Splashed in magenta and white, Saintpaulia ‘Mac’s Southern Springtime’ is a semi-miniature African Violet with striking colouring
Saintpaulia ‘Dibleys Kaarina’ bears semi-double, velvety red blooms above a neat rosette of rounded foliage
A lovely trailing variety, Saintpaulia ‘The Madam’ produces a cascade of shell-pink blooms with delicate rose edges
Description for Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Maya Pink Blush' not available
Evergreen and winter flowering; Clematis Winter Beauty is a must have climber for covering sheltered walls and fences, or a cool conservatory. This stunning clematis bears waxy bell shaped, creamy-white flowers from December to February that fade to pure white as winter passes and sparkle against the lush green foliage until spring. This beautiful variety is easy to maintain as it requires virtually no pruning. Height: 4m (13'). Spread: 1.2m (4'). Supplied in 7cm pots.
This mixture of species and hybrids boasts a range of flower and leaf types, even appearing through snow. Flower shades can vary from lime-green, through white, appleblossom pink, to dark maroon, either spotted, speckled or plain Foliage is mid to dark green, leathery with different degrees of dissection. The seed pods are also attractive. These long lived hardy perennials can be grown in the border or as pot plants in the unheated greenhouse, flowering late winter through early spring. A useful addition to the flower arranger when few subjects are available, they reach a height of 30-60cm (12-24in).
Attractive, fluffy, lavender-blue, button-like flowers approx 2cm ( 3/4in) across are produced all summer on bushy plants with unusual, pineapple fragrant foliage. Very heat and drought tolerant, attracting butterflies and adding fragrance to borders or containers. Height 50-60cm (20-24 inches)
The wild form of the vegetable Chicory makes a beautiful addition to a cottage garden border. Electric blue flowers are produced on the many, breezy stems throughout summer. Be quick to enjoy their beauty, as the flowers always close by midday!
A delightful dwarf, border Clematis in a mixture of marine blue and rich rose, 2in flowers. Erect in habit with often upward facing blooms. Makes a good container plant too. Poisonous
A favourite hardy annual, very colourful and easiness itself to grow as it thrives in any ordinary garden soil. Beautiful for the border or cutting and producing a profusion of sweetly scented hyacinth shaped blooms throughout the summer. Flowers summer. Height 30-38cm (12-15in).
Also known as Honeywort, this unusual annual bears rounded, blue-green leaves on slender, upright stems. From late spring onwards masses of nodding, rich purple flowers, surrounded by blue-purple bracts appear at the stem tips, which are highly attractive to bees.
This charming sweet pea dates back to the 18th century and hence it retains the original strong, richly scented sweet pea fragrance. Bicoloured flowers of deep pink and white are borne on medium length stems early in the season. Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady' makes a wonderful border display and a delightful cut flower. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12)