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wild flowers

July – wild flowers

The flowers we grow in our gardens all originated from wild plants that, over the years, evolved to produce more vibrant colours, a stronger scent and bigger blooms

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Grapevines gallery

Grapevines

In summer, the vineyards of France burgeon with robust, ripening fruit. We celebrate the distinguished world of wines from across the Channel

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sunflowers

August - sunflowers

Sunflowers are true sun worshippers, turning their heads to follow the sun as it moves across the sky

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agapanthus

July - agapanthus

Agapanthus are both enchanting and in vogue – their elegant stems and globe-headed flowers have made them one of the darlings of contemporary garden design

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lemons

July - lemons

Lemons tend to be associated with the Mediterranean, conjuring up sunny images of Tuscan terraces lined with potted lemon trees. However, the true origins of the citrus tree, particularly the species Citrus limon, remain a mystery

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bougainvilleas

August - bougainvilleas

The hot colours and extravagant ruffles of bougainvilleas perfectly evoke the relaxed spirit of high summer in the South of France

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flowers

June – the white garden

Masses of pure-white flowers climbing through trellis, radiating from borders and spilling out of pots create a garden of ethereal beauty and tranquillity

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