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Bearded irises, asters, and bitterns

Bearded irises, asters, and bitterns

Update: 2024-09-05

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This week, renowned nurserywoman Claire Austin shares her top picks of stunning bearded irises – the perfect blooms to plant now for a burst of beauty next spring. Plus, join us as we explore the vibrant world of asters with Helen Picton, discovering how these late-flowering gems can add a splash of colour to your garden just when it needs it most. And finally, we'll take a look at the remarkable conservation success story of the bittern, a bird that owes its booming comeback to the vital wetland habitats many of us can help protect.

Host: Guy Barter

Contributors: Claire Austin, Helen Picton, Jarrod Sneyd, Kate Bradbury, Helen Bostock

Other Links:

How to grow irises

Claire Austin Plants

Old Court Nurseries

Malvern Autumn Show

Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

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Bearded irises, asters, and bitterns

Bearded irises, asters, and bitterns

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