Whether you are looking for a splash of colour or a gorgeous houseplant, then this easy-to-grow amaryllis (or Hippeastrum) is just the plant for you. Even though they usually flower in early spring, amaryllis are best known as a house plant for Christmastime, so plant them from mid-October for festive blooms. They also make a wonderful Christmas gift, so your friends and relations can plant them and look forward to a stunning indoor display to brighten up the long days between winter and spring. This bulb is supplied ready to sprout leaves and burst into flower - all you need is a sturdy pot, some good-quality compost, water, and a little care to raise a fascinating flowering plant. Planted and kept in a warm room, they will bloom in around 6-8 weeks and provide interest throughout as the stems steadily emerge and blooms unfurl. This large bulb will produce one or two strong stems, each bearing three or four dazzling red trumpet blooms. Why not plant several bulbs together in a larger pot for a stunningly unusual display - or to have plenty for cutting as a trendy addition to a modern floral vase or arrangement. Supplied as a large bulb, size 26/28, ready to plant up.
More commonly seen in ceramic pots and planters on windowsills and sideboards indoors, these new hardy Amaryllis can be planted straight into the ground or pots outdoors!Using cold resistant species, breeders in Holland have created a unique bulb resistant to the cooler climate of the UK that is fully winter hardy, so you can bring the joy of Amaryllis from the indoors, to the outdoors. 'Sonatini' produces classic, trumpet shaped blooms, protruding from tall, glossy green stems creating a colourful contrast. Flowering in a rainbow of shades, from bright primary colours to crisp whites and baby pinks, the 'Sonatini' mix is guaranteed to rejuvenate gardens tired by the winter.
One of the most iconic Christmas Flower Gifts, we have given it a new twist here by supplying the largest size available at 36-40cm circumference - THAT'S BIG!The ever-popular, RHS Award of Garden Merit winning 'Apple Blossom' variety produces the most incredible huge white flowers that are brushed with a beautiful soft pink accent - ideal for warming up those long and dull winter days. The stems shoot up to 60cm tall and produce flowers in just 6-8 weeks of planting - but what's even better is that the flowers will bloom in succession, not all at once, so you'll get flowers for weeks!Bigger bulbs mean more and bigger flowers, so expect a breath-taking display from these XXXL size bulbs! Perfect in a pot, Amaryllis is ideal for forcing indoors in the winter for flowers at Christmas - then once the bulbs have flowered, they can be stored and brought into flower again.The perfect living Christmas gift, they will keep on giving weeks after Christmas has passed - or why not keep for yourself and bring life into your home but at half the cost of expensive cut flowers that will only last for days!
The Marylebone Station Clock & Thermometer is ideal for any garden, patio or home environment whether you need it for time keeping or to keep tabs on the temperature.It has the benefit of being wall mounted to give you a vintage feel, is double sided, has roman numerals and quartz accuracy.Would make a perfect gift! Material: Plastic and Glass Double sided Requires 1 x 1.5v AA battery (not included) Dimensions: 34 x 37.5 x 9.5cm Weight: 1.48kg
One of the most popular garden herbs, Rosemary remains a versatile plant both decoratively and functionally with a plethora of uses around the garden. 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' is a compact evergreen with an upright growth habit which makes it perfect for adding colour and vertical interest to your garden. The pointed leaves of Rosemary are superbly aromatic which makes it ideal for lining paths and borders when you can brush against its foliage to release the instantly recognisable smell. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' the dainty light blue flowers are produced through the spring and summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. Fully hardy and easy to care for, Rosemary deserves a prominent place in any garden, where it will bring a colourful and fragrant display. Compact enough to grow in a pot if space is limited, you can restrict the size of 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' with a bit of judicial pruning, so anyone can have a go at growing this fragrant herb. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, Rosemary blooms May - June and will reach an approximate height of approx. 2m (6.5ft).
There's nothing like the taste of home grown fruit, but if you're short on space, deciding which tree to choose can be difficult. Not any longer, as we bring you the amazing 'Queen Mary' cherry. Developed to have a naturally columnar habit and no branches, the 'Queen Mary' cherry has been bred, rather than pruned into its upright shape, so it will maintain its form without the need for special training or pruning. Stunning spring cherry blossom is followed in July by the fabulous large, dark red and aromatic fruit that's just begging to be eaten! Self-fertile and reaching a height of just 2m in 5 years, harvesting the fruit of 'Queen Mary' couldn't be easier as the cherries grow naturally close to the main stem instead of on branches. As well as being a productive fruit tree, it also makes a magnificent addition to your patio or balcony so that you can snack on the delicious cherries, fresh from the tree. Supplied as a bare root tree, ready to plant, growing to 2m in 5 years.