The office is now open as usual, 9-5 on Monday to Thursday and 9-1 on Friday.
A registered charity promoting hardy herbaceous plants, we grow and study these plants in our own gardens, and try to keep rarer varieties in cultivation. We share our knowledge and love of these plants with other gardeners whether they're experts, beginners or somewhere in between.
 AGM 2021HPS members are invited to attend the online AGM on Wednesday 29th September at 7:30pm. The agenda and ballot paper are available here, and all members are entitled to vote. The closing date for voting is 15th September 2021. |
Written by National Collection Holder, Don Witton, it updates his 2010 edition. This 80 page booklet is packed with information to help you choose the best euphorbias for your garden and look after them well. It includes hundreds of excellent photographs illustrating the wide range of euphorbias available, ranging from 5cm to 2m. You can order your copy here. |
- chair Jan Vaughan signs off after three years in office, |
Online Talks Some HPS groups are happy to welcome others to their online talks. If you might like to attend one, you can find a list in the members area. Please use the link on that list to contact the group directly for more details. |
Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Purple Bell Vine) family (Plantaginaceae) is a real eye catcher that will flower from late spring through until autumn. This stunning flowering climber can grow up to 3 metres!
This summer has been “mixed” weather-wise for us on our Chalk Hillside. We had the hot dry early spring-time as during the first lockdown last year. April into May we remembered the lessons from last year.
Butterflies have been plentiful in August, especially peacock butterflies and admirals. But there were also many large and small whites, some commas, small tortoiseshells, brimstones and painted ladies. Echinacea purpurea is always a favourite with butterflies ...
One of the aspects I really enjoy is planting combinations ! Plant associations and how plants visually work well together, complementing each other in terms of foliage and flower colour and structure.
