Why Not Try Laced Polyanthus
Amateur Gardening|March 31, 2018

These Victorian classics are enjoying a revival, and are well worth growing for their captivating flowers and delicate scent, says Graham rice

- Graham Rice
Why Not Try Laced Polyanthus

As long ago as the middle of the 18th century, laced polyanthus were exhibited at special flower shows, known at the time as ‘feasts’. They remain a popular spring flower today, and rightfully so, as they really are delightful.

The term ‘laced’ refers to the slender, contrasting, pale band of colour that edges the petals – which is most often gold (gold laced) but can also be white (silver laced).

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この蚘事は Amateur Gardening の March 31, 2018 版に掲茉されおいたす。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。