With its showy pale flowers that open from dark purple buds in autumn, Tricyrtis or the 'toad lily' provides bags of late season interest for any part of the garden in light or even full shade. Held aloft on wiry 50cm tall stems, the star-shaped flowers are attractively spotted purple, and rise above clumps of glossy, heavily grooved green leaves. This perennial thrives when planted in damp, moisture-retentive soil and is suitable for growing in shady borders, woodland gardens, under shrubs or in soil close to the pond. It deserves to be planted somewhere such that the intricate flowers can be viwed up close and also makes a lovely cut flower and will do well also in a container. Despite possessing exotic-looking blooms, the toad lily is as tough as old boots although if you live in a cold part of the country or have an exposed garden, it's best to cover plants with a thick mulch over winter. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for planting out.
Also known as the Windmill Palm or Chusan Palm, Trachycarpus fortunei is evergreen and one of the hardiest palm trees you can get, easily surviving past -10°C so it is ideal for growing in the variable British climate! This is your opportunity to get your hands on one of the hardiest palms that we have. with its deep-green, tough, fan-shaped leaves producing wonderful shadows on your patio or lawn when mature, this exotic beauty will be a brilliant centrepiece wherever you decide to plant it, bringing an exciting feel of the tropics to your garden. As well as being suitable for planting directly into your garden in a warm, sunny spot, Trachycarpus is ideal for a large patio pot as it's compact and slow growing. This means that you can enjoy it regardless of the size of your garden, and if you move, you simply take it with you without worrying about losing your investment. Supplied as an established potted plant, approx. 60-70cm tall (including pot), Trachycarpus will grow around 5-10cm a year, ultimately reaching a height of 10m with a spread of around 1.5m. Winner of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be guaranteed that this is a garden-worthy plant that has been trialled and tested for its suitability to grow in UK gardens.
The 'Blue Fortune' is a perfect choice if you are looking to add some long-lasting colour into your garden. With beautiful spires of lilac-blue blooms that sit above bushy dark green foliage, they flower from midsummer all the way through to autumn making them a go-to if you are looking to add some bright tones while other flowers are fading out. This versatile perennial works in all types of settings from, borders, containers, traditional cottage gardens and even small modern gardens as they provide vertical accents to your displays. All you need to do is position this Agastache in full sun and in some well-drained soil and enjoy the liquorice scent from the foliage. 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. It is also recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' the flowers are produced through the spring and summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Once established, it will grow to around 90cm tall and will then withstand dry soil. To encourage more blooms, deadhead the faded flowers, or if you would prefer to provide interest in the winter, you should wait till early spring. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
Californian Poppy 'Monarch Art Shades' is a compact and wonderfully colourful addition to the summer garden. The plants produces double or semi-double flowers in powerful shades of orange. Perfect in pots and at the front of borders, or scattered amongst your planting to give intense highlights. They thrive in poor, dry soil and will self seed freely in borders, gravel and any cracks in the pavement. These hardy annuals will grow to H30cm (1ft) x W15cm (6in). Flowers from June to August. Dead-head for longer flowering, or if you want to prevent self seeding.
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This whitewashed wooden trug is made from a chinese fir, a perfect container for herbs or simply for cuttings even a floral display, many uses adding a touch of vintage to your home decor. Dimensions: Length 29.5cm, Width 18cm, Height 18cm.
<p>Noted for their large flowers, strong fragrance, and unbelievably gorgeous colours, Cally Lillies are perfect for adding a tropical feel to any summer garden. On display for months from June to September, you can't help but admire the trumpet-shaped blooms set against attractive foliage. A good choice for creating exotic backdrops in your borders, feature plants in your container displays are in cut flower gardens.</p> <p>With this Calla Lily Collection, you will receive the following outstanding varieties:</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Le Chique: Beautiful dark pink flowers are borne in profusion over the summer months.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer: Bears creamy white flowers with an unforgettable fragrance.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Rio: The deep purple, funnel-shaped flowers are perfect for bring bright colour to your patio pots or borders.</p>
<p>Noted for their large flowers, strong fragrance, and unbelievably gorgeous colours, Cally Lillies are perfect for adding a tropical feel to any summer garden. On display for months from June to September, you can't help but admire the trumpet-shaped blooms set against attractive foliage. A good choice for creating exotic backdrops in your borders, feature plants in your container displays are in cut flower gardens.</p> <p>With this Calla Lily Collection, you will receive the following outstanding varieties:</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Le Chique: Beautiful dark pink flowers are borne in profusion over the summer months.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer: Bears creamy white flowers with an unforgettable fragrance.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Rio: The deep purple, funnel-shaped flowers are perfect for bring bright colour to your patio pots or borders.</p>
Calla Lily Callafornia Rio is an outstanding new variety bearing large deep purple blooms with an unmissable strong fragrance. Lasting a long time in the vase, they will look as spectacular in the home as they do in the garden. Because of their extravagant, exotic appearance, Calla Lilies are striking when planted en-masse by themselves and are perfect for creating stunning backdrops behind shorter flowers.
Calla Lily Callafornia Rio is an outstanding new variety bearing large deep purple blooms with an unmissable strong fragrance. Lasting a long time in the vase, they will look as spectacular in the home as they do in the garden. Because of their extravagant, exotic appearance, Calla Lilies are striking when planted en-masse by themselves and are perfect for creating stunning backdrops behind shorter flowers.
Indulge your taste for luxury with the dazzling beauty of Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer. Bearing large, creamy-white blooms set against dark green foliage they are perfect are creating standout displays in your patio pots or at the back of your garden borders throughout the summer months. Wonderfully fragrant and lasting a long time in a vase, it's no wonder they have long been a favourite of gardeners and florists.
Indulge your taste for luxury with the dazzling beauty of Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer. Bearing large, creamy-white blooms set against dark green foliage they are perfect are creating standout displays in your patio pots or at the back of your garden borders throughout the summer months. Wonderfully fragrant and lasting a long time in a vase, it's no wonder they have long been a favourite of gardeners and florists.