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Vibrant colours of autumn

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Last week I covered the vibrant colours of autumn, now a swing to whites, which are planted during autumn and winter ready for spring.

Once an all-white garden was the rage; Iceberg roses dominated the landscape and in some ways still do.

They are hard to beat for continual flowering and used in more formal gardens. A newer trend  
has moved towards Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ and ‘Teddy Bear’, which produce large white blooms on these hardy plants.

They are a little more expensive than a mass-produced plant, but they are grafted and create  
an instant affect.

Underplant with Gardenia Florida, which enjoys the same pH as the magnolias, both like to be fed with cow manure.

If your garden space is restricted, plant pots of white New Guinea Impatiens, which flower continually through all months.

This is a great time to plant out annuals and perennials such as salvia and Primula obconica, which is a beautiful white perennial that can also be grown in pots for indoors. It is the larger-leaved form of primula, which can be highlighted by the smaller flowered Primula Gillhams white.

This intensely white annual looks great planted behind a row of parsley – yes, parsley – the great depth providing a great contrast to the white primula and how useful for cooking – the parsley, not the primula.

Pansies are popular through winter and spring for those lovers of just white in the pots and gardens.

Readers would be surprised how many gardeners only want white!

A quick trip inside – the magic of white Cymbidium orchids can’t be beaten, their lovely long green strappy foliage with the long stems of orchids standing tall provide a dramatic show for many months.

Me, I rely on the old faithful Spathyfillum, known by many names – Madonna Lilly, Peace Lily, whichever – they never stop producing those beautiful lily-like blooms above their glossy green foliage.

The best part about this plant is they droop when thirsty. Pop them in the sink for a good soaking and they will reward with an instant thanks.   

Nearly forgot the white purity of cyclamen, a great indoor plant for winter.

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