Hardy ferns are a hidden gem of the gardening world, and should be grown much more widely. They suffer from perceptions they either take over like Bracken, or need wet spots to grow in - some do, but most don't. This specially selected trio of ferns are really special though - they are both hardy, and evergreen, so stand out as some of the best to grow, as most die back underground each winter. They will reward you with year-round foliage interest, and are perfect together as a small fernery in the border or in a large pot, or in mixed planters, or cool, deep, moist soils. This collection includes one each of 3 named ferns (varieties may vary depending on seasonal availability).
The world's first Hardy Gerbera in a range of bright, zingy neon colours, the Garvinea series was originally launched to great acclaim across Europe. Bringing the popular florists' gerbera flowers to a garden perennial, they give an amazing 7 months of colour from spring to autumn every year - not many plants can do that! Well, now they have got even better. The breeders in Holland who created them have developed an improved series with much bigger flowers, and even longer lasting performance. called the 'Sweet Series', we are delighted to be able to bring you some of the limited stock. Retaining the same benefits of being winter hardy to around -8°C (although avoid severe winter wet), and flowering for 3 seasons of colour, their highly distinctive flowers simply keep coming - up to 50 on a 2-year-old plant. We love them in traditional terracotta pots, in the sun, or grown in well-drained borders at the front, where they will amaze you with their persistence of flowering and sheer flower number. In winter they are herbaceous, so die back completely underground, to emerge bigger and better next year. You will get one plant each about to flower of: 'Sweet Glow' - deep warm orange'Sweet Smile' - warm honey yellow'Sweet Spice' - bright magenta purple
Hardy Fuchsias are loved for their fabulous flower power! Fuchsia 'Angela' has been trained as a standard, with a rounded head of foliage and flowers above a clear stem.
A vibrant combination of rich mauve corollas and deep pink sepals. These delightful Fuchsia flowers appear continuously all summer long, completely smothering the bushy, upright growth. Fuchsia 'Beacon' is a hardy Fuschia and makes an excellent addition to borders, patio containers, window boxes and summer bedding schemes, where it even tolerates shading for those awkward spots in the garden. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
A worthy RHS AGM winner, Fuchsia 'Display' is a popular variety with an upright bushy habit and a profusion of two-toned deep pink flowers from June to September. The deep pink sepals curve upwards to reveal the skirt of rose-pink petals below. For reliable patio and border displays year after year Fuchsia ?Display? shows it's winning features. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).
Hardy Fuchsias are loved for their fabulous flower power! Fuchsia 'Elma' has been trained as a standard, with a rounded head of foliage and flowers above a clear stem. This hardy Fuchsia produces a colourful display of single, white blooms with candy pink sepals that arch backwards. Perfect for brightening up a doorway or adding a splash of colour to the patio. In borders, it makes a lovely focal point, that will continue for many years. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 50cm (20).
Fuchsia 'Genii' is a traditional, distinctive variety of Fuchsia with red sepals and deep purple petals, which bloom throughout the summer and early autumn months. Meanwhile, its foliage has a contrasting, golden tone, making this plant a colourful addition to borders and patio containers. It grows best in sunlight or dappled shade, where it will flourish for many years if deadheaded regularly. With such beautiful flowers and a relatively undemanding nature, it's easy to see why this hardy shrub has been awarded an RHS AGM. Height: 90cm (3'). Spread: 90cm (3').
You?ll be celebrating from spring to autumn with this exciting hardy Fuchsia! The spring foliage is bright pink, gradually fading through pink and green variegation, before settling on dark green by summer.
Hardy Fuchsias come in all shapes and sizes ? just take a look at this collection! We?ve brought together a choice selection of varieties to provide a hardy Fuchsia for every space in your garden; from the dwarf cultivar ?Tom Thumb? to the climbing stems of ?Lady Boothby?.
The Fuchsia was originally from Brazil, and in 1939 the ?Lady Boothby? was bred from the original and was given its name from the founder of the British Fuchsia Society.