Black Lily Magnolia | Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' Tulip 'Zurel' double flowers on a raceme

double flowers on a raceme or a central spike rising from the bulb

growing well in cooler climes and producing impressive crops of uniform fruit in even poorer summers

Planting Cyclamen from the tubers requires carefully superficial planting

low-maintenance and easy to grow

These daffodils are great for ground cover and will naturalise over time

Black Lily Magnolia | Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' Tulip 'Zurel' double flowers on a racemeA wonderful, floriferous magnolia, 'Nigra' dazzles with its large purple flowers and long, dark green leaves. With a long flowering season from late spring through summer, this magnolia (also known as a Mulan magnolia) makes for a brilliant specimen tree. Growing to just a few metres tall, 'Nigra' is perfect for smaller gardens and can even be grown in a patio container. A recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, this