Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' is a hardy evergreen plant that makes superb ground cover thanks to its good spreading habit. The rich pink flowers mature to a dark crimson shade, complementing the dark green foliage and adding much needed colour to your garden between late winter and early spring. This evergreen Heather variety hold a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and is capable of thriving in any soil and even lightly shaded areas. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18).
A superb prostrate form of Heather with lime green foliage that turns incredible bright golden-yellow, literally glowing, as the weather begins to warm. Erica carnea f. alba 'Golden Starlet' has been awarded a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, undoubtedly because of its unique, neat, compact habit and pretty white, urn-shaped flowers from February to April. With good tolerance to any soil conditions, whether that be acid or alkaline, together with its ability to withstand sun or part-shade, this Heather is a very versatile addition to any garden environment. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18).
For sheer impact and flower power, few plants can rival the fuchsia. A must for every summer flowering display, hanging baskets are incomplete without at least some fuchsias, and you'll certainly love these giants! Imagine turbo charging your normal fuchsias and you'll understand just how these larger-than-life beauties can have such an impact in the garden. Jumbo (or giant) flowered fuchsias are breathtakingly beautiful and always drawing admiring glances and with each flower up to 10cm (4 inches) across, these colossal-bloomed plants are a regular best-seller with gardeners. Performing reliably year in year out, whatever our summer weather throws at us, their multiple layers of delicate petals will fill your baskets and containers with dazzling colour and interest. These beautiful double flowered fuchsias will help you create perfect patio displays this summer with simply incredible extra-large, double blooms. What's really great about these varieties is that they are very productive throughout the whole season you'll get wave after wave of gorgeous flowers! With layer upon layer of delicate petals they are breathtakingly beautiful and always draw admiring glances. The varieties we've chosen will complement each other well, producing purples, pinks, reds, magentas creams and whites! They are all proven winners in UK conditions and will produce some of the showiest, brightest displays you've ever grown. Perfect for hanging baskets, pots & containers. Supplied as a pack of 12 jumbo plug plants for potting up and growing on for around 3-4 weeks before planting into baskets. Plant: March-May Flowers: June - September Height/Spread: Approx. 30cm (12in) x 50cm (20in).
Like many things in America, it seems the bigger, bolder and brassier the better! And the same is true of Jumbo Flowered American Fuchsias - a must for every summer flowering display! So many keen gardeners consider any hanging basket incomplete without at least some fuchsias, so if you have grown fuchsia before and liked them, you will certainly love these giants too. With layer upon layer of delicate petals they are breathtakingly beautiful and always draw admiring glances. A regular best-seller with our customers, they simply perform year in year out, whatever our summer weather throws at us. Each collection contains 3 plants each of: 'Voodoo' - deepest ruffled purple centres, with bright red sepals. 'Swingtime' - bright red and white. 'Bella Rosella' - tousled deep pink petals. 'Deep Purple' - rich purple with a hint of magenta. These 4 varieties have been selected for their huge flower size and summer long performance and beautiful colour combinations. They always look best when planted up where they can trail and you can look up in to the blooms, as they cascade over the side of baskets. Follow the crowd, and see why Jumbo Flowered American Fuchsias are lighting up British gardens too! Supplied as 12 x plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
Melcourt SylvaGrow Ericaceous Compost is a professional quality, RHS-endorsed peat-free compost for acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias, heathers and blueberries.
This specialist Ericaceous Compost has been specially blended to provide the right acidic soil conditions needed for optimum growth of Ericaceous Plants - those that are Lime hating. Specifically designed for plants like Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Camellias, Heathers, Magnolias, Blueberries and similar. It is a general purpose compost, so use for potting on or taking cuttings. Contains 20% Forest Gold wood fibre, which reduces the amount of peat used, and opens the structure up. Also includes starter fertiliser and some slow release feed too, so need to feed for 10-12 weeks after potting. We'll deliver these large bags direct to your door for ultimate convenience free of charge!