as Aster. It was bred in Suffolk by Rougham Nursery by the current owner’s father some twenty or more  years ago. It currently has one supplier in the RHS Plantfinder, that being West Acre Gardens in Norfolk. The … Continue reading →

It’s not long now before the Plant Heritage Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall on Sunday, 16th September.   The free plant (for the first 800) is Narcissus bulbocodium subspecies conspicuus – a ‘Hoop Petticoat’ species Narcissus. It reliably produces up to 15 bright golden yellow flowers per bulb with fine grass-like foliage. It’s strong growing, increases rapidly and is good for naturalising in short, rough grassland or in an open garden situation. It flowers in mid April and grows to a … Continue reading →