Combining all the features of a traditional Buddleia, this exciting breakthrough in the plant industry has meant that you can now grow a Butterfly Bush without the worry of it growing too invasive. Buddleja ?Blue Chip? is a world first, maintaining a dwarf habit whether sited in a border or a patio pot. Expect masses of fragrant blooms from June to October, with a big attraction to butterflies and other pollinating insects. What more could you ask for, especially as this hardy deciduous shrub is fuss-free and easy to grow. Height and spread: 60cm (24?).
The firm, medium to large, light blue berries of Blueberry 'Duke' have a mildly sweet flavour and retain their fresh quality longer than most varieties. 'Duke' blooms late, which protects the blossoms from the spring frost, but the berries then ripen early. The bushes are upright-growing, but the branches will droop to the ground when laden with fruit, often yielding over 20lbs per bush when mature. Supplied in 9cm pots.
Perfect for containers and for use as a neat edging plant, here's a dwarf first-year-flowering perennial lavender. The compact, yet bushy plants enjoy a position in full sun where they quickly become covered with masses of highly fragrant blue flowers. Impressive garden performance and very floriferous.
Asian breeding has produced these superb F1 hybrid Radishes with uniquely coloured skin and flesh. The bright colours and crisp texture of Radish 'Redmoon? and Radish 'Bluemoon? make them perfect for slicing into salads, giving a delicate, mild flavour and a visually stunning effect. They are equally good in stir fries and stews. The conical roots are easy to grow and make an excellent crop for containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 10cm (4).
It's not surprising that this Hardy Geranium is so popular as it is a great garden performer with masses of flowers of deep lavender-blue from late spring right through to August. It grows happily in shade or sun, and will roam through a woodland garden or create dense summer ground cover at the front of the border. It is easy to grow, vigorous and not fussy. The Royal Horticultural Society recognises the good qualities of this Cranesbill with the Award of Garden Merit. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24).
Huge flowers up to 15cm (6) across add an exotic flavour to patio pots. The flamboyant blooms of Begonia Giant Picotee Mixed boast layers of elaborate, ruffled petals with a picotee edge. Supplied as a mixture of sumptuous bicolours, that looks simply spectacular set against lush serrated foliage in containers, beds, and window boxes. Height and spread: 30cm (12).Useful links:How to grow bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary note: Add the bright coloured petals to sandwiches or salads for a light lemon taste and crisp texture. For more details about edible flowers click here.
Description for Lobelia erinus 'Laura Deep Blue' not available
A smaller leafed Plantain Lily which gets its name from the smooth blue-green foliage and produces pale purple bell-shaped flowers in the summer between June and July
Jacaranda is a stunningly vibrant tree native to South America, now it is possible to have it flowering here in the UK!