Bring a warm Mediterranean feel to your garden this summer with this fantastic standard olive bush. These well-established plants have been professionally grown with a wonderful ball of foliage aloft an elegant stem. Despite their Mediterranean heritage, olives are surprisingly tough and will happily grow in the UK down to -8C in winter, although best of you can protect them a little. With its neatly shaped, evergreen grey-green foliage, this olive is perfect in a border or patio pot they will also look great in a pot in a conservatory. They love hot, sunny spots and thrive in free-draining soil. They produce small, but insignificant creamy flowers in spring, which self-pollinate, and may produce small fruits in hot, dry summers with plenty of time to ripen. They look so exotic and Mediterranean though, you should grow them anyway. Olives are low maintenance, easy to grow and very slow growing - ideal for small gardens or busy gardeners. Great value and will add a touch of class to your patio. All our Olives are sourced from specialist growers who are regularly inspected and tested for plant pests and diseases, including the new disease threat Xylella. We do not source Olives from High Risk areas. This is followed by further checks and inspections on our own Lincs nursery by DEFRA.
Here's the perfect place to start if you want to cultivate your own Bonsai and enjoy this ancient and fascinating horticultural art form. In it's natural state the Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia often reaches 25m tall yet this specimen - already 7 years old - has been trained by skilful cultivation into perfect miniiature form. Already fully established in its own decorative ceramic planter this beautiful little tree will provide an instant focal point to any well lit room. Chinese Elms, with foliage closely resembling our more familiar native species, are particularly well suited to bonsai culture, readily branching and forming impressive gnarled trunks as they age. They're easy to care for needing only a light trim each autumn to encourage branching. Water well as the compost becomes dry but avoid the tree standing in wet. Feed occasionally with bonsai feed (see below) and your tree should thrive and last a lifetime or more! Your tree will enjoy a summer holiday on a table outdoors, In winter the leaves of this deciduous tree may drop but don't worry - they'll reappear in spring. Be careful and only water very sparingly during this dormant time. *NB Colour of pot is not guaranteed
Japanese Tree Paeonies really are on of the most majestic garden plants you can grow when inb full Summer flower - their huge papery flowers covering the tree. Yet depsite their fine foliage and paper-thin flowers, they are very robust and very hardy, and suprisingy easy to grow - although patience helps too, as they can be slow to really get going for a year or two after initial planting. Modern varieties are grafted, and all produce their classic huge flowers, up to 20cm *(8') across in late Spring and summer. Plant sraight into deep, well-drained soils (avoid growing in pots for best results), they are fairtly fuss free, and will produce flowers from 2-3 years time. In this collection, you get one each of the 3 varieties shown: 'Taiyo' - red 'Shimano Fuji' - pink 'Feng Dan Bai' - white
Here is the perfect place to start if you want to cultivate your own Bonsai and enjoy this ancient and fascinating horticultural art form. In its natural state the Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia often reaches 25m tall yet this specimen - already 7 years old - has been trained by skilful cultivation into perfect miniature form with a graceful S shaped trunk. Already fully established in its own decorative ceramic planter this beautiful little tree will provide an instant focal point to any well-lit room. Chinese Elms, with foliage closely resembling our more familiar native species, are particularly well suited to bonsai culture, readily branching, and forming impressive, gnarled trunks as they age. They are easy to care for needing only a light trim each autumn to encourage branching. Water well as the compost becomes dry but avoid the tree standing in wet. Feed occasionally with bonsai feed (see below) and your tree should thrive and last a lifetime or more! Your tree will enjoy a summer holiday on a table outdoors, in winter the leaves of this deciduous tree may drop but don't worry - they'll reappear in spring. Be careful and only water very sparingly during this dormant time.
Bring an elegant look to your home with this beautifully elegant bay tree! The Sweet Bay, Laurus Nobilis, is a versatile evergreen garden plant either growing in the ground or a pot and lends itself particularly well to topiary pruning and training. With its stunning spiral trunk, this standard bay is an instant classic and will look amazing in pairs either side of a door or gate, or as a beautiful focal point on a patio. They're also excellent grown in borders, adding structure and height. The dark grey-green, lush foliage has a delicious flavour and rich aroma and can be added to marinades or used to add depth to cooking, an essential ingredient in a whole host of recipes and a must-have addition to your herb or kitchen garden. Neatly clipped, this standard 'lollipop' tree is simple to maintain, preferring sun are partial shade, sheltered from cold winds, and will look perfect all year round. 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 beautiful bay tree in the garden with confidence. Supplied as a standard tree in a 22cm pot, 1.3-1.4m (4-4½ft) tall, growing to 1.5m (5ft) tall and 75cm (2½ft) wide, depending on pruning.
This superb Eucalyptus has been skilfully fashioned into a standard tree by expert nurserymen to give a superb plant to grace a sunny border or large patio pot. Looking spectacular all year round with its unusual foliage colour, Eucalyptus us arguably at its best in spring and summer when new growth is appearing. The leaves emerge in a light grey-green colour before changing to become more blue with a waxy patina, and with naturally peeling grey bark, nothing else looks quite like it! Famous for its peppermint-like fragrance, the aromatic foliage gives off its familiar, refreshing scent when bruised and makes a fantastic, long lasting addition to cut flower arrangements where the unique colour brings an exotic touch. 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. Growing best in full sun or partial shade, Eucalyptus is extremely hardy and undemanding to care for, requiring nothing more than pruning in early spring to maintain its bushy shape, and benefitting from being cut back hard every few years. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, approx 60-80cm tall. Ready to plant.
The coconut palm tree is a spectacular indoor plant and makes an exotic specimen for any homeSure to spark conversation, this unusual houseplant is the ultimate in tropical decoration and will become a focal point in any room. With its tall, slender trunk topped by large, tropical palm leaves, the coconut is one of the more recognisable palms and makes a splendid house guest. Plants are robust when established, but need constant humidity which can be provided by spading your coconut in a tray of wet pebbles or hortag. Your palm will not tolerate the cold and should be kept indoors. Supplied as a rooted coconut ready to go straight into the room of your choice.
This attractive doormat is not only great to look at but thoroughly functional too. Being manufactured from a hardwearing and durable natural coir it is perfect for scraping off mud from boots and shoes. It also benefits from a non-slip backing so it will always remain in place. If it gets dirty, simply allow to dry and then brush clean. Height: 1.5cm Length: 45cm Width: 75cm
This attractive doormat is not only great to look at but thoroughly functional too. Being manufactured from a hardwearing and durable natural coir it is perfect for scraping off mud from boots and shoes. It also benefits from a non-slip backing so it will always remain in place. If it gets dirty, simply allow to dry and then brush clean. Length: 45cm Width: 75cm
Containing all the major plant nutrients plus magnesium and trace elements, making it the perfect feed for tree ferns in pots and planted outdoors. It's also an ideal feed for indoor and outdoor palms, bamboo, grasses and other ferns. Tree ferns thrive in a sheltered, humid and shaded position, in humus-rich soil, gaining nutrients from decaying vegetation that falls from the forest canopy into the crown of the tree fern. Vitax Tree Fern and Palm feed replicates this process to maximising growth, maintain colour and ensure a strong, healthy plant. Watering and Feeding: The trunk and crown of tree ferns will not tolerate drying out, so water regularly to ensure that it remains moist, and spray the trunk with water during hot or dry weather; this will encourage the tree to send out roots. After roots have established, you can commence feeding, applying the liquid feed to both crown and trunk every 7-10 days during the growing season (from April to July). How to use: Measure 1 capful (20ml) and add to 2L of water. On an already wetted trunk, slowly pour the mixture into the crown and allow it to overflow and soak into the trunk. A thick layer of organic mulch on the ground surrounding the trunk will help feed the plant slowly and naturally. Feed palms, bamboos grasses and other ferns using 1 capful in 2L of water every 7-10 days while in growth.
Provide a perfect boost for your olive trees with Vitax olive tree feed. An organic-based fertiliser with added magnesium and trace elements for olive trees grown in pots or in the garden, it's the convenient and mess-free way to quickly provide your plant with a health boost. With a specially created formula, this specialist feed provides an extended release of organic nutrients for healthier plants and luxurious, dense foliage. Use on any size tree from young to old, it's a great way to boost fruiting too. Directions for use: Note: 1 gloved handful contains approximately 35g Apply evenly to the soil, preferable when it is moist. Lightly incorporate into the top surface of the soil. If conditions are dry, then water the pellets in. For established trees planted in the gardenSprinkle pellets evenly beneath the spread of the plant at a rate of 105g per square metre - 3 handfuls. For trees in potsIn early spring, sprinkle a handful of pellets evenly around the base of the plant and lightly incorporate into the soil and water in well. Apply a further handful in June.
Vitax Tree & Shrub Planting Feed contains all the vital plant foods in a natural, organic form for the best possible start when planting trees and shrubs. The recipe of perfectly balanced nutrients are ideal when planting both bare-root plants and potted speciments. This specially formulated feed also contains mycorrhizal fungi and a range of bio stimulants to promote vigorous root growth which in turn helps plants to establish much more effectively. Directions for use Note 1 gloved hand is approximately 30g Apply evenly to soil at the rates recommended when the soil is moist. Planting trees and shrubsFor 15-20cm containers take 60g feed and sprinkle past into the bottom of the planting hole and lightly fork it in. Mix the rest of the feed with the soil taken from the hole and then backfill around the plant. For larger containers, use 60g feed in the hole and 60g for mixing with the soil for backfilling. Feeding established plantsIn March, apply 60g for plants up to 60cm (2ft), 120g for plants up to 120cm (4ft) and 180g for standard trees. Spread the feed evenly into the soil below the canopy. Repeat late June-early July. For apples, pears and plums apply 175g per square metre.For Currants, Gooseberries and Raspberries apply 140g per square meter.For roses, apply 140g per square metre.