Grow a Spectacular Garden in Pots

The tin bath in early summer

with ARTHUR PARKINSON — Horticulturist, writer and container gardening expert.

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Arthur talks through one of his favourite pots in the garden which includes Cerinthe major, an absolute magnet for the bees, as well as three types of allium.

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Early Summer

The Tin Bath in Early Summer

Arthur talks through one of his favourite pots in the garden which includes Cerinthe major, an absolute magnet for the bees, as well as three types of allium.

Plant Directory

Foliage

  • Cerinthe major

Alliums

  • 'Purple Sensation'
  • 'Magic'
  • 'Forelock'

Dahlias

  • 'Waltzing Mathilda'
  • 'Totally Tangerine'

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Arthur Parkinson

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Arthur Parkinson

Horticulturist, writer and container gardening expert.

Named one of the most influential young UK gardeners by Architectural Digest, Arthur Parkinson is a gardener, florist and author with a penchant for growing flamboyant blooms and raising chickens. After studying horticulture at the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew, Arthur went to work for plantswoman Sarah Raven at her farm in East Sussex to pursue his passion for growing cut flowers. He later became head gardener for the potter Emma Bridgewater, which inspired his first book, The Pottery Gardener. Arthur also co-presents the popular gardening podcast 'Grow, cook, eat, arrange' with Sarah Raven and regularly appears on BBC's 'Gardeners' World'.

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