Bright red flowers stand out brightly against the glossy evergreen foliage of Camellia 'Yuletide'. Aptly named, this hardy shrub is at its best over the Christmas period when its scarlet red blooms are produced in abundance. Each bloom features a large cluster of contrasting yellow stamens that make and eye-catching display.
In around 1680 a fig was discovered in the gardens of the palace of Versailles, in France, that was thriving during the cold winter. From this the variety, 'Violette de Bordeaux' was created, and it continues to have great tolerance to colder weather compared to other fig types.
Towering spires of fully double blooms make a sensational display, rising up to 180cm (6')! These hardy perennials are guaranteed to bring the wow facter to your garden - they make phenomenal cut flowers for summer bouquets too.
Grow this lettuce over winter, as it?s exceptionally cold resistant. Large heads of light green leaves, with a tasty flavour, will be ready to harvest in mid-spring. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10).
One of the most popular ?cos? lettuce varieties with a sweet, crispy heart and tasty outer leaves. A neat and compact, easy-to-grow variety ideal for gardens and patio containers. Height and spread: 20cm (8).
Popular variety of lettuce and great ?all-rounder?. Large, crinkly leaved, with a tight-centre and fresh crisp taste. Ideal for salads and sandwiches, whatever the growing weather. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12).
Easy-to-grow and reliable, this loose-leaf variety produces an abundance of curvy leaves, that are tender to eat, and a great base for salads. Perfect for the garden or containers. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 25cm (10).
A mixture of quick growing lettuce, tasty and nutritional, and ready to eat in as little as 6 weeks. Ideal for growing on a windowsill, for a contstant supply of baby leaves all year. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10).
Traditional favourite for spring/summer sowings. Easy-to-grow, with good ?bolting? tolerance, the soft ?butterhead? hearts are ready to harvest from 10 weeks after sowing. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 30cm (12).
The smallest lettuce. Fast-growing to around 15cm (6in), it?s compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens and patio planters. Heads will store up to 2 weeks in a refrigerator. Height and spread: 15cm (6).
This Italian lettuce is very easy-to-grow in the garden or in patio containers. It?s distinctive deep red, frilly leaves are an attractive addition to salads. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 25cm (10).