Still Plenty of Time to PlantSummer SeedlingsMany gardeners are under the false impression that January

is the time to start planting autumn or winter seedlings. This is not so. Summer seedlings still are still good for another 10 to 12 weeks.

Autumn and winter flower seedlings only start growing to perfection when temperatures and day lengths decrease significantly. For now, continue selecting from the wide array of summer seedlings that will grow through until the cold of winter sets in. In fact, summer seedlings have a much longer planting window (7 to 8 months) than winter seedlings (a mere 4 to5 months).

VIncAS (cAThArAnThuS roSeuS) withstand extreme heat and sunshine.TorenIAS brighten up shaded parts.ZInnIAS sparkle in the sunshine.BegonIAS flourish in many different parts of the garden.PorTulAcAS just love heat and long day length.SAlVIAS in a wide range of colours grow almost anywhere, sun or shade.celoSIAS with their little, brightly coloured plume flowers.MArIgoldS just bloom on and on into the winter.BrowAllIAS available in blue or white bloom for months on end.new guIneA IMPATIenS are great for the shade.

Agaves Beat the HeatAgaves - cultivated for their foliage. Some have variegated leaves, some have sharp terminal leaf spines, a few are totally smooth. They are excellent container plants or out in the open garden. Their majestic, symmetrical shapes dominate many a landscape. Perhaps one of the best known agaves is Agave tequilana, from which the well known alcoholic beverage Tequilla is distilled.

Agaves are easy to grow and require very little care and attention. There is a range of different agaves in stock now ready and waiting to adda whole different dimension to your garden.

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Summer Seedlings

Agaves Beat the HeatAgaves - cultivated for their foliage. Some have variegated leaves, some have sharp terminal leaf spines, a few are totally smooth. They are excellent container plants or out in the open garden. Their majestic, symmetrical shapes dominate many a landscape. Perhaps one of the best known agaves is Agave tequilana, from which the well known alcoholic beverage Tequilla is distilled.

Agaves are easy to grow and require very little care and attention. There is a range of different agaves in stock now ready and waiting to adda whole different dimension to your garden.

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cASPIuM / chIllI : Turn up the heat with our wide variety of potted capsicum/chilli. not only do they come in a stunning colour variations, but they boast a long fruiting season.

coreoPSIS “golden Sphere” : Sunny, bright perennials that flower for many months.

AngelonIA SerenA : Available in bags and pots and are a real show at the moment.

What to do in the Garden

in JanuaryJanuary is hot and humid with high rainfall. Plant growth is rapid and often needs to be checked with light to heavy pruning. weeds are also a constant challenge as they grow with such vigour. Take a look at our handy list of things to do in the garden during January.

we’ve put together a comprehensive, helpful list of what to do in the garden during January, covering flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruit, ornamentals, roses, lawns and general maintenance. Visit our website to view:

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