The Free Plant Autumn 2024

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Camissia quamash is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released during the day) at the Helmingham Plant Fair, September 2024. Native to western North America in large areas of southern Canada and the northwestern United States, Camissia quamash is Ideally suited to naturalised planting schemes including wildflower meadows or grassland where the soils are reliably moist (but not waterlogged).  It will also make a handsome addition to the herbaceous border, where its bright blue flowers and greyish green leaves will … Continue reading →

Autumn Plant Fair 2024

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It’s not too soon to put this in your diaries and book your tickets!  Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 15th September:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£9.00 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 … Continue reading →

Spring Plant Fair 2024

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Not many days to go!  Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 26th  & Monday 27th May:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£9.00 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 →

Iris Open Day 22nd May

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Drop by and see the wonderful collection of Cedric Morris Irises and the swathes of Tulipa sprengeri at the home of Sarah Cook and Jim Marshall, Hullwood Barn, Shelley, Hadleigh, IP7 5RE. Entrance charge: a donation  to Plant Heritage. See too: Garden Museum: Sarah Cook’s search for Cedric Morris Irises. Our page on the Collection: Iris (Sir Cedric Morris introductions).

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The Free Plant Spring 2024

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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 →