An attractive clump forming lavender pink cornflower, with the unusual characteristic of being perennial and flowering In the first year. Easy to grow. adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a superb border cut flower. Height: 80-90cm (32-36in). First Year Flowering Perennial, flowering in June/July
Intriguing deep purple-blue flowers that are so dark they almost appear to shimmer black in the summer sunshine. The large, fragrant blooms, set atop particularly long stems, make an astonishing exhibit for the show bench and are equally eye catching in flower borders. Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet' is a free flowering variety producing 4 or five blooms per stem. Height: 180cm (71) Spread: 30cm (12)
A superb blend of this most unusual flower type, specially selected for its wide range of bright colours. Attractive fully double 25-3cm (1-1 1/2in) pom-pom like flowers are stunning in borders or as a cut flower. Height: 45-50cm (18-20in)
In recent years, kale has become a staple ingredient of any healthy diet. Now, you can grow your very own superfood crop in any cottage or kitchen garden. All Kale 'Midnight Sun' needs is some space in a sunny vegetable bed. Given this, the hardy annual will produce edible, textured leaves with unusual red veins from the autumn right through to the spring. Whether left to mature or eaten as baby leaf kale, this plant will provide gardeners with a welcome, winter boost of protein, fibre and vitamins. Height: 90cm (2'11). Spread: 60cm (2').
These ideal partners will add a refreshing flow to your summer bedding displays or containers. Traditionally used as a pot plant, new breeding has turned Celosia Fresh Look into an outstanding garden performer, flowering non-stop all summer long
For a mix of beautiful flowers that will look amazing both in your beds, borders and patio containers and can be used on your plates too, then look no futher than our Edible Flower Mix. Containing popular cottage garden flowers calendula, dianthus, nasturtium and viola, this mix will grow and become a feast for the eyes!
Chinese Leaves are quick maturing and form a cos lettuce type heart in under 9 weeks. Plants are very slow to bolt, so stand well over a long season. Use as salad leaves as you would a Romaine lettuce or as a full heart for salads, stir fries and as a cooked vegetable. Superb quality and garden performance without bolting. Mature heads can be cut and stored in a frost free shed
This unique cross combines the unusual dark skin and health benefits of Black Cherry with the high sugar content of our red cherry type Sweet Apéritif. Sweeter than Black Cherry, but retaining the high levels of anthocyanins and lycopene of dark-fruiting types.
Dwarf Bean 'Delinel' is an outstanding variety for both crop yield and flavour. The 15cm (6) mid green, stringless beans are of superb quality with dark black seeds within the pods. This RHS AGM variety has a long season if picked regularly, and shows good resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
The wood alpine strawberry produces masses of dainty, sweet tasting berries from July to September. The small fruits have a delicate flavour with an almond undertone making them perfect for decorating pastries and cakes or dropping into a glass of champagne! Strawberry 'Mignonette' is ideal for growing in hanging baskets and containers. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12).
Over the past 5 years, T&M's flower breederscareful selection, brings you the First Pink of this variety, from seed! Not only an attractive soft pink, a dwarf habit, but also first year flowering. Outstanding garden performance. 12in. high in the first year, growing up to 36in. high the following year
Graceful annual for the border, producing delicate flowers and foliage, splendid for cut flowers. Can also be grown as flowering pot plants, grown in drifts or planted so as to cascade down steep banks or dry walls. Flowers early summer. Height 18in
Charming relative of the corn field poppy producing shining crimson single blooms with a black blotch. Easy and cheerful. Developed using a species introduced by our founder Wm. Thompson, from Russia in 1876
A free-flowering vigorous climber for quickly covering trelliswork, obelisks and fences. In summer, an abundance of exquisite white blooms with blue-mauve streaks are produced, their antique appearance giving an air of yesteryear. Climbs to 180-240cm (6-8ft)
This hardy annual grass is ideal for adding majestic height and structure to your borders. The large green-gold to bronze flower heads of Sorghum nigrum rise above the foliage in a spectacular summer display. This striking millet is excellent for drying to make a striking everlasting flower. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 40cm (16)
At last! A plant that not only tolerates, but positively thrives in dry, hot, sunny borders and rockeries! The succulent, fleshy-leaved plants cover the ground quickly, and become clothed in a rich carnival of colour all summer long
World-famous strain producing exotic bicolours, primrose yellow centres with rich velvet surrounds including carmine, maroon-carmine, coral pink, deep orange, maroon-black and many more. Ideal for partially shaded positions on rockeries or borders, or spring flower beds, pots, tubs etc. Flowers early spring. Height 23cm (9in)