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The best of the rest at Kew – a miscellany from my latest visit: the Rock Garden, Woodland and Water Lily House

Categories Alpine, Architectural Plants, Bulbs, Climbing plants, General comment, Plants for a shady garden?, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Shrubs, Spring GardenLeave a Comment on The best of the rest at Kew – a miscellany from my latest visit: the Rock Garden, Woodland and Water Lily House

Geraneum phaeum (above) - small, dark, richly colouted flower heads held in a haze above chevron'd foliage. Ideal for shady spots. Scilla peruviana (above) - last seen in the Alpine House at RHS Wisley - here it is in amongst the peonies at Kew The Japanese Pagoda Tree (below), well supported - Wild Garlic (above…

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A kaleidoscope of treasures in the Alpine House at RHS Wisley

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Lewisia cotyledon Regenbogen The Alpine House at RHS Wisley never fails to delight me - there is always something bright and interesting to look at and the display changes with the seasons so each plant is always looking its best. There are two Glasshouses and it is the traditional display that I prefer - raised…

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