Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Mulberry ‘Charlton House’
Mulberry ‘Charlton House’ is a majestic landscape tree which comes with a distinguished history. The magnificent 400-year-old mulberry at Charlton House in London, said to be the oldest planted in England, is the venerable ancestor of this cultivar.These slow growing trees are highly ornamental, developing a broad crown of gnarled, corkscrew branches clothed with large
Kiwi (Actinidia Arguta) Issai
Kiwi (Actinidia Arguta) Issai Delicious fruits and a variety known for its bumper crops! Kiwi (Actinidia Arguta) Issai is unlike other varieties and is known for its bumper crops and virtually hairless sweet fruits! This vigorous hardy Kiwi is self-fertile, making it perfect for the smaller garden where there is only room for one plant.
Peach Peregrine
Awarded an RHS AGM, Peach Peregrine is still regarded as one of the best English varieties since being introduced in 1906! It is a perfect tree for training up walls in a sunny, sheltered, position where it will produce a superb harvest. In March, pink blossoms provide a spectacular display, followed by blush and pale
Aubergine Seeds – F1 Pinstripe
Ideal for pots or raised beds, this dwarf, compact aubergine produces an abundance of delicious purple, cream-striped fruit, each weighing 80-100g. Patio variety. A beautiful plant for the patio. The silvery-green foliage looks stunning when dripping with pale striped purple fruit. The aubergines are ideal to be picked small but equally can be left to
Beetroot Seeds – F1 Bolder
A superb elongated round golden beet, with sweet, juicy yellow flesh. Ideal for salads or for juicing. And, unlike red types, there’s no danger of staining.
Beetroot Seeds – Boltardy
Beetroot Seeds – Boltardy RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Beetroot Boltardy is perfect for exhibition. Being deep red in colour and smooth skinned, this beetroot is ideal. Being a winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, the beetroot boltardy will certainly be a favourite in no time at all. Recommended for early sowing.
Beetroot Seeds – F1 Pablo
An excellent item for both table and exhibition use. The exceptionally uniform, round, smooth skinned roots have an attractive rich red internal coloration and stand for a long period without becoming ‘woody’. Very tasty. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
Broccoli Seeds – F1 Stromboli
A first-class variety producing long, tasty, dark green florets. Resistant to blindness from autumn sowings. Sow successionally for a long harvest season. Long, tasty, dark green florets Excellent for spring or autumn sowing Sow successionally for a long harvest Tom says: The slightly untidy cousin of calabrese, broccoli provides you with the first harvests of
Broccoli (Sprouting) Seeds – Summer Purple
Broccoli (Sprouting) Seeds – Summer Purple Broccoli (Sprouting) Seeds ‘Summer Purple’ is a British broccoli variety that has been specially bred for summer and autumn cropping seasons. This means that this type of broccoli does not require a winter season of cold weather to be able to grow a mass of delicious spears! The sturdy
Blueberry (Vaccinium) Chandler
Blueberry (Vaccinium) Chandler From August through to September you can simply pick this hardy blueberry shrub of its mouth-watering fruits, to add into muffins, pies or as a nutritious and delicious snack! Blueberry Chandler is a self-fertile blueberry bush meaning you can expect high yields of heavy crops during its harvest period, fun for all
Blueberry (Vaccinium) Brigitta
Blueberry (Vaccinium) Brigitta A much-loved blueberry worth trying! This fruitful hardy blueberry shrub is a well-loved and well-known variety named ‘Blueberry Brigitta’ That will thrive in any patio pot or container, especially when surrounded by a pollinating blueberry bush. From August through to the end of September you can expect bundles of delicious, plump and
Seeds for Pollinators – Oregano
A bushy perennial plant up to 50cm (20) tall with oval, pointed leaves attractive to butterflies and bees. Use for flavouring meat, pizzas and omelettes. Harvest April-October. Height 40-50cm (16-20).
Seeds for Pollinators – Rosemary
A perennial evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves which can be picked at any time and used in flavouring meat or fish dishes, also for bouquet garni. Oregano is also a great plant to grow to attract bumblebees to your garden. Harvest May-November. Height 100-150cm (39-59).
Seeds for Pollinators – Lacy
Dense, curved spikes of soft lavender flowers, over a long period. Ideal for cutting. Helps encourage butterflies into your garden! Flowers July-September. Height 40-60cm (16-24). HA – Hardy annual.
Seeds for Pollinators – Field Cornflower
A ‘cottage garden’ favourite. Drought-tolerant wildflower producing bright blue flowers that are loved by bees and other pollinators. Flowers June-September. Height 75cm (30). HA – Hardy annual.
Seeds for Pollinators – Russel Mix
A unique strain of perennial lupins with exceptionally bold spikes of blooms. This mix shows a wide range of colours which includes many unusual shades of pure yellow, orange and bright crimson, as well as attractive bicolors. An old favourite, Russell Mix has been tried and tested and will always perform, giving plenty of colour
Seeds for Pollinators – Teasel Seeds
These beautiful perennials will flower year after year, and they’re perfect for that popular ‘cottage garden’ look. Expect clusters of lavender flowers on long stems, perfect for pots and borders. If you’re keen to attract pollinators to your outside space, these plants are great for welcoming bees. Thrives in most soils. Flowers August-October. Height 60-75cm
Seeds for Pollinators – Purple Elegance
Sprays of purple flowers on long, strong stems. A long-flowering perennial for the back of a border, producing a beautifully airy display that will last throughout summer and autumn. Flowers are enhanced by the deep coloured stems. Flowers June-October. Height 90-100cm (35-40).
Rudbeckia Seeds – Purpurea, Brilliant Star
These striking flowers are not only beautiful to gardeners and flower arrangers, but they attract beneficial ladybirds too! Beautiful bright rose. An eye-catching display of bright rose, large daisy flowers with prominent discs. Excellent border plants, and lovely in floral arrangements. Flowers July-October. HHA/HP – Half hardy annual/Hardy perennial. Height 90-120cm (3-4′). To grow as
Seeds for Predators – Fantasia Mix
A cheerful mix of single flowers, specially formulated from the very best strains. Colours include a clear lemon and a deep orange as well as interesting combinations of red and yellow. Very well matched for height, habit and flowering time. Dwarf single flowered. Ideal for edging and small beds. Flowers June-September. HHA – Half hardy
