Rare plant expert Robbie Blackhall-Miles shares some of his favourite plants you've never heard of, and explains why they're worth growing in your garden
Star magnolia: darling of the garden centre, threatened in the wild
Robbie Blackhall-Miles
Star magnolias capture the hearts of gardeners each spring, but in the wild they need saving from extinction. Surely we can take pity on this most beautiful of shrubs?
In the wild, Mount Emei balsam is threatened with extinction, but it’s thriving in our gardens, thanks to a handful of plant breeders, writes Robbie Blackhall-Miles
Once the darling of conservatories in eighteenth century Britain, correas have since fallen out of favour. Rare plant expert Robbie Blackhall-Miles wants to start a revival
When it comes to rare plants, it’s all about economics: from the theft of the world’s smallest waterlily to a snowdrop bulb that sold for £725. But is the accepted definition of a ‘rare plant’ missing something vital, asks Robbie Blackhall-Miles
How does your garden grow? The rare plant expert's garden, Llanberis, North Wales
Robbie Blackhall-Miles: 'My partner and I started our small garden just three years ago. Within weeks of moving in, we ripped up the lawn and started to transform it into a Cretaceous paradise.'
Not all begonias turn up their toes at the first sign of frost: Robbie Blackhall-Miles profiles a handful of species that will thrive in a sheltered spot in the garden
Stauntonia and Holboellia aren't brash, but the scent of these climbers will transport you to another place, writes plant expert Robbie Blackhall-Miles
