Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae 'Orange Monarch' is a little different from your average Crocus. The goblet-shaped, orange blooms are streaked with tawny brown markings on the outside of each petal, creating an intriguing marbled effect.
A spectacular variety with a commanding presence in borders and containers or added to a summer bouquet. Anemone coronaria 'Lord Lieutenant' boasts large double blooms of deep violet-blue, with a dark eye at their centre.
An undulating whirl of twisted pink petals surround a golden ring of stamens on each and every bloom. This double-flowered variety creates a wonderfully showy display, blooming freely over a long period from late summer right through to autumn.
Ever wondered if there is an easier way to plant bulbs? These innovative pre-planted bulb trays prove that there is! Simply place the biodegradable cardboard tray into your container or border and cover with compost.
This remarkable combination is created by propagating three trailing annuals into 1 plug cell, all three varieties - lobelia, bidens and verbena - grow together to form a stunning ball of colour. Three plugs will fill a large planter or a 14? diameter basket. Trailing to approx 50cm. Supplied as plug plants.
A delicious globe variety of beet that can be harvested as ?baby beets?, which are tender and superb for salads. Roots are smooth with deep-red skin and flesh. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
This grassy herb is an essential flavouring in Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. An ideal patio plant, that tastes of lemon and is perfect for stir-fries, sauces, fish and curries. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 90cm (35).
A delightful plant that requires little maintenance, Anemone sylvestris is a low-growing plant hardy perennial that forms clumps of feathery green leaves. During late spring you can expect an attractive display of delicately fragranced, yellow centred white flowers that explain why the plant is often known as Snowdrop Anemone. Anemone sylvestris can be left alone to reproduce in woodland gardens or the front of borders making it an excellent choice as a ground cover plant. If you can bear to cut them the flowers will well in a vase too. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 50cm (20).
Unique new cross between an early and a late flowering anemone, its delicate petals are white on one side and blue-purple underneath, it'll flower from April to October. If it looks familiar, that's because it was awarded the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year in 2011.
There?s no chance of overlooking this striking new Monarda! Its neon pink blooms positively glow, making other varieties look pale by comparison. Like all Bergamots, it is utterly irresistible to bees and butterflies, making this a great choice for a wildlife area.
A vibrant mix of windflowers with fully double blooms! Anemone 'St Brigid Doubles' will certainly liven up your beds and containers in spring. Their showy blooms rise above the finely cut foliage to create a show-stopping display. For maximum impact, plant them closely in big groups that will return year after year.