7 Stars Of September
Hertfordshire Life|September 2017

RHS Chelsea Gold medal winner Anne Godfrey of Hertford’s Daisy Roots nursery tells Philippa Pearson her must-have plants for late summer

Philippa Pearson
7 Stars Of September
IT’S been a good year for Anne Godfrey. The plantswoman set up Daisy Roots nursery at Jenninsbury on the outskirts of Hertford in 1999, and after 11 years of exhibiting at Royal Horticultural Society shows, she’s finally hit the jackpot with a hat trick of prestigious gold medals for her plant displays.

‘After years of winning silver-gilt and silver medals, it’s fantastic to be awarded a gold, and three in a row!’ She says.

Anne’s gold medal winning displays were at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May, Gardeners’ World Live in June and the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in July.

With an extensive selection of choice perennials and grasses, all lovingly grown in Hertfordshire, it’s not surprising that Daisy Roots shone with its show displays this year. This independent nursery produces strong and healthy plants that will quickly establish in the garden, while Anne’s expert knowledge is on hand to help guide you with any planting projects.

Late summer into early autumn is a wonderful time for colour and interest in the garden, and here Anne shares her must have seven plants for this time of year.

ANNE GODFREY’S SUPER SEVEN PLANTS

1 SYMPHYOTRICHUM ‘LITTLE CARLOW’

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