April

Geum Totally Tangerine, Miss Clementine & Firestarter

Gorgeous Geum bringing bright bursts of colour to your April garden

Welcome Spring colour into your garden with this trio of lively Geum in upbeat reds and oranges.

‘Totally Tangerine’ makes your mouth water with its bright orange petals! Known for its long-flowering season right into the early Autumn, this free-flowering beauty establishes itself quickly and is a great choice for sunny spots in any garden.

First introduced in 2025, ‘Miss Clementine’ is a stunning perennial producing masses of beautiful, saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters, bringing a vibrant touch to any garden. Ideal to plant in a sunny border for ground cover or add to a large container.

As its name suggests, ‘Firestarter’ has fiery red petals with a yellow centre. Flowers are semi-double and ruffled, making this Geum a really eye-catching addition to the garden. Like our other choices, it is known for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Visit your local Otter to buy Geum Totally Tangerine, Miss Clementine and Firestarter.

March

Erysimum Bowles Mauve

Get ready to fall in love with our March Plant of the Month: the enchanting Erysimum Bowles Mauve!

This bushy evergreen perennial isn’t just your average garden plant – it’s a versatile beauty that adds year-round charm to any landscape. With its dense foliage that remains lush and green even in the chill of winter, it’s a reliable presence that brings structure and vibrancy to your outdoor space.

But let’s talk about those blooms! Picture-perfect mauve flowers adorn this plant from spring through summer, releasing a delightful fragrance that beckons bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator’s paradise. Whether you’re strolling through your garden or simply enjoying a quiet moment on your patio, the scent of Erysimum Bowles Mauve is sure to awaken your senses.

Looking for a way to spruce up your mixed borders or add a focal point to your patio garden? Look no further than this captivating perennial. Its compact size and bushy habit make it ideal for edging pathways or filling in gaps between larger plants. And if you’re feeling creative, why not showcase it as the star attraction in a planted container? Pair it with complementary flowers and foliage for a stunning display that will be the envy of all your neighbours.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, Erysimum Bowles Mauve is the perfect choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, you’ll love the effortless beauty and enduring appeal of this remarkable plant. So why wait? Add a touch of mauve magic to your garden this April and enjoy the beauty it brings for years to come.

Visit your local Otter to buy Erysimum Bowles Mauve.

February

Polyanthus Showstopper Trios

Nearing the end of Winter, our Plant of the Month for February is Polyanthus Showstopper Trios!

Polyanthus are rosette-forming evergreen perennials with dark-green, oval-shaped, deeply veined leaves.

Their bold colour from late winter into spring in borders, beds, and pots makes them an exceptional addition to your garden.

These gorgeous perennials are known for their exceptionally large, vibrant, and often two-toned flowers.

Visit your local Otter to buy Polyanthus Showstopper Trios.

January

Hellebores

Kicking off the new year, our plants of the month for January are hellebores!

Hellebores are stunning perennials that showcases beautiful nodding flowers set among clumps of dark green leaves.

These elegant blooms appear during the winter months, adding a touch of beauty to the cold landscape, and they have a remarkably long flowering period that lasts well into spring.

Thriving best in fertile, evenly moist soil, the hellebore brings vibrant life to gardens during the winter season and beyond.

Visit your local Otter to buy Hellebores or buy online from our Plant Shop.

Check back next month for our May Plant of the Month