An indispensible attachment to your Garden Watering can. This wide-angled rose creates a gentle, fine-as-rain sprinkle over a wide area. Essential for watering seedlings, dampening down greenhouses etc. Fits a standard watering can spout.
(Extending to 96") Telescopic pole pruner, designed to cut all hard to reach branches. Non-stick coated carbon steel cutting blade. This indispensible tool allows the cutting of hard to reach branches without climbing up ladders! With an extending handle,
Packet of 35 Seeds TREATED SEED - Treated with Thiram for Better Germination. Wash Hands after Handling. A Standard Beetroot variety, which gives reliably good results in normal conditions. Nice round roots with a hearty flavour - and resistant to Bolting. Easy to grow and provides a relatively quick crop.
A no-nonsense extendable metal rake - ideal for Lawns, and the tines can be adjusted to rake up finer material, or coarser stuff such as Dried Leaves.
An old favourite variety famous for its rich flavour. Medium round red Tomatoes, with a slight green blush near the stem, and a robust flavour. One of the best varieties for Salads and Sandwiches! Sow the seed from January to May, with crops available in 10-12 Weeks from late winter sowing (minimum growing temperature 14C), or 6-7 Weeks from Sowing in the warmer Summer months.
Packet of 10 Seeds A traditional 'Beefsteak' type, with generous large fruits blessed with a rich flavour. A large crop of these will fulfill all your sandwich requirements for months and make an amazing Tomato Sauce!
Packet of 60 Seeds (approx) -One of the finest varieties with superb shape and flavour. Shop-bought Parsnips will not compare. A long-season crop, these are one of the few Vegetables available to Harvest fresh in Winter, and are improved by Frost. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals, these are incredibly tasty when roasted, or added to a Mash. Sowing should be early, as the seed doesn't like germinating in warm soil - February to April at the latest. Roots can be lifted from October until February. -...
An essential garden tool for lopping medium-size branches which are too big for hand-shears and not quite big enough for the bow-saw. Large 19cm carbon steel and Non-stick coated cutting blade. Rubberised grip and tubular steel handles Blade 19cm, handles about 60cm.
Packet of 10 Seeds (approx) -A revolutionary Cascading Tomato for growing in Hanging Baskets, containers etc., Sometimes grown as a commercial Hydroponic crop, due to the ease of Harvest grown on elevated mediums. Make your hanging baskets USEFUL as well as Ornamental with the addition of this tasty Cherry Tomato variety. Fruit is an orangey-red colour and sweet. Sow the seed from January to May, with crops available in 10-12 Weeks from late winter sowing (minimum growing temperature 14C), or 6-...
Packet of 50 Seeds (approx) -Known most frequently and 'Pesto Basil' the Genovese type has large slightly Crinkly leaves, and an aromatic sweet flavour. Add to sauces, or Salads. Sow anytime for year-round cropping growing indoors under lights, or in late April for growing on a Windowsill, Greenhouse or outdoors. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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The Blue 'Jacob's Ladder' - a stunning perennial which flowers over a long season. The foliage mostly dies down in Winter, but these are relatively long-lived perennials, which form clumps over time, and self-seed when allowed. Height to 90cm
Finally - water . The planet's most precious resource. Most of our plants are kept outdoors, and receive natural rainfall. This cleans the foliage of dust and potential pests, and keeps them moist at the roots. All our plants are watered entirely with rainwater either directly when it rains, or with harvested rainwater when it is dry.
Packet of 150 Seeds A beautiful tapered carrot variety which is well-suited to early forcing. Grow these early in a greenhouse, in beds or deep containers - or grow as a maincrop variety! Good rich orange colour and rounded flavour make this variety a standard favourite!
Packet of 10 Seeds (approx) -A standard and favourite variety of Courgette, producing long, green, tasty Courgettes over a long period - pick when small to keep a constant supply through the Summer months, and plant in the vicinity of 1 or 2 other plants as a minimum to ensure pollination. Courgettes can also be left on plants to grow into Marrows. Sow seed in May/early June, and plant out after risk of frost has passed. Keep evenly moist throughout growing season - mulching is very beneficial for...
Packet of 25 (TREATED) Seeds (approx) -TREATED SEED FOR BETTER GERMINATION. Wash Hands after Handling. Medium-growing (to 90cm) and very hardy variety for overwintering. Usually sown from October to November, but also in February to March. Good and early yield of tasty white beans. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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Packet of 20 Seeds An open-faced double-flowered Snapdragon, with long stems well-suited for cutting. Excellent border plant, and always a welcome addition to the border! Easy from seed, and first-year flowering if sown early enough in the Spring. Snapdragons are best known as Annual and Biennials, but often live for several years, and will self-seed if allowed!
Packet of 15 Seeds (approx) -An old favourite variety famous for its rich flavour. Medium round red Tomatoes, with a slight green blush near the stem, and a robust flavour. One of the best varieties for Salads and Sandwiches! Sow the seed from January to May, with crops available in 10-12 Weeks from late winter sowing (minimum growing temperature 14C), or 6-7 Weeks from Sowing in the warmer Summer months. -
The well-known Peppermint, used around the World as a fresh flavouring for drinks, sweets and as a valuable medicinal herb. Easy growing to 25cm tall, and with a vigorous spreading habit.
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A marvellous plant in the 'Barlow' series of Aquilegia, with white, almost green flowers marked with deep red. Long-lived plants which require little care, and get better each year! Height to 60cm when established.
Very exotic flowers, a perfect patio plant, which requires winterprotection, unless you live in a highly sheltered coastal location which sees little frost. Keep these in pots, or plant at the base of walls for best results. The flowers are worth the effort of finding somewhere to plant the bulbs!
A traditional 'T' shaped dibber with a fine tip. This is ideal for sowing larger seed (such as peas), and also for smaller bulbs in Autumn (see our Bulb range in our Shop!). Perfect for potting-on seed grown plants into larger pots, and for planting out
The 'Heartleaf' is a splendid plant for ground cover in slightly shaded positions, and this variety has the additional benefit of interesting foliage. The bright blue flowers are similar to forget-me-nots (Myosotis), and are a further benefit to this already decorative variety. Flowering in mid-Spring, these make an excellent planting companion to Pulmonaria varieties.
A bright intense red flower, with yellow centres. Forms sturdy clumps, and produces a wealth of flowers in late Summer.
Packet of 20 Seeds (approx) -Unique Dwarf Runner bean for growing in containers. Produces a surprising yield -from small plants -of tasty, tender pods, over a long period. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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The Oriental Poppy (Red) - a valuable border perenial with large colourful flowers held over ferny foliage. These clump up well over a number of years, and make an imposing border plant once established. Height to some 30ins, with the large colourful flowers held on sturdy stems, followed by decorative seed pods. This is the true species type, with large ladybird-red flowers.
Dark Rose form, crinkly petals. Nerines are one of the Hardiest South African bulbs, and generally do well in even hard winters, provided a well-drained position with some shelter. It is a wise precaution to give these a dry winter mulch, and these do even better if planted under the shelter of a Shrub or tree, or at the base of a wall. Perfect for containers.
A much respected dark-foliaged variety, with intense red flowers. Dahlias are a tremendously valuable plants for a mixed border, providing bright colour combinations, and bold shapes. If your garden never sees temperatures below freezing, these can often be planted outdoors permanently, however, for the vast majority - these will need dug up in Autumn, and kept dry all Winter in a Shed or Garage. The traditional approach is to keep the bulbous roots in sand - however the whole digging-up process...
Packet of 25 Seeds (approx) Allium tuberosum - thought to be a cultivated form of Allium ramosum (or a close relative) - widely used in Chinese and other Asian Cuisine as a Vegetable and Herb. The leaves, flower-stems and Flowers are all used in a variety of dishes, lending a fresh Onion or Garlic-like flavour. A fantastic Hardy Perennial Herb, which can be grown for many years. Keep 4-5 plants and harvest one each week for a constant supply in the Summer. Also a very decorative plant, and a fine...
Packet of 30 Seeds (approx) -Lotus tetragobolonus - an unusual scrambling pea-like plant which produces delicious seed pods - picked when only small (3-5cm) and taste "like Aspragus", after cooking. An easy and attractive plant, frost tender - and grows best in a sheltered spot. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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Perhaps one of the hardiest garden ferns around. Almost Evergreen except in very hard winters, with stout creeping stems. A native plant, which thrives in garden conditions. Grows to 1 metre tall in Summer.
A cos-type Lettuce suitable for winter production under glass. These hold their heads well and maintain good colour through the winter months, and are remarkably cold tolerant.
A favorite of the Cottage Garden, these foliage plants have inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in Summertime. Most importantly, the attractive mid-green foliage helps to suppress weeds, and has the distinctive quality of catching rain and dew drops in little beads which cover the leaves. Kids love these as much as anyone else.
Packet of 15 Seeds (approx) -A favourite variety for many many years, producing small round cherry tomatoes on healthy, vigorous plants. The fruits have a sweet and rich flavour rarely found in shop-bought Tomatoes. Perfect for Salads. Sow the seed from January to May, with crops available in 10-12 Weeks from late winter sowing (minimum growing temperature 14C), or 6-7 Weeks from Sowing in the warmer Summer months. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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Packet of 30 Seeds (approx) - (Artemisia dracunculus) A relation to Wormwood, Tarragon is used as a flavouring in Fish and Chicken dishes. This is the Russian Tarragon variety, which can be easily propagated, unlike French Tarragon, which does not set viable seed. This variety of Tarragon is fully hardy, and grows to a height of over 1m. A nice bushy plant, perfect for the Border, or grown as a container plant. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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Packet of 100 Seeds (approx) -A relatively recent introduction which has a low attractiveness to Carrot-Fly, and shows improved resistance to the pest! Perfect for pesticide-free gardening - and the roots have excellent shape and flavour. Sow March to July , for harvest June to September. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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A quality green bean variety, which can be started early indoors for Greenhouse production, or sown outdoors direct in May. High-yielding and vigorous vines, these produce over a long period.
Wonderful rich deep purple-red flowers, almost pure black in colour, with a fascinating spurless double flower form. Height to 60cm in flower.
Packet of 15 Seeds The 'Cupids Dart' flower. Similar in overall appearance to blue Cornflowers, these perennial plants will return for a new display for many years, and usually self-seeding too! The foliage is quite attractive, and is narrow and grass-like - a perfect plant for the front of a border, situated alongiside ornamental grasses and other perennials.
Palace Purple' is a sturdy selection with robust growing habit and tough purple-red foliage. Heuchera are perfect groundcover plants; they are hardy, require little attention, possess pretty flowers (which don't overshadow other plants), and come in a range of colours and varieties, allowing the gardener to plant a few different varieties together for maximum effect.
Packet of 50 Seeds (approx) -Known most frequently and 'Pesto Basil' the Genovese type has large slightly Crinkly leaves, and an aromatic sweet flavour. Add to sauces, or Salads. Sow anytime for year-round cropping growing indoors under lights, or in late April for growing on a Windowsill, Greenhouse or outdoors. -
Packet of 15 Seeds (approx) -A favourite variety for many many years, producing small round cherry tomatoes on healthy, vigorous plants. The fruits have a sweet and rich flavour rarely found in shop-bought Tomatoes. Perfect for Salads. Sow the seed from January to May, with crops available in 10-12 Weeks from late winter sowing (minimum growing temperature 14C), or 6-7 Weeks from Sowing in the warmer Summer months. -
A variety of Geum chiloense, with semi-double red flowers, hence the common name 'Grecian Rose'. A mostly-trouble-free perennial, which loves a sheltered position, and prefers mild winters.
Packet of 100 Seeds (approx) -A quality mix of the various colour and flower forms of Love-in-the-Mist, with a range of blues, pinks and creams, all atop fine feathery foliage, and followed by decorative inflated seed-pods. Height to about 60cm in flower, depending on fertility of ground and time of Sowing. These annuals make a perfect addition to a Cottage Garden, but can equally spruce-up Mediterranean-themes, and can even be planted in Containers. Often self-seeding, these will quite often pop...
Make your own Purple Basil! A tasty purple-leaved variety, these are great for adding colour and interest to Salads and sauces. Easy to grow.
A portable and hard-wearing cushion for kneeling on when gardening. Prevents grass-stained Knees, and makes kneeling more comfortable while you're hard at it in the Flower Bed. Perfect for use when Weeding, Planting out, Pruning, etc.,
Packet of 20 Seeds These are long-lived perennials, producing a glorious display of white 'Baby's Breath' flowers in the Summer over a long period. The plants have a deep rootstock which resents movement once planted - so choose your planting position wisely! These can be prey to Slugs and Snails, so take precautions.
Excellent variety of Leek, with superb Winter-hardiness. Good flavoursome Shafts can be harvested in December to April from sowing March to May. These also make a decorative item for borders - with large globes of flowers produced in Summer.
A great variety of curled-leaf Parsely, with a short cropping time. Harvest in June from a Spring sowing, or in April from an Autumn sowing. Perfect for making Parsely sauce, adding to stuffings, gravy, chopped in salad or as a Garnish.
Packet of 30 Seeds (approx) -Traditional Thai Basil variety, used in Thai Cuisine - has a spicy Anise aroma. Add to sauces, or Salads. Sow anytime for year-round cropping growing indoors under lights, or in late April for growing on a Windowsill, Greenhouse or outdoors. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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A much-celebrated plant, producing a non-stop party of bright colour long after most perennials have faded and gone to bed. Sunny yellow flowers are produced in profusion on tall stems, with dark-centres. Great cut-flower plant, these are largely maintenance free - and produce a stunning display.
Packet of 20 Seeds Lupins are one of the most rewarding plants for the garden, producing a 'big show' for little effort. 'The Pages' is a striking variety of Lupin, with intense red-carmine flowers held on tall spires in late Spring. An easy-to-grow plant, which should be in every border!
Graceful perennial with 'Baby's Breath' - like flowers. Perfect for cutting, and useful in the border as a diaphanous 'filler'. Can flower over a long period, height to 60cm.
Pink Variety - A striking perennial originating from Asia, but has become a familiar and welcome sight in European gardens for centuries. The flowers have an elegant heart shape, and are borne on arching stems, which arise from attractive, ferny foliage. Grow these away from strong winds or in the shelter of other plants, as these dislike exposed positions. There are two main forms, one of Pink and White, and the other (more rarely seen) is a pure white.
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A mixture of all the best Lettuce types for Salad. Perfect for Baby-leaf Salads, these can be sown successively for a constant sully of Mixed salad. Seed germinates at 13-18C, so Sow outdoors in mid-Spring, in a Greenhouse in February, or grow Indoors overwinter under lights.
The Oriental Poppy (White) - a valuable border perenial with large colourful flowers held over ferny foliage. These clump up well over a number of years, and make an imposing border plant once established. Height to some 30ins, with the large colourful flowers held on sturdy stems, followed by decorative seed pods. This variety has bold white flowers with dark centres, on tall stems.
The classic pink species, easy to grow, pink flowers with slight wavy edge to the petals.Oct-Nov. Nerines are one of the Hardiest South African bulbs, and generally do well in even hard winters, provided a well-drained position with some shelter. It is a wise precaution to give these a dry winter mulch, and these do even better if planted under the shelter of a Shrub or tree, or at the base of a wall. Perfect for containers.
An easy-to-carry foldable Chair, perfect for Fishing, Camping, or just having a cuppa in the garden! Comes in it's own carrying-bag.
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A very striking dark blue flowered Salvia, with dark purple stems. Forms a mound of foliage, topped with flower-spikes to 24ins. A tough perennial, these do well in hot, sunny locations, and make good container plants.
Packet of 40 Seeds A very early purple sprouting type with excellent flavour. Harvest from November to February from an April to June sowing. Being a Brassica, Broccoli possesses the powerful chemicals Sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, which are believed to have anti-cancer properties. All this is in addition to the Vitamins and Minerals we all know Brassicas so well for.
Packet of 20 Seeds (approx) -Surprisingly quick-growing from seed, you can have a small/medium bush in just a couple of years. This tasty herb is traditionally cooked with red meats especially Lamb, but can also be used in a variety of dishes. Medicinal qualities. This Evergreen Shrub is drought and Pest resistant, and surprisingly hardy despite its Mediterranean origins. Grow in a sunny, well-drained and sheltered position for best results. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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The well-known 'Purple Coneflower', there are now so many forms of Echinacea purpurea, and its various hybrids with Echinacea paradoxa, that it can be hard to tell them apart! We prefer the regular old species type - vigorous, floriforous, and understated - and less fussy than many of the newcomers! These tall-flowering plants make a stunning display towards the end of the Summer, with deep pink flowers - height to 20ins or more.
Packet of 50 Seeds (Purple Mullein) A great perennial which usually flowers from its second year onwards, but can flower the same year from an early sowing. Very easy to grow, unfussy in the garden, and very floriferous, with tall flower spikes that continue to open flowers in succession for a long period. The flower colour of this mixture is rich, ranging from pure white, through shades of Pink, to deep Violet. Height to 1m, with a neat rosette of foliage at the base. Plant 'en masse' for maximum...
A clump-forming perennial with velvety crinkled foliage and long stems with shell-pink flowers, marked with dark pink. These are a native of Chile, but are very hardy given a position which does not get waterlogged in winter. Leaves can turn bright pink in hard frosts. Bridal Wreath makes a great container plant, and is stunning in a rockery.
Striking Hybrid, with blue-veined cream flowers of a delicate shade. Only 8 to 10cm tall, but with quite large flowers. Ideal for containers, flowering in March.
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The Blue 'Jacob's Ladder' - a stunning perennial which flowers over a long season. The foliage mostly dies down in Winter, but these are relatively long-lived perennials, which form clumps over time, and self-seed when allowed. Height to 90cm
Packet of 50 Seeds (approx) -A delicious Herb used commonly in Mediterranean Cuisine. Easily grown from seed, and will produce a crop for many years once established. Usually can be cropped lightly in their first year. Sow seed in spring. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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A traditional style Wooden Thermometer - perfect for the greenhouse or conservatory. Displays the temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius/Centigrade.
Packet of 8 Seeds A round fruited Squash, with orange red skin, and delicate flesh, which has a Chesnut-like texture and sweet delicate taste. Stores well. Sow seed in May/early June, and plant out after risk of frost has passed. Keep evenly moist throughout growing season - mulching is very beneficial for moisture retention.
The Oriental Poppy (Orange edged) - a valuable border perenial with large colourful flowers held over ferny foliage. These clump up well over a number of years, and make an imposing border plant once established. Height to some 30ins, with the large colourful flowers held on sturdy stems, followed by decorative seed pods. 'Picotee' is a highly decorative type, with white- light pink flowers, with an orange picoteed edge the the petals. Very unusual.
Packet of 10 Seeds COATED SEED. Coated for easy handling and better germination. Wash Hands after handling. These are A Rudbeckia with a difference! The cool lemon-yellow flowers have an unusual green 'eye', and blooms are produced over a long period throughout the Summer till Autumn. A Rudbeckia hirta type, and should be treated as an Annual, although these may return for a second year of flowering. Height in flower to 3ft - perfect variety for cut flowers.
Packet of 20 Seeds (approx) -An open-faced double-flowered Snapdragon, with long stems well-suited for cutting. Excellent border plant, and always a welcome addition to the border! Easy from seed, and first-year flowering if sown early enough in the Spring. Snapdragons are best known as Annual and Biennials, but often live for several years, and will self-seed if allowed! -
Packet of 100 Seeds (approx) -A narrow-leaved (and more flavourful) form of 'Cultivated Rocket' - but actually a distinct species. Makes a nice addition to a mixed Salad or Sandwich. Easy to grow. Seed germinates at 13-18C, so Sow outdoors in mid-Spring, in a Greenhouse in February, or grow Indoors overwinter under lights. - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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A variety of Geum chiloense, with semi-double red flowers, hence the common name 'Grecian Rose'. A mostly-trouble-free perennial, which loves a sheltered position, and prefers mild winters.
Pink Variety and Pure White Variety Mixed - A striking perennial originating from Asia, but has become a familiar and welcome sight in European gardens for centuries. The flowers have an elegant heart shape, and are borne on arching stems, which arise from attractive, ferny foliage. Grow these away from strong winds or in the shelter of other plants, as these dislike exposed positions. There are two main forms, one of Pink and White, and the other (more rarely seen) is a pure white.
The 'Chocolate Cosmos'. Grow in a large container, or plant out in borders. Best lifted and stored frost-free (in a shed or greenhouse) over winter. Some people can smell a 'Chocolate' fragrance, but this might be the power of suggestion - either way, the flowers are beautiful enough on their own to warrant planting.
Packet of 8 Seeds (approx) -This is THE variety to grow for Competitions, attaining a mind-blowing height of up to 14ft or more. Unusually for a tall-flowering type, these are also branching, providing a succession of flowers for a long period. The leaves on these plants are huge, and the stems can end up being as thick as small tree-trunks! Kids and Adults will be amazed! - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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Saffron Crocus - Autumn flowering species.This is the source of true Saffron, the spice of commerce. Thriving in a sunny position, these are fully hardy and will produce flowers after a good warm growing season. It is the stigma of the flower which is plucked and dried to be sold as Saffron. A fantastic, decorative Autumn-flowering Crocus species, these can be the highlight of a rockery or container, and have grassy foliage through the Winter months.
Striking intensely deep pink shade from this long-blooming perennial. Bred from the wild meadow Milfoil, these sturdy plants form great groundcover, and attract beneficial insects. Height to 60cm
Packet of 45 Seeds (approx) -A robust, Early and heavy-yielding variety, and will produce even in poor seasons, with cold wet weather. These vigorous climbing plants make excellent use of vertical space, and produce a good crop in the Summer months, in a compact area - given adequate water and nutrients. These are excellent vegetables for freezing, and are an easy way to add vitamins and minerals to stews, stir-fries etc., -
Packet of 5 Seeds A standard green-globed Artichoke variety, with excellent flavour. Globe Artichokes are grown for the immature flowerbuds, which are cooked and used in a variety of recipes. The 'hearts' are particularly fine when boiled, roasted, pickled and finally soaked in herb-laden oil. A luxury, expensive item to buy in the Greengrocer or Delicatessen, but almost free when you grow your own. Plants typically produce well for 4-7 years before the yield decreases. Large plants, which attain...
A naturally compact and bushy-growing strain with characteristic fragrant foliage. Superb plants thriving in well-drained soil and sunny positions. Good for a short hedge, and excellent for adding height and variety to the border and rockeries. By regularly pruning the plants these make good subjects for containers. Flowers are produced in Summer. Height to 60cm, perhaps more, can be kept short, to about 15cm.
This unusual scabious produces flowers in a deep shade of pink-red. Forms a nice clump and lasts for many years, largely trouble-free and flowering over a long season each year.
Packet of 45 Seeds (approx) -A robust, Early and heavy-yielding variety, and will produce even in poor seasons, with cold wet weather. These vigorous climbing plants make excellent use of vertical space, and produce a good crop in the Summer months, in a compact area - given adequate water and nutrients. These are excellent vegetables for freezing, and are an easy way to add vitamins and minerals to stews, stir-fries etc., - Sale ! Was £1.20 now
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A compact form of the 'Munstead' Strain of lavender. Produces flowers of a rich purple-blue over silvery, fragrant foliage. Perfect for container growing - these enjoy a warm spot, but dislike prolonged drought. A valuable perennial for a variety of uses; these can be grown as Patio Pot-plants, grown as a low hedge, planted in the border etc.,
Rare blue-flowered variety. The flower colour is at its most intense when grown in shade, where the cooler temperatures are more favorable. Flowering in March- April, and growing from small stick-like rhizomes. Plant immediately after receipt for best results. Low-growing, to only 10cm at most, but slowly spreading. Delivery from late September to NovemberAll pre-orders are subject to our Terms and Conditions
Lovely "pineapple-lily" with green and white tones. Flowering later in the year than bicolor, and an invaluable garden plant. Another South-African species which suits most ordinary garden culture. Requires a sunny, well-drained spot, and perhaps a dry mulch during particularly hard or late frosts. Produces neat spikes of cream flowers, topped with a pineapple-like crown of leaves. Height is around 40cm in flower.
A very easy perennial/biennial, often self-seeding around the border. Excellent variety for flower arranging, with clusters of small blue globes - to 1 metre tall. The foliage is approximately spoon-shaped and bright green.
Black Fritillary'. These originate from Turkey, but have a hardy constitution provided they are well-drained and have a sunny position. Plant the bulbs slightly at an angle, and add a layer of sand and grit at the base. Height to 1m or so, and quite spectacular in flower.
"Baby's Breath" - This flowering perennial is well-known by anyone who has had a brush with the floristry trade. Often used in bouquets, as the flowers give the impression of a full bunch of blooms, but arise from few stems. Perfect as a way to add 'layers' in either flower arrangements, or when 'in vivo' out in the border. An easy enough plant, these require consistently moist soil and do not tolerate drying out. Ensure these get well-mulched in Spring, and that they are grown in moisture-retentive...
The Blue 'Jacob's Ladder' - a stunning perennial which flowers over a long season. The foliage mostly dies down in Winter, but these are relatively long-lived perennials, which form clumps over time, and self-seed when allowed. Height to 90cm
A great new variety of Primula capitata which doesn't require vernalisation to flower. When grown from seed, this means they can flower in their first year, and older plants may flower twice a year if you're really lucky. The flower colour is a rich deep blue, and the top of the flower-head is dusted with white bloom; habit similar to the 'drumstick-type' Primulas, with the flowers held high over compact foliage.
A highly ornamental grass which can form huge clumps over time, attaining a height up to 2m or more, with a similar spread. Supplied as young plants (P9 size)- perhaps the most cost-effective way to acquire this relatively fast-growing species!
Very early species, with porcelain-blue flowers.Similar to Puschkinia libanotica, but flowering earlier and with an unusual, more 'sessile' flowering style. These quite literally emerge through the Snow and Frost, often flowering in late January to mid February. Plant with Puschkinia for a longer display.
A bright colour range from this reliable and well-behaved perennial. The foliage froms a tidy rosette, and the flowers are bourne in succession on stems to 50cm, usually from the second year onwards. These will often self-seed in the right location. A versatile plant that can be grown in Rockeries, or the open border.
