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Fresh white flowers are the epitome of elegance, on Trumpet-Shaped Lily ‘Regale Album’. This classic lily is one of the very best for cutting – display the stems alone in a simple tall vase for a timeless arrangement, or add to mixed arrangements as the starring bloom.

Soft, yellow-green buds open during late summer to reveal the huge downward-facing white trumpets with a buttery-yellow glow in the throat.  A glorious fragrance exudes from the flowers once open, particularly on warmer days, so be sure to grow Trumpet-Shaped Lilium ‘Regale Album’ where they will be enjoyed best.

Generous clusters of plum-purple, tubular blooms hang from fleshy stems on Corydalis ‘Purple Bird’ during March and April. 

A lush bed of silvered-green, ferny foliage provides a perfect backdrop against which the charming blooms gleam, even in the darkest corners of the garden.

Rich, well-drained soil in full or part-shade is best for these garden gems to thrive. The tubers will multiply below ground once settled, providing a more floriferous display year after year.

Corydalis ‘Purple Bird’ are ideal for planting beneath large shrubs and along the edges of shaded woodland borders and pathways. The plants lie dormant from summer until the following spring.

Oxalis ‘Iron Cross’ is so-called for its quatrefoil leaflets, emblazoned with a dark purple, cross-shaped motif at the centre. Each leaf has a mesmerising habit, opening fully in the sunshine and folding shut at night. In addition to the fascinating foliage, this Oxalis Iron Cross flaunts striking, carmine-pink flowers dangling from long, fine stems.

This rewarding plant proves highly versatile, thriving in rock gardens, containers, and borders, as well as making an easy-going, ornamental houseplant.

Often referred to as the ‘Good Luck’ plant for its resemblance to a four-leaved clover, you will feel fortunate to add Oxalis ‘Iron Cross’ to your collection.