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Best Shrubs and Plants for January
A winter Clematis
One of the most attractive winter flowering Clematis, this is Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' and is flowering around now until end of February. Many of the winter flowering Clematis are not fully hardy, this variety is H4 which means hardy in most parts of the country to a temperature range of -5-10.
It is group 1 for pruning purposes - tips on growing Clematis
Viburnum
This is the wonderfully scented Viburnum bodnantense which starts to flower in some parts of the UK from November onwards, until the spring. It is highly scented, slow growing; and it is tolerant of most soils and aspects including partial shade.
It will eventually grow up to 2m and is just one of a group of viburnums suitable for the garden.
Lonicera fragrantissim
My favourite winter scent, Lonicera fragrantissim the Winter Flowering Honeysuckle. It doesn't look much, but packs a real punch with a wonderful scent at this time of year.
Winter gardening tips
Heavy snow can cause significant damage even to mature shrubs such as this Elaeagnus. Evergreens of a rounded shape are particularly vulnerable. The weight of snow can push the branches out eventually snapping them.
The Sunday Gardener You Tube videos
A selection of the most popular videos, How to make your wisteria flower, Clematis Pruning groups 1,2 & 3 explained, How and when to remove shoots from tomato plants and all about the "Chelsea Chop" plus 70 more videos on a range of gardening topics and wildlife.
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants to suit your garden.
Ideas for best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast-growing shrubs.
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers.
A month by month guide with advice and top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
An easy step-by-step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, choosing a pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what frost hardy means, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award-winning blog, including visitors' questions.
