SR_Trend Alert_Peach Fuzz by Sarah-raven

Peach Bellini Collection

Inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2024 ‘Peach Fuzz’, surrender to warmth and connectivity with this standout selection of plants and foliage in youthful, peachy pink tones. From pollinator-friendly plants to nourishing and edible favourites - these standout varieties are a feast for the senses. Use this guide to explore the ‘Peach Fuzz’ trend. Simply click on each image to find the product on our website. © Sarah Raven 2024

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AGASTACHE

peachie keen

This is one of the best for attracting pollinators in our trial and is genuinely one of the easiest and most versatile perennials to grow. T Y P E : Perennial A S P E C T : Full sun F L O W E R S : July-October SOIL: Well-drained H E I G H T : 75cm (30”) S P R E A D : 45cm (18”) C A R E T I P S : Agastache prefers sunny free-draining soil. They do not require extra feeding - this will only encourage leggy growth. The plants will be stronger and more floriferous if you cut back flower stalks as flowers fade.

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CALENDULA

sunset buff

Calendula officinalis ‘Sunset Buff’ is the soft buff-apricot version of ‘Indian Prince’ with the same crimson petal backs but a much more subtle overall flower colour. T Y P E : Hardy Annual A S P E C T : Full sun F L O W E R S : June - October from seedlings. Or 10-12 weeks from spring sowing of seeds - the flowers should be producing for 2-3 months. S O IL: Well-drained H E I G H T : 45cm (18”) S P R E A D : 30cm (12”) C A R E T I P S : Grow in well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. As well as the cutting garden they also work well among a range of plants in a mixed herbaceous border or in pots. Keep picking or deadhead to ensure flowers until the first frosts. Click here for how to grow calendula

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DALHIA

peaches

I adore these because they remind me of those spectacular hand-blown paper weights you see in Venice, contrasting colour moulded in pleats down the globe’s sides. My Granny used to have a paper weight like this on her desk. Stunning! T Y P E : Tender Perennial G R O U P / S P E C I E S : Ball A S P E C T : Full sun F L O W E R S : July-November S O I L: Moist but well-drained H E I G H T : 90cm (36”) S P R E A D : 60cm (24”) C A R E T I P S : Support with a stout stick, tie in every couple of weeks. In the south you can mulch deeply and overwinter them in the ground, alternatively, lift and overwinter your dahlias frost free undercover.

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RES F E A T UC T I O N O S L A LE S COL IN THI

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020116 Calendula ‘Sunset Buff’

190674 Cosmos ‘Apricotta’

229621 ‘Apricot Desire’

229624 ‘Copper Boy’

‘Mats’ syn Mikkels

512292 ‘Peaches’

Peach Bellini Dahlia Collection More like the prettiest of coral reefs than a garden, this crew look like tropical Clown Fish darting past peachy sea urchins. Click here for more dahlia collections

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OTHER POPULAR VARIETIES

DAHLIA

labyrinth

Well I never thought I’d like this one, but I absolutely love it – like the Queen Mother’s hat! All dahlia flowers are edible, scatter their petals on salads for flavour, texture and colour. T Y P E :Tender Perennial G R O U P / S P E C I E S : Decorative Click here for more varieties of dahlia

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A S P E C T : Full sun F L O W E R S : July-November SOIL: Moist but well-drained H E I G H T : 90cm (36”) S P R E A D : 75cm (30”) C A R E T I P S : Support with a stout stick, tie in every couple of weeks. In the South you can mulch deeply and overwinter them in the ground, alternatively, lift and overwinter your dahlias frost-free undercover.

229396 Dahlia ‘Mr Frans’

229511 Dahlia ‘Topmix Salmon’

229302 Dahlia ‘Burlesca’

229321 Dahlia ‘Happy Single Kiss’

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DIGITALIS

dalmatian peach F1

Flowering in their first year, these make excellent cut flowers with pale apricot blooms, spotted on the inside. Let them self-sow to flower again next year. T Y P E : Perennial (grown as a n annual) G R O U P / S P E C I E S : F1 Hybrid A S P E C T : Full sun Click here for more varieties of digitalis

F L O W E R S : May-July S O I L : Moist but well-drained H E I G H T : 60cm (24”) S P R E A D : 45cm (18in) apart. C A R E T I P S : Remove the first flower spike early to encourage more ‘prince’ flowers from the base. May require protection from severe frost. Caution: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested.

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GERUM

mai tai

All geums are invaluable for filling the May and early June colour gap in our gardens after the bulbs have finished and most perennials and roses have yet to get going. This is my favourite colour form, which I used throughout our Chelsea Cutting Garden last May.

T Y P E : Perennial A S P E C T : Full sun F L O W E R S : May-July S OIL: Moist but well-drained H E I G H T + S P R E A D : 45cm (18”) C A R E T I P S : Easy and longflowering. Pull away flowering stems once finished to encourage repeat blooming. Divide in spring or autumn.

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ROSA

phyllis bide

A repeat-flowering rambler with lovely, long-lasting sprays of small, apricot pink flowers flushed with pale yellow. ‘Phyllis Bide’ has a sweet fragrance, not too strong. It’s not as thorny as some. All rose petals are edible. As you might expect, they have a mild, floral taste and can be used to decorate cakes, puddings or baking. They are also a beautiful, scented addition to jugs of iced cordial or summer cocktails. T Y P E : Climber S O I L : Moist but well-drained S P E C I E S : Rambling Rose H E I G H T : 3.6m (12ft) A S P E C T : Full sun S P R E A D : 1.8m (6ft) F L O W E R S : June-October C A R E T I P S : Before planting bare root roses, soak roots in a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. Dig a hole that will accommodate the root ball comfortably and, to aid establishment, sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base before planting. Click here for how to grow roses

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THUNBERGIA

african sunset

My favourite climber to mix with apricots and purples (such as Rhodochiton) to cover teepees and arches. T Y P E : Half-Hardy Climber S P E C I E S : Alata A S P E C T : Full sun F L O W E R S : July-October S OIL: Well-drained H E I G H T : 1.8m (26ft) S P R E A D : 90cm (36”) C A R E T I P S : Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. Will require protection from frosts unless grown as an annual.

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