10 Common UK Plants And How To Care For Them

1. English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia):

• Watering: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water deeply but infrequently.
• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day).
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.
• Pruning: Trim back spent flowers to encourage new growth and shape the plant in early spring.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Water sparingly
  • ☑️ Provide full sun
  • ☑️ Ensure well-draining soil
  • ☑️ Prune in early spring

Take a look at the detailed Lavender Guide

2. Geranium (Pelargonium spp.):

• Watering: Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering thoroughly.
• Sunlight: Bright, indirect sunlight or partial sun.
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
• Fertilization: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Water when soil is dry
  • ☑️ Provide bright, indirect sunlight
  • ☑️ Use well-draining soil
  • ☑️ Fertilize regularly

Take a look and the detailed Geranium care guide

3. Common Ivy (Hedera helix):

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
• Sunlight: Thrives in both shade and partial sun.
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
• Training: Provide support for climbing and prune to control growth.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Maintain consistent moisture
  • ☑️ Suitable for shade or partial sun
  • ☑️ Use well-draining, slightly acidic soil
  • ☑️ Support climbing and prune as needed

Take a look and the detailed common ivy care guide

4. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea):

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
• Sunlight: Partial shade to dappled sunlight.
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage new blooms.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Maintain even moisture
  • ☑️ Provide partial shade
  • ☑️ Use rich, well-draining soil
  • ☑️ Deadhead to promote more blooms

Take a look at the detailed Foxglove care guide

5. Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta):

• Watering: Requires little to no additional watering once established.
• Sunlight: Thrives in dappled sunlight under deciduous trees.
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil.
• Naturalizing: Allow the plants to multiply and naturalize over time.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Minimal watering required
  • ☑️ Plant in dappled sunlight
  • ☑️ Provide moist, well-draining soil
  • ☑️ Allow for natural multiplication

Take a look at the detailed Bluebell care guide

6. Rose (Rosa spp.):

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Sunlight: Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
• Pruning: Regularly prune to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Maintain consistent moisture
  • ☑️ Provide full sun
  • ☑️ Use well-draining, fertile soil
  • ☑️ Regularly prune for health and shape

Detailed guide to looking after a Rose plant

7. Daffodil (Narcissus spp.):

• Watering: Water during active growth, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Sunlight: Full to partial sun.
• Soil: Well-draining soil.
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to promote bulb strength.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Water during active growth
  • ☑️ Suitable for full to partial sun
  • ☑️ Use well-draining soil
  • ☑️ Deadhead to support bulb development

Take a look at the Daffodil Care guide

8. Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum):

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Maintain consistent moisture
  • ☑️ Thrives in full sun to partial shade
  • ☑️ Use well-draining, fertile soil
  • ☑️ Prune for health and form

Detailed guide to looking after Honeysuckle

9. Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis):

• Watering: Requires minimal watering once established.
• Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full shade.
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil.
• Naturalizing: Allow bulbs to multiply naturally over time.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Minimal watering needed
  • ☑️ Flourishes in partial to full shade
  • ☑️ Provide moist, well-draining soil
  • ☑️ Allow for natural multiplication

Take a look at the detailed Snowdrop care guide

10. Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus):

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.
• Support: Provide trellis or support for climbing vines.
• Checklist:
  • ☑️ Maintain consistent moisture
  • ☑️ Requires full sun
  • ☑️ Use well-draining, fertile soil
  • ☑️ Provide support for climbing

Take a look at the detailed care guide for Sweet Pea