Become an instant bulb expert in no time at all with the ingenious Plant-O-Mat Drop in Bulb Pods! This Gladiolus and Freesia Mix will produce an amazing summer display with the absolute minimum of effort... The designer 'Bulb Pods' will be delivered with your bulbs 'in-situ' and in their ideal spacing so you will get picture-perfect colour-themed displays each and every summer! Simply dig a planting hole in your garden, pot or trough, drop the entire 'Bulb Pod' in, cover with compost or soil, water and wait for great results. It really is a case of DIG - DROP - COVER - your results will astound friends & familly and there's no need for dirty hands. The totally biodegradable 'Bulb Pod', will itself disappear with a few weeks from planting, leaving the bulbs in the perfect planting design - in summer you will get a fabulous display that looks just like the picture! This Mix includes 19 bulbs that have been carefully positioned into a complimentary design that will look absolutely stunning when in flower. You'll get a neat and professional looking display that your neighbours will be jealous of. You will get: Gladiolus Top Jewel (purple) 5 bulbs Freesia Single (yellow) 14 bulbs Classic 'Bulb Pod' - Round in shape, each one is 24cm diameter and contains 19 premium quality bulbs that are all guaranteed to flower next summer! Perfect for large pots, beds & borders.
A lovely mix of the more compact Gladioli species, which gets best results from planting in Autumn or early Winter, unlike the bolder and brasher cousins. Unlike them too, they have a lovely blended palette of pinks, reds, whites and blush colours, often weith the characteristic fuchsia pink lipstick marking on the petals, making them something quite different and unqiue. Forget big and bold showy Gladioli, these are understated beauties, plant them in groups of 5 or 10 mixed in to borders, for Summer colour. Good for cut flowers too, despite being shorter stemmed. Supplied as a pack of 50 mixed bulbs, size 7/8 ready to plant out in autumn.
Gladiolus communis byzantinus, also known as the Byzantine gladiolus, is a reliable cottage-garden perennial, with striking sword-shaped leaves. Erect spikes of magenta trumpet flowers are produced from late spring Easy to grow, plants can be left to naturalise where they will spread freely and produce a mass of gorgeous colour - the perfect way to get larger displays year after year. Plus they won't need staking so really easy to look after! Perfect to grow as a cut flower, byzantinus can also be dotted about between shrubs and other herbaceous perennials where they add height and a dramatic colour contrast in flower beds and even pots. Holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a garden-worthy plant sure to perform - giving you years of glorious colour. Supplied as a pack of 50 bulbs, size 7/8 ready to plant out i autumn.
British bred vigorous hybrid with long wedge shaped roots of exhibition quality. Shows good resistance to canker and has great flavour, perfect for roasting. Root vegetables boast a host of colours and flavours and include carrots, radish, horseradish, sweet potato, turnip and beetroot. Their low rate of metabolism allows for a relatively long postharvest life. Thanks to their high water content, they are key ingredients for a low fat diet. This wholefood is well suited for all cooking options: grilling, mashing, roasting, frying and even in soups. Don't skimp on sunshine when growing them! Characteristics:When to Sow: February-MayWhen To Harvest: October-FebruarySoil Type: Light stone free soilAdvice: Plant quick growing crops between the rowsPacket Contents: Average 200 seedsLatin name: Pastinaca sativa Johnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
This is an outstanding, all-around performer which has smooth quality skin and a sweet flavour. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, E and folate and keeps in good condition in the ground. High yielding, it also offers a good resistance to canker. Parsnips are ready to be harvested once the tops die down, although it is tradition to wait till after the first frosts as it is said to improve the flavour.
Gladioli bulbs, a British favourite. Stately and in lovely shades of pink, yellow, orange and white. This all weather tolerant variety adds height and glorious colour to your Summer displays.
Gladioli bulbs, a British favourite. Stately and in lovely shades of pink, yellow, orange and white. This all weather tolerant variety adds height and glorious colour to your Summer displays.
The tall, stately stems of Gladiolus 'Macarena' are densely packed with impressive violet purple blooms, each with exquisite white markings . The tall stems add stately architecture and summer colour to mixed borders.
Gladiolus Impressive certainly lives up to its name, multiple flowers per stem, each with light pink petals and a deep pink ring surrounding a lighter centre. Multiply this effect several times per bloom and you get a truly wonderful sight. Perfect as a cut flower too, this is definitely worth adding to any summer display.
Understated, elegant blooms nod their heads demurely from the tops of swaying, slender stems. Eye-catching maroon stars mark the centre of each simple white flower, filling the air with a sweet, heady perfume.
Bold scarlet blooms with a delicate white edging make Gladiolus 'Baccarat' a particularly striking variety. The tall stems add stately architecture and summer colour to mixed borders.