If you’re in the mood for something colourful with an unusual tropical look, you might like to consider an Anthurium. They’re about 18″ high but very colourful. The petals and leaves have the appearance of being gloss painted and mature ones can flower twice a year. They can survive the winter with very little watering and the summer with a watering just once a week (perhaps twice a week in very hot weather, but they don’t want too much at a time – the soil surface can be constantly dry! As regards aspect, they like a light spot as opposed to a dark corner, but not direct sunlight. Oh, they also like their leaves to be dusted and polished every now and then as well as lots of luvvy chats (that’s according to Boudicca!). Colours vary from deep postbox red to cream, so there’s a reasonable selection to go with your decor. BTW they cost around £8 for a good sized plant and they’re available in garden centres and florists around now._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

If you’re in the mood for something colourful with an unusual tropical look, you might like to consider an Anthurium. They’re about 18″ high but very colourful. The petals and leaves have the appearance of being gloss painted and mature ones can flower twice a year. They can survive the winter with very little watering and the summer with a watering just once a week (perhaps twice a week in very hot weather, but they don’t want too much at a time – the soil surface can be constantly dry! As regards aspect, they like a light spot as opposed to a dark corner, but not direct sunlight. Oh, they also like their leaves to be dusted and polished every now and then as well as lots of luvvy chats (that’s according to Boudicca!). Colours vary from deep postbox red to cream, so there’s a reasonable selection to go with your decor. BTW they cost around £8 for a good sized plant and they’re available in garden centres and florists around now._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

If you’re in the mood for something colourful with an unusual tropical look, you might like to consider an Anthurium. They’re about 18″ high but very colourful. The petals and leaves have the appearance of being gloss painted and mature ones can flower twice a year. They can survive the winter with very little watering and the summer with a watering just once a week (perhaps twice a week in very hot weather, but they don’t want too much at a time – the soil surface can be constantly dry! As regards aspect, they like a light spot as opposed to a dark corner, but not direct sunlight. Oh, they also like their leaves to be dusted and polished every now and then as well as lots of luvvy chats (that’s according to Boudicca!). Colours vary from deep postbox red to cream, so there’s a reasonable selection to go with your decor. BTW they cost around £8 for a good sized plant and they’re available in garden centres and florists around now._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

If you’re in the mood for something colourful with an unusual tropical look, you might like to consider an Anthurium. They’re about 18″ high but very colourful. The petals and leaves have the appearance of being gloss painted and mature ones can flower twice a year. They can survive the winter with very little watering and the summer with a watering just once a week (perhaps twice a week in very hot weather, but they don’t want too much at a time – the soil surface can be constantly dry! As regards aspect, they like a light spot as opposed to a dark corner, but not direct sunlight. Oh, they also like their leaves to be dusted and polished every now and then as well as lots of luvvy chats (that’s according to Boudicca!). Colours vary from deep postbox red to cream, so there’s a reasonable selection to go with your decor. BTW they cost around £8 for a good sized plant and they’re available in garden centres and florists around now._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

I watched all this year’s episodes, got quite scary when the female Peregrin disappeared for the day, and felt so sad about Kate’s bluetits. The only thing that annoys me about the programme is that Bill doesn’t shut up – he constantly interrupts Kate’s pieces to camera with silly comments. No pack I’m afraid, but I’ve already got the trees and pond and some dense growing bushes, next objective is to attract the robins – I think I have just the spot for a robin box, but that’s for next year._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

I watched all this year’s episodes, got quite scary when the female Peregrin disappeared for the day, and felt so sad about Kate’s bluetits. The only thing that annoys me about the programme is that Bill doesn’t shut up – he constantly interrupts Kate’s pieces to camera with silly comments. No pack I’m afraid, but I’ve already got the trees and pond and some dense growing bushes, next objective is to attract the robins – I think I have just the spot for a robin box, but that’s for next year._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

I watched all this year’s episodes, got quite scary when the female Peregrin disappeared for the day, and felt so sad about Kate’s bluetits. The only thing that annoys me about the programme is that Bill doesn’t shut up – he constantly interrupts Kate’s pieces to camera with silly comments. No pack I’m afraid, but I’ve already got the trees and pond and some dense growing bushes, next objective is to attract the robins – I think I have just the spot for a robin box, but that’s for next year._________________

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

They not only seed like the clappers, but spread their roots out too. I find the roots can penetrate really deep and be total swines to remove, with the result that deep rooted suckers can pop up where you least want them and be a real pain to keep under control. I tend to dig them up and split them annually, planting them where I feel they’ll show best next year, like siting lighter colours against a dark fence etc (they can be quite useful in shady areas too!). It also helps to maintain the strength of colour as well as making them easier to manage (along with weekly deadheading BEFORE the seed pods dry and open).

Co, when you take photos, it really helps if you can take a shot of the whole plant so as to show both flowers and leaves in context – as well as the close ups of the flower (and leaf if poss). Being able to see the shape of the plant, the colour and shape of the foliage as well as the number of floral heads (single stems, clusters etc) goes a long way to helping identification.

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

They not only seed like the clappers, but spread their roots out too. I find the roots can penetrate really deep and be total swines to remove, with the result that deep rooted suckers can pop up where you least want them and be a real pain to keep under control. I tend to dig them up and split them annually, planting them where I feel they’ll show best next year, like siting lighter colours against a dark fence etc (they can be quite useful in shady areas too!). It also helps to maintain the strength of colour as well as making them easier to manage (along with weekly deadheading BEFORE the seed pods dry and open).

Co, when you take photos, it really helps if you can take a shot of the whole plant so as to show both flowers and leaves in context – as well as the close ups of the flower (and leaf if poss). Being able to see the shape of the plant, the colour and shape of the foliage as well as the number of floral heads (single stems, clusters etc) goes a long way to helping identification.

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*

They not only seed like the clappers, but spread their roots out too. I find the roots can penetrate really deep and be total swines to remove, with the result that deep rooted suckers can pop up where you least want them and be a real pain to keep under control. I tend to dig them up and split them annually, planting them where I feel they’ll show best next year, like siting lighter colours against a dark fence etc (they can be quite useful in shady areas too!). It also helps to maintain the strength of colour as well as making them easier to manage (along with weekly deadheading BEFORE the seed pods dry and open).

Co, when you take photos, it really helps if you can take a shot of the whole plant so as to show both flowers and leaves in context – as well as the close ups of the flower (and leaf if poss). Being able to see the shape of the plant, the colour and shape of the foliage as well as the number of floral heads (single stems, clusters etc) goes a long way to helping identification.

*Boudicca – Gets REALLY stroppy after a pint!*