An exquisite, easy to grow, mixture of Love in a Mist, bringing together some spectacular double blooms in a delightful blend of blue shades followed by intriguing seed pods. A cottage garden favourite which creates a soothing drift of colour in borders and makes a dramatic cut or dried flower.
This easy grow annual plant has it all; pretty, fern like foliage, handsome velvety flowers, and eye-catching seed-heads! Easy to grow by sowing direct into beds and borders. Rich blue flowers sit aloft the lacy fine-cut foliage. These are followed by quirky, dark purple seed pods, extending the interest of this border star well into autumn. Nigella 'Midnight' is perfect for cutting and using fresh or dried. Remove dead heads to prolong the flowering season.
Rounded white petals surround a magnificent ruffled deep orange-red cup for a real contrast. The cheery blooms of Daffodil 'Bella Vista' face outward without drooping, making them ideal for adding to flower arrangements.
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a plant that offers year round interest with glossy evergreen foliage, and during summer, dense panicles of small, fragrant white flowers, followed by clusters of red buds in autumn and winter. It is a hassle free plant suitable for woodland gardens, and patio planters, or borders in shaded parts of the garden. Height and spread: 80cm (31).
The first late blight-resistant cherry tomato for UK gardeners to grow outdoors, Primabella produces large, pale green ripening to red fruits. In our 3 years of trialling under inconsistent weather and soil conditions, this cordon variety has performed superbly.
Hemerocallis Daylily 'Stella in Red' is the perfect choice for beginner gardeners or those with smaller gardens and will grow in most pot or garden border positions. Each crimson red, lightly scented Daylily flower will, as the name suggests, last for just one day but the mass of flowers per plant will ensure continuous summer colour. The dark green foliage provides a delightful backdrop to the stunning blooms. Hemerocallis Daylily 'Stella in Red' is a tough variety that is even rabbit proof. Height: 30cm (12) and Spread: 45cm (18).
Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' is a late-flowering Clematis, in bloom from mid-summer through to the autumn. Awarded an RHS AGM for its excellent garden performance, Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' produces an abundant array of rich purple flowers with green-white stamens. For a truly stunning display, give this Clematis space to scramble up pergolas, walls and fences. Height: 5m (16'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Pruning group: 3.
A Clematis from the Viticella group, which are deciduous and have medium sized flowers, Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' flowers from July to September, and produces a mass of 4 sepal, red-violet flowers. It can be planted to scramble amongst other shrubs or up tree trunks, or grown up a trellis on a wall, or attached to a planter. This Clematis thrives in a sunny or partial shade location. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Height: 4m (12'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Elsa Spath' will be in bloom from June to September giving you plenty of time to enjoy the strong violet-blue flowers that have a centre of contrasting red anthers. Clematis viticella 'Xerxes', often called 'Elsa Spath' will grow to approx 3m or 10' each season making it suitable for growing amongst mature shrubs, or up against a wall, pergola, trellis or fence. The rich colouring of 'Elsa Spath' lends itself to be placed close to blooms in various shades of pink so that they will complement each other perfectly. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.
Zinderella Zinnias are real eyecatchers! 'Zinderella Peach' produce orange blooms with cream and rose detailing and a strong central crest. Add height and interest to the middle of your garden borders by planting this variety to create an orderly tiered display of blooms right through summer.
Star Magnolias are compact and slow growing, making them ideal for smaller borders and containers. Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' is a pretty cultivar that will certainly make an impact in spring. Soft pink blooms erupt from furry buds that adorn the bare branches. As the flowers age they fade to white with a delicate pink blush. This charming deciduous shrub becomes cloaked in handsome green foliage as the flowers fade and colourful cone-like fruit take their place. A particularly elegant choice for sheltered borders, patio containers and woodland gardens.
Large goblet shaped flowers unfurl their delicate petals in spring. Grown as a standard, this beautiful deciduous Magnolia is compact enough for a pot on the patio, or as a focal point in narrow borders.