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Best Shrubs and Plants for April
Tulip Peony type Angelique
April is always about Tulips they are the star of the show, and such a range of shapes colours and sizes. Flowering from late March through to May Tulips brighten up the day.
This is a Peony type tulip, there are many to choose from take a look for next year's display. Pinterest has images of all types of Tulips many taken at the Tulip capital of the world, Keukenhof. Perhaps by next year we will be able to visit again.
Camellia
Camellia are fantastic showy shrubs which bloom in late winter and early spring. They have large rose like flowers with glossy foliage. Camellia are fussy about where they are planted and it is essential they are grown in ericaceous soil, or in a container filled with ericaceous compost.
Ceanothus
A great spring combination, soft blue flowers of the Ceanothus planted with pinks of Clematis Montana.
Ceanothus is easy to grow, provided it is planted in a sheltered spot. C. Montana is one of the easier Clematis to grow as it is pruning Group 1.
room for a chilli on the Windowsill
Chillies are fun to grow and you do not need a lot of space, just a pot on the windowsill will be fine. Chillies like it warm and sunny, and make great house plants with the attractive red flowers. One large plant will keep your curries warm all year.
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.
