Plant Masterclass - Late & Long Flowering Perennials & Bulbs - Tuesday 29th July 2025
Plant Masterclass - Late & Long Flowering Perennials & Bulbs - Tuesday 29th July 2025
An informative & practical workshop with the renowned horticulturist Marguerite Hughes, this workshop will explain & illustrate how to plan & design herbaceous borders to be at their peak from late Summer to Late Autumn with a focus on late flowering & long flowering perennials & bulbs. The workshop will recommend both key plants & the planting techniques for achieving success. Amongst the plants highlighted during the sessions will be Dahlias, Crocosmias, Cannas, Nerines & other Summer & Autumn flowering bulbs & hardy perennials such as Asters, Rudbeckias, Heleniums, Persicarias, Monardas & Acteas. There will be lots of practical advice on the best methods of combining plants for long seasonal interest, including the best sites for such plants & the best long flowering perennials.
The last 30 minutes of the session will allow for summary, round up & Q&A.
All you need to bring with you on the day is a notebook & pen. You will be given handouts relevant to the workshop to take home. There will be lots of opportunities during the day to handle materials referred to during the sessions. The workshop is very interactive and, at any point during the day, you can ask questions relating to your own gardens.
The Details
This workshop will take place on our Terrace (to the right of The Garden Cafe) in our Marquee. Please wear suitable clothing, although it is heated on cooler days. Your ticket price includes tea, coffee, a freshly prepared lunch, and a sweet treat. Seating in the Marquee consists of wooden chairs, so you might want to bring a cushion for added comfort.
Please advise of dietary requirements when booking.
Enjoy 10% off on The Day
When buying online, your tickets will be emailed to you, which you do not need to print prior to arrival. On arrival at the workshop, you will be given a ticket which acts as a 10% voucher while you’re here with us on the day of your workshop. So don’t forget to make the most of some shopping time before or after your workshop!
Please note the voucher cannot be used against Garden Furniture, in The Garden Cafe, or The Food Hall.
You can call us on 015395 63630 if you’d prefer to book with us on the telephone, you can then collect your ticket on the day of the workshop when you arrive at The Marquee.
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Please note dogs are not permitted to be in attendance at any workshops.