This week we’re celebrating the abundance of colour on offer at this time of year. RHS trials project manager Roz Marshall shares the results of the Grandiflora sweet pea trial; highlighting some beautifully scented selections to try at home. Plantsman Andrew Large chats about the astonishing range of form and colour offered by the often overlooked Buddleja. And plant hunter Kevin Hobbs describes the discovery of a species new to science; the striking black Carex nodosa ‘Kurofune’, and the fascinating story behind its name…

All these stories and more can be found in the June edition of The Plant Review ‘Summer: The Season of Colour.’ You can find out more information on how to subscribe here

Presenters: Gareth Richards, and James Armitage

Contributors: Roz Marshall, Andrew Large, and Kevin Hobbs

Contact: [email protected] 

Links:

Sweet Pea show at RHS Garden Wisley

The Buddleja Garden

Pinnacle Plants International