Polyanthus

Some polyanthus colours are subtle, while others are as gaudy as the colours of felt pens. I grow a few select polyanthus to brighten up the house gardens in early spring.

Lemon Yellow Polyanthus

My polyanthus plants have a different summer residence - often they are stuffed into pots and hidden behind the glass-house in the shade.

Blue and White Polyanthus

The three flower colours I grow (white, pale yellow and blue) are my favourites. Polyanthus is a humble little perennial, and often ignored or ridiculed by more stylish gardeners...