Whether planting a whole new garden from scratch, or updating an existing one, perennials are amongst the most important plant. Returning year after year, they are a perfect foundation and will provide structure to beds and borders, putting on a spectacular show. What's more, bees, butterflies and a whole host of other insects will enjoy them as much as you will. This collection of wonderful plants has been expertly chosen to give a wide selection of sizes, colours and textures so that you can plant a fabulous perennial border knowing that it will bring you vibrant colour for years to come. All you have to do is plant them about 60 cm (2 ft) apart, with taller plants towards the back, and let them do their thing. They will gradually merge together and they'll get bigger and better every year. They're easy to look after too, just deadhead them regularly to keep fresh flowers coming, and cut them back in autumn. Supplied as 12 plug plants, ready to be potted on before being planted out into your garden. You'll receive 2 each of the following: Verbena bonariensis - Another RHS award winner, with both the Award of Garden Merit and Perfect for Pollinators, this is a magnet for insects with its tall, narrow stems topped with clusters of purple flowers from June and growing to 2 m (6½ ft) tall. Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' - Wonderful, daisy-like, semi-double flowerheads of rich golden yellow from June to October - great for brightening up any planting scheme and drought tolerant, and deserving of its RHS Award of Garden Merit, reaching a height and spread of 50 cm (20 in). Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' - A compact yet extremely colourful variety with abundant bright red and yellow daisy-like flowers from June until September, growing to a height and spread of 40 cm (16 in). Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' - Striking purple stems with bright scarlet flowers emerging from June. Reaching 60 cm (2 ft) in height, this beauty holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit, so you know it's a fantastic plant that's worthy of a space in your garden. Papaver 'Allegro' - A spectacular Oriental Poppy with fern-like leaves and incredibly vibrant orange flowers with black markings in the centre during May and June, reaching a height and spread of 60 cm (2 ft). Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Dark Blue Dark Bee' - Spectacular spires of dark blue, blue-black centred flowers in June and August above mounds of attractive, heavily divided foliage. A cottage garden favourite that will look magnificent in your garden, and great in pots too, growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall.
Perfect for filling gaps in beds and borders with masses of beautiful blousy flowers, these vigorous 'rock roses' are hardy, drought tolerant and ever so easy to grow. With just a little pruning after flowering in late spring/summer, they'll reward you with another flush of flowers in late summer. In an assortment of varieties and colours, the flowers really stand out against the evergreen shrubby silver-green foliage and will bring the bees, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife to your garden - great for aiding pollination of other plants in your garden! Ideal as a groundcover plant or for growing in sometimes problematic areas like rockeries, gravel areas or hot and dry borders, this helianthemum collection makes light work of hard areas. Supplied as 6 x plug plants, one of each variety ready grow on before planting out. Growing to 20cm (8in) x 30cm (12in).
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Suitable for all garden conditions, positions and temperatures, lavender is drought-tolerant, winter hardy and evergreen for year-long interest - perfect for anyone to grow and ideal to create a scented hedge or borderThe silvery leaves and vibrant blooms are packed with a heady fragrance and will give you sweeping drifts of scent and colour from June until August. The combination of showy flowers and familiar fragrance is an absolute magnet for bees, butterflies and other beneficial garden insects, which will have your garden buzzing with life, and the RHS recommends lavender as a 'Plant for Pollinators'. A Mediterranean native, Lavender is ideal for many situations, and all varieties are ideal in pots of light soil that drains well. Compact, hardy, drought-tolerant and incredibly easy to grow, lavenders are perfect for growing either side of doorways, pathways and entrances or for the patio where you'll be able to catch their magnificent scent. Once established, lavender is extremely drought tolerant, easy to grow and needs very little maintenance - you can even cut the stems to make fragrant indoor dried displays. Supplied as 12 plug plants, ready to be potted on or planted out into your garden. You'll receive 3 each of the following: Lavender 'Munstead' - Mauve flowers, reaching to a height and spread of 50 cm (20 in). Lavender 'Rosea' - Delightful rose pink flowers, growing to a height and spread of 75 cm (30 in). Lavender 'Hidcote' - Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, with deep violet flowers, reaching a height and spread of 65 cm (26 in). Lavender 'Ellagance Snow' - Compact, with pure white flowers, growing to a height and spread of 40 cm (16 in).
Ferns are a great addition in any garden, offering architectural forms as their fronds uncurl. Give them a relatively shady position and they will thrive. This hardy collection features four popular varieties, also available individually. 'Ghost' is a dusky green-grey colour, 'Lady In Red' features green foliage on red stems, 'Ursula's Red' (the japanese painted fern) has deep red stems with black, green and white foliage, whilst 'Vidalii' is citrus green with deep cerise stems. Ht. 30- 50cm. Supplied as plug plants.
Quite possibly one of the most colourful of the creeping phloxes, this dainty, evergreen perennial is a versatile solution for a colourful spring garden, perfect for planting in drifts for a carpet of colour through April and into May or dotted around to fill gaps and keep weeds at bay. With an abundance of 5-petalled star-like flowers along with distinctive needle-like leaves, 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 - it really is a plant for every occasion. As well as making an invaluable groundcover plant and weed suppressant, hardy carpet phlox is a low or no maintenance hardy plant needing very little in the way of aftercare, making it the perfect plant for those new to gardening or with no time for faddy garden divas. This collection is made up of 4 different varieties: 'Candy Stripe' - Pink with white stripes. 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Pale lavender blue. 'McDaniels Cushion' - Bright pink. 'White Delight' - Pure white. Supplied as collection of 12 x Plug Plants, 3 of each variety, ready to pot on or plant out.
A wonderful selection of 100 outstanding Allium bulbs, these are sure to create an explosion of colour and provide spectacular displays for your garden, patio or decking. The mix of varieties is ideal for the amateur gardener as they are very tough and hardy, making them extremely easy to look after. This collection will also provide ideal cut flowers sure to brighten up your home. This collection includes: 7 x Allium 'Purple Sensation' bulbs - with its enormous bright purple spherical flower heads stand tall on thin stems above deep-green leaves. Related to onions (but dont eat them!) they are very tough and hardy and they are great for beginners. 5 x Allium 'Christophii' bulbs - Giant lilac almost solid spheres of flowers stand majestically on long stems above deep green leaves each spring. 5 x Allium 'Siculum' (Nectaroscordum) bulbs - An unusual relation to the allium family, Nectaroscordum siculum can produce up to 30 hanging flowers from each bulb. Looks wonderful in borders but give some space around the bulb to enable it to grow the large number of flowers. 5 x Allium 'Nigrum' bulbs - With their white, globe-shaped flower heads sitting above broad, ornamental, blue-green leaves these wonderful alliums will look simply stunning in wherever you plant them in your garden. 25 x Allium 'Moly' bulbs - a yellow sparkler of a flower head, a more wild and natural looking small variety for front of borders. 25 x Allium 'Drumsticks' bulbs - delicate, small purple tinged flowers on long, tall straight stems. Plant en masse for maximum effect in pots or garden. 25 x Allium 'Neopolitanum' bulbs - lovely white smaller sparkler flowers, sometimes tinged blush pink in cool, plant together for maximum effect. 3 x Allium Giant Red 'Novelty' bulbs - Later blooming Alliums with eye-catching punk-like spiky flowers heads that stand on top of the tall slender stems. Alliums are adored by beneficial pollinators such as bees. Therefore, this collection is a must have if you are looking to encourage wildlife into your spring garden. Supplied as a collection of 100 bulbs, ready to plant out in autumn. Growing to a height of approx. 1m.
Transform your garden with 4 whole months of fabulous colour each year - from March right through to June, you will be amazed by the dazzling array of colours and variety of shapes from these quite brilliant plants. They are perfect for patio containers and flower borders - and best of all, each of these will naturalise, so you will get bigger and better displays each year, for many years to come! In this collection you will receive: 10 x Red Tulip bulbs - Incredibly versatile, very strong and sturdy, with the classic tulip shape. Flowers: April. Height: 50cm. 20 x Muscari bulbs - The well-loved grape hyacinth, with spikes of deep blue, densely packed flowerheads, great in beds and pots. Flowers: March-April. Height: 15cm. 20 x Allium sphaerocephalon 'Drumsticks' bulbs - Delicate, small, purple-tinged flowers on long, tall straight stems. Flowers: May-June. Height 100cm. A perfect collection of reds, blues and purples that will look incredible grouped together or planted alone. Supplied as a collection of 50 bulbs, ready to plant out in autumn.
This collection of trailing geraniums is sure to create a showstopping display of colourful flowers all summer long. Grouped together or planted separately, trailing from balconies, window boxes, hanging baskets and containers, the green foliage and selection bright colours will not disappoint. Best known for their ability to cascade with free-flowering displays, they will provide you with an abundance of gorgeous shades of pinks, purples, reds and white. Flowering from May until the frosts in the autumn, this collection of trailing geraniums will reward you with an even better show if you feed with a high potash plant food. Geraniums will thrive in a hot, sun-drenched location, making them the perfect choice for the discerning but busy gardener. In this collection you will receive: 1 x Geranium trailing 'Decora Lilac' - Delicate pink-purple petals that are detailed with dark purple veins. 1 x Geranium trailing 'Decora Rose' - Stunning pastel pink petals detailed with dark veins making it a real showstopper. 1 x Geranium trailing 'Grandeur® Ivy Arctic Scarlet' - Big and beautiful white petals with stunning scarlet red edging are surrounded by gorgeous trailing ivy-like foliage. 1 x Geranium trailing 'Grandeur® Ivy Velvet' - Dark green foliage elevates the clusters of wine-red velvety petals. 1 x Geranium 'Ville de Paris Red' - Simply stunning bright red blooms that are surrounded by trailing green foliage. 1 x Geranium 'Ville de Paris White' - A non-stop cascade of delicate white blooms with splashed of purple. Easy for anyone to grow, whatever your level of experience, you can simply plant them up and leave them to get on with their own thing - simple! Supplied as a collection of 6 established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant.
A summer garden just is not complete without fuchsias. Perfect in hanging baskets and window boxes, this collection of trailing fuchsias is an absolute must. With layer upon layer of delicate petals in pinks, reds, whites and purples, these gorgeous blooms will not fail to impress. Flowering throughout the summer, starting in June and lasting all the way through to October, it is easy to see why fuchsias are a firm favourite. In thiscollection of trailing fuchsias you will receieve - Fuchsia Trailing Dark Eyes - Frilly purple blooms with dark pink sepals are guaranteed to brighten up your garden. Fuchsia Trailing La Campanella - The purple corolla of the flowers is framed by gorgeous white sepals that stand out against the mid-green foliage. Fuchsia Trailing Southgate - The mid green foliage contrasts perfectly against these medium sized blooms that are made up of blush corolla and sepals. Fuchsia Trailing Swingtime - Large, double flowers have frilly white corollas and contrasting scarlet sepals that stand proudly out of the gorgeous green foliage. Fuchsia Trailing El Camino - The combination of pink, white and red blooms contrasts perfectly against the oval shaped green leaves. Fuchsia Trailing Harry Grey - Delicate cream blooms with a hint of pink contrast effortlessly against the green foliage. Fuchsias fill baskets and patio containers, complimenting any other plants that you have placed between them. The ballerina-like flowers look beautiful adding depth to displays and most importantly real colour impact. A must for every summer-flowering display, these varieties will give immense flower power. Supplied as 6 established plants in 9cm pots ready to plant.
This wonderful collection of low growing, groundcover perennials is perfect for planting at the front of borders and beneath taller garden plants to completely fill your garden. Not only do they provide year-round foliage interest, and they flower too, and keep weeds at bay by gradually spreading to carpet the ground. They are all evergreen and flower in blue, pink, yellow and white during spring and summer and are recommended by the RHS as 'Plants for Pollinators', attractive bees and butterflies with their long flowering season. Simply plant them about 60 cm (2 ft) apart so that they have room to grow and give them a trim after they've finished flowering or in spring to keep their foliage dense and in shape. Supplied as 12 plug plants, ready to be potted on or planted out into your garden. You'll receive 2 each of the following: Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow' - Wonderful green and cream variegated foliage splashed with deep burgundy and spires of dainty, intense blue flowers from April until June. It will form a carpet of groundcover reaching a height of 15 cm (6 in) and spread of 90 cm (3 ft), if prefers partial shade. Armeria 'Morning Star Rose' - Narrow, grass like leaves and a profusion of bright pink flowers in May and June. Reaching a height of 15 cm (6 in) and spread of 25 cm (10 in), preferring full sun. Lysimachia 'Goldilocks' - Also known as the 'Golden Creeping Jenny', with striking, rounded golden foliage and small yellow flowers from June until October. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit Growing in sun or partial shade to 10 cm (4 in) height but trailing to 1 m (3 ft). Iberis 'Tahoe' - A low, spreading perennial with mounds of lance shaped, glossy dark green leaves which give rise to short, dense clusters of small, fragrant white flowers from April until June. Growing to 30 cm (1 ft) in height and spreading 60 cm (2 ft) and preferring full sun. Vinca minor 'Colada' - The white periwinkle with glossy foliage and low, spreading shoots dotted with white flowers from April until September. It will grow in sun or full shade, reaching 15 cm (6 in) in height and spreading 1 m (3 ft). Arabis 'Little Treasure' - Mounds of foliage completely smothered in bright pink flowers in April and May. Growing to 10 cm (4 in) in height and spreading 50 cm (20 in) in sun or partial shade.
Create simply stunning floral displays this summer with this collection of zonal Grandeur geraniums. Perfect in pot and in borders, they will produce clusters of beautiful blooms that are framed by gorgeous green foliage. These zonal geraniums give an outstanding show throughout the summer to the first frosts of autumn. Extremely free flowering, they produce large flower heads in a selection of bright and bicoloured shades creating an impressive display in pots, planters, and borders. In this collection you will receive - Geranium zonal Grandeur® Dark Neon Purple - Clusters of stunning and vibrant pink blooms. Geranium zonal Grandeur® Dark White - Beautiful pure white blooms and dark green scalloped foliage. Geranium zonal Grandeur® Classic Salmon - Huge clusters of salmon pink blooms. Geranium zonal Grandeur® Classic Salmon Picotee - Pink double blooms with elegant white edges. Geranium zonal Grandeur® Dark Bright Red - Gorgeous scarlet red blooms standing above bright green foliage. Geranium zonal Grandeur® Dark Lavender - Velvety green foliage and clusters of soft mauve flowers. Position them in full sun, but with a little protection from the midday heat and watch them do their thing, you will not be disappointed! Supplied as a collection of 6 established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant.