
One of the great pleasures towards the end of a holiday is to anticipate my first stroll around the
This week Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Erica’ stands out for me; partly because much of the rest of the
In early spring the emerging new shoots are red, but the stems and foliage only retain a tinge of colour as the season progresses. The upright, slender spires of soft pink flowers belie the robust nature of the plant. ‘Erica’ is very suitable for a small
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