Ballerina apple trees are the original and best columnar fruit trees as their unique, virtually branchless habit is a genetic trait and not just a result of intensive nursery training and pruning. This means they are sure to keep their shape over the years without further skilled pruning. Reaching only 2m height after 5 years, Ballerina 'Flamenco' are the easiest trees to harvest as the apples naturally occur on small spurs close to the main stem. As well as being productive fruit trees, Ballerinas make spectacular garden ornaments when grown in a large pot. They are superb patio plants and look wonderful displayed either side of a doorway or garden gate where you can really appreciate their lovely white spring blossom followed by a good crop of juicy red apples. Raised at the famous East Malling Research Station in Kent, they are perfectly suited for the British climate, making them easy to grow and reliable - perfect for novice gardeners or those strapped for time. Supplied as a 90-110cm tall established plant in a 5L pot ready for immediate planting.
Also known as the Japanese Grey Bark Elm, Zelkova serrata is a wonderful starting point as you enter the magical world of bonsai. It is a delightful deciduous tree with a naturally upright growing habit, peeling grey bark and serrated glossy dark green leaves. Years of highly skilled training and pruning have resulted in an elegantly shaped miniature tree, grown in a special ceramic bonsai pot and already well established. A native of Japan and China, Zelkova is happy in a cool, bright room away from heat sources, and it will also thrive outdoors from early summer, where it will soon acclimatise to cooler nights and warmer days. As a deciduous tree, it will lose its leaves in the autumn, and it's at this time that you should bring it back indoors for the winter, gradually reacclimatising. Trees that have been kept indoors year-round may retain some of their foliage over winter. Bonsai need regular watering as they can easily dry out. This is especially important if your Zelkova is growing outdoors, when the small amount of compost in the pot can dry out amazingly quickly on a warm, sunny day. Also, regular feeding between March and September is necessary to keep it growing healthily. Pruning will be required to maintain the shape of your tree, so give it a light trim each autumn. Also, during the growing season any long shoots or crossing branches should be trimmed back. Supplied ready planted, 22-25cm tall including a 12cm ceramic bonsai pot with tray.
Also known as the Japanese Grey Bark Elm, Zelkova serrata is a wonderful starting point as you enter the magical world of bonsai. It is a delightful deciduous tree with a naturally upright growing habit, peeling grey bark and serrated glossy dark green leaves. Years of highly skilled training and pruning have resulted in an elegantly shaped miniature tree, grown in a special ceramic bonsai pot and already well established. A native of Japan and China, Zelkova is happy in a cool, bright room away from heat sources, and it will also thrive outdoors from early summer, where it will soon acclimatise to cooler nights and warmer days. As a deciduous tree, it will lose its leaves in the autumn, and it's at this time that you should bring it back indoors for the winter, gradually reacclimatising. Trees that have been kept indoors year-round may retain some of their foliage over winter. Bonsai need regular watering as they can easily dry out. This is especially important if your Zelkova is growing outdoors, when the small amount of compost in the pot can dry out amazingly quickly on a warm, sunny day. Also, regular feeding between March and September is necessary to keep it growing healthily. Pruning will be required to maintain the shape of your tree, so give it a light trim each autumn. Also, during the growing season any long shoots or crossing branches should be trimmed back. Supplied ready planted, 22-25cm tall including a 12cm ceramic bonsai pot with tray.
With this strong extendable metal Curtain Pole your home has a showroom appearance. The Pole adds stylish sophistication to any room in your home. This curtain pole can be easily adjusted to a desired length for hassle-free installation. Contemporary Satin Steel Ball Finials gives your window areas a fashionable finish in next to no time. The Metal Pole kit is supplied complete with all necessary fitting components with Satin Steel Ball Finials. Choose from our wide-range of Curtain Poles to create an up-to-the-minute look that perfectly matches your home.
With this strong extendable metal Curtain Pole your home has a showroom appearance. The Pole adds stylish sophistication to any room in your home. This curtain pole can be easily adjusted to a desired length for hassle-free installation. Contemporary Brass Ball Finials gives your window areas a fashionable finish in next to no time. The Metal Pole kit is supplied complete with all necessary fitting components with Brass Ball Finials. Choose from our wide-range of Curtain Poles to create an up-to-the-minute look that perfectly matches your home.
Full of energy and made from the best quality suet possible, these low on mess fat balls offer many essential vitamins for flying visitors. They are particularly popular with a variety of finches, but can also attract more unusual visitors, such as blackcaps and treecreepers.
Big, double blooms offer a blaze of colour over many months with their ever-changing colours. Flowers start a deep red before aging to a fiery bronze followed by a rusty orange.
This classic fixed length metal pole has traditional ball finials. Fitted in any of the rooms in home it adds a touch of glamour. The Satin Steel finish compliments any decor and when you hang your eyelet curtains with this pole, your room will gain a stand out feature. The kit includes all essential fitting components. Choose from our wide-range of Curtain Poles to create an up-to-the-minute look that perfectly matches your home.
This classic fixed length metal pole has traditional ball finials. Fitted in any of the rooms in the home it adds a touch of glamour. The Antique Brass finish complements any decor and when you hang your eyelet curtains with this pole, your room will gain a stand out feature. The kit includes all essential fitting components. Poles over 180cm in length include a central bracket.Choose from our wide-range of Curtain Poles to create an up-to-the-minute look that perfectly matches your home.
Encourage more birds to venture into your garden by using this heavy duty bird feeder, which when food is added has everything you need to immediately start attracting wild birds into your garden and providing them with a welcome treat. Turn your garden into a wildlife haven, filled with the happy songs of blackbirds, robins, tits and thrushes to name but a few! Our feathered friends bring a whole variety of benefits with them, including an invaluable pest clearing service, and it's a joy to see them making a home in your garden! Plus, you'll be helping to protect some of our most-loved and threatened wild birds, with the absolute minimum of expense and effort! Quick and easy to hang, clean, and maintain, the durable feeder will keep the birds flocking to your garden.The metal construction ensures it remains fully weatherproof and can be refilled with either fat balls or nuggets throughout the year so you can attract different birds to your garden making it an ideal all-year feeder. Height: 33cm
Unusual lime green blooms blend to pure white, then back to pale green on this incredible variety of hydrangea. Flower heads are huge, up to 12 inches (30cm) across! and are held aloft on sturdy stems. Perfect for a patio container or a centrepiece in a planting scheme. Ht. 2m. Supplied in 9cm pots.
A real dazzler, Geum 'Fireball' is easy to grow in a sunny spot and comes back year after year with its fine display of fiery blooms. The ruffled orange flowers with scalloped edges are borne on thin stems above clumps of leaves and last from May right through to July. They contrast wildly with strong blues and purples. Loved by pollinating insects, Avens also make great cut flowers. Height and spread: 45cm (18).