Heather x darleyensis can thrive in exposed areas, making it an ideal plant for coastal gardens or alpine rockeries, with no shelter from fencing or trees. The plant flowers all though winter into spring, when most of the garden is dreary and dormant. Heather always looks great planted near to dwarf conifers, such as Juniper, and is extremely low maintenance. It has needle like foliage and masses of petite flowers and as a low growing shrub, it can be used as a groundcover alternative to grass lawns, if planted in groups. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 60cm (24).
Add a tropical touch to your spring displays with this exciting parrot tulip! Ruffled yellow petals each have a delicate orange-red margin, with the odd flash of green appearing on the outer petals. From mid to late spring Tulip 'Caribbean Parrot' erupts into a frenzy of colour, looking striking grouped in borders, beds and patio containers.
If you are looking for red rose climbing plant, then Rose 'Love Knot' (Climbing Rose) is a perfect choice. This cultivar has gorgeous, deep red, double bloom roses, that repeat flower during the summer and have a delicate fragrance.
A real show-stopper for your garden, great in a mixed border, gravel bed, patio container - anywhere! This exotic variegated yucca bears bluegreen sword-shaped leaves with golden margins that look particularly stunning in dappled sunlight. Magnificent cream-white bell-shaped blooms rise up on numerous tall spears up to 2m high. Ht. 1-1.5m. Supplied in 9cm pots.
If you live in a coastal area or have a garden with poor soil, Centranthus ruber 'Albus' is a great choice of plant. The hardy perennial isn't fussy: if planted in a sunny border, it will flourish regardless of soil type. This Valerian can also withstand drought, wind and exposure, producing pure white blooms in dainty clusters throughout the summer, whatever the weather. Height: 1m (3'3). Spread: 1m (3'3).
For an convenient and easy way to grow potatoes on your patio look no further than our Potato Growing Bags. These durable black/grey bags hold 8 litres of compost and the black and grey colouring prevents light reaching the developing potato tubers for healthy and delicious crops; and absorbs heat for a quick start in the spring.
You might think that the 'Husker Red' in this Penstemon's name refers to the pink-white, trumpet-shaped flowers it sports during the summer, but look more closely and you'll see that its foliage, too, is ruby red. What's more, these leaves are semi-evergreen, thus giving the plant a long season of interest. As if its beauty wasn't enough, this Beard Tongue is also an extremely practical choice for cottage gardens: it is weather-resistant and seemingly immune to slugs and other pests. These qualities ensure that the magnificent plant will brighten up borders throughout the summer and beyond. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
A new variety of Hardy Geranium. ? Bloomtime? looks simply amazing with its pale pink, veined flowers. Perfect for planting in large groups in borders where a sea of pink will appear every summer, and the again with a second flush later in the year.
The perfect beginners house plant and one of the best known, instantly recognisable indoor plants there are. Spider Plants are easy to keep and will soon grown their long strap like leaves that arch gently over it top of its pot or basket.
For a focal point in your garden or patio, try this new small tree. Growing to approximately 2 metres this 'flamingo tree' is so called because the newest foliage blends from white to a pale pink, rather like the plumage of flamingoes! its branches grow upwards and gradually arch over, whilst the mature foliage is green with cream marbling. Stems will blend to orange-red over winter, before yellow catkins appear in spring, continuing the year round interest of this adorable specimen.
Description for Tomato 'Mirado Orange' (grafted) not available
Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Daffodil 'Decoy Red' is a large flowered variety that makes an eye-catching springtime display. The deep orange-red cups contrast beautifully with the crisp, white petals. This magnificent variety is at its most dramatic when planted in large groups for a big impact.
Tall and imposing, with their own unique hairstyle! These magnificent allium bulbs produce an explosion of colour on every stem, from hundreds of individual florets. Flowering from late spring, with their deep red wine colour, they'll look superb planted amongst ornamental grasses or grouped in patio containers. Ht. 100cm. Supplied as bulbs.
A real workhorse in the garden, the attractive Shasta Daisy ?Fair Lady' has large white flowers with yellow centres on tall upright stems. Leucanthemum is a free flowering, hardy annual that requires little maintenance so is easy for beginners to grow. It's suited to being planted in a mixed border where it will be a magnet to butterflies, bees and other nectar loving insects. Shasta Daisy is the backdrop to many a cut flower bouquet too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18).
A big impact in summer borders for very little effort! From late summer, this low maintenance perennial grass produces spidery panicles of bronze tipped flower-spikes that slowly fade to silver as they mature. The tall flower stems rise magnificently above clumps of arching, green foliage.