New for 2021, 'Azure Skies' is a spectacular hardy perennial Geranium one of the larger varieties and will look stunning in your garden. The beautiful, finely cut foliage gives rise to masses of bright azure blue double flowers from May all way through to September. The blooms have delightful, ruffled petals and are set off beautifully by the lush green of the leaves. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' the stunning summer flowers are a favourite with butterflies and bees. A longstanding cottage garden favourite, hardy Geraniums will grow happily in sunshine or shade, and are perfect for bringing vibrant colour to darker parts of your garden, brightening up beds and borders whenever you plant them, and with foliage that takes on fiery shades in the autumn, they provide interest for much of the year. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant, growing to a height and spread of 30cm (2ft).
A wonderful selection of 100 outstanding Allium bulbs, these are sure to create an explosion of colour and provide spectacular displays for your garden, patio or decking. The mix of varieties is ideal for the amateur gardener as they are very tough and hardy, making them extremely easy to look after. This collection will also provide ideal cut flowers sure to brighten up your home. This collection includes: 7 x Allium 'Purple Sensation' bulbs - with its enormous bright purple spherical flower heads stand tall on thin stems above deep-green leaves. Related to onions (but dont eat them!) they are very tough and hardy and they are great for beginners. 5 x Allium 'Christophii' bulbs - Giant lilac almost solid spheres of flowers stand majestically on long stems above deep green leaves each spring. 5 x Allium 'Siculum' (Nectaroscordum) bulbs - An unusual relation to the allium family, Nectaroscordum siculum can produce up to 30 hanging flowers from each bulb. Looks wonderful in borders but give some space around the bulb to enable it to grow the large number of flowers. 5 x Allium 'Nigrum' bulbs - With their white, globe-shaped flower heads sitting above broad, ornamental, blue-green leaves these wonderful alliums will look simply stunning in wherever you plant them in your garden. 25 x Allium 'Moly' bulbs - a yellow sparkler of a flower head, a more wild and natural looking small variety for front of borders. 25 x Allium 'Drumsticks' bulbs - delicate, small purple tinged flowers on long, tall straight stems. Plant en masse for maximum effect in pots or garden. 25 x Allium 'Neopolitanum' bulbs - lovely white smaller sparkler flowers, sometimes tinged blush pink in cool, plant together for maximum effect. 3 x Allium Giant Red 'Novelty' bulbs - Later blooming Alliums with eye-catching punk-like spiky flowers heads that stand on top of the tall slender stems. Alliums are adored by beneficial pollinators such as bees. Therefore, this collection is a must have if you are looking to encourage wildlife into your spring garden. Supplied as a collection of 100 bulbs, ready to plant out in autumn. Growing to a height of approx. 1m.
The unusual and immensely pretty Mirabilis jalapa opens its gorgeous flowers in mid-afternoon on sunny days in the height of summer - only to close them again at night, hence one of its common names 'The Four O'Clock Plant'. Incredibly, each plant produces its flowers in a mix of colours - from deep-magenta, to pure-white, bicolours, and even bright-yellow - it's no wonder its called the 'Marvel of Peru'! Plant this beauty in beds and borders, and it will form a neat, bushy shrub that will grow to about 1m (3ft) tall. Alternatively, plant them in deep pots, like carrots would grow (you will see what we mean when you get them!)
Recent Lily breeding has created some huge and beautifully fragrant Oriental type Lilies, in their pinks and whites, their brighter, bolder and brighter Asiatic cousins seem to have been left out. Not any more following their breeding with the ever-popualr Longilforum scented lilies, to create Longiflorum Asiatic (LA) hybrids. With their beautiful sunshine rays of colours in a range of bold 'fruit-salad shades' in yellow, berry pink, orange and red, these vibrant and hot tropical colours really light up your hot summer garden, and they even inherit some of the fragrance of their parents too. Short and strong enough to grow in pots, yet tall enough to cut armfuls of flowers each summer, they are versatile, and very hardy and easy. Plant en masse in large pots or in groups for maximum impact, or maybe just dot them round your garden to brighten up odd spots. Plant in spring, and pick in summer - and again year after year. Great value and easy to do Lilies.
'Cantor' is a highly sought-after and simply beautiful Calla lily variety, producing stunning, near black flowers each summer. Newly formed blooms are black to begin with, then unfurl slowly to reveal deep, maroon-purple trumpets. A real showstopper! Grow singly in pots about 10-15cm diameter, or all 3 in a 20cm diameter pot. For best results, they should be kept very warm and well watered once planted for 2 weeks to kick-start them out of dormancy - on a heater or an airing cupboard is fine, then once the green shoots appear, they can be placed outside. The corms are shallow, and need to be planted saucer shape up, just with a shallow 1-2cm covering of compost only. You will be rewarded with tremendous displays of sumptuous calla flowers that last for 5-6 weeks, and appear again year after year. Supplied as 3 bulbsready for planting.
These fantastic Crocosmia (Montbretia) will add colour and height to your beds and borders this year, coming alive in mid-summer with an explosion of yellow, orange and red blooms. If you're creating a fiery border or love hot, vibrant colours, then these are the plants for you! A cottage-garden favourite with dozens of different varieties to choose from, there's a crocosmia for every garden and every gardener. You can even grow them in pots, so you don't even need a garden to appreciate their bright, fiery colours. A plant of African heritage, they do prefer a nice sunny spot and appreciate a regular supply of water - although can tolerate periods of drought once established and will naturalise if happy where they are. That said however, in general they will thrive in any conditions moist or dry soil, full sun or shade, shelter or exposed spots requiring almost no maintenance. Ideal for busy gardeners Considering the corms are dull and uninspiring, crocosmia is a remarkable, multi-talented plant - not only do the flowers look amazing, but the upright, sword-shaped leaves add texture and interest to planting schemes as they are very attractive. The sprays of flowers that follow are freesia-like trumpets which make ideal flowers for cutting and can also be left in place where the small seed pods bring autumn interest to the garden. Hardy perennials (to at least -20C!), crocosmia are some of the very easiest plants to grow. Reaching around 60-100cm (2-3ft) tall, they are perfect for the middle and back of borders and are just the sort of plant for novice or time-strapped gardeners who cannot afford to spend lots of time making their gardens look great!
This new and exciting plant collection provides a real taste of the unusual, but anyone can grow them you do not even need a garden! 'Kangaroo Paws' or 'Anigozanthos', (to give them their botanic name) are natives of Southern Australia, but grow superbly here in the UK, delivering immense, bright colour to your summer patio displays. The name arises because the flower shape has the look of the foot and claws of a Kangaroo foot! Our collection includes the very latest and best varieties following extensive plant breeding work they have been bred to give more flower stems, brighter colours and to perform brilliantly in your patio pots and planters. Your collection contains one each of Inferno (red), Pearl (pink) and Tenacity (orange yellow) supplied for instant impact and in flower! Plant them in a sun-drenched spot and they will reward you with more blooms than ever in fact the brighter the sun, the more intense the flower colour becomes! They repeat flower all summer and then flush with blooms the rest of the year if kept frost free. If grown indoors as a houseplant they will flower on and off all year long! They will happily thrive in the UK climate and flower all summer, and although hardy to approx. -3C, they will benefit from overwintering in a frost-free place to guarantee they are overwintered. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 8cm pots, ready to plant out.
One of the most attractive and sweetly fragranced of the summer flowers, this specially selected mixture will be supplied as heat-treated corms which guarantees they will flower from the first season onwards. Supplied as a mixture of single and double-flowered forms in a stunning array of bright colours, these will be perfect for growing in pots on your patio or planting in beds or borders. They will over-winter in mild winters, and produce bigger and better displays in future years, or can be dug up and overwintered in a frost-free place. These beauties no longer need to be simply a treat, so grow your own, and you can enjoy their beautiful home-grown perfume. They thrive in pots in warm spots, or in well-drained soil, where they will flower in summer.
World First! At last, truly Fragrant Begonias - A summer long display of gorgeous large blooms, Each colour a different scent!! Its true! These really are the very first truly fragrant trailing Begonias! Flower Power and gorgeous soft scent all wrapped in one sensational flower. These stunning plants are admired for both their delightful fragrance as well as their giant rose-like blooms. Their aromatic scent literally fills the air with a delicious medley of fragrances ranging from fresh citrus lemon to indulgent soft rose. Each amazing flower head measures up to 4-5' across - so large in fact that they will hang down in a beautiful waterfall cascade of soft pink, peach pastels and apricot shades. Plant them in hanging baskets, tubs and planters where they can tumble down over the side, they thrive in hot and dry, or wet and windy Summers - one of the main reasons behind their success. A small posy of them also makes a lovely indoor display as does floating a few heads in a large bowl. Of course both will smell simply fantastic! Be one of the first to share in this remarkable breeding achievement, our Customers have been snapping these up for the last 2 years we have had them available, and it's easy to see why! Get all 'Aromantic' with these Fragrant Begonias.
What could be easier than this perfect window box design of pre-spaced and filled bulbs - a lovely colourful mix of spring flowered shorter bulbs. Packed with 38 bulbs already spaced, including Muscari, Crocus, Tulips, Narcissi, Puschkinia and Scilla in a lovely colourful mix. Using the unqiue biodegradable package, these Plant-o-Mat Drop in pods are a quick and simple way to take all the hassle out of planting bulbs. No more worrying about colours, or spacing Simply plant the whole tray into the ground or a pot - watch the helpful video to see how. You cannot get easier gardening than this for flowers next Spring and for years beyond. Dimensions: Width: 12.5cm x Length: 54cm x Height: 5cm
Create an outstanding Daffodil display in the spring with this collection of Narcissus Tete a Tete bulbs.Planted in the autumn, Daffodils will burst into life from February with cheery yellow flowers, right up until late in the spring.There's nothing like the sight of lemon-yellow daffodils hailing the end of the winter and the start of spring!These Narcissus 'Tete a Tete' are a real British favourite.With their distinctive flowers and sweet scent, they are a must-have for any garden and have been for hundreds of years.Plant them in pots, containers or straight in the ground this autumn for a fantastic display next spring! Known as 'miniature daffodils', narcissus are brilliant planted en masse in pots.Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Tete a Tete will produces masses of pretty, golden-yellow flowers and vigorous and strong, they'll come back year after year.Supplied as a collection of 100 bulbs 8/10, ready for immediate planting.
Become an instant bulb expert in no time at all with the ingenious Plant-O-Mat Drop in Bulb Pods! This Lilium and Liatris Mix will produce an amazing summer display with the absolute minimum of effort... The designer 'Bulb Pods' will be delivered with your bulbs 'in-situ' and in their ideal spacing so you will get picture-perfect colour-themed displays each and every summer! Simply dig a planting hole in your garden, pot or trough, drop the entire 'Bulb Pod' in, cover with compost or soil, water and wait for great results. It really is a case of DIG - DROP - COVER - your results will astound friends & familly and there's no need for dirty hands. The totally biodegradable 'Bulb Pod', will itself disappear with a few weeks from planting, leaving the bulbs in the perfect planting design - in summer you will get a fabulous display that looks just like the picture! This Mix includes 19 bulbs that have been carefully positioned into a complimentary design that will look absolutely stunning when in flower. You'll get a neat and professional looking display that your neighbours will be jealous of. You will get: Lilium Asiatic (white) 3 bulbs Liatris spicata (violet) 16 bulbs Classic 'Bulb Pod' - Round in shape, each one is 24cm diameter and contains 19 premium quality bulbs that are all guaranteed to flower next summer! Perfect for large pots, beds & borders.
A twist on the classic Begonia, these beautiful fringed Begonias produce stunning carnation-like flowers in abundance in summer. The blooms are made up of layer upon layer of ruffled petals with crimped edges, adding something a little bit different to your begonia displays. In a mix of vibrant colours, they'll really stand out of the crowd. These bulbs will produce impressive displays from early July to late autumn each year, meaning you'll get flowers all summer long. Very easy to grow, the tubers last for years - just store them over winter. Fill up pots, containers, baskets and borders with these bright and colourful Begonias and watch as your garden comes to life with colour! Supplied as a pack of 10 tubers, ready to plant out from January to April.
Brighten your summer hanging baskets and patio displays with these fantastic Trailing Giant Begonias. These exclusive Giant Belgian Begonias are highly sought after because of their incredible 6 inch (15cm) diameter Giant blooms and dazzling variety of colours. Bred by the renowned Arnold van Peteghem at his nursery in Ghent, Belgium, the European capital of Begonias, Arnold has spent his whole life developing and growing these incredible hybrids. The impressive flowers are produced in great volume all summer long. It has a gently cascading habit so the display will be globe shaped and your hanging basket or patio tub will be covered in flower through 360 degrees a truly eye-catching display! Begonias are undergoing a resurgence in popularity in recent years, as they perform Summer after Summer - whether it's hot and dry, or our more usual wet and windy! Thanks to all the weather we had last year, this years tubers are much larger than those normally available, which means they will produce an even bigger and more impressive display. You Garden have been lucky enough to obtain a limited number of these jumbo tubers so dont miss this one-off opportunity to obtain some for yourself and at a very special price too!
The perfect partner for Begonia Illumination, Begonia Non-Stop is so named because of its prolific flowering characteristics it literally smothers itself in vibrant, brightly coloured double flowers permanently from late April until the first frosts in the autumn. It is really easy to grow in beds and borders as well as patio containers and has such a good reputation with professional growers it is an almost permanent feature in park displays. This is especially so because the faded flowers drop off without the need for dead-heading making way for fresh flowers without any work required! In your garden the large, slightly upward facing flowers which reach 10-15cm across, will be held on strong stems. They are really weather resistant and will thrive in any conditions from the hottest summer days to typically showery summer weather. The colour range is stunning with all shades of red, orange, pink, yellow and white included.Perfect for hanging baskets and tubs where the plants can trail. Supplied as a pack of 10 tubers ready to pot up and grow on.
Sunshine yellow and pristine white flowers are edged with Fiery red, ruffled edges making this a begonia that is an absolute head turner - a variety that will certainly get your beds and borders noticed this year! With a continuous display of ruffled, colourful blooms throughout the summer, 'Marginata' is a begonia quite like any other that you will see and makes a unique and eye-catching display. Perfect for bringing brightness to dull corners of the garden or patio, this mix makes a colourful addition to your displays. Perfect in pots and baskets, they're easy to grow too making them the perfect choice for any gardener and any garden. Lightly scented, they're a low maintenance way to add colour anywhere and with their lush green leaves and contrasting red-edged blooms, they make any planting scheme look amazing! Supplied as a pack of 10 tubers, ready to pot up and grow on.
Imagine tall spires of Gladioli in a sweet-shop confection of colours, bursting skywards in full Summer. They really are so simple to grow, each bulb primed to burst into life this Spring. Each bulb will give one sensational stem of flower this Summer, which can be cut for the house when in tight bud, or left to brighten your garden. Pretty hardy, they have survived the last 3 Winters in Martins garden, providing bigger and better displays the following year. Extremely easy and low maintenance, and yet very rewarding and at less than 10p each, incredible value for money too!! Supplied as a mixed pack of 100 bulbs in at least 8 colours, size 8/10 corms. Will reach 90-120cm tall. Flower July & August.
One of the most attractive and sweetly fragrant summer flowering bulbs, this specially selected mixture will be supplied as heat-treated corms, which guarantees they will flower from the first season onwards. Supplied in a stunning array of bright colours, these will be perfect for growing in pots on your patio or planting in beds or borders. They will over-winter in mild winters, and produce bigger and better displays in future years. These beauties no longer need to be simply a treat, so grow your own, and you can enjoy bountiful crops to pick again and again, and at a fraction of even supermarket prices and at just pennies per bulb. They thrive in pots in warm spots, or in well-drained soil, they will flower in summer. Cut the flowers when tight in bud for maximum enjoyment and fragrance indoors, or leave them to provide a splash of colour outside.
Set your pots and borders alight this summer, with this colour mix of dwarf and compact Carpet Lilies. Naturally bred grow only to about 30cm tall, what they lack in height they make up for in sheer flower power - each bulb will give one strong stem with 3-5 flowers each in the first year and increasing year after year beyond that.They are great planted en-masse in beds and borders where they will smother the bare ground - ideal for filling in gaps and spaces where you really will create a carpet of hot summer colour. Alternatively, they'll look great planted in a group in a large pot, lighting up patios, terraces or even balconies.As always, lilies make a fabulous cut flowers - these brightly coloured beauties would make a great addition to a cut flower garden where their more compact height will sit well on windowsills in a vase.Easy to grow and maintain, these carpet lilies can be planted straight out between January and June and will reward you year after year with summer-long colour.
This strange and fascinating member of the Iris family looks as though it would be at home in an aquarium! Growing from a small corm, flesh sword like leaves appear in early summer followed by the intricately beautiful fragrant flowers borne on 40cm stems. As a half hardy plant Ferraria is best grown in a pot - it like good drainage so mix 30% coarse sand with your compost. Flowers appear in spring and early summer after which the pot can be left to dry as bulbs become dormant. At the end of summer lift and replant - you'll find the bulbs multiply from year to year so you'll soon have a plentiful crop of this rare beauty!