Johnsons of Whixley
Garden Centre Sales has added to its blooming repertoire with the launch of a
new Senecio ‘Angel Wings’ plant line just in time for its new catalogue in
September.
The award-winning
plant, which originally derives from Chile, has been carefully cultivated over
the winter by Johnsons’ production manager Ian Nelson.
He has put the plant
through multiple tests, finding it able to withstand harsh conditions, while it
requires minimal care and is suitable for use across a range of soil
conditions.
‘Angel Wings’ is
identifiable by its striking silver leaves and silky touch. It is also drought-
and salt-tolerant, making it the perfect addition to a costal garden.
Yorkshire-based
Johnsons of Whixley debuted the angelic plant at the National Plant Show in
June where it attracted widespread attention.
Ian said: “We always
strive to provide something unique and beautiful that will bring something
special to a garden.
“As ‘Angel Wings’ is
a very robust plant, it is perfect for most growing conditions, while still
maintaining its soft and delicate appearance. It requires very little care and
will add a gorgeous touch to flower beds and pots alike.”
Garden Centre Sales
assistant manager Paul Lamb added: “We are delighted to be able to offer the
sought-after Senecio ‘Angels Wings’ to our customers. We are launching with a
5L version, and as we head into 2020 we will have the plant available in both a
3L and a 5L size.”
‘Angel Wings’, which
has also been seen in the Falklands and Argentina, has gone on to make its mark
on the European market, winning a bronze medal at the Netherlands Plantarium in
2016 and the Glee new product award in 2017.
Johnsons of Whixley
is one of the largest commercial nursery businesses in Europe, located between
York and Harrogate and a trusted supplier of garden and landscape trees and
shrubs throughout the UK.
