The fiery foliage of Acer ?Orange Beauty? creates a riotous explosion of orange-yellow leaves in spring that change to a bright, lime green during the summer and then colour to shades of red and gold in autumn. Japanese maples make magnificent focal points for shaded, sheltered spots in the garden where their delicate foliage is protected from strong sunlight and drying winds.
Extremely popular and reliable variety for successional sowings throughout spring, and a particular favourite for June sowings, Pea Kelvedon Wonder produces huge crops of narrow pointed pods in pairs, averaging 7 or 8 succulent peas per pod. RHS AGM winner. Pea Kelvedon Wonder is resistant to Pea Wilt, tolerant to Downy Mildew.
These high quality fertiliser granules release a constant, controlled supply of nutrients to your geranium without wastage or leaching. Just one application feeds your geraniums for the whole season. Easy to apply - just mix it with compost when potting up young pelargonium plants or add to each planting hole before planting individual geranium plants in borders.
These stunning Begonias produce masses of frilly apricot, yellow and orange flowers which cascade gently on trailing stems from June to October. With superb weather resistance, Begonia 'Apricot Shades' makes an excellent addition to hanging baskets, patio containers and window boxes.
An improved 'Armado Apriltype. Cauliflower Winter Aalsmeer shows outstanding winter hardiness and produces well-protected, creamy white heads of good depth and weight. Matures gradually throughout April so extends the harvesting period. RHS AGM winner
An excellent, high quality, double podded variety, Pea Rondo is guaranteed to out perform 'Onwardin every way. One of the best cropping varieties in trials, Pea Rondo produces rich green, straight, long pods containing on average 10 deliciously plump peas. Wrinkle (Main). Resistant to Fusarium Race 1. Suitable For Freezing.
Brighten up your borders with the bright, variegated foliage of Weigela 'Florida Variegata'. Versatile and adaptable, it thrives in sun or part shade, needing very little maintenance.
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)
An easy to grow, unusual vegetable with a unique gourmet flavour. A hint of asparagus - perhaps? Asparagus Pea goes with virtually any dish. Cook whole at 3cm (1in) long, preferably by steaming, and serve with a little melted butter. No flavouring should be used as this will destroy its own delicious taste. Asparagus Pea can also be used in the flower border as attractive ground cover
An excellent dwarf variety only 30cm (12in) high that produces lots of 13-15cm (5-6in) pods each bearing five small, but deliciously tender beans. Broad Bean The Sutton is very suitable for successional sowings commencing late autumn (under cloches) or late winter/early summer in the open. Ideal for the small garden. Suitable For Freezing
Enjoy heavy crops of tender runner beans over a long season. Runner Bean 'Lady Di' is a red flowered variety producing completely stringless, 30cm (12) long pods. These delicious beans are particularly fleshy due to their very slow seed development, resulting in superb quality beans. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12).
This super sweet carrot is a taste sensation! Carrot 'Sugarsnax 54' has a superb flavour whether it is cooked or eaten raw. The long, tapered, 25cm (10) roots contain high levels of beta carotene giving them a rich orange colour that will brighten any plate. The uniform roots are delicious eaten fresh but will also store well over winter. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6)
A gardener's favourite for over 100 years for its reliable performance and heavy crop of long pods in most soils. The pods contain an average of 6 beans, with some up to 8 seeded. Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition has a very good flavour and excellent for freezing. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil
A very strong growing and productive variety. Asparagus 'Martha Washington' produces long, thick spears in May and early June that are delicious eaten fresh from the garden and are also suitable for freezing. Although asparagus beds take several years to establish, each asparagus crown can produce up to 25 spears per year and will continue cropping for 25 years. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 45cm (18).
An excellent variety for freezing with fleshy, stringless pods that are fibreless and snap cleanly. Dwarf Bean 'Tendergreen' is early to mature and crops well over a long season. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
One of the heaviest cropping varieties available, Gooseberry 'Invicta' produces almost twice as much fruit as other varieties, from late May onwards. The flavoursome, smooth skinned fruits stay firm and retain their shape when cooked, making excellent pies and preserves. This vigorous RHS AGM variety also has excellent mildew resistance. Height and spread: 120cm (48)Our established 2 year old bareroot plants are supplied ready pruned, that once planted will quickly establish
Heavy yields of high quality, large cylindrical roots make Carrot 'Bangor' one of the best maincrop varieties for the gardener. The large roots have a good core colour and excellent flavour, reaching up to 25cm in length. This RHS AGM variety resists greening and cracking. Carrot 'Bangor' will store well after harvesting in late summer and autumn. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
A mid-season supersweet type, Sweetcorn Ovation F1 produces large cobs of 20-23cm (8-9in) long, filled to the tip with 12-14 rows of delicious kernels with a delicious sugar-sweet flavour. Sweetcorn Ovation are vigorous plants which give impressive crops
Oriental Mustards add tastes and textures to your mixed salads, sandwiches and garnishes and also stir fries. Sow regularly all the year round for a constant supply of 'salad leaves'. Pick the nutritious leaves of Oriental Mustards in under 30 days from sowing during summer months. Ideal in containers on the patio. Good source of provitamin A, vitamins C and K, and folate. CONTENTS: Mustards Red Giant, Red Feather and green frilled Pizzo