Exquisitely beautiful Agapanthus africanus 'Albus' bears globes of pure white trumpet-shaped blooms which emerge from clumps of glossy, strap-like leaves, flowering through the summer months. African Lilies thrive in a sunny position in the garden and also grow well in terracotta pots or other containers, bringing an exotic hint of the Mediterranean to the garden. After flowering, the seed heads can be left on the plants adding winter interest to the garden. Agapanthus blooms make fine cut flowers. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 50cm (19).
Begonia ‘Fireworks’ is a rhizomatous begonia with stunning foliage which makes a striking house or conservatory plant
Unsurpassable colour and garden performance! Petunia 'Easy Wave Ultimate Mixed' contains up to 18 different varieties, giving you stars, picotees, solid colours and pastels, all in one outstanding mix. With a naturally cascading habit these versatile Petunias are perfect for filling hanging baskets and containers, as well as beds and borders. Excellent weather resistance and a prolific flowering habit to give your garden a full colour injection!
Cornus canadensis or Creeping Dogwood can be planted in woodland gardens to prevent weeds from growing at the base of other, larger shrubs. It provides equally good ground cover in sunny borders, where its small, white flowers will stand out against rosettes of green, oval leaves in the late spring and early summer. These cross-shaped blooms are succeeded by scarlet berries, making the hardy perennial a colourful and practical choice of plant. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 1m (3'3).
This striking begonia makes an eye-catching specimen for the house or conservatory
The snail-shell leaves of Begonia ‘Rocheart’ spiral into a dark centre and are daintily sprinkled with silvery spots
When it flowers in the summer, Silene x robotii 'Rollys Favourite' is sure to be one of the brightest plants in your garden. The hardy perennial produces bubblegum pink blooms in abundance throughout June, July and August. These flowers are sure to catch your eye when placed at the front of a sunny or partially shady border. Campions also make great patio plants despite their sprawling habit; such versatility makes them suitable for novices as well as experienced gardeners. This Catchfly has been crossed with Lychnis to form a unique, hybrid plant that will stand out in any cottage garden. Height: 40cm (1'4). Spread: 40cm (1'4).
This dwarf conifer, that is super low maintenance, is an excellent addition to gravel gardens, Japanese gardens, and rockeries. Picea abies 'Little Gem' is evergreen, and slow growing, reaching a maximum height of just 50cm. A minature Norway Spruce, with a compact cushion habit, it has fresh green growth every year, that contrasts with the mature dark green needle foliage. The RHS have awarded the plant its Award of Garden Merit. Height and Spread: 50cm (20).
Brilliant by nature as well as by name, Aronia x prunifolia 'Brilliant' is a fantastic plant for autumn colour. This medium-sized, deciduous shrub produces clusters of pretty white flowers in late spring and early summer. The purple-black berries that follow are ready to harvest in the autumn. Commonly known as Purple Chokeberries, these tart fruits can be eaten raw, but are delicious cooked into jams, compotes, cakes and pies. Easy to grow and happy even in boggy conditions, Aronia x prunifolia 'Brilliant is perfect as part of a mixed border and extends the season of interedt - its autumn foliage takes on incredible fiery shades of orange and red. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.5m (8').
One of the best varieties, Streptocarpus ‘Falling Stars’ produces a spectacular display of masses of sky-blue flowers with a white eye above a neat rosette of dark green, wrinkled foliage
Streptocarpus 'Minnie’ is a compact variety bearing deep purple flowers etched with delicate filigree veining with yellow stripes around the throat
Streptocarpus 'Natalie’ bears large, open flowers with pale violet lobes and a yellow throat etched with deep violet lines
Deutzia x hybrida 'Mont Rose' is one of those shrubs that produces many more blooms than you might expect for such a relatively small plant making it the perfect choice for a low maintenance small garden. Give it a sunny spot and you'll quickly be rewarded with an eye-catching display of softly scented clusters of pink blushed flowers during June and July. Height and Spread: 1.2m (3.9').
Streptocarpus 'Gwen' blooms prolifcally from summer to autumn with masses of white flowers decorated with delicate, deep purple veining
Each pot of Tomato 'Sweet Sturdy' contains a dazzling duo of two little bush varieties. These perfect partners will intertwine to create a patio plant that?s ideal for summer snacking!
Streptocarpus 'Hannah' is produces masses of pretty pink flowers which quickly darken to mid pink with pale lemon centres
Streptocarpus 'Marion' bears striking, bi-coloured blooms in a velvety deep blue contrasted against crisp white and etched with delicate, filigree veining