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
Pretty in pink, Streptocarpus 'Sadie' has shell-pink flowers with soft yellow centres and darker stripes marking the eye giving the whole flower a peachy hue when viewed from a distance
Chilli Pepper ?Hot Banana? produces slender fruits with a waxy skin and minimal seeds, giving them a warm and tangy flavour. This variety has a moderate heat ? perfect for adding to family favourites like pizza, salads and salsa, adding a tasty bite, without the burn!
Streptocarpus 'Titania' bears pretty, ruffled flowers, with creamy-white upper petals and cherry pink lower lobes with two distinct yellow stripes
The foliage of Juniperus chinensis (also known as Juniperus x pfitzeriana) 'Blaauw' has an unusual blue-grey tone. Its colouring makes this dwarf conifer stand out in rockeries and other sunny or partially shady parts of the garden. Alternatively, the Chinese Juniper can be grown as a specimen plant or tree. Like most Sabinas, it is slow-growing, but requires little maintenance once mature. The plant is therefore a useful and long-lasting hardy shrub. Height: 1.2m (3'11). Spread: 1m (3'3).
No perennial border would be complete without at least one variety of Sedum, and if you?re looking to encourage a host of pollinating insects into your garden, together with attractive foliage and flowers, look no further. Sedum 'Matrona' is one of the best, blessed with succulent leaves flushed bronze, with purple stems and clusters of soft pink umbel flowers in late summer. This hardy perennial will provide years of joy and happiness, due to its long lasting nature and structural habit. The seedheads not only add a splash of colour late in the year, but remain most attractive through winter, especially when frosted. Very easy to propagate and a valuable plant that makes an excellent cut flower too. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 30cm (12).
Like precious jewels, the goblet shaped petals of winter flowering crocus burst from the soil to welcome the spring. Crocus flowers in shades of saffron, white and purple look particularly effective when planted in drifts or naturalised in lawns.
Enjoy freshly picked mushrooms straight from your windowsill at any time of the year! These handy Windowsill Mushroom Growing Kits can be started into growth at any time, giving you a tasty crop to add to your favourite dishes in just a week or two!
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia', with its RHS AGM, is a hardy evergreen shrub with very shiny, mid-green leaves. This cherry laurel has a bushy habit with broad leaves, making it suitable for hedging, where it provides shelter for birds in winter. Its racemes of small, white and fragrant flowers attract bees in April, and the dark, cherry-like fruits that follow are popular with wildlife from summer onwards. Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' requires little maintenance, and is happy growing in dry shade as well as full sun. Its compact form makes it particularly suitable for hedging, but it can also be grown as a specimen plant in large containers. Height: 5m (16'). Spread: 4m (13').
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The perfect mix for cottage garden borders! This cheery blend of pink Hyacinth and Anemone blanda create a delightful spring display. Uniform planting schemes of the same colour or species can look contrived, but this charming blend brings a relaxed, informality to the garden.
A lovely textural herbaceous perennial, Sedum 'Herbstfreude' produces fleshy, succulent pale green leaves and stems. From August through to September, large flattened clusters of tiny dark pink flowers open, creating a carpet of colour which is highly attractive to bees and butterflies. A valuable plant for late season colour, this RHS AGM Stonecrop also retains attractive seed heads throughout winter, giving your garden structure and interest. Sedum 'Herbstfreude' also has fantastic drought tolerance making it ideal for dry sunny borders, coastal gardens or prairie-style plantings. Height and spread: 60cm (24).