An easy to grow mixture of 10 colourful annuals, which includes species found in our countryside during the Middle Ages such as borage, cornflowers and flax. This mixture has a blue tone base of cornflowers and echium, with added red-orange contrast provided by flax and marigolds, and lastly a touch of antique pink provided by mallow. Height 50-60cm (20-24in).
Sow directly outdoors - ready to flower in 12 weeks, the multibranching habit produces several blooms on one plant, ideal for the border and to cut for a vase.
Tough, compact and reliable - this short-lived perennial is an ideal addition to your garden, growing in all types of soil. Plant them straight into flower beds, borders and planters to create a brilliant display of fragrant colour throughout spring. Ht. 40cm. Supplied as bare roots.
Weigela florida 'Monet' is a compact deciduous shrub producing variegated light green leaves with white and pink margins. A fantastic foliage shrub, the pink tubular flowers which appear in April and May are an added bonus and are attractive to bees. Fully hardy and easy to maintain thanks to its natural dwarf size, Weigela florida 'Monet' will happily grow in patio containers or at the front of sunny borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that hold a prestigious RHS Award of Garden merit. It produces a generous display of lilac-blue flowers from late spring to early summer. Creeping Blueblossom is native to Coastal California, and is an ideal choice for the front of borders and rock gardens, creating a dense and drought tolerant groundcover. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens also looks superb in a large container, where its cascading stems and abundant pretty blue blooms form an attractive patio feature and attract bees. Height: 1m (3?). Spread: 2.5m (8?).
Producing multiple blooms continuously for many months, you can expect a full and prolific display which brings interest to the garden all summer long.
A blend of some of the most 'scentsational' annuals exuding wafts of rich perfume from a vibrant, colourful mix of blooms. Perfect for creating an oasis of colour and fragrance in the garden. Height 30-80cm (12-32in).
For a really eye-catching plant this summer, grow this stand-out heliomeris. Its bushy, slightly sprawling habit makes it ideal for filling a sunny border where it will attract numerous beneficial insects, including butterflies. Direct sow this hardy annual where you want it to flower and enjoy its bright yellow bicoloured blooms all summer. A truly excellent garden performer.
Easy and fun to grow with outstanding garden performance as well as being an attractive cut flower variety with an excellent vase life. Rich bicolour blooms stand aloft tall strong stems, shinning out like a beacon, adding height and interest to borders.
Cornflowers are a traditional wildflower or annual border addition. Now you can bring them to yourbaskets and container displays thanks to the relaxed prostrate habit of 'Trailing Blue Carpet?. Perfect for path and border edging. Height 10cm (4in).
Double flowered, honey scented snowdrops brave the cold winter weather for a wonderful display! These understated beauties love to nestle in dappled shade at the base of trees, or for a particularly bold impact, try naturalising them in large informal areas of grass. These longlasting and top quality 'in-the-green' bulbs are delivered in spring when the plants are growing, either in flower or after flowering, they can be planted straight into position - the benefit being you won't forget where you planted them, as you would with dry bulbs! A great way to achieve years and years of cheery spring colour in your garden. All of our bulbs are grown from cultivated stock. Height: 10cm (4).
A dwarf deciduous shrub perfect for borders in small gardens, Weigela florida 'Midnight Wine' has deep burgundy leaves, which looks fantastic if planted alongside a yellow or light green foliage shrub. Its also suitable for planting in a container and adding to a patio or decking area. In May and June the plant becomes covered in rich pink, tubular flowers. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).