Spinacia oleracea. Dark green, semi-savoy-leaved variety producing plenty of 'baby leaves'. Spinach Picasso is slow to bolt (run to seed). Perfect in containers. Can be grown all year indoors for 'baby leaves'
Powerful mixture of glorious veined Alstroemeria-like flowers. Throws out flower branches close to the ground, resulting in a dwarfer compact habit. Ideal cut flower. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in)
Tall wands of violet-blue flowers in seemingly infinate quantity over a long period. With its characteristic aromatic fragrance it is extremely effective in the border, long-lived, easily grown and very reliable* Seed came to T&M under this name which is yet to be verified
Basket/ ContainerPossibly the world's most prolific cascading cherry tomato rewarding you with a massive number of sweet and juicy currant sized fruits throughout the summer. Tomato 'Cherry Cascade' is ideal for growing in a hanging basket or container and requires no sideshooting or training. Grow some outside your kitchen window for a convenient supply of delicious cherry tomatoes. Height and spread: 30cm (12).
Popular trailing plants in a colourful mix of blooms. These plants make a fantastic display, ideal for hanging baskets, windowboxes and patio planters. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 25cm (10).
With its short conical roots, Carrot 'Caracas' is a good choice for growing on heavier soils, and ideal for sowing in containers as 'baby' carrots. 'Chantenay' types are increasingly popular in the supermarket but have been a gardeners' favourite for years. The rich orange flesh of these coreless roots have an outstanding flavour, whether they are eaten fresh or stored for later in the year. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Freely branching plants are covered in myriads of bloom to create clouds of dazzling ice white lobelia flowers. Exquisite trailing Lobelia 'White Cascade' makes an outstanding display when massed in containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 25cm (10).
Freely branching plants are covered in myriads of bloom to create clouds of true blue lobelia flowers with a small white eye. Unsurpassable among trailing lobelias, 'Blue Cascade' makes a sparkling addition to containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 25cm (10)
These trailing lobelia plants produce fountains of bloom in burgundy, violet, lilac and Cambridge blue, as well as a few bicolours! Lobelia 'Cascade' Mixed makes a sparkling addition to containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period. Trails to: 25cm (10). Spread: 15cm (6)
An excellent strain almost smothered in flowers in rich purple shades. Excellent for a bold spring display. Suitable for rockeries, walls, borders, edging paths, planters, window boxes etc. Flowers early spring. Spread 30-38cm (12-15in)
Scrumptious veined flowers in juicy blackcurrant, fade to paler berry shades around the edges of each double, semi-double and single bloom, that can miraculously be found on each stem. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft).
Exceptionally long lasting blooms on tall, sturdy upright stems, this eye-catching mix looks great in the garden as well as the vase.