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Plant of the Month – July 2026

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 - by YouGarden

Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard brings classic lilac fragrance, soft summer colour and elegant lollipop-tree shape to even the smallest gardens. Discover why this compact, RHS Award-winning patio tree is our July Plant of the Month.

Hibiscus Tricolour

July 31, 2023July 24, 2025 - by YouGarden

This Standard Hibiscus has 3 different colours sets of flowers on 1 tree! They’ve been selected so they should flower at the same time too. Read on to find out more.

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