Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Cotinus cog. Plant – Lilla®
A new and attractive dwarf shrub, Cotinus coggygria ‘Lilla’ has deep wine red summer leaves which turn pretty shades of red, orange and yellow before falling in autumn. In the summer, it has masses of flower heads appear which resemble wispy plumes of pink smoke above the darker foliage. Flowers September-October. Height 100-150cm. Supplied in
Cotinus Plant – Grace
Smoke bushes are shapely rounded shrubs or small trees. There are green and purple-leafed forms, both of which are covered in summer with a smoky haze of soft open flower plumes. Continus’Grace’ is a green-leafed smoke bush, bearing a showy display of pink-purple flowers in summer, followed in September and October by an incendiary change
Hydrangea paniculata Plant – Early Sensation
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ is a deciduous shrub producing large upright panicles of pinkish-white flowers in late summer and early autumn. Red stems and fresh green foliage, a pretty medium-sized shrub for the border. It is less particular about soil pH than many other hydrangeas, and will grow well provided there is fertile soil that
Corylus avelana (Hazel) Plant
A native deciduous plant which is great in a mixed or single species hedge. The season starts with the production of long hanging yellow catkins from the bare branches from around January for a couple of months before the large soft and slight hairy round leaves are formed with a pointed tip. This bushy variety
Gooseberry Giggles Green
Part of the ‘Giggles’ Series, Giggles Green produces large, juicy green fruits with a crisp, aromatic flavour. You will not be short of fruit as it is produced in abundance in summer. Very hardy, easy to grow and disease resistant.
Foxglove Candy Mountain
Foxglove Candy Mountain Foxglove Candy Mountain is the first upward-facing foxglove grown from seed, and you can grow your own at home! This unique variety with unusual characteristics allows you, and other pollinating insects, to look inside the magnificent rose-pink blooms and view their exquisite freckled throats, which smother all the way around the stems
Prunus laurocerasus Plant – Etna®
A dense evergreen shrub, Prunus Etna is a popular hedging plant that forms dense glossy foliage. Creamy white flowers are borne in spring that are a magnet for bees and butterflies and contrast well with the shiny green leaves. In autumn the flowers are followed by small glossy berries that provide a valuable food source
Abelia Pinky Bells
Create a real WOW! factor to your garden with Abelia Pinky Bells, producing endless amounts of extra-large bell like flowers from July right the way through until October. This Abeila is particularly well suited for sitting on the edge of beds or perfect for sitting on corners or curves. Its elegant fountain-like habit makes it
Begonia Non-Stop Mix
Begonia Non-Stop Mix Begonia ‘Non-Stop Mix’ is the perfect addition to add a burst of colour to your garden, with its eye-catching double blooms. Available in a range of shades, this variety is weather-resistant, easy to care for and will appear extremely attractive in containers, beds and borders throughout July through to October. This mix
Daphne transatlantica Plant – Pink Fragrance
This is a rare beauty, which we got very excited about when we stumbled across it on a buying trip. It is very similar to ‘Eternal Fragrance’ but this wonderful semi-evergreen woodlander has pink-flushed flowers. These appear on new wood, so will often keep on coming from spring to autumn. Like its namesake, the flowers
Delphinium Pacific Giants Mixed
A justifiably famous and reliable strain that will flower in the summer from an early sowing producing strong spikes of mainly semi-double blooms in a wide colour range on sturdy stems. Flowers early summer. Height 4-5 feet.
Viburnum Macrocephalum Happy Fortuna
The huge pure white balls of flowers on this variety really make it stand out. Almost resembling hydrangeas but a lot earlier in the season and injecting a real hit of colour into the garden during spring. An easy to grow deciduous shrub, great for creating a background towards the back of a border for
Gooseberry Giggles Collection
A unique collection of gooseberries that each have their own individual flavour. Smooth skinned fruits of gold, green and red are produced on robust, mildew resistant bushes. An interest addition to your allotment. The collection comprises of:Gooseberry ‘Giggles Green’– Crisp and aromatic flavoured green fruits. Gooseberry ‘Giggles Red’ – Juicy, berry flavoured, red fruits. Gooseberry
Cornus alba Plant – Aurea
The Aurea is a deciduous medium-sized shrub with a beautiful soft-golden foliage. It blooms from late spring until the summer and supports a lot of sunlight. These leaves gradually turn lovely shades of pink and red in autumn. His new shoots will be bright red during late autumn and winter. This shrub is hardy and
Allium Rosy Dream
This delightful variety masses of mauve-pink, flower heads, supported by upright stems. With a neat compact habit, it’s perfect for grouping together at the front of borders. This elegant Ornamental Onion associates beautifully with early summer perennials. Ideal for cottage gardens planted in borders or bunched together in containers. Height: 40cm Spread: 10cm
Agapanthus Plant – Poppin Purple
The deep purple flowers which are produced from dark purple almost black buds are unlike any other agapanthus. This evergreen variety also re-blooms allowing it to flower for a much longer period. Just when you thought it couldn’t get much better, this new variety also bulks up quicker than many varieties, which results in more
Physocarpus Opulifolius Plant – Summer Wine
Compact and easy to grow, Physocarpus opulifolius Summer Wine® is a deciduous shrub with deep burgundy, wine coloured foliage. Clusters of small white flowers appear along the stems in summer contrasting nicely with the darker leaves. Perfect to grow in almost any area of the garden. Height 90-100cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Available in
Lavatera Plant – Baby Barnsley
Masses of large, very light pink flowers with deep pink centres. Flowers June-October. Height 90-100cm (3′-3’3"); spread 80-90cm (32-36"). Easy to grow plants that are ideal for filling a large border with colour throughout summer and are loved by butterflies and bees.
Daffodil Value Mixed Bulbs
Daffodil Value Mixed Do you want to grow your own daffodils but are unsure where to start? This classic collection is a combination of our customers favourite daffodils which are perfect for spring daffodil and bulb displays. This specially selected mix includes a variety of colours and flower shapes for you to enjoy in the
Muscari Bulbs – Armeniacum
A classic Grape Hyacinth, Muscari armeniacum produces an abundance tiny deep blue flowers on tiny spikes from April to May. Easy to grow, this lovely spring bulb quickly naturalises to form carpets of colour and has been awarded an RHS AGM. Plant beneath trees or shrubs as ground cover, on steep banks, in cottage gardens
