Lavender makes an excellent low hedge or edging plant. The nectar-rich blooms are particularly attractive to bees, and the fragrant stems are ideal for cutting or drying. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny borders or containers. Consists of 2 varieties: Hidcote - An evergreen, aromatic semi-shrub with narrow, silver-grey leaves and leafless stems topped with deep, purple-blue tubular flowers in summer. Munstead - Dwarf compact variety with dense mounds of fragrant evergreen, grey-green foliage bearing deep-lavender flower spikes during summer. Supplied as plug tray plants.
A very pretty french lavender with highly scented dark mauve flower heads that are topped with brighter purple bracts during April-May. Foliage is evergreen and the grey-green leaves are aromatic too. Plant in a sheltered position, avoiding excessive wet soil in winter. A great variety for a large patio planter. Ht. 60cm. Supplied as a mature plant in a 2 litre pot.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blushing Bride', part of the 'Endless Summer' series, bears large clumps of attractive, white semi-double flowers from May all the way through to September. The blooms, when mature, vary in colour between soft pink or blue blush depending on the pH of your soil. This deciduous shrub is an ideal choice for patio containers, or as the centre of attention in woodland gardens and mixed borders. Hydrangeas are well known for making superb cut flowers that last well. The 'Endless Summer' series is noted for its exceptional flowering period, tough habit and disease resistance. Height and spread: 1.8m (6?).
The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' range is so named because it keeps producing flowers?and flowers?and more flowers! From May until September, this hardy shrub produces copious amounts of pretty, lacecap blooms, the petals of which can be either delicate pink or bold blue depending on soil acidity. If its seemingly endless season isn't enough to make you 'Twist & Shout', the plant's red stems also look lovely against its foliage, which is dark green in colour. Although it grows best in full sunlight, this Hydrangea can also flourish in partially shady cottage or woodland garden borders. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 1.5m (5').
Unique cascading version of 'Crystal Palace' with beautiful deep blue flowers. An added bonus is the attractive foliage which turns from green to bronze as the plants mature, giving them long-lasting appeal. Perfect for baskets, window boxes, containers or trailing over low walls and rockeries
What more could you want from a tomato. Juicy, sweet and colourful! Simply stunning mix of four colours of 'baby plums' - Katiebell (yellow), Lizziebell (orange), Luciebell (red) and Flamingo (pink) - will make attractive and productive plants this summer. Contrasting fruit colours will add to the interest and taste of your salads, sauces and a whole host of other tomato dishes. Fruits are oblong and very juicy, weighing on average 16-20g (0.5 - 0.75oz) and with high levels of sweetness. A 'must-have' tomato for your garden this season
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bloomstar', part of the 'Endless Summer' series, features an abundance of stunning flowers from May all the way through until September. The giant flower heads are initially green, slowly developing into shades of blue-purple or vivid pink with creamy white centres, depending on the pH of your soil. The deep green leaves feature red veining and the stems are also bright red, adding further interest. Hydrangea 'Bloomstar' makes ideal cut flowers, as well as being perfectly suited to patio containers, woodland gardens and mixed borders. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 1.5m (5').
Indispensible plants for damp, shady corners. In the early summer months, candy-pink feathery plumes are sweetly fragrant and blend well with the ruby-red stems. Plants are easy to grow, clump forming and can even be grown in containers. Ht. 45cm. Supplied as bare-root plants.
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Tough and resilient, Rhododendron 'Ramapo' will tolerate most conditions, even coping well in full sun. This hardy shrub boasts a multitude of mauve-purple flowers in spring, brightening patio containers, borders and rockeries with its flamboyant blooms. With a neat, compact habit it is ideally proportioned for even the smallest of gardens.
Beautiful apricot toned flowers make for a stunning plant for ground cover in the summer months between June and July.