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This perennial flowers when others are finishing, thrives in shade and is still little known in the Czech Republic

Liriope is a tough, evergreen perennial with grassy foliage that comes into its own at the end of summer, when many other plants are fading. It thrives in partial shade to shade, needs little care, and adds structure to borders year-round.

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Autumn asters turn the garden into a haven for pollinators

Autumn asters light up borders in September and October with clouds of colour while offering vital nectar and pollen when many other plants have finished. Chosen well, they’ll keep feeding pollinators right up to the first proper frosts.

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The Christmas Star That Can Bloom for Years but Most People Throw It Away After Flowering

Hippeastrum, often mistakenly called amaryllis, can flower year after year with the right routine. Learn how to plant the bulb correctly, what to do after blooming, and how to bring it into dormancy so it reblooms.

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This Plant Repels Mosquitoes, Scented Summer Evenings and a Prettier Balcony

Scented pelargoniums can help make evening seating areas less appealing to mosquitoes while adding fragrance and colour to balconies and patios. Plant them in late spring for the strongest growth and best effect through summer.

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Bergenia A Year Round Feature for Shade or Sun

Bergenia is one of the most reliable perennials, valued for its bold evergreen foliage and early spring flowers. It thrives in shade or sun, is easy to care for, and adds colour right through winter.

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How to grow snapdragons for abundant bloom from summer into autumn

Snapdragons are wonderfully versatile flowering plants that shine in cooler weather and can keep blooming right up to the first frosts. With the right light, steady moisture, and regular deadheading, they’ll reward you with weeks of colour from summer into autumn.

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Low Maintenance Sun Loving Plants That Handle Drought and Summer Heat

Got a spot that bakes in sun from morning to night? These tough, sun-loving plants cope well with heat and dry soil, and many will reward you with long flowering and reliable ground cover.

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Larkspur Like a Catalogue Star A Practical Growing Guide for Every Garden

Larkspur brings tall, elegant flower spikes and airy foliage to beds and cottage gardens. Learn the best light, soil, watering and aftercare to keep it flowering strongly and healthy.

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Want Begonias Covered in Flowers, Watering, Light and Feeding Make the Difference

Begonias can flower continuously from early summer until the first frosts, but they only perform at their best with the right light, watering routine and feeding. Learn how to grow tuberous and semperflorens begonias in pots, baskets and beds, and how to overwinter and propagate them successfully.

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How to Grow Ranunculus Like a Florist and Enjoy Abundant Blooms

Ranunculus rewards you with richly coloured, rose-like blooms when you give it sun, free-draining soil and careful watering. Learn when to plant the tubers, how to feed and overwinter them, and how to keep stems strong for cutting.

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How to plan a border that flowers from the first days of spring to late autumn

A border that stays colourful from early spring until autumn doesn’t happen by accident. With the right mix of bulbs, perennials and annuals, you can bridge flowering gaps and keep the display going for months.

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