Garden Q&A: What flowers should we plant for colour at a July wedding?

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Garden Q&A: What flowers should we plant for colour at a July wedding?

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Mon, 09 Jun, 2025 - 19:19
Peter Dowdall

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We have a wedding come up in July. What are the best flowers to plant now for colour in late July?

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