Creeping phloxes are dainty, colourful evergreen perennials that create wonderful blankets of spring colour during April and May and are just the thing for dotting around borders and make excellent groundcover for keeping weeds at bay. Completely covered in masses of star-like flowers along with attractive needle-like foliage, each plant will spread to 60cm (2ft) across and is the perfect choice for rock gardens and for edging paths and borders. Also known as creeping moss phlox, you can grow it in mixed borders in full sun as well as in all manner of containers - such versatile plants and a spectacular sight in full flower! As well as making an invaluable groundcover plant, carpet phlox is virtually maintenance free and hardy, needing very little in the way of aftercare, and they're attractive to pollinating insects too, providing a valuable source of early nectar! Supplied as 6 established plants in 9cm pots, growing to 15cm (6in) tall and spreading 60cm (2ft), 2 of each variety including: 'Pharaoh Red' - Pure white flowers with pinkish-red eyes.'Pharaoh Blue' - Blue eyed, white flowers.'McDaniels Cushion' - Bright, rich pink flowers, and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
A collection of three unusual and very pretty salvias, the 'Lips' series look incredible in a patio pot or in a sunny border! Their bright, two-tone flowers will light up your garden from early summer to the first frosts in October, in a wonderful 5-month display. As a bonus, the leaves are lightly scented too which only adds to the appeal of this charming plant. Producing an abundance of eye-catching, bicoloured (or sometimes solid) flowers in shades of red through to purple throughout the summer, this salvia is winter hardy and will die back underground in the autumn only to burst into life again with fresh new growth each spring. In cooler summers, you will get whiter flowers, and in hot ones you will get lots of purple and red. This Salvia is really easy to care for and flowers prolifically with minimal care perfect for beginners! Supplied as 3 x established plants, 1 of each colour, in 9cm pots, ready to plant straight out.
'ChouChou' is a collection of the recently introduced 'Curiosity' tulips, an extremely attractive bicoloured variety with flowers that change colour as they age. It is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional and successful varieties, Single Early and Darwin. The result is a range of outstanding, robust tulips in a range of fabulous colours. The large, ivory white blooms emerge with bright magenta edged petals. As they age the edges broaden until almost the entire flower has turned to rich, vibrant pink that looks spectacular against to long, sword shaped leaves. They will thrive in sun or partial shade, and are ideal in large planters or in flower borders, especially in large groups, and the long, straight stems make them wonderful for cutting for indoor displays. Tulips are very easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year as they slowly naturalise and spread, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following spring. Supplied as 10 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 45 cm (18 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
The 'Bridal Kisses' collection is an aptly named collection of exquisite 'Peggy Wonder' tulips that are a feast for the eyes with their incredible flowers. Unusually for a tulip, each stem carries more than one flower. Beginning as large, globe shaped green buds, they open to a sumptuous mixture of pink, green and mauve on the outside, with shades of pink on the inside that fade to almost white towards the centre. The petals are wonderfully ruffled, and the double flowers are so large that they have to be seen to be believed. This extraordinary tulip will amaze all who see it. Once open, the flowers are long lasting, and the relatively compact size makes them ideal for growing in planters and window boxes as well as in spring borders. They are also excellent cut flowers and make stunning indoor displays and bouquets, and they are particularly popular with brides. Supplied as 5 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 30 cm (1 ft) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
This 'Dutch Master' Collection is a selection of magnificent tulips and daffodils is bright, contrasting colours that will shout out for attention. Vibrant yellow and red clash spectacularly with deep purple tulips, whilst the gentle cream and yellow of the narcissus brings a little calm. A bold colour combination that will definitely brighten up your spring planting. Tulip 'Washington' is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional varieties, Single Early and Darwin, creating an extremely robust tulip with superb weather resistance. The large, cup shaped flowers are bright golden yellow with rich scarlet streaks. You'll receive 10 bulbs, size 10/11, growing to a height of 45 cm (18 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Purple Crystal' is a stunning fringed tulip with wonderfully rich burgundy purple flowers that have a darker purple frill around the edge of each petal, giving it a superb texture. You'll receive 10 bulbs, size 10/11, growing to a height of 40 cm (16 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Narcissus 'White Lion' a holder of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this daffodil has gorgeous double flowers with alternating layers of cream and pale yellow petals and a deliciously sweet fragrance. You will receive 10 bulbs, size 12/14, reaching a height of 40 cm (16 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter.
This stunning collection of large-flowered tulips will bring a striking touch of glamour to your spring garden. A combination of flamboyant deep, rich purples and pink, they work in harmony to spectacular effect. The colours look wonderful against the broad, grey-green foliage. Plant them in large groups for maximum impact. Tulip 'Black Parrot' is a flamboyant, showy parrot variety with incredibly dark purple flowers. The petals are deeply ruffled and cut to make this a spectacular looking tulip. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit. You'll receive 10 bulbs, growing to a height of 55 cm (22 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Ronaldo' is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional varieties, Single Early and Darwin, creating an extremely robust tulip with superb weather resistance. The large, cup shaped flowers are a gorgeous rich maroon colour. You'll receive 10 bulbs, growing to a height of 40 cm (16 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Pink' Superb, rich pink that creates a stunning colour contrast with the dark purple of 'Black Parrot' and 'Ronald'.You'll receive 10 bulbs, size 10/11, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter. Supplied as 30 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn.
'Young Love' is a beautiful pairing of cream tulips that look like they belong together. They are Fosteriana, or Emperor tulips, bred for their superb coloring and sensational flowers on very robust stems and are some of the earliest to bloom in spring. A combination of 'Flaming Purrisima' and 'White Valley' tulips, the flowers are extremely large, growing to 10 cm (4 in) across. They have superb weather resistance and will stand up to the rain and wind of spring well. With the creamy petals and touches of pink and green, these graceful tulips are simply gorgeous, either in the garden or cut in a vase. Tulip 'Flaming Purrisima' has creamy white flowers with petals that gradually change to pink towards their edges with a delightful, feathered pattern and they are a deeper pink on the inside. Tulip 'White Valley' Rich cream, semi-double flowers with a touch of buttery yellow at the base of the petals, with outer petals streaked in green. Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter. Supplied as 25 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
'Parisian Dream' is a serene collection of exquisite tulip and narcissus flowers that compliment each other to perfection. Including tulip 'Flaming Flag' and Narcissus 'Tresamble', both have white flowers, but with a subtle splash of colour. 'Tresamble' will come into flower first, during March, before being joined by 'Flaming Flag' shortly afterwards, creating a gorgeous colour combination when planted together, and they are wonderful, long lasting cut flowers. Tulip 'Flaming Flag' is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional varieties, Single Early and Darwin, creating an extremely robust tulip with superb weather resistance. The large, cup shaped flowers are pure white with a wonderful rich purple flame pattern on the outside of the petals. You'll receive 15 bulbs, size 10/11, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and spread of 20 cm (8 in). Narcissus 'Tresamble' is a beautiful daffodil that has up to three flowers per stem. Creamy white petals surround a trumpet with a touch of yellow and they carry a lovely fragrance. Relatively compact with strong flower stems, they withstand wind and rain very well. You will receive 10 bulbs, size 8/10, reaching a height of 35 cm (14 in) and spread of 10 cm (4 in). Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter.
A 2-tone rose to bring charming colour and a light fragrance to your garden, 'La Minuette' will take you back to the days of the traditional rose. The captivating 'La Minuette' is a Floribunda rose that will produce waves of perfect bouquet-worthy blooms throughout the summer, its ivory petals edged in dark rose. The blooms have a light, subtle perfume too which make them perfect for flower displays. An easy-to-grow rose with strong robust growth and dark green glossy leaves, it's perfect for beds and borders and naturally resistant to many problems associated with roses, plus its perfect rose buds makes it an excellent rose for cutting. Suitable for even the most novice of gardeners, the sturdy plants are equally stunning whether grown in a border or a large container - perfect in a pot on the patio. Continuously flowering from June to September this is a rose bush that will captivate everyone who sees it! Supplied as an established bicolour rose in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting. H75cm x W75cm, flowers June - September.
The exotic looking multi-layered flowers of Passion Flowers bely their ease of growing and their toughness and resilience- these are hardy once established, but in colder areas grow against a South facing wall or in large pots. A fabulous lush evergreen climber and alternative to Clematis, for covering walls, arches and trellises. The flowers are very waxy and long lasting, their amazing detail a joy to behold. Here you will get one plant each of:• Passiflora Caerulea - lovely two tone blue and white, with purple detail.• Passiflora Violacea - deep purple flowers, with contrasting white stamens• Passiflora Constance Elliott - purest white Note - they may occasionally produce orange fruits in hot years, but wait until very orange and ripe before eating.
Now if you want to set your garden alight in summer, our sensational bright citrus-coloured Trumpet Vines are perfect - they look totally tropical, but are actually very hardy, tough and easy too, but flower their socks off in summer well into autumn with bright, vivid displays. This 'Trumpet Vine'series is the result of new breeding, which is much more compact at 2m maximum, and hardier and more floriferous - perfect for British summer gardens. They are called vines, but they do not climb, rather leaning against things! This makes them great for growing against sunny walls, trellises, sheds etc where they can easily be fixed or tied in - as they flower best when exposed to sun for most of the day. They will grow in most soils, apart from very wet, and require little care apart from tying the branches in once a year. In Summer, they erupt into the magnificent displays you see here - plastered in bold, bright trumpet shaped flowers that bees just adore. Widely grown in the continent, you may have seen their bold, usually red displays before, but this new breeding is tougher, hardier, more floriferous, and with stronger, new colours too. You will get 1 established plant each of: 'Orange Trumpet' - mandarin orange. 'Yellow Trumpet' - golden yellow. 'Red Trumpet' - fiery scarlet red Why not plant all 3 along a fence, wall, or shed for a spectacular display or share them with friends if you haven't got space for all 3. But do make sure you give them a go. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 2L pots, ready to plant out.
A very old variety of rose, Rosa gallica 'Versicolor'(or Rosa mundi, the French Rose), is a compact, bushy rose with matt, mid-green leaves and highly fragrant blooms, produced in small clusters from early summer. The semi-double flowers are quite large with stripes of pink, white and fuchsia, making a powerful statement in the garden. Bushes are quite compact and are perfect for growing in pots, beds and borders and they also make very attractive, informal hedges. Not just a pretty face, this was one of the first roses to be cultivated in Europe, and is often referred to as Rosa mundi, purportedly named after Rosamund Clifford, mistress of Henry II. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as a 3L potted plant ready for immediate planting, will reach approx. 100cm x 100cm