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NOVEMBER IN THE FLOWER GARDEN


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SOW AND PLANT

IN FLOWER NOW

 

Lift and store gladioli corms (tuberous roots)

Plant spring flowering bulbs at the end of the month

The large flowered clematis are in full flower this month. 'Ville de Lyon', 'Ernest Markham' and 'Mrs Cholmondeley' are amongst the best.

Autumn flowering bulbs planted in the Spring will be in flower now. Cyclamen, summer hyacinth and some of the lilies will also be in full flower.

One reliable beauty for this month is Sedum 'Autumn Joy'. Pink flowers this month turn to red and orange- brown next month. Compact and stunning, this is a must for all gardens. Place them near the front of the border for maximum impact.

   

Dig up bedding plants which have finished

 

   

Cut off and dry seed heads for decoration indoors

Sow hardy annuals for early flowering next year

   

Lay a new lawn (or make repairs) using turf

 

Deadhead roses

 

Give your lawn a makeover - aerate and rake it

At the first frost, prepare dahlias for over-wintering