Plant this very pretty and highly fragrant shrub in a winter border next to a path or in a large container on the patio near the back door where you'll be able to enjoy its lovely perfume. Delicate clusters of rich pink, sweetly-scented little buds open in January and February and are followed by rounded, purple-black berries which prolong the interest of this popular evergreen shrub and provide a valuable food source for garden birds. Thriving in a sunny, sheltered position,
A fantastic new ultra compact snapdragon! Antirrhinum 'Farfalline' produces double blooms in a mixture of bright colours, from rich, deep hues to fresh pastels. These delightful dwarf snapdragons create a dynamic display in patio pots and window boxes or use them to edge the front of beds and borders.
Chaenomeles x superba 'Nicoline', winner of an RHS AGM, features vivid red flowers which appear just as the leaves emerge in March. Green, apple-like fruits with a delicate, sweet fragrance appear after the stunning flowers, turning a gorgeous golden colour as summer progresses into autumn. The fruits of the Flowering Quince are unpleasant in their raw form, but can be enjoyed cooked and also made into a tasty jam. This Japanese Quince is perfect for training as a wall shrub and is also well suited to cottage gardens, woodland gardens and mixed borders, thanks to its compact, spreading habit. Height: 1.2cm (4'). Spread: 2m (6.5').
Years of selection means that we're now able to offer customers this very pretty and unusual-looking dianthus. Vastly improved, this incredibly fragrant variety offers better colours, including some bicolours as well as top-quality fringed flowers. 'Loveliness' will flower in its first year if sown by the end of February, and will bloom all summer long in borders or containers.
Tomato 'Ferline' F1 Hybrid is a full-flavoured, F1 cultivar, producing heavy crops of deep red fruits up to 150g (5oz) in weight. A popular choice for growing under glass, Tomato 'Ferline' may also be grown outdoors, and has good resistance to verticillum and fusarium wilt. For the best crop, grow this vigorous, indeterminate variety in the greenhouse. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20). Companion planting: Try growing tomatoes with French marigolds to deter whitefly, and basil, chives or mint to deter aphids and other pests.
Cordyline ?Charlie Boy? is a striking architectural shrub which bears long strap-shape leaves variegated with pink and burgundy.
Cordyline ?Southern Splendour? bears sword-shaped variegated leaves coloured olive green and bright pink.
Cordylines make excellent house plants, providing stature and colour to any setting. Cordyline fruticosa 'Tango' forms an upright cane of broad, strap-like leaves that cloak its slender, woody stems. The variegated foliage of this variety is grey-green with broad cerise pink margins, making an attractive display all year round.
Whether your gardening style is tropical, contemporary or low maintenance, Cordyline ?Superstar? will become a firm favourite! This new introduction boasts broad, glossy, strap-like foliage in a deep mahogany red colour ? perfect for bringing colour and structure to planting schemes.
Cordyline ?Pink Star? is a firework of a plant with long, strap-like foliage that explodes from a central stem! Dazzling, pink and burgundy, variegated leaves arch stiffly upwards to create a spectacular architectural focal point.