An easy to grow mixture of 10 colourful annuals, which includes species found in our countryside during the Middle Ages such as borage, cornflowers and flax. This mixture has a blue tone base of cornflowers and echium, with added red-orange contrast provided by flax and marigolds, and lastly a touch of antique pink provided by mallow. Height 50-60cm (20-24in).
Its bare stems throughout winter will glow in amazing shades of orange and red. Green foliage in spring is surrounded by little white flowers in summer, followed by dark berries as the leaves blend to red and reveal the striking stems as they fall. Truly a year-round specimen. Supplied in 9cm pots.
Found naturally in the wet savannahs and swamps of south-east USA this is one of the most popular carnivorous plants. The Venus Fly Trap lures its insect victims onto it's 'traps' with the promise of nectar, before snapping shut around the insect, trapping it in a leafy prison. This intriguing plant is best grown on a windowsill or in a cool greenhouse. Dionaea muscipula makes a fascinating talking point and a most interesting plant to grow.
An elegant combination of bicolour blue and yellow blooms adorn this hardy perennial, with as many as nine buds per stem. It will even reward you with a second wave of blooms later in summer. Ideal for borders where it will fill out year by year. Ht. 75cm. Supplied as bare roots.
These handsome tulips will come back year after year just like true perennials! Sturdy stems and colourful blooms appear from early April, and with superb weather resistance they will keep looking good for longer. The bold colours and strong upright stems make this mix particularly good for cutting and bringing indoors to enjoy. Ht. 30-40cm. Supplied as bulbs.
The Korean Fir makes a captivating specimen tree. From a young age, this stunning conifer produces fairytale, violet-blue cones that sit upright on evergreen branches.
This new variety is Rose of the Year for 2015 is amazing! Luxurious blooms with a subtle scent and a blend of enthralling colours is sure to create a sensation in your garden. Rich burgundy centres speckled with golden stamens and surrounded by pink petals produce a subtle and enchanting aroma. This superb rose will make a stunning feature in the border or in a patio container. Height of mature plant.90cm. Supplied as a bare root plant.
A popular evergreen shrub, Buxus sempervirens is easy to grow and perfect for creating topiary, hedges and low border edges. The small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create formal shapes, both for containers on the patio and borders. Box plants also cope well with tricky shady positions in the garden.
Petunia ?Evening Scentsation? is a lovely unusually coloured blooms for your baskets and window boxes.
With wide trumpet shaped flowers in a beautiful cherry red, Penstemon 'Sweet Cherry' deserves pride of place in your garden. The long-lasting blooms appear in summer above a flush of glossy, semi-evergreen foliage and continue well into autumn, long after other plants have started to fade. Penstemons are undemanding and easy to grow hardy perennials, and tolerate almost any position in the garden, withstand rain or drought, and even resist damage from slugs. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18).
The best way to grow tomatoes is in growbags, but it can be difficult to water them consistently, particularly during hot weather. Now you can water easliy with these handy collars. Just place the collars around the young tomato plants when you plant them into the growbag: the clear plastic collar prevents water from running off, ensuring that your plants are fed and watered consistently.
In a recent taste test Potato 'Setanta' was voted the best for roasting, with crisp, golden skin and buttery flesh which just melts in the mouth. High dry-matter content means this potato is also fantastic for baking, chips, and wedges.
Daffodil Miniature Mix brings together some of our favourite dwarf Narcissus to create a collection that will give you years of pleasure. The cheery blooms of these adorable little Daffodils are hard to resist. They make fabulous cut flowers so you can enjoy them in a vase indoors, as well as in the garden.
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' forms mounds of silver-green foliage, and lilac-blue flower spikes from early summer. These nectar-rich blooms attract bees and pollinating insects, and cats adore the aromatic foliage. One of the most widely-grown Catmints, 'Six Hills Giant' is a tall variety, wonderful planted in generous swathes and allowed to spill from borders and soften path edges. A cottage garden favourite, it also makes a lovely cut flower.
An absolutely adorable petunia that will capture your heart, at least five times over. Each yellow blushed bloom has five bright red hearts formed by the petals as they merge into each other, making this a wonderful variety of the ever popular basket and container plant. A must for bright and cheerful displays. Height:. 25cm (10). Spread: 40cm (16).
A vibrant mix of up to 20 different coloured blooms. Primrose 'Alaska Improved Mixed' boasts extra large flowers and a sturdy constitution! These robust Primroses will happily weather the cold winter months, flowering freely in beds, borders, containers and window boxes for a superb spring display.