{"id":111181,"date":"2019-09-28T16:59:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-28T09:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/gardening-tips-plant-hardy-but-exotic-prairie-gayfeather\/"},"modified":"2019-09-28T17:10:16","modified_gmt":"2019-09-28T10:10:16","slug":"gardening-tips-plant-hardy-but-exotic-prairie-gayfeather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/gardening-tips-plant-hardy-but-exotic-prairie-gayfeather\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening tips: plant hardy but exotic prairie gayfeather"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThen treat yourself to actor David Oakes\u2019s nature podcast and get some air into the compost heapPlant this Liatris spicata or prairie gayfeather is a grand addition to a late summer border or container scheme, with flower spikes of purple or white that look exotic but are tough and hardy. Sun and moist soil are best. Height and spread depends on your choice of cultivar (I love \u2018Kobold\u2019), but around 75cm x 50cm.Visit this If your garden grows indoors, head to the Garden Museum in London tomorrow for the Houseplant Festival. There\u2019s a plant swap, stalls and talks, plus a clinic to sort out your crispy calatheas and spindly succulents (disclosure: I\u2019ll be answering questions). 11am-5pm, tickets \u00a35 (gardenmuseum.org.uk). Continue reading…
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