Alstroemeria | White Buttons Chrysanthemum and if it gets wet

and if it gets wet or dirty

this stately evergreen perennial bears 1 metre stems with whorls of pale hooded yellow that can flower from late spring right through until early autumn

Stokes’ Aster is actually a North American native wildflower that is a wonderful addition to the sunny border

This stunning shrub will produce its lightly scented flowers from late spring and often up until Christmas

As an example pruning before the full moon when the sap is rising results in bleeding wounds but after the full moon is the best time to prune

Alstroemeria | White Buttons Chrysanthemum and if it gets wetThis lovely alstroemeria is also known as a Princess Lily or Peruvian Lily and has striking off white flowers with a hint of lemon in the throat with darker coloured whiskers. A perfect choice for a pot or in the garden. Plant in either full sun or semi shade in moist but well drained soil, we find some gravel mixed in with the soil at planting helps drainage. White Buttons has a long flowering period and will flower for you through spring and autumn.