In spring this small bushy tree is smothered in rosy-pink hanging blooms. The Judas Tree is a beautiful sight, and fascinating too, as the flowers grow straight out of the older wood, growing directly from the trunk or from mature branches. After the flowers come attractive heart-shaped leaves which turn a rich yellow in autumn. For best results, plant Cercis siliquastrum in moist, well-drained soil. Height and spread: up to 10m (32').
Through autumn and into early winter, these Asters just keep on flowering, making sure the garden stays glorious with a splash of dusky pink. Chrysanthemum x hortorum 'Anastasia' is a neat little plant, perfect for the border or a container on the patio where it looks good teamed up with Ivy, Heuchera and other foliage plants. Cut a few sprays for colour indoors: these Chrysanthemums make a great cut flower too. Height 60cm (24). Spread 60cm (24).
It's easy to see why Convolvulus cneorum is more commonly known as the Silver Bush, with its striking silvery-grey, silky evergreen foliage making it look quite distinct from other garden plants. During July and August, pink buds appear all over the plant, opening into pure white, trumpet shaped flowers with pale yellow centres that can be 4cm across. A native of the western Mediterranean, Convolvulus brings a touch of the exotic to your garden, whilst being perfectly hardy in the UK. Preferring well drained soil and a sunny location, Convolvulus with thrive in beds and borders, and makes a wonderful, eye-catching specimen plant in a patio container, especially if you choose a darkly coloured one to really set off the silvery leaves and white flowers to perfection. 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. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting and growing to a height of 60cm (2ft) and a spread of 75cm (2½ft).
One of the easiest Cyclamen to grow, as it is very forgiving if grown in less than ideal conditions. Quick to flower in a range of 9 colours. An intermediate variety, ideal for growing in 4 inch pots. Height: 23-30cm (9-12in)
One of the most eye-catching. Grown also for cutting when it will last 14 days in water. Height: 23-30cm (9-12in)
Bulbs such as Daffodils herald the arrival of spring and these bright bloomers are a must for everyone. With their distinctive trumpets, there are few flowers which are as instantly recognisable. Trumpet Yellow will bring bright yellow sunshine to your spring garden and your home! This abundant flowering variety will give you loads of vivid flowers. Plant them in groups of 6-10 for maximum impact, in full sun or semi-shade, either on their own or with other spring-flowering bulbs of different colours for an eye-catching display. Reliable and hardy, they are possibly the easiest plant to grow - just dig a hole, add the bulbs, cover them up and leave them alone! They'll grow almost anywhere too, even happy in light shade, but they do prefer a free-draining soil.Leave the bulbs in the ground after the flowers have died back, and they'll naturalise to reward you with bigger, better displays, each year for many years to come. They also make a fabulous cut flower - not least for their wonderfully strong fragrance - so be sure to plant enough to fill your vases several times over. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs, size 12/14 ready for planting on the autumn.
A low growing, dwarf variety of delphinium, Delphinium grandiflorum 'Delfix Duo', is a nice addition to the front of cottage garden borders, especially those that contain tall varieties of delphinium in the middle and back.
Attractive dwarf plants covered in a blanket of dainty midnight-blue flowers. Flowering in their first year from sowing makes them perfect for bedding borders or containers, providing a colourful display over a long summer period
UK Exclusive. One of the very best delphiniums from seed, equal in quality to expensive cutting-raised plants. The tall, sturdy stems of Delphinium Centurion Lilac Blue Bicolour are covered in truly stunning bi-coloured blooms with triple-layered petals in lilac and blue shades with a white central 'bee'. (Flowers from July to September in its first year if sown before the end of February)
Tall, robust, candle-like flower spikes packing with attractive, deep blue blooms, each complemented by a striking large black bee in the centre. A stunning addition to any border. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft)
Also known as Red Barrenwort, Epimedium ?Rubrum? is a very hardy perennial that appears in spring with red tinted leaves that soon form a dense clump. As the leaves mature they slowly turn to a deep red colour for autum interest too. In late spring, delicate crimson red flowers appear, each with inset creamy-white spurs, which give this wonderful groundcover plant even more presence in your garden!
Description for Geranium pratense var. pratense f. albiflorum 'Laura' not available