- Plants for February – Euonymus x fortunei ‘Silver Queen’ (variegated evergreen), Camellia x williamsii hybrids, Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ (fragrant blooms), Helleborus orientalis and Erica (winter-flowering heather).
- Watch young seedlings under glass for drying or scorching.
- Revive stored dahlias in damp compost for cutting.
- Take basal cuttings from strong young perennial shoots like achillea, campanula, gypsophila and lythrum.
- Start off tuberous begonias, gloxinias and achimenes in damp compost.
- Force spring bulbs indoors for early colour.
- Prune late flowering shrubs like buddleia, hardy fuchsia, Hydrangea paniculata and santolina..
- Prune late flowering clematis to a few inches off the ground.
- Re-shape conifers after snow and frost damage.
- Start pruning roses mid-month.
- Sow vegetables under cloches for early crops.
- Plant shallot bulbs late this month.
- Plan tomatoes and other tender greenhouse crops.
- Force rhubarb for early pickings.
- Plant currants, gooseberries and raspberries.
Posted on Friday, February 1st, 2019
