For exotic glamour on your patio, look no further than Gardenia 'Celestial Star'. This hardy Cape Jasmine produces pristine white, fully double blooms with tightly scrolled petals at their centre.
Crocosmia 'Firestarter' is one of the Crocosmia Firestars Series, that have been specifically bred for their fiery bicolour flowers. It has arching flower stems, with funnel shaped, yellow blooms, each with orange edging, and sword shaped foliage.
Crocosmia ?Hot Spot is one of the Crocosmia Firestar Series, that have been bred for their fiery coloured flowers and compact growing habit. The flowers grow on arching stems, with bright yellow petals, with central rings of cherry red blotches.
Clematis 'Broughton Star' looks fantastic climbing over trellis and pergolas, walls and fences, quickly covering a large area with pretty blooms. Given a prestigious RHS AGM for its garden performance, Clematis 'Broughton Star' produces an abundance of double and semi-double pink flowers with dark pink veins, in May and June. The young leaves of this vigorous climber emerge with bronze tints, later turning to deep green. Height: 7m (22'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Pruning group: 1.
Clematis 'Star of India' is a vigorous cultivar that will bring a touch of the exotic to your garden. The plant was named for it's distinct marking of a deep red stripe running from the tip to the base of each petal set against a velvety purple background. Ideally you'll need to place 'Star of India' in a partially shaded part of the garden, as the full sun will fade the luscious petals. Wild Clematis originate in China, and some cultivars were developed in Japan, from where they were first shipped to Europe in the 18th Century. Clematis 'Star of India' is a great clematis for gardens containing Azaleas and Rhododendrons as the colours will set each other off beautifully. All that's required is that you cut the stems back to almost ground level each year and it It is very easy to maintain and can be cut back to almost ground level at the end of the season and it will emerge again the following year to delight you all over again. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Are you tempted by the beautiful, globe-shaped blooms of African Blue Lillies but concerned that they will struggle in the changeable British climate? Perhaps the 'Northern Star' variety of Agapanthus is the answer to your prayers! Not only does it produce an abundance of deep blue flower umbels in mid to late summer, but it is among the toughest plants of its kind.
Swirling folds of dark petals are delicately edged will pale gold margins, to sensational effect! This jaw-dropping new variety shows good colour stability, regardless of changes in heat and light throughout the summer.
This captivating climber will always attract attention! The glossy, evergreen foliage of Star Jasmine hosts a constellation of star-shaped, creamy yellow flowers with an irresistible fragrance. Train the twining stems of Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana' onto an obelisk or over an archway for a glamorous display. Best planted near a doorway or well used pathway where it?s perfume can be fully appreciated. Height: 9m (29?). Spread: 3m (9?).
Ideal for sowing larger seeds such as such as pumpkins, tomatoes, sunflowers, calendula, marigolds and so many more! This self-watering kit contains 35 coir plugs, plastic reservoir tray which will keep the seedlings consistently moist, and a clear plastic lid to maintain a warm atmosphere - the perfect conditions for your seedlings!
This fantastic new hebe features mauve flowers and tri-coloured foliage which turns ruby to the tips as the colder weather comes. This fully hardy shrub thrives in drier sunny spots, flowering throughout summer, and is easy to grow, easy to prune and easy on the eye. Ht 60cm. Supplied in 9cm pots.
Description for Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard' not available
Outstanding crops of calabrese with an excellent flavour. Plant in succession for a continual harvest, summer into autumn. The central floret is followed by several sideshoots. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 40cm (16).