A favourite with commercial growers as the smallest seeded broad bean. The flavoursome beans are the best option for freezer storage, being far less prone to discolouring than larger varieties. We recommend growing Broad Bean 'Oscar? alongside Marrowfat Pea.
As the name suggests, Carrot 'Eskimo' is one of the most cold tolerant varieties available, coping with winter weather down to -10C when grown on lighter soils. The rich orange, cylindrical roots can be lifted late in the season or even over wintered in free draining conditions.
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With golden-green foliage bringing a splash of bold colour to the border all summer long, this RHS award-winning beauty adds an extra dimension in late summer when cobalt-blue flowers contrast with this colourful backdrop. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold' attracts wildlife to the garden with its nectar-rich blooms. Commonly known as Bluebeard, this is a lovely addition to the cottage garden border. Height and spread: 90cm (36).
Commercially assessed in mainland Europe, the roots are intense in colour and sweetness and contain high levels of healthy antioxidents, making Purple Sun a suitable variety for juicing. Breeding developments mean that this variety has stronger disease resistance, and more uniform roots than older purple carrot varieties.Purple carrots have long been a favourite with Prince Charles in the garden at Highgrove, so join the royals and add some Purple Sun to your garden in 2015!
This charming hardy perennial is perfect for planting in groups through a sunny herbaceous border. Its upright stems boast dark green, slender foliage topped with dense clusters of pink flowers with bright white centres.
Few plants are as versatile and reliable in the garden as this Japanese Sedge! Its arching foliage creates a fountain of green and white variegated leaves that remain evergreen, even through the coldest winters.
Stunning on the plate or in the salad bowl, this carrot variety sports purple skin and bright orange coreless flesh. Tapering 18cm (7in) roots are tender and delicious whether eaten raw or cooked. Sowings in May and June will produce roots for storing over winter. Roots are easy to lift thanks to their strong foliage.