Deep salmon-pink flowers with golden centres, rising above mounds of grey-green, mottled foliage, make 'Toronto' a lively addition to your garden in spring. An impressive multiheaded tulip, each bulb giving 3-5 long-lasting blooms, they flower from late April through May and will not fail to bring warmth to your planting schemes. One of the most popular varieties, this characterful greigii tulip boasts a well-deserved RHS Award of Garden Merit. Versatile and easy to grow, the large-petalled blooms on short, sturdy stems look stunning in rock gardens, beds, borders and containers. They also make an attractive display in a vase. This fully hardy perennial tulip is easy to grow and will naturalise well if left in the ground. Mix with contrasting colours for dramatic effect. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs ready for planting, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Place in a sunny or lightly shaded position in rich, well-drained soil.
A multiheaded tulip with pointed petals, 'Orange Toronto' opens into cup-shapeded blooms up to 12cm wide, adding a burst of cheerful colour to your garden from early to mid-spring. This versatile botanical variety is an ideal choice for rock gardens, beds, borders and containers, and naturalises easily in grassy areas. Set on sturdy stems, the flowers rise above mounds of swordlike leaves to a height of 20-30cm, the attractive foliage remaining green long after flowering. An easy-to-grow hardy bulb, they thrive in rich fertile, well-drained conditions, enjoying full or afternoon sun. Flowering from April to May, this robust all-rounder tolerates rural and urban environments. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots and can be mixed with later-flowering bulbs to extend your spring colour.
A striking evergreen shrub, Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red' will add spectacular Mediterranean style to your garden in summer. With its long, arching, sword-like foliage that typically grows on a single stem, it has a distinctive palmlike appearance and compact growth - a great choice for planting in containers to add character to patios and sunny balconies. Also known as the cabbage palm, Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red' has deep bronze-red leaves, making it a perfect plant to add contrast of form and colour in a mixed border. Mature plants produce clusters of sweetly scented, ivory-white blossom in the summer and berries in the autumn, so the bees and birds will love it too! Fully deserving of its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can plant this with confidence to achieve stunning displays for many years to come. Hardy to around -5C, we recommend that 'Torbay Red' is grown in a large pot where it can be moved under cover in the winter to protect it from the worst of the cold weather. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, it will reach approximately 2.5m x 1m in 10 years.
A popular and spectacular houseplant, Fatsia japonica produces huge, dark green, deeply divided palmate leaves. The architectural shape makes it a dramatic, tropical feature, and these magnificent plants really need very little attention. Also known as the Castor Oil plant or Japanese Aralia, Fatsia plants are native to southern Japan, Korea and Taiwan where they grow in moist shaded areas and will easily reach 5m (16ft) in height. As a houseplant, it grows to just a fraction of that size, but the amazing leaves still maintain their handsome glossiness, growing up to a foot across. Happiest in a shady part of the house, away from direct sun, with good moisture levels. It shouldn't be allowed to dry out but shouldn't sit in water either. Once mature, unusual, exotic-looking umbrellas of creamy white flowers are produced in the autumn, followed by deep maroon berries. Leafy tropical houseplants like this help to clean the air in your home and can actually improve the environment, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Fatsia japonica holds a coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, so you can be sure that this is a proven performer. Supplied as a potted plant, 60cm (2ft) tall in a 21cm pot, growing to 2m (6½ft) tall.
This stunning collection of large-flowered tulips will bring a striking touch of glamour to your spring garden. A combination of flamboyant deep, rich purples and pink, they work in harmony to spectacular effect. The colours look wonderful against the broad, grey-green foliage. Plant them in large groups for maximum impact. Tulip 'Black Parrot' is a flamboyant, showy parrot variety with incredibly dark purple flowers. The petals are deeply ruffled and cut to make this a spectacular looking tulip. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit. You'll receive 10 bulbs, growing to a height of 55 cm (22 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Ronaldo' is a Triumph tulip, a cross between two exceptional varieties, Single Early and Darwin, creating an extremely robust tulip with superb weather resistance. The large, cup shaped flowers are a gorgeous rich maroon colour. You'll receive 10 bulbs, growing to a height of 40 cm (16 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Tulip 'Pink' Superb, rich pink that creates a stunning colour contrast with the dark purple of 'Black Parrot' and 'Ronald'.You'll receive 10 bulbs, size 10/11, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and spread of 15 cm (6 in). Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in borders or large pots with free-draining soil, plant them in autumn to flower in spring. They will give you a superb display which will get better every year as they begin to naturalise and spread. If you prefer, the tulips can be dug up and stored over winter. Supplied as 30 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn.
Light up your late summer displays with the bright blooms of this spectacular Lobelia × speciosa 'Queen Victoria'. Perfect for adding height to your beds, borders and containers, this gorgeous perennial will produce bright scarlet red, two lipped flowers from late summer and lasting through to the autumn. This Lobelia will stand tall in your displays, growing to a height of almost 90cm, the unique purple stems will provide you with interest standing in the spring. 'Queen Victoria' is a versatile perennial that will make a perfect addition to your informal cottage garden, it is also a magnet for pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. 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. This Lobelia is hardy to -5 in the winter so will need some protection from strong and cold winds in the winter. Position 'Queen Victoria' in either full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils where it will thrive and provide you with a spectacular floral display. Cut back your faded blooms to encourage a longer flowering season. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to pot on or plant out. Growing to a height and spread of 60cm (24in) x 45cm (18in).
A beautifully designed solar torch light that produces a striking lighting effect which looks and moves exactly like a real flame. Perfect for marking borders, flower beds and paths, the TrueFlame™ Solar Torch Light is wireless, completely solar powered and fully automatic - they're absolutely outstanding when used in a group of 3 or more, especially when lining a path. Designed to work all year round, the Solar Torch turns on automatically at night and turns off automatically at dawn and has an optional Power saving mode for superb winter performance - reducing brightness in favour of longer run times. Simple quick and safe to install with everything you need in the box, the garden torch is Waterproof and designed for outdoor garden use - there's no need to dig up your garden to lay trunking and cables. Key Features of the Mini TrueFlame™ Solar Torch Light: Amazing TrueFlame™ flickering flame effectPower Saving Technology - maximise the brightness in the summer and double the runtime on shorter days.Will light for up to 10 hrs from a full charge.Installs in seconds - no need to dig up your garden to lay expensive mains cableBattery, pole & deck mounting, and spike included Note the torch will only illuninate in darkness. Height: 380mm (above ground after install) Overall Height: 490mm (including spike) Diameter of light head: 70mm Diameter of pole: 22mm In the Box 2 x TrueFlame™ Solar Torch Lights (Batteries included) Poles and spikes Instructions
This metallic copper finished square planter is simple and elegant and will fit perfectly into any garden - big or small, traditional or contemporary.Suitable for a wide range of planting, it'll add a decorative touch without overdoing it. Plant up bedding and bulbs or why not try a small standard tree or dwarf shrub that will add height and structure to your patio, terrace or even balcony displays!Made from heavy duty plastic that is both UV stable and weather resistant, it's durable and can be reused year after year. Supplied as a single planter, 20cm (8in) square.
This metallic, silver finished square planter is simple and elegant and will fit perfectly into any garden - big or small, traditional or contemporary.Suitable for a wide range of planting, it'll add a decorative touch without overdoing it. Plant up bedding and bulbs or why not try a small standard tree or dwarf shrub that will add height and structure to your patio, terrace or even balcony displays!Made from heavy duty plastic that is both UV stable and weather resistant, it's durable and can be reused year after year. Supplied as a single planter, 20 cm (8 in) square.
Along with a hose, the Flopro Supergrip Hose Connector Starter Kit is everything you need to start watering. The set includes all the connectors required to water. The water-stop connector prevents leaks when changing attachments. It also includes a robust variable spray nozzle. The connectors have an extended clench mechanism that ensures permanent hose connection, so this set gives high-quality performance that will last for years. This set includes Flopro Perfect Fit Outdoor Tap Connector. Fits taps with diameter of 1'' (33.3mm), ¾'' (26.5mm) and ½'' (21mm) Flopro Supergrip Hose Tap Connector Flopro Supergrip Spray Gun Connector - waterstop Adjustable Nozzle Features Made from superior ABS plastics UV resistant Connectors and Nozzle 1/2' (12.5mm). Tap Adapter: 1' (25mm) with 3/4' (19mm) & 1/2' (12.5mm) inserts 100% compatible with all watering brands How to use Water Stop Connector Unscrew the clamping nut of the hose connector and thread onto the piece of hose you are going to useThen firmly push that end of hose into the hose fitting, as far as it will go, allowing the claws to clamp down onto the hoseHand tighten the clamping nut over the hose fittingTo use push the hose connector onto the spray gun, nozzle or other accessory Hose Connector Unscrew the clamping nut of the hose connector and thread onto the piece of hose you are going to useThen firmly push that end of hose into the hose fitting, as far as it will go, allowing the claws to clamp down onto the hoseHand tighten the clamping nut over the hose fittingTo use push the hose connector onto the tap connector or accessory NozzleSimply twist clockwise to start the flow of water and change through a narrow to wide jet spray. Turn anti-clockwise to change back through spray and close
These windowsill propagators provide the perfect environment to grow on plugs and seedlings before you plant them out into your garden. Shaped to fit onto any windowsill so now even those with the absolute minimum of space can grow on their own plants. Each propagator acts like a miniature greenhouse giving plants warmth and light when potted. Once established, take off the lid to toughen up the plants before planting. This pack contains 3 propagators, each holding 30 plants so you can grow on up to 90 plants at a time. They are completely reusable. It is incredibly easy to grow on plants yourself, rather than buying more established plants at expensive garden centre prices! Dimensions (cm) 52 long x 16 wide x 14 high (including lid/cover). NB colour of plastic base is not guaranteed.
A beautifully designed solar torch light that produces a striking lighting effect which looks and moves exactly like a real flame. Perfect for marking borders, flower beds and paths, the Solar Torch Light is wireless, completely solar powered and fully automatic - they're absolutely outstanding when used in a group of 3 or more, especially when lining a path. Simple, quick and safe to install with everything you need in the box, the garden torch is waterproof and designed for outdoor garden use - there's no need to dig up your garden to lay trunking and cables. Place in an area of direct sunlight, the torch will charge throughout the course of the day. Then just sit back and enjoy the evening light show. Colour: Slate Grey Dimensions: 47 x 7 x 7cm Weight: 0.115kg