Callaloo is a Caribbean spinach which not only tastes fabulous but looks good too.
A colourful mixture of decorative ornamental Gingers. Lush, exotic foliage gives rise to stems featuring racemes of sweetly scented blooms in an array of tropical colours. Can be grown in the UK like Cannas, or in a conservatory. Plants will flower in the second year from sowing and are fully hardy in southern parts of the UK. Height: 120-180cm (4-6ft)
A vibrant mixture of delicate single flowers in several colours with many bicolour shades, Tall and free flowering, makes it ideal for adding height to bedding displays or filling gaps in perennial borders. Height 5 feet. Planting distance 27 inches.
Strikingly attractive pitcher plants which give no outward hint of their unusual dietary habits! They attract insects with their enticing scent, alluring colours and the promise of a nectar-like secretion on the lip of the 'pitcher'. A slippery footing on the bloom's rim causes unsuspecting insects to fall inside the cavity of the flower which is filled with a liquid. There is no escape; the insects die and are digested by the plant, it is thought, as a means of augmenting inadequate nitrogen levels in the soil.
This shrub rose has 5 petalled, cup-shaped, cerise pink flowers, with yellow centres, that bloom from July to September and fill Rose rugosa 'Rubra' with colour. The flowers have a lovely scent, and later in the year, these are replaced by scarlet red rosehips, that provide autumn interest, along with the foliage that turns from greeen to yellow. A Red Japanese Rose is a nice plant for cottage and oriental style garden borders. Best planted in a sunny position. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
Rose rugosa 'Alba' is a traditional, informal rose which is a good choice for those aiming to create a rose bush hedge, as it has a vigorous growth habit. From July until September masses of delicate, cup-shaped, white flowers, with creamy yellow centres bloom. They are followed in autumn by wildlife friendly, vibrant orange-red rosehips and the foliage turns golden yellow. A lovely addition to a traditional cottage garden. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
This charming mix of species crocus are early flowering, so will bring fresh spring colour to your garden from March to April. In a mixture of blues, yellows, and white, each bloom compliments the other and will provide you with a stunning display in your garden. Being low-growing, they are suitable for planting at the front of beds and borders or for naturalising through grass. This wonderful crocus mix is also great for pots and containers to brighten up your patio, decking or balcony. They will come back every year in greater numbers and are perfect for planting under shrubs and trees. Supplied as a pack of 30 bulbs, size 5/7, ready for planting.
Striking lilac-pink flowers with a pretty yellow centre, these species tulips have short stems with pointed petals. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, as they are great planted with many different colour variations to give a fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to brighten up the house. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.