Suffolk Plant Heritage

The Free Plant for September 2018

Posted on September 3, 2018 by SPH-AdminSeptember 3, 2018

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 →

40th Anniversary Garden Party

Posted on July 10, 2018 by SPH-AdminJuly 10, 2018

Over fifty Suffolk Plant Heritage members celebrated Plant Heritage’s 40th anniversary with fizz, strawberries and cream in the splendid gardens at Roydon Hall, courtesy of our member Mrs Doreen Wrinch.

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Record Numbers at the Spring Plant Fair

Posted on June 25, 2018 by SPH-AdminAugust 31, 2018

The Spring Plant Fair at the end of May saw record numbers of people. Visitors enjoyed glorious weather, stunning gardens and bought some beautiful plants and crafts on offer. Many thanks to everyone who supported the event.

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Campanula Open Days

Posted on June 17, 2018 by SPH-AdminJune 17, 2018

Don’t miss the Campanula National Collection Open Days 2018: Come to our Campanula Weekend At Bellflower Nursery The Walled Garden ~ Langham Hall Nr Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3EE Saturday 23rd June 10am-5pm Campanulas on display and for sale National Collection of Alpine Campanulas Coffee & Croissants till midday Sunday 24th June 2pm-5pm Langham Hall Open Gardens In aid of Langham Church Entry £3, children free (Includes Bellflower Nursery) Enquiries: 07879 644958 www.bellflowernursery.co.uk

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Carnation Open Day 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by SPH-AdminMay 25, 2018

JIM MARSHALL AND SARAH COOK Invite you to see our garden and National Plant Collections of Malmaison and Perpetual Flowering Carnations Saturday 23rd and Sunday June 24th 1.00 – 5.00 (Donations in aid of Plant Heritage) Carnation plants and Iris rhizomes for sale HULLWOOD BARN – SHELLEY, IP7 5RE (on the road signposted Shelley between Polstead Heath & Layham)

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