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Plant of the Day

Friday 31 March 2023

In the protection of a cool glasshouse Bergenia emeiensis is producing these sophisticated white flowers on arching pink stems. This evergreen perennial forms a rhizomatous clump with large, green foliage that turns a brilliant shade of red in autumn and winter.

Jill Raggett

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... and we went to the botanic garden! #localtourist #cambridgebotanicgardens (at Cambridge University Botanic Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0E4UHdFWVi/?igshid=bfmz64gw0kvr

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Plant of the Day

Thursday 20 April 2023

The dramatic flowers of the South African Strelitzia reginae (bird of paradise) are pollinated by birds and the flowers have sturdy stems that can bear the weight of several birds at a time.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Tuesday 25 April 2023

The path in the tropical glasshouse at Cambridge Botanic Garden, UK, has been temporarily closed to protect the flower buds of Strongylodon macrobotrys (jade vine, emerald vine, emerald creeper). This vigorous evergreen climber has unique blue-green coloured flowers on long pendent racemes reaching up to 90cm in length.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Wednesday 19 April 2023

In the cool glasshouse at Cambridge Botanic Garden the Erica canaliculata (channelled heath, hairy grey heather) was covered in flowers. This species is native to the East and West Capes of South Africa and naturalised in South Australia.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Thursday 27 April 2023

In the Oceanic Islands House, Cambridge Botanic Garden, UK, the Sonchus acaulis (giant dandelion) is blooming. Giant flowering stems can reach up to 250cm in height arising from a rosette of serrated, fleshy leaves. This species has a very limited distribution, occurring in Tenerife and the Canary Islands with a low rainfall and good drainage.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Friday 14 April 2023

Shining out on the alpine bench in the cool display glasshouse of Cambridge Botanic Garden, UK, was a container of Primula 'Blindsee'. This is classified as a European Primula Hybrid which has long lasting flowers.

Jill Raggett 

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Plant of the Day

Saturday 21 January 2023

The impressive fern Cibotium schiedei (Mexican tree fern) is found growing in the damp cloud and montane forests of southeastern Mexico. This tropical species slowly reaches a height of 3–5 metres with a trunk covered with hairs. Here it is a feature of the Cambridge Botanic Garden Fern House, UK.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Sunday 19 March 2023

The pale yellow flowers of Fritillaria raddeana (Radde’s fritillary, dwarf crown imperial) produce a final flourish for the Winter Garden at Cambridge Botanic Garden. This bulbous perennial is native to Iran, Turkmenistan and Kashmir.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Sunday 22 January 2023

A plant of the tropical forest floors of Southeast Asia Ludisia discolor (black jewel orchid) is tolerant of lower light levels. Mainly grown as a foliage houseplant it does produce tall clusters of white flowers which contrast with the dark foliage.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Friday 28 April 2023

The delicate flowers of Corydalis henrikii are fragrant and the plant is thriving in this cool glasshouse. This clump-forming perennial bulb from SE Turkey has distinctive lobed leaves.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Wednesday 5 April 2023

On the bench of this cool glasshouse the Iris bucharica (Bokhara iris) was flowering. In a sheltered space with good drainage this vigorous bulbous iris is suitable for a rock or gravel garden.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Friday 10 March 2023

Just bursting into leaf is the Cornus alba 'Sibirica' (Siberian dogwood) which has provided great stem colour all winter. This deciduous shrub will soon be pruned to ensure the regrowth of new red stems for next winter.

Jill Raggett

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Plant of the Day

Saturday 11 March 2023

These Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (dogwood) are grown for the orange-red and yellow young shoots of the previous season’s growth. Notice the way they have been pruned (stooled) near ground level and also to a ‘leg’ (small main trunk) to provide extra height.

Jill Raggett