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May - bearded irises

Complex colour combinations and showy yet delicate petals make this distinctive plant a favourite in country and town gardens alike

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magnolia

April – magnolias

The magnolia has so much more to offer than the paint colour with which it is associated. The petals of this ancient symbol of purity range from delicate ivories and pinks to luminous yellows and purples

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auriculas

April - auriculas

The auricula is surely nature's art at its finest. Exquisite colours, a silvery powdery coating, known as farina, and its still-life quality make it so desirable and decorative that its devotees are known as auricula “fanciers”.

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lilacs

April - lilacs

Crowded with hundreds of tiny florets in shades of blue, mauve, pink and white, lilac is one of the prettiest shrubs of spring. Heavy with tapering, flower-packed blooms and remarkable perfume, it remains a firm British favourite.

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camellias

February – camellias

Camellias display an abundance of large showy blooms that span a delectable colour palette, from fiery reds to glacial whites

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crocus

March - crocuses

Crocuses have long been associated with love. Legend has it that the Greek God Zeus and Goddess Hera loved each other so passionately that the land where they lived burst open with the flowers

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January – tree cones

With a scent redolent of winter, these humble seed carriers come in more shapes and colours than most people realise, from vibrant lime green to deep bluish-purple

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December – holly

One of the most iconic plants of the Christmas season has a host of creative possibilities – in the garden and in your home. Here we tell you how to grow holly and offer seasonal decorating ideas

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