Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Clethra barbinervis Plant
Clethra barbinervis (Japanese clethra) is a large, bushy, tough, hardy, deciduous, medium-sized shrub with obovate leaves that are about 12cm in length and turns red and orange in autumn. It also produces small fragrant flowers in racemes in late summer and autumn which attracts butterflies and other insects. One of the more interesting things about
Clematis Plant – The President
Clematis ‘The President’ is an early large-flowered clematis with a long flowering period, producing impressive purple-blue flowers from late spring to early autumn. It is a compact plant ideal for training over an arch or pergola, and can be grown in a container. Best in full sun, with shade at its roots. Clematis ‘The President’
Chaenomeles spec. Plant – Hot Fire®
The crimson red flowers of Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Hot Fire’ appear early in the spring upon bare, spiny stems. The rounded green foliage that follows provides a fitting backdrop for the showy, yellow autumn fruits that can be made into jams and preserves. Flowering Quince are ideal specimens for the border and make superb wall shrubs
Potentilla fruticosa Plant – White Lady®
Potentilla White Lady is a low growing deciduous shrub which, as the name suggests, produces pure white flowers throughout summer. The greyish-green foliage spreads out beneath the flowers to provide attractive ground cover, or alternatively it is ideal to plant in a sunny border where it will be a haven for pollinating insects. Height 50-60cm.
Phoenix Palm
Phoenix Palm The Phoenix Palm is impressive and holds a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. It will grow 1.5m tall when restricted in containers but 5m tall with a canopy of 3m if grown naturally in glasshouse borders, which will look truly amazing. In winter, move container-grown plants to a frost-free position and keep
Hibiscus syriacus Plant – Azurri® Belli Colori
Hibiscus syriacus Azurri ‘DVPazurri’ (Rose Mallow) from the Belli Colori series is a hardy deciduous shrub with exotic-looking, sky-blue flowers. It has dark three-lobed foliage. It will thrive in most soils that moist but well-drained and in full sun. Flowers July-Septemer. Height 200-250cm.
Daffodil Blushing Lady
Daffodil Blushing Lady This classic jonquil daffodil brings with it an old fashioned fragrance and a charming flower display, with multiple heads per stem. They may have delicate flowers, but this tough garden performer is hard as nails, it can be deer and rabbit proof and hardy to -20C. Blooms start out in a primrose
Berberis thunbergii Plant – Atropurpurea Nana
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ is a deciduous shrub with spiny branches bearing small rounded reddish-purple foliage that changes to bright red in autumn. Clusters of small, pale yellow flowers appear in late spring, followed in autumn by red berries. This low-growing, spreading shrub works well towards the front of a shrub border, or
Spiraea japonica Plant – DOUBLE PLAY® GOLD Proven Winners®
Golden foliage is accented by hot pink summer flowers. Deer resistant. Low maintenance. Season long colour. Flowers June-September. Height 51-60cm; spread 51-60cm.
Spiraea japonica Plant – Albiflora
A japanese Spirea with arching branches. It bares an abundance of white flowers in mid-summer. The leaves turn to beautiful autumn colours. Height 50-60cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.
Salvia Nemerosa Ostefriesland
Slender spires of intense violet-blue flowers from July to September above clumps of wrinkled, mid-green leaves. This compact form of salvia is perfect for adding a splash of colour at the front of a well-drained herbaceous border or gravel garden. Does well in sun or dappled shade. Magnet for butterflies and bees.
Abeliophyllum Distichum
A relative of the Forysthia, this stunningly handsome and deciduous shrub fills the winter air with star-shaped white to light-pink flowers on naked stems. This showy shrub is unusual and rarely seen. Place close to a door or path where its true fragrance can be appreciated. The foliage provides later interest and takes centre stage,
Shallot Banana Seed – Zebrune
Delicious, large, elongated shallot onion hybrid type bulbs that are brown-skinned with a pinkish tinge. Best grown in a sandy, well drained soil. Popular with TV and Michelin starred chef as it is easy to peel and slice plus retains its flavour well when cooked.
Rocket Seeds – Wild
A tasty ‘cut and come again’ rocket producing masses of attractive strong-flavoured wild rocket leaves. Ideal for salads or cooking, it can be harvested all summer.
Deutzia hybrida Plant – Perle Rose
Deutzia × hybrida ‘Perle Rose’ is a bushy, multi-stemmed, small to medium, shrub with pale pink flowers in clusters during early summer. Can be pruned after flowering to keep its shape in check. Height 200-250cm.
Radish Seeds – Rainbow Mix
A blend of colours with different tastes. Easy to grow and colourful in salads. Harvest April-October.
Berberis thunbergii Plant – Tiny Gold
Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’ does exactly what it says …has tiny golden oval shaped foliage. A small, rounded shrub for spot planting in the border, rockery or as an edging plant. Its compact shape makes it an ideal low hedge alternative to Buxus. Flowers May. Height 40-50cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot or 7.5-10
Tomato Seeds – Heinz 1370
This semi-bush style tomato will provide you with countless bright red fruit. Weighing around 100-170g (4-6oz) each, this small 90-120cm (3-4′) plant is a real producer. You can expect the best, including crack-resistant fruit, high yields and above all, FLAVOUR! Each plant can be grown indoors, or outside in a sunny spot. In fact, Tomato
Penstemon Sweet Cherry
Penstemon Sweet Cherry Eye-catching bright red tubular flowers accented with white adorn the sturdy stems of Penstemon ‘Sweet Cherry’. Long flowering and naturally compact, it creates a superb display in borders and patio containers where it will withstand the poorest of British weather. Easy to grow this stunning penstemon is perfect for cottage or wildlife
Tomato Seeds – Artisan Bumble Bee Mix
These multi-coloured cherry tomatoes are purple striped with green, pink with yellow colouration and golden-yellow with orange stripes. Ideal for growing indoors or outside. Extremely heavy crops of delicious, small round fruits that will hold on the vine for an extended period of time with no cracking. Great for fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella and balsamic
