Mar 27, 2019
Plant of the Day
Wednesday 27 March 2019
As visitors enter the garden of Gravetye Manor, Sussex, the fragrance of bulbs in containers greets them in the porch, including the dramatic rich colour of Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pacific Ocean'. This cultivar opens deep purple then darkens to the deepest purple-black and can be planted with tulips for a dramatic effect. Another greeting was provided by Vera, who was patiently waiting for the talented head gardener Tom Coward to emerge from a meeting.
Jill Raggett
