Gardens Illustrated Magazine

THE CONSTANT GARDENER

April is when the garden really shows its potential for growth, gathering momentum as day length, light intensity and temperatures increase. In our garden, a row of ancient multi-stemmed hazels come to life, creating an edge-of-woodland setting that I feel is perfect for celebrating spring.

Underplanted with white bells of and cascading flowers of White Icicle (= ‘Ubric’), a mixed carpet of blue and white is peppered with charming . and its white-flowering sister ‘Betty Bowring’ complement the planting, while the zesty blooms of var. and add spring vibrancy.

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