It's fascinating that a plant found everywhere in the UK, usually as a formal hedge, actually makes a fantastic bonsai, and that's exactly what Ligustrum, or Privet is! Grown in a shallow plastic pot, this bonsai has been lovingly grown into an 'S' shape to show off its trunk and branches. Covered in glossy oval leaves, summer will see it produce tiny white scented flowers which are followed by small black fruits (which shouldn't be eaten). A great choice for beginners wanting to learn about the enchanting art of bonsai, or for those who want to add to their collection, Privet is a strong plant that takes well to bonsai styling techniques and produces a good thick trunk. Very fast growing, low maintenance, easy to prune and not too fussy about where it should be positioned, it's no surprise that this is an all-time favourite! As it's so vigorous, this is a hungry tree needing plenty of food and water. It's important not to let the shoots grown too long, as the tree will lose its 'miniature' appearance, so when shoots are 4cm long trim them back to the first pair of new leaves. Ligustrum, like all bonsai, has a symbolic meaning, and in this case it is peace and friendship, making it a beautifully thoughtful gift to somebody special. Quite a hardy bonsai, it can be kept outdoors for much of the year if you wish, and especially summer.
A stunning houseplant, Philodendron 'White Wave' will make a wonderful addition to your collection. Its architectural look will enhance your home and give it a contemporary feel. The large leaves unravel to a lush dark green colour, and as they mature contrasting narrow white stripes appear making this a fabulous looking plant and a real focal point, bringing year-round interest to any room. Very easy to care for and maintain, 'White Wave' forms a neat bush, 90cm (3ft) in height and width. Gardeners have known for years that many houseplants are great plants for the home, helping you to get a good, restful night's sleep because of their ability to keep the air inside your home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene, and giving out valuable oxygen at night. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery and growing to a height and spread of 90cm (3ft).
If there was an award for the most useful houseplant, then the diehard snake plant (Sansevieria) would certainly be one of the favourites. Also known as the Mother-in-laws tongue', the Snake plant has a secret side that makes it a must-have indoor plant. Many gardeners have known for years that Sansevieria is a great plant for the bedroom, helping you to get a good, restful night's sleep, and now we know why. Research by NASA has shown that one of their most useful features is their ability to keep the air inside your home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene, and giving out valuable oxygen at night. With gorgeous, sword-like, mottled green leaves edged in golden yellow, the Snakeskin Plant lives up to its name and is a plant that's really easy to care for and maintain. Ideal for those of us who are short of time or tend to forget about looking after houseplants. Sansevieria are tolerant of neglect, going for weeks being ignored or forgotten, yet their strappy leaves still manage to look fresh and vibrant. An ideal houseplant, the snake plant can survive in poor light, with little water, able to go extended periods without a drop, and is resilient to pest assault! Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm nursery pot and growing to 1.2m (4ft) tall.
Be the envy of your gardening friends and grow a gorgeous Cordyline for instant Mediterranean impact. With burgundy-and-apricot-coloured leaves, the Cordyline 'Charlie Boy' is a splendid plant for the patio thanks to its compact nature and evergreen foliage. Over time, it will develop a distinctive silhouette thanks to its string stem that will become more noticeable as the older leaves ta the bottom shed. An ideal specimen for growing in pots on patios and balconies, why not experiment and make a real tropical paradise by growing them alongside other tropical plants such as cannas, and broad-leaved Zantedeschias. Over time, your cordyline will grow and branch into a small, evergreen tree resembling a palm - hence cordyline's other name of cabbage palm - creating a unique look all year-round and for many years, adding colour to your garden when all else begins to fade. Easy to grow, cordylines need little maintenance and pruning is limited to removing any dead leaves in the spring. Able to withstand a -7C winter, we do however suggest frost protection with fleeces or wrapping or bringing it into a garage or porch during the coldest months. Plant in a pot and grow outside through the summer before moving to a protected space such as a greenhouse or conservatory for the winter. As plants mature, they become more frost hardy so can be left outside in all but the coldest weather and will withstand all but severe frost. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, standing at approx 60-70cm tall, ready to plant.
If you're looking for an interesting new horticultural hobby, then you'll find the ancient and fascinating art of bonsai intriguing and immensely satisfying! This Chinese Sweet Plum - Sageretia has been trained by skilful cultivation into perfect miniature form. Already fully established in its own decorative ceramic pot this beautiful little tree will provide an instant focal point to any well-lit room. It may even treat you to pale yellow flowers in summer, followed by blue fruits in the autumn! Sageretia are native to southern China and are exceptionally well suited to bonsai culture, readily branching with beautiful flaky bark and foliage tinged with red. They're easy to care for needing only a light trim each autumn to encourage branching. Water well as the compost becomes dry but avoid the tree standing in water. Feed occasionally with bonsai feed and your tree should thrive and last a lifetime or more! During summer your tree can be moved outdoors but be careful to keep it watered and don't let it get cold overnight as bonsai love a constant unchanging temperature. Supplied ready planted, 30-40cm tall including a 20cm ceramic bonsai pot with tray.
A spectacular cordyline with striking, broad sword-like leaves, 'Burgundy Spire' will bring stunning contrast to your garden planting. The leaves are an incredibly dark burgundy purple and this stunning evergreen shrub will bring a sultry, dark and exotic look to your garden. When planted in borders, the colour will make all of the plants around it really stand out, especially those with bright flowers in shades or orange, blue and red and white. Like all cordylines, also known as cabbage palms, 'Burgundy Spire' is wonderfully architectural, and looks superb growing in a statement planter on a patio or either side of a gate or doorway, and will eventually forming a trunk as it grows upwards and sheds its lower leaves and begins to look like a small palm tree. Once mature 'Burgundy Spire' will produce clusters of small, sweetly scented creamy white flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies, followed in autumn by berries that birds love to eat. Although hardy to around -7°C (19°F), we recommend that you provide your cordyline with protection during the coldest winter weather, either by tying up the leaves and wrapping in fleece, or bringing pot grown plants under cover. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, 60-70cm tall, ready to plant, growing to a height and spread of 3m (10ft) and spread of 1m (3ft).
This colourful and exotic looking 'trumpet vine' is the perfect exotic climber to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your patio this summer! Create the most wonderful, bold and bright climbing display that's ideal for growing around terraced and patio areas where the colourful blooms will smother walls and structures in a profusion of flowers through the summer each and every year. Bearing the classic 'trumpet' shaped flowers from which they get their name, the contrast between the bright orange/red flowers against the backdrops of glossy green leaves is a real eye-catcher. Vigorous and fast growing, you'll produce a display to show off in no time, but you can keep the vines in check with a little prune every year and what's even better is their resistance to pests and diseases that make them an easy choice to grow! Best of all, these Campsis Trumpet Vines are an absolute magnet to bees, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife and will have your garden buzzing with life in no time. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
This colourful and exotic looking 'trumpet vine' is the perfect exotic climber to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your patio this summer! Create the most wonderful bold and bright climbing display that's ideal for growing around terraced and patio areas where the colourful blooms will smother walls and structures in a profusion of flowers through the summer each and every year. Bearing the classic 'trumpet' shaped flowers from which they bear their name, the contrast between the golden flowers against the backdrops of glossy green leaves is a real eye-catcher. Vigorous and fast growing, you'll produce a display to show off in no time, but you can keep the vines in check with a little prune every year and what's even better is their resistance to pests and diseases that make them an easy choice to grow! Best of all, these Campsis Trumpet Vines are an absolute magnet to bees, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife and will have your garden buzzing with life in no time. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
This colourful and exotic looking 'trumpet vine' is the perfect exotic climber to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your patio this summer! Create the most wonderful, bold and bright climbing display that's ideal for growing around terraced and patio areas where the colourful blooms will smother walls and structures in a profusion of flowers through the summer each and every year. Bearing the classic 'trumpet' shaped flowers from which they get their name, the contrast between the bright orange/red flowers against the backdrops of glossy green leaves is a real eye-catcher. Vigorous and fast growing, you'll produce a display to show off in no time, but you can keep the vines in check with a little prune every year and what's even better is their resistance to pests and diseases that make them an easy choice to grow! Best of all, these Campsis Trumpet Vines are an absolute magnet to bees, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife and will have your garden buzzing with life in no time. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
Rose of the Year 2021, 'Belle de jour', or beautiful day, is a beauty indeed! Delighting with its fabulously warm, rich, double golden yellow flowers for month after month from June, it's an absolute joy. Growing up to 7cm across, the blooms are packed full of petals and carry a heady sweet vanilla perfume that fills the air around them. A gorgeous addition to your garden, this award winning rose will be happy in sunny or lightly shaded borders or large patio containers where it'll create a beautiful focal point. The clusters of delightful flowers also last incredibly well when cut for the vase. Being a floribunda, it's repeat flowering over a long season and has excellent disease resistance, is hardy and easy to grow. Reaching around 1m in height and spread, the perfect size for smaller gardens, containers or even as a hedge. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready to plant out.
'Zepeti' is a triumph of rose breeding from the House of Meilland in France, created to be incredibly resilient as well as beautiful. This miniature rose has lush, dark green glossy foliage and dazzling, bright red semi-double flowers that are produced in clusters. The fragrant flowers are small at 5 cm (2 in) across but are intensely coloured, and 'Zepeti' is very free flowering, producing abundant blooms continuously from May until October. 'Zepeti' is exceptionally resistant to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot and is also extremely tolerant of both summer heat and winter frosts. This makes it an incredibly robust rose that will always perform well. As a miniature rose, it is very well suited to growing in a pot, where it makes a stunning focal point, particularly because its leaves and flowers always look so immaculate. Planted in the garden, it also looks good growing amongst small shrubs and perennials. Supplied as a freshly potted, professional quality plant in a 3L pot, growing to a height and spread of 60 cm (2 ft).
The coconut palm tree is a spectacular indoor plant and makes an exotic specimen for any homeSure to spark conversation, this unusual houseplant is the ultimate in tropical decoration and will become a focal point in any room. With its tall, slender trunk topped by large, tropical palm leaves, the coconut is one of the more recognisable palms and makes a splendid house guest. Plants are robust when established, but need constant humidity which can be provided by spading your coconut in a tray of wet pebbles or hortag. Your palm will not tolerate the cold and should be kept indoors. Supplied as a rooted coconut ready to go straight into the room of your choice.
Carmona, the Oriental Tea Tree, is such a simple yet artistic bonsai! Skilfully trained into an elegant 'S' shape, this perfect miniature tree is already established and presented in a shallow plastic pot. The lush, unusually shaped waxy green lobed leaves are densely packed in clusters on the branches and dotted with pretty white flowers for many months of the year, followed by tiny round fruits that can be green, red or black. The Oriental Tea Tree is popular amongst bonsai growers who have some experience, as it can be a little more challenging than other varieties. It easily develops a thick, knotted trunk which turns light grey in colour as it ages, and the attractive cracked appearance of the bark gives it an ancient look. A truly stunning and incredibly rewarding specimen, symbolising courage and heart. A native of Southeast Asia, these are a classic-looking evergreen bonsai and a real project for you to work on. Grow in a well-lit location and feed and water regularly. There is no need to use wire to shape Carmona and it can be pruned as desired for shaping and styling. The leaves are naturally small. Your tree will benefit from time on a table outdoors during summer.
Indoor gardening is a great way to reconnect with nature and the range of plants that are suitable for your home is ever-increasing and we're delighted to be able to bring the latest must-haves to you. Also known as the Never Never Plant, Ctenanthe oppenheimiana has gorgeous silver and green striped oval leaves which have dark red undersides. Perfect for a focal point in a bright spot in your home. Related to Calathea and a member of the Prayer Plant family, Ctenanthe shares their fascinating and unusual habit with leaves that close upwards at night, showing off the dark red undersides. Beautiful to look at, these leafy tropical houseplants also help to clean the air in your home. It has been found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm pot, growing to a height and spread of 75cm (2½ft).
Ficus 'Lyrata' is a magnificent indoor specimen tree with huge, glossy, violin shaped leaves that give it its more common name, the Fiddle Leaf Fig. The lush, shiny leaves have prominent pale green veins and face upwards and are much larger than other Ficus, growing to 30cm long and 13cm wide. This is a great plant for adding some serious and dramatic greenery to your indoor space. Eventually growing to a height and spread of 3m (10ft), but this will be restricted by pot size and pruning. Being a native to tropical parts of Africa, 'Lyrata' prefers slightly humid conditions, so it will benefit from a misting of fresh water from a spray bottle every day. Alternatively, place the pot on a tray of pebbles filled with water, but don't let the bottom of the pot sit in the water. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm nursery pot.
A beautifully designed solar torch light that produces a striking lighting effect which looks and moves exactly like a real flame. Perfect for marking borders, flower beds and paths, the TrueFlame™ Solar Torch Light is wireless, completely solar powered and fully automatic - they're absolutely outstanding when used in a group of 3 or more, especially when lining a path. Designed to work all year round, the Solar Torch turns on automatically at night and turns off automatically at dawn and has an optional Power saving mode for superb winter performance - reducing brightness in favour of longer run times. Simple quick and safe to install with everything you need in the box, the garden torch is Waterproof and designed for outdoor garden use - there's no need to dig up your garden to lay trunking and cables. Key Features of the Mini TrueFlame™ Solar Torch Light: Amazing TrueFlame™ flickering flame effectPower Saving Technology - maximise the brightness in the summer and double the runtime on shorter days.Will light for up to 10 hrs from a full charge.Installs in seconds - no need to dig up your garden to lay expensive mains cableBattery, pole & deck mounting, and spike included Note the torch will only illuninate in darkness. Height: 380mm (above ground after install) Overall Height: 490mm (including spike) Diameter of light head: 70mm Diameter of pole: 22mm In the Box 2 x TrueFlame™ Solar Torch Lights (Batteries included) Poles and spikes Instructions
The contents of our Wildlife World Woodland Gift Pack have been tailored to encourage both birds and ladybirds into your garden. Both are vital to a healthy garden environment as they manage insect populations such as larger slugs, snails and aphids. The pack makes a perfect present for any gardener or allotment owner - whether they are experienced gardeners or beginners. Also included is a UK Bird Species Guide to help with identification, as well as wild flower seeds to bring stunning colour and diversity to your garden.
This superb timepiece with the added benefit of having a built in thermometer would look perfect of any outside wall, fence or even in the home if you so wished. It has an attractive finish and a contemporary design and a skip hand movement. Perfect for home or for a wonderful gift. Requires 1 x 1.5v AA battery (not included) Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 3cm Weight: 0.92kg
This lovely and contemporary Newby clock is a great way of keeping track of the time whilst you are entertaining, relaxing or busy doing jobs in your garden. It features Roman numerals with skip hand movement and a cog and wheel design. Suitable for both inside and outside of the house and would make a fabulous gift! Height: 30cm Length: 30cm Width: 3cm 1 x AA battery required (not included)
Perfect for a number of different plants, shrubs and trees, this unique stone effect planter with a large 37cm diameter will add a rustic, decorative look to your home or garden, without the cost of real pottery or terracotta. The white-washed stone effect creates a completely unique display and large in size, it can used for larger plants like standard trees and shrubs and in particular instant-impact items like bay trees, olives, cordyline or phoenix palms. Ideal for containing larger growing plants and varieties, keeping them the perfect size for the patio while retaining maximum impact.Made from heavy-duty injection moulded polypropylene, it's tough & durable and also frost & UV resistant, so will withstand the worst of our British weather, perfect for using year after year. Supplied as 37cm (14.5in) Diameter, 46cm (18in) Height.