Plant this desirable perennial in a sunny or slightly shaded spot and you can enjoy a succession of brightly coloured bell-shaped flowers that are carried on short, upright spikes throughout summer and into autumn. A classic cottage garden perennial that is totally winter hardy and easy to grow. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, you're guaranteed masses of spectacular flowers which can also be cut for your home. Superb grown in beds and borders alongside other perennials or among ornamental grasses, Penstemon likes well-drained soil and forms large clumps in time, rewarding you with even more flowers. Looking after them is easy; occasionally dead-head fading blooms to prolong the display and cover plants with a dry mulch of compost in late autumn to keep roots snug and protected from frost. Varieties Included: Heavenly Blue - A low mound of leaves absolutely smothered in electric-blue flowers with a hint of pink. King George V - A robust penstemon with stocky growth, covered in red flowers with a white throat. Snowstorm - An upright penstemon with bright green leaves and beautiful white bells tipped with pink. Raven - One of the darkest penstemons with dramatic trumpets of deepest purple.Supplied as 12 x plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
Who could resist touching the fluffy red cylindrical flower heads that drip from the branches of this evergreen shrub during late spring and summer? Not many. But this native of Australia has more going for it than just its 'stroke me' qualities. The tiny leaves that cover its arching branches release a delicious lemony scent when brushed, and its arching branches provide all year round interest. Wherever you plant it its perfect as specimen in the lawn, grown against a wall or fence, or planted in large pots. A real sun lover, give it the brightest spot possible. You need to water a bottlebrush for its first season, but when established plants are extremely drought tolerant. Protect it in harder winters by covering with fleece or grow in pots so it can be moved indoors (a shed, front porch, garage or conservatory would be ideal).
This is a fabulous new colour addition to the amazing Bottlebrush family. No prizes for guessing where they get their name from - their classic spring flowers zing with intense colour. Usually red, this is the first widely available pink, and what a neon-pink it is too! Each flower is made up of thousands of thin stamens, each pollen rich, so become a mecca for bees and butterflies early in the season. Flowering in spring and early summer, it is great to attract early season pollinators to fruit - and sometimes has a mini flush of flowers again in autumn. Grow in a pot in a warm and sunny spot, in a well-drained mix. A half-hardy shrub, give winter protection in colder, windier spots, as early leaves and growth can be damaged.
These revolutionary self-watering Strawberry 'GrowIn-Pods' will transform how you grow juicy strawberries and indeed virtually anything else on your patio - this year and for many seasons to come! It is an innovative, modular system that is incredibly flexible and has been specifically designed so you can create the format, shape and style of planting arrangement you need. They will produce perfect results every time with the absolute minimum of effort and in stylish Spanish terracotta colour, they look great too! GrowIn-Pods are made from the highest quality high density polypropylene that is totally UV proof and they come with a complete and unconditional 5 year manufacturer's guarantee! They are the last growing containers you will ever have to buy and can be configured to meet virtually any requirement you may have - make use of corner spots, doubled up in to a 'wall planter' and even made in to a 'wrap around' planter for posts and corners! When configured in to layers of 4 pods, they create a 4-leafed 'clover-shaped' arrangement so you can create a solid, stackable tower that will add height and drama to any area of your garden. Each 5 litre capacity 'GrowIn-Pod' has its own integral water reservoir ensuring no water is wasted but also that your plants have a ready supply of water and plant food as they need it. They also come complete with specially designed steel wall brackets, so where you do create dramatic vertical displays you can do so with the complete confidence that they will be held completely securely. They are perfect for floor standing, vertical indoor and outdoor displays and for your convenience, colour co-ordinated watering trays are also available. If using as a vertical grow tower, the water tray is the perfect addition. Manufactured from the same strong UV stable plastic, it is designed to hold the made up set of 4 in a layer snuggly and securely, and will catch up to 3 litres of water too, which can act as a reservoir for the bottom layer if you are popping away from home for a few days - cuts down watering and keeps plants watered.Each pod measures 210 x 210 x 210mm - each layer of 4 has a maximum width of 290mm. Can clip together and stack as singles, pairs, 3 round a pots or a complete layer of 4 Pods. Plant 1 Strawberry plant per pod, or 3 bedding plants if you choose a decorative look in future.
Penstemons are a classic cottage garden perennial that has enchanting bell-shaped flowers in a range of bright colours. We've brought together four varieties in shades of pink and purple that all complement each other perfectly. Grow them in a sunny or slightly shaded spot and they'll flower in upright spires for month after month from June until the autumn. Easy to grow and winter hardy, you're guaranteed masses of spectacular flowers that are also great for cutting for indoor arrangements. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' the flowers are produced through the spring and summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Superb grown in beds and borders, Penstemons prefer well-drained soil and forms large clumps over time, rewarding you with more flowers year on year. Looking after them is easy too, occasionally deadhead fading blooms to prolong the display and cover plants with a dry mulch of compost in late autumn to protect the roots from frost. 'Garnet' - Gorgeous deep pinky-red flowers. Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. 'Sour Grapes' - Amazing purple flowers splashed with blue. Another holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. 'Ice Cream Blackberry' - Rich dark purple flowers. 'Strawberries and Cream' - Lovely pale pink flowers with red stripes. Supplied as 4 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.