A breakthrough in Rudbeckia breeding, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold' flowers from June all the way through to October! Most Black-eyed Susans flower as the days shorten but this fabulous new variety flowers independently, allowing a full season of colour. The rich yellow blooms have contrasting dark brown centres and will be buzzing with bees all day. Try growing this compact Coneflower in perennial borders, prairie-style plantings or cottage gardens where it pairs wonderfully with grasses and Sedum. Rudbeckia flowers are also excellent for cutting. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Brand new French marigold in tones of pink! Ideal for the summer border, this new variety, aptly named, comes into bud almost red in colour, and opens out into an incredible pallete of apricot-pink petals. Ht. 20cm. Supplied as plug tray plants.
With golden-green foliage bringing a splash of bold colour to the border all summer long, this RHS award-winning beauty adds an extra dimension in late summer when cobalt-blue flowers contrast with this colourful backdrop. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold' attracts wildlife to the garden with its nectar-rich blooms. Commonly known as Bluebeard, this is a lovely addition to the cottage garden border. Height and spread: 90cm (36).
An outstanding dwarf conifer with flat, fan-shaped sprays of pink-tinted foliage, maturing yellow, then rich gold shades throughout the winter months. Thuja occidentalis ?Rheingold? has been awarded a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and with its compact, conical habit, can easily be incorporated into a rockery or heather garden and adds year round interest to borders. Height: 150cm (59?). Spread: 100cm (39?).
These early flowering Marigolds form neat, well branched, uniform plants that give a fabulous garden performance. Reliable and free flowering, Marigold ?Durango Collection? will fill your beds and borders with large blooms in bright shades of orange, gold and red.
British plant breeders have harnessed the cucurbit family?s 'precocious yellow gene? to develop this shining star of the pumpkin patch. Fruits appear golden from the very start, turning to deep orange on maturity in time for Halloween carving and cooking.
This heirloom variety has stood the test of time and remains a worthwhile variety today. The fruits are distinctive for their long, swan-neck shape and golden, knobbly skins. Inside the flesh is buttery yellow with a fabulous flavour.
A superb choice for growers on cool or wet soils, where Sweetcorn 'Golden Gate? shows markedly better establishment over other varieties. The 22cm (8?) long cobs boast 20 rows of grains on each cob. This super sweet, mid season variety has a deliciously sweet flavour, which can be enjoyed barbecued, steamed or boiled.
Contrary to its name, Golden King is an outstanding female Holly. A fantastic specimen for year round interest, this handsome shrub bears white flowers in spring and spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds.
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' is a colourful conifer with a mounding, pillow-like growth habit. The foliage is remarkably colourful throughout the year ? yellow new growth in spring, and maturing to an orange bronze colour during the summer months.
Fun and easy to grow from seed, this wonderfully rewarding sunflower is a joy to grow for children and adults alike.
The papery blooms of Xerochrysum 'Granvia® Gold' are irresistibly tactile. The crispy petals feel like dried flowers even before they are cut! This magnificent variety boasts particularly big, golden blooms that develop a deep orange centre as they mature.