Buckland Nurseries

Buckland Nurseries was established as a family run garden centre business over 150 years ago. 

The business was founded by Thomas Hogg in 1865 and has continued through six generations of the Hogg family into the hands of David and Linda Hogg (pictured alongside). 

Buckland Nurseries stocks a wide range of perennials, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, roses, herbs, garden sundries, tools, turf, seeds, paving and gravels and the friendly team looks forward to giving you a lovely welcome when you next visit their traditional Garden Centre. 

July Gardening Notes :

Whether your garden basks in full sun or rests in dappled shade, there are plenty of easy-to-grow plants that will keep your borders blooming throughout summer and into autumn. They will reward you with long-lasting blooms and rich colours.

 • Heleniums: Fiery reds, oranges and yellow daisy-like flowers from July to September. Great for height and pollinators.

 • Rudbeckia ʻGoldsturmʼ: Golden petals with dark centres, perfect for late summer. Pairs well with grasses and salvias.

• Crocosmia ʻLuciferʼ: Sword-like leaves and vivid red flowers add vertical drama.

• Penstemon of all colours such as  ʻRavenʼ or ʻGarnetʼ: Tubular blooms in rich shades flower from midsummer to frost. They are reliable gap-fillers.

 • Salvia nemorosa ʻCaradonnaʼ: Deep violet spires and dark stems. Drought-tolerant and bee-friendly. A very popular plant!

• Alstroemeria: exotic-looking flowers in a rainbow of colours. Great for cutting, they are one of the longest-lasting cut flowers.

• Agapanthus: Blue or white globe-shaped blooms with architectural flair. Ideal for borders or pots. Again, these are good for cutting for indoor displays.

 • Verbena bonariensis: Tall, airy stems with purple flowers. A modern favourite and butterfly magnet.

For instant impact, add annuals like cosmos, calendula, nasturtiums, petunias, and busy lizzies. These are perfect for quick colour and bloom until autumn.

More shaded borders need a different approach. These cooler, often moister areas suit plants that offer subtle colour and rich texture.

• Heuchera: Foliage in lime, burgundy, caramel, or silver adds year-round interest.

• Knautia macedonica: Crimson pincushion flowers on tall stems. Tolerates light shade.

 • Astilbe: Feathery plumes in pink, red, or white. Loves moist, shaded soil.

• Tiarella (Foamflower): Compact with frothy blooms and attractive foliage.

• Lamium (Deadnettle): Ground cover with silver-variegated leaves and small flowers.

• Hardy Geraniums: Tolerate dry shade and offer long-lasting blooms.

• Alchemilla mollis: Lime-green clouds of tiny flowers brighten shaded spots.

The best annual bedding plants for shade are Impatiens and Begonias: they will give bright, continuous blooms well into September.

Plenty of seasonal ideas to keep your garden looking super colourful!  

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David Hogg
Buckland Nurseries