Rarely available, this desirable Gardenia is covered in double, crisp white, scented blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. The next generation of fully hardy Gardenias, and a big improvement on the older varieties, 'Celestial Star' is hardier and more vigorous and produces bigger flowers with better scent. A beautifully compact shrub, Gardenia 'Celestial Star' is very easy to grow and care for and has a neat, compact habit which makes it perfect for small gardens. Simply plant it in a pot or a garden border, and it will happily grow and flourish outdoors all year round. The scent of gardenias is often used in perfume, so place this dazzling shrub near doorways or paths so that you can enjoy its fragrance - just imagine sitting on your patio this summer surrounded by its intoxicatingly sweet perfume - heavenly! Loved by bees this garden gem prefers slightly acidic soil in sun or part shade and is supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, reaching approx. 1.2m high and wide.
A new introduction, Gardenia jasminoides 'Grandenia' has the most beautiful snow-white double summer flowers that carry the wonderfully delicate and familiar Gardenia perfume that's a little like jasmine. This dwarf, low growing shrub blooms prolifically from June to July and forms flower buds on both the last year's growth as well as on new shoots. Deadheading the faded flowers stimulates the formation of new ones, giving an abundant display.The evergreen, dark green foliage, larger than that of most Gardenia is matched by large flowers, and 'Grandenia' is incredibly hardly, being frost resistant to -10 °C. For best results, grow in ericaceous compost. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, reaching a height of 60cm and spread of 1m.
Also known as the Indian Bean Tree, Catalpa bignonioides is an incredibly handsome medium sized deciduous tree. A beautiful specimen tree, the foliage is pale green with huge, broad heart shaped leaves that can be 30cm (1ft) long. In late summer panicles of large, exotic, orchid-like white flowers with splashes of maroon and orange appear, often numerous enough to cover the leaves. These are followed in autumn by long, thin, dark brown bean shaped fruits, hence the common name. 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. Also recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', the flowers are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Growing to a height of 6m and spread of 5m in 20 years, and ultimately twice that size, Indian Bean trees cope well with pollution so they're great for city gardens. Protect young trees from late spring frosts and choose a spot sheltered from strong winds which can shred the large leaves. Supplied as 3 x established trees in 9cm pots, ready to plant.
When you encounter the beautiful Eriostemon myoporoides 'White Star' you'll understand its attraction. Also known as Long-leaf Waxflower, this hardy evergreen shrub is a scented wonder, worthy of a place in any garden. From March to May, this compact, scented ornamental is covered in small buds that open into star-shaped bright white flowers. Their delicious, sweet fragrance certainly rivals a Daphne and much like its contemporary, it also thrives in free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Notably, and in addition to its fragrant flowers, the foliage has glands that emit a citrusy scent when crushed or touched, which makes them particularly useful as a cut flower. Its scented tactile, waxy leaves are said to smell a little like Gin and Tonic and it's certainly an ornamental plant worthy of a place in any garden. A hardy, reliable plant that will grow happily in dappled shade, this beautiful, early flowering spring shrub will bring year-round interest to your garden with its evergreen leaves, gorgeous flowers and wonderful perfume. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot and ready to plant out.
Our pre-planted 'Apricot Shades' begonia baskets are guaranteed to give you fabulous results as we've done all the work for you - just hang them up, water them and let them do their thing. Quick and easy, this is the perfect solution for gardeners who want perfect displays but don't know where to start, or for those who are behind with their plans. Ready planted with the UK's favourite basket begonia, this pair of ready-made baskets will give you outstanding results right through until the autumn - plus you'll have the baskets to use again next year! 'Apricot Shades' produces blousy, double-blooms in wonderfully warm shades of yellow, gold, apricot, orange and ochre that will fill your hanging baskets with colour all summer-long. The blooms are incredibly weather proof, long lasting and plentiful, held on strong healthy plants with a gently trailing growing habit. They look best simply on their own, as there is enough subtle colour variation not to look too overdone - which is why we've selected them for these orange baskets - one for the garden must-have list for sure!
Our pre-planted 'Apricot Shades' begonia basket is guaranteed to give you fabulous results as we've done all the work for you - just hang it up, water it and let it do its thing. Quick and easy, this is the perfect solution for gardeners who want perfect displays but don't know where to start, or for those who are behind with their plans. Ready planted with the UK's favourite basket begonia, this ready-made basket will give you outstanding results right through until the autumn - plus you'll have the basket to use again next year! 'Apricot Shades' produces blousy, double-blooms in wonderfully warm shades of yellow, gold, apricot, orange and ochre that will fill your hanging baskets with colour all summer-long. The blooms are incredibly weather proof, long lasting and plentiful, held on strong healthy plants with a gently trailing growing habit. They look best simply on their own, as there is enough subtle colour variation not to look too overdone - which is why we've selected them for this pre-planted 25cm green plastic basket - one for the garden must-have list for sure.
This brilliant new Easy Fill Basket Pedestal Stand is the effortless way to transform your patio! The Easy Fill basket is a well-established best-seller, because it is very easy to plant up & will allow you to create your best ever displays in literally minutes! This new pedestal Planter gives you a new dimension for displaying them well. This new stand will allow you to have free standing Easy Fills wherever you want in your garden, patio, conservatory or balcony for instant impact. The maximum height of the stand alone is 85cm (33), but can be easily adjusted to the lower height of 53cm (21). The durable, plastic stand has a wide 50cm (20) base for stability, and can also be used to display plants in the bottom. It is quickly and easily assembled, and adds height and impact to patios and decking, where your flower-smothered Easy Fill baskets can be shown off to their best. Note - baskets of either size will need to be purchased separately.
Heleniums are late flowering perennials with spectacular flowers in hot colours. Also known as sneezeweed, they're invaluable for bringing vibrant colour to the garden from mid-summer until the autumn. 'Zorro Bicolor' is a stunning Helenium with toothed leaves and magnificent rich red flowers edged in golden yellow with a chocolate-coloured centre that gradually turns yellow as the flowers age and the stamens appear - a fiery colour combination that's impossible to ignore from July until September! Still in full flower when other garden plants are fading away, plant 'Zorro Bicolor' in beds and borders or in large pots to create vibrant, flaming displays on your patio. Try underplanting it with Crocosmia to really turn up the heat. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' the flowers are a favourite with butterflies and bees and many other insects. Carried on long, straight and strong stems, they are ideal cut flowers, and there are so many of them that you'll be able to pick them right the way through the flowering season, bringing bold, hot colour into your house. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for planting, reaching a height of 50cm (20in) and spread of 60cm (2ft).
Also known as Blanket Flowers, Gaillardia are an instantly recognisable cottage garden favourite. These 'Jam Tart Flowers' are invaluable in the summer border due to their long flowering season and their ability to provide a bright and colourful display whatever the British weather throws at them. The plants form a low mound of green, furry leaves, bearing upright stems of large daisy-like flowers on long stems which are perfect for cutting and very attractive to butterflies. Perfect in pots, they will also make fantastic gap fillers in your containers, beds, and mixed borders. 'Arizona Red Shades' produces gorgeous blooms in the most spectacular shades of red, with bright crimson petals that look like the tips have been dipped in yellow paint for a perfect contrast. These daisy-like blooms come into flower during early summer and will last right the way through to autumn. They also make fantastic cut flowers, so you can enjoy them inside the home as well as in your garden. Easy to grow and requiring very little maintenance, just deadhead the faded blooms to prolong the flowering season. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots ready to pot on or plant out.
This is the perfect plant to enjoy as you sit in your garden on long summer evenings! It's an Australian native and evergreen so will be covered in glossy leaves througout the year - through summer gorgeous carmine throated fragrant trumpet blooms smother the plant. As a climbing vine it will need some support and the perfect way to grow it is on an obelisk in a large planter so it can be placed in the perfect position. It's easy to care for and remains neat and tidy unlike some other climbers, just needing moderate watering, the occasional feed and plenty of sunshine! It's not fully hardy so this enables your specimen plant to be moved to a frost free place in the coldest months.
An elegant alternative to bright, extravagant colour schemes, these gorgeous tulips in shades of deep, rich purples and fresh soft lilacs will bring an air of cool sophistication to you spring planting. The large flowers look spectacular planted in groups, especially with a backdrop of the fresh spring foliage of surrounding plants. Growing happily in sun or partial shade, they are wonderful in large planters or in borders. Try mixing in orange flowering varieties for a striking colour contrast. Tulips are 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 autumn. Supplied as 15 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 20 cm (8 in).
'Picasso' is a rare, unusual and simply beautiful Calla lily variety, producing stunning bicolour flowers each summer. Newly formed blooms are creamy-white to begin with, then open up magically to reveal their deep-purple hearts. A real showstopper! Grow singly in pots about 10-15cm diameter, or all 3 in a 20cm diameter pot. For best results, they should be kept very warm and well watered once planted for 2 weeks to kick-start their dormancy - on a heater or an airing cupboard is fine, then once the green shoots appear, they can be placed outside. The corms are shallow, and need to be planted saucer shape up, just with a shallow 1-2cm covering of compost only. You will be rewarded with tremendous displays of sumptuous calla flowers that last for 5-6 weeks, and appear again year after year.