The cooler it is the earlier it blooms continuing till hard frost. Double pom-pom, 3in flowers on semi-dwarf plants. Magnificent cut flower
T&M is delighted to offer this wonderful species, originally found only in Spain and Portugal. Bright yellow 3 lobed flowers, with a hint of cream will brighten up any garden in the summer sun. Its candelabra shape and naturally branching habit makes it ideal for the middle of a border or large container
The first of a new breed in trailing Vincas! Specifically for baskets and containers they are early flowering with large, rounded, overlapping petals forming striking, vivid blooms. Catharanthus is frost tender and therefore usually treated as a half hardy annual in the UK, unless grown in a warm greenhouse or conservatory.
An improved form with yellow-scarlet and green foliage all on one plant, it makes a striking bedding plant for its foliage alone and produces erect brush like deep red 6in flower spikes which are good for cutting. Also suitable for growing in 5-6in pots. Flowers late summer. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in)
Attractive, tall, feathery spikes of cream and biscuit shades will gently ruffle in the slightest breeze. Quick and easy to grow, adding height and interest to summer displays right through to the autumn, or used as an intriguing cut flower. Height 90-120cm (36-48 inches)
Ipswich Pinks were made famous by Joseph Sangster, the breeder and proprietor of T&M from 1913-52. They create a solid mass of colour in pinks, reds, bicolours and white, above blue foliage that is close and tightly knit. Ground smothering weed suppressors, they remain evergreen (blue). Floriferous and fragrant, they are welcome cut flowers and a necessity for the cottage garden, border or rock garden, being also suitable for edging or walls. A hardy perennial, they grow to a height of 23cm (9in) and can spread 60-70cm (24-30in). Flowering extends from late spring till the end of summer.
Neat dome shaped plants with ferny foliage and 1-1.5 in gorgeous primrose 'buttonswith a golden eye. Flowers summer. Height 30-45cm (12-18in).
Attractive pure white selection. Ideal for attracting beneficial insects into the garden. Very long flowering and can be used as a cut flower
The blackest flower in the world! This rare and completely unique plant is little known outside its native Mexico. Long, tubular, truly black flowers are set against large lanceolate leaves making this rarely- offered exotic an eye-catching and dramatic feature plant. Grow it in borders to create interest and wonder. May require some winter protection
Desmodium is one of the few plants capable of rapid movement, and has enraptured plant hunters and naturalists for centuries. Even more astoundingly, and still unexplained by science, the foliage will also respond to certain sounds. Height 90cm (30in).
Firm button sprouts that boast one of the sweetest flavours. Crops are ready to harvest during mid-winter, making them the perfect choice for your Christmas dinner. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).