Cambridge Favourite' is one of the most popular varieties available. Bumper crops of juicy orange-red fruits with excellent texture and flavour and texture are produced from June to July. This versatile and reliable variety is tolerant of most situations, and well suited to growing in containers on the patio for a space saving crop. Earlier and extending cropping periods can be achieved if grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12). Estimated time to cropping once planted: 4-8 months. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.
Contrary to their name, Tomato 'Midnight Snack? can be enjoyed anytime of the day or night! Most unique about this variety is its unusual indigo colouring, which develops over the ripe, red fruits to the areas most exposed to sunlight. They?re deliciously sweet with a bursting texture and packed full of healthy vitamins.
As its name suggests, Cornflower 'Dwarf Blue Midget' is a compact, neat variety, blooming earlier and lower down the stems than other varieties. The first dark-blue flowers appear when plants are just 15cm (6?) tall, and continue to develop as the plant grows to its final height of around 30cm (12?).
A consistently popular variety of Dogwood, prized for its colourful autumn foliage and glowing winter stems. The autumn foliage is spectacular, when its green leaves turn to orange and gold before falling to reveal the bare stems.
Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady' is an unusual hardy perennial, for it flourishes in damp and shady areas. This tolerance makes it well-suited to dark corners, pond edges and other tricky parts of the garden. In July and August, it produces lovely, yellow daisy flowers, which complement its bronze foliage. These blooms attract bees and butterflies, making the plant a valuable addition to wildlife gardens. In fact, all creatures great and small love this Ligularia - apart from pesky rabbits and deer, who don't tend to feed on it. Height: 1m (3'3). Spread: 75cm (1'6).
A dwarf deciduous shrub perfect for borders in small gardens, Weigela florida 'Midnight Wine' has deep burgundy leaves, which looks fantastic if planted alongside a yellow or light green foliage shrub. Its also suitable for planting in a container and adding to a patio or decking area. In May and June the plant becomes covered in rich pink, tubular flowers. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
Buxus also known as Box is a slow growing evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves and is ideal for shaping. Historically box has often been used in formal gardens as low growing hedges to edge flower beds or even to make intricate knot patterns.
A real breakthrough in breeding, this rare and unusual Hyacinth makes a dramatic specimen plant for your spring beds, borders and containers; producing highly fragrant black-purple blooms. Plant Hyacinth 'Midnight Mystic'® in groups for a truly breathtaking display. For the darkest black blooms grow Hyacinth 'Midnight Mystic'® outdoors, as flowers will have more purple tones when grown indoors. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 8cm (3). Supplied as bulbs.
This easy grow annual plant has it all; pretty, fern like foliage, handsome velvety flowers, and eye-catching seed-heads! Easy to grow by sowing direct into beds and borders. Rich blue flowers sit aloft the lacy fine-cut foliage. These are followed by quirky, dark purple seed pods, extending the interest of this border star well into autumn. Nigella 'Midnight' is perfect for cutting and using fresh or dried. Remove dead heads to prolong the flowering season.
A fantastic little cornflower rather like a ball of colour. Lower and neater than any we believe you will have seen before. Full of bloom at 15cm (6in) high. Ends up about 30cm (12in) high. Easy to grow and suitable for beds, borders, containers etc. Flowers summer. Height: 20-30cm (8-12in).
One of the most striking perennials for the border or patio containers. Giant, slender spikes of blooms reach skywards, in shades of blue and white. Plant in containers either side of your front door for a colourful box or bay tree substitute!
Featuring an extra-long 50cm ash handle, this Mid Handled Fork is perfect for reaching difficult spots and gives extra leverage.