April

Erysimum Bowles Mauve

Get ready to fall in love with our April Plant of the Month: the enchanting Erysimum Bowles Mauve!

This bushy evergreen perennial isn’t just your average garden plant – it’s a versatile beauty that adds year-round charm to any landscape. With its dense foliage that remains lush and green even in the chill of winter, it’s a reliable presence that brings structure and vibrancy to your outdoor space.

But let’s talk about those blooms! Picture-perfect mauve flowers adorn this plant from spring through summer, releasing a delightful fragrance that beckons bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator’s paradise. Whether you’re strolling through your garden or simply enjoying a quiet moment on your patio, the scent of Erysimum Bowles Mauve is sure to awaken your senses.

Looking for a way to spruce up your mixed borders or add a focal point to your patio garden? Look no further than this captivating perennial. Its compact size and bushy habit make it ideal for edging pathways or filling in gaps between larger plants. And if you’re feeling creative, why not showcase it as the star attraction in a planted container? Pair it with complementary flowers and foliage for a stunning display that will be the envy of all your neighbours.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, Erysimum Bowles Mauve is the perfect choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, you’ll love the effortless beauty and enduring appeal of this remarkable plant. So why wait? Add a touch of mauve magic to your garden this April and enjoy the beauty it brings for years to come.

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Visit your local Otter to buy Erysimum Bowles Mauve.

March

Camellia Claire Hannah

Introducing our Plant of the Month, the lovely Camellia ‘Claire Hannah’– a special variety carefully cultivated by our dedicated team at Otter Garden Centres.

This beauty doesn’t just sit pretty; it’s got some serious charm with its neat, upright growth and lush green leaves that stick around all year.

But what really steals the show are those coral-red flowers! From March through May, they pop up in semi-double blooms, giving your garden a burst of color that lasts longer than your average spring fling. And guess what? This camellia isn’t a one-hit wonder. It keeps on giving, blooming its heart out through spring, summer, and even into autumn.

So, if you’re after a plant that’s not just a flash in the pan but a reliable, evergreen stunner, our Camellia ‘Claire Hannah’ is the way to go. It’s down-to-earth elegance that’s sure to make your garden shine, season after season.

Visit your local Otter to buy Camellia ‘Claire Hannah’ or buy from our online plant shop.

February

Rosemary

Coming to the end of winter, our Plant of the Month is Rosemary!

Rosemary is a hardy, evergreen shrub that brings both beauty and practicality to any garden or kitchen.

Not only does it add a burst of flavour, but it also produces small, delicate flowers in shades of mauve, blue, pink, or white, creating an attractive display throughout the growing season.

Once established, rosemary requires minimal effort to thrive, needing little more than an annual trim to keep it compact and bushy.

Whether you’re a passionate cook or simply seeking a low-maintenance, fragrant addition to your garden, rosemary is the perfect choice.

Visit your local Otter to buy Rosemary.

January

Hellebore ‘Jacob’ and ‘Pink Frost’

Kicking off the new year, our plant of the month for January is Hellebore ‘Jacob’ and ‘Pink Frost’.

Hellebores are stunning perennials that showcases beautiful nodding flowers set among clumps of dark green leaves.

These elegant blooms appear during the winter months, adding a touch of beauty to the cold landscape, and they have a remarkably long flowering period that lasts well into spring.

Thriving best in fertile, evenly moist soil, the hellebore brings vibrant life to gardens during the winter season and beyond.

Visit your local Otter to buy Hellebores or buy online from our Plant Shop.

Check back next month for our March Plant of the Month