Named after the 'rainbow', this neat little perennial shows off its vibrant, tropical-coloured flowers, some single, some double, blooming all the way from May to September. Lewisia cotyledon 'Regenbogen' is known to be one of the most colourful mixes of Lewisia available. The blooms grow on short stems above neat rosettes of evergreen foliage. Lewisia likes hot, dry conditions and is drought tolerant once established. It will cope with cooler summers and can be overwintered outdoors if protected from wet weather. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12).
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.
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.
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.
An impressive summer bedding for height and fragrance, Nicotiana sylvestris graces your border throughout summer with tall, upright stems, lush leaves and elegant white blooms which flaunt a hint of pink blush. The distinct, sweet scent of the Tobacco Plant is a highlight in mixed borders and fits in well with a cottage-garden style.
This RHS AGM variety is one of the best known English Lavenders and deservedly popular. Lavender 'Hidcote' forms neat, compact plants with attractive grey-green foliage and a superb fragrance. This outstanding lavender makes a delightful low hedge or fragrant edging to paths. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 75cm (30).
Magnificent white flowers in abundance on bushy plants that make a great display in borders throughout summer. Fragrant during summer evenings too. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).
Tall flower stems bear clusters of richly fragrant white blooms. Makes a real statement in borders and bedding schemes. Ideal in sun or semi-shade. Height: 80cm (31). Spread: 45cm (18).
No need to worry about which varieties to select, we've carefully chosen this cottage garden collection of perennials to give you a variety of colour, height and flower form as well as fragrance. Plants will arrive with you ready to plant out. Perennials are great value - they?ll come back year after year forming bigger and better clumps each year so you'll be able to enjoy lasting colourful perennial border displays. Packs of 15 garden ready perennials contain 3 plants of each variety shown.
Not for the faint hearted - this Scotch Bonnet/ Habanero type is volcanically hot! Originating from Mexico, this variety produces tall plants with good crops that ripen early. Chilli Pepper 'Animo Red' produces short lime green fruits that ripen through orange to a dark red colour, when the skins become slightly wrinkled.