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    The plantswoman’s notebook

    Jun 04, 2020 3 minutes

    SNAPDRAGONS

    Gardener and author Sarah Raven on the beauty of this cottage garden stalwart

    What’s so special about snapdragons right now?

    Vintage and romantic designs for clothes and home furnishings are so on trend at the moment, and these retro plants also fall into that bracket.

    Your favourites?

    I adore the Chantilly Series and ‘Appleblossom’. They’re strong and long-flowering, with tall stems and unusual scents – the Chantilly types are fruity, while ‘Appleblossom’ is spicy, like cinnamon.

    How would you pair these?

    One of my favourite. The annual border at Nymans in West Sussex and the Cottage Garden at Sissinghurst in Kent are both good for inspiration.

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