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Planting Flowers

Learn how to grow flowers here – our articles include expert advice on how to sow your own flower seeds, successfully grow bedding plants or find the perfect depth for spring flowering bulbs. Packed with practical growing tips and advice on the best new garden flowers to grow, you’ll be surrounded with scent and colour in no time. From cottage garden style planting through to mediterranean schemes, here’s how to fill your borders, pots and hanging baskets with show-stopping displays.

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Best expert advice on growing hydrangeas

Here we provide a comprehensive collection of information, growing tips and trouble-shooting advice to help you get the very best from your hydrangeas.

July 17, 2023Best Expert Advice, Planting Flowers, Shrubs Read more
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A brief guide to container gardening

Whether you want to add a few colourful pots to your patio or create an entire garden in containers, we’ve got you covered.

June 1, 2023Planting Flowers, Vegetable Growing 1 CommentRead more
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Best expert advice on growing summer-flowering bulbs

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to get your summer-flowering bulbs and corms in the ground. To help you make the most of these under-rated heroes, …

March 30, 2023Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers Read more
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Why buy plug plants?

If you want to save money but don’t have the time or space to sow seeds, plug plants are an excellent way to fill your garden with plants, flowers and …

March 17, 2023Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers 1 CommentRead more
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Edible flowers: tuberous begonias

The brightly-coloured petals of tuberous begonias are not only beautiful, but edible too. Here’s more information about using begonias in your kitchen, as …

February 24, 2023Planting Flowers 3 CommentsRead more
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Best expert advice on growing geraniums (pelargoniums)

Here’s our pick of the best independent articles, YouTube videos and Instagram posts to help you create a show-stopping display of perfect pelargoniums.

January 27, 2023Bare Root Plants, Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers Read more
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How to build layers of colour and scent in your garden

Here are some of the plants and flowers I like to grow for low-maintenance layers of colour or deliciously sweet smell.

January 16, 2023Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers, Shrubs 1 CommentRead more
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A quick guide to growing giant sunflowers

For advice on how to grow giant sunflowers, along with the best varieties to try, you’ve come to the right place.

January 1, 2023Flower Seeds, Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers 2 CommentsRead more
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How to grow caladium bulbs

Here are some top tips to help you grow colourful

December 13, 2022Flower Bulbs, Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers 2 CommentsRead more
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How to grow dahlias

Here’s everything you need to know about growing dahlias.

November 25, 2022Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers Read more
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To celebrate homegrown fruit & veg, Suttons has been talking to special growers who share their knowledge with others. Here are the highlights from our chat with @northern_horticulturist (link to full interview in bio).

👉 Meet Richard Bowman…

“I’ve always gardened. My grandad pushed me down to the veg patch in the wheelbarrow before I could walk, and so I’ve got him to thank for passing on his passion for plants. Now I’m a trained horticulturist, but gardening is so much more than my hobby and my job. It brings me joy and fulfilment like nothing else.

I love a cottage garden and, as I’ve recently moved into a lovely 18th century cottage, my favourite style is now my default setting! I’ve also just acquired an allotment so there’s lots of work to be done this year. I’m planning to grow on a totally organic basis.” 

Favourite thing to grow: 🌱Peas

“Peas have got to be my favourite crop to grow. Sadly, they never make it to the table – as soon as they’re ready, I can’t resist picking them to eat fresh from the pod.” 

Top Tip: 🥕Embrace your mistakes 

“My top tip for anyone who’s just getting into gardening is not to be put off by mistakes. Mistakes are there to learn from. Gardening is all about trial and error, and even the most experienced horticulturists sometimes get it wrong.” 

Proud moment: 🏆Best in Show Award 

“Last year (2024) I won two awards including the ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Best in Show’ at Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show. My show garden was dedicated to the gardeners who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and was inspired by a tin of newspaper obituaries found in my late Uncle’s potting shed. That’s got to be my gardening highlight so far, but I’m always delighted with every seedling that pops up. 

I have another show garden in the works, supported by Suttons - just waiting on confirmation from the RHS for my design. I'm also writing a few articles for horticultural magazines and journals, so watch this space…”

If you’d like to take part in our series, make sure you tag @suttons.co.uk & use the hashtag #suttonsfromtheplot.
Meet your new garden staple: Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ Meet your new garden staple: Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ 🥬

Looking for a reliable, versatile veggie? Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ is perfect for autumn and winter harvests! 

Here’s why we love it:

💚 Sweet, crisp leaves that are ideal for cooking or salads.
💚 Hardy and productive, even in cooler months.
💚 Perfect for those who enjoy growing their own fresh veg!

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WIN a tomato seed growing bundle for you and one f WIN a tomato seed growing bundle for you and one for a friend in Suttons February #giveaway - perfect for our Tomato Grow-Along 🍅 

Worth £100 each, both tomato seed growing bundles will include: 
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Want to know more about the tomato seeds you could win? Here are Rob Smith’s recommended varieties:

- ‘Rapunzel’ - Long cascading trusses of glossy red tomatoes
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- ‘Rosella’ - Dark-red tomatoes with a rich & smoky flavour 
- ‘Crimson Crush’ - Large, delicious, blight-busting variety
- ‘Sweet Aperitif’ - High-yielding, bright-red, sweet & tangy fruits
- ‘Black Moon’ - Exceptionally tasty bi-coloured red & purple toms

❤️ SPOILER ALERT - Order your favourite tomato seeds in plenty of time to join our tomato grow-along with @robsallotment in March…❤️

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