From Spring through to winter, bulbs offer all gardeners a wonderful chance to brighten up their garden with a beautiful display of colourful, fragrant and delicate flowers. If planted correctly bulbs will produce stunning blooms with very little effort. Bulb Starter is the perfect way to get the absolute best from your bulbs. All our starter products contain rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi as the primary function. These special fungi form a relationship with the root of plants creating a vast secondary root system which acts to provide plants with water and nutrients. All starter products should be put into direct contact with the roots of plants so that the fungi can form this valuable relationship as quickly as possible. One pack of BULB STARTER can treat up to 50 medium sized bulbs. Step 1 Use 5 - 10g for small bulbs or corms, 10 - 20 for large bulbs or tubers. - One palm is approcimatelly 10g Step 2 Place Bulb Starter into the base of the planting hole. Step 3 Plant directly onto product, backfill and water.
Natures way to feed your plants! Relied upon by generations of gardeners, Blood, Fish & Bone Organic Fertiliser provides a natural, slow release, multipurpose feed that is perfect for use all around your garden. Add it to the planting hole and excavated soil when planting any tree, shrub or plant in your garden - it will provide all of the essential nutrients needed to guarantee best establishment and super-healthy growth. It also provides the perfect top-dressing when forked in to the soil around existing plants too and can be applied every 4-6 weeks from spring through to autumn. N:P:K is contained in perfect proportions 5:5:6. Nitrogen (N) ensures perfect, healthy green foliage. Phosphorous (P) provides strong stems and roots to ensure your plants are strong and hardy. Potassium (K) ensures you will get lots of large, bright flowers, or for fruit and vegetables, will ensure you get great crops to harvest! Apply at a rate of 75g per square metre, forking in to the top 5cm (2') of soil. Water in well immediately after application.
Bulbs such as Daffodils herald the arrival of spring and there's nothing more exciting than the sight of their bold and bright colours peeking up from the ground marking the end of a long winter and the start of the warmerweather. 'Falconet' is one of the more striking varieties of narcissus, a Tazetta daffodil bearing golden-yellow flowers with orange cups. Tazettas typical have multi-flowered heads and Falconet is no exception with up to 5 gorgeous blooms, each with a beautifully sweet fragrance. 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. Perfect in pots and brilliant in borders, Falconet is a popular addition to gardens and it's easy to see why - with its sturdy stems which are excellent for cutting, it really is an all-round garden performer and can even be forced into flower early as a welcome if short-term houseplant Supplied as a pack of 25 bulbs 10/12 size, ready for planting out.
A premium, double-flowered tulip 'Exquisit', is so full of petals that it resembles a peony, and makes a stunning addition to pots and borders where its erupting blooms mark the start of the warmer weather, whetting your appetite for the main floral event to come. The sturdy stems of this large-flowered tulip will put up with all but the worst of our spring weather and naturally make superb cut flowers in a vase meaning that you can bring their glorious colour indoors. Bulbs such as Tulips herald the arrival of spring, and there's nothing more exciting than the sight of their bold and bright colours. Opening in April and May, with luxurious blooms each with a mix of lilac, green and white petals, Exquisist certainly lives up to its name and will thrill everyone who sees it! Supplied as a pack of 15 top size bulbs, ready for planting. Plant these bulbs in pots or straight into flowerbeds and you'll enjoy a host of flowers from late April. Spectacular whether planted directly into flower beds or into a favourite container, tulips are easy to grow and need very little in the way of expertise to get great results that a gardening pro would be proud of!
Bulbs such as Tulips herald the arrival of spring, and there's nothing more exciting than the sight of their bold and bright colours as they erupt from their winter. These premium, double-flowered tulips are so full of petals that they resemble roses or peonies, and make a stunning addition to pots and borders where their exciting blooms mark the start of the warmerweather. Double Touch is a blousy raspberry-pink edged tulip with layers of gorgeous petals and matched superbly with Tulip Shirly Double with its purple edged blooms. Ideal as cut flowers, peony-flowered tulips are a definite must have bulb this year, and designers are in love with them - and we think you'll feel the same! Opening in April and May, with luxurious, multi-petalled blooms, this collection will delight everyone who everyone who sees them! Also, being easy to grow and needing very little in the way of expertise to get great results anyone can grow them! Supplied as a pack of 20 bulbs, ready for planting into pots or straight into flowerbeds - a spectacular tulip mix.
An organic-based feed with added iron for use with acid loving plants including Heathers, Conifers, Magnolias, Skimmias, Camelias, Berberis, Hydrangeas, Raspberries and blueberries. This fertiliser is ideal for ericaceous plants, helping them to thrive in both neutral and acid soils, producing bigger blooms, greener leaves and robust plants. In alkaline soils or where hard water is used for irrigation, yellowing of the leaves may occur caused by lack of available iron, and this feed will help alleviate the problem. Newly planted azaleas and Rhododendrons can benefit from a light dressing of fertiliser in early March after flowering. Make sure that you keep them regularly watered during the first two growing seasons to help plant establishment. Application rate: Note 1 small gloved handful contains approx. 30g For established plants Sprinkle pellets evenly at the base of the plant at a rate of 30g per square metre and lightly incorporate into the soil - watering if the soil is dry.Feed twice during the year, with the first application in March or April when growth starts and the second at first flowering. For new plantsSprinkle pellets evenly at the base of the plant at a rate of 30g per square metre and light incorporate into the soil - watering if the soil is dry. For Chalky/Alkaline soils Plants grown in these soils will typically develop yellow leaves, especially between veins. By adding Vitax Azalea, Rhododendron and Shrub fertiliser along with additional soil supplements to acidify the soil, plants will be provided with essential nutrients.
Vitax Tree & Shrub Planting Feed contains all the vital plant foods in a natural, organic form for the best possible start when planting trees and shrubs. The recipe of perfectly balanced nutrients are ideal when planting both bare-root plants and potted speciments. This specially formulated feed also contains mycorrhizal fungi and a range of bio stimulants to promote vigorous root growth which in turn helps plants to establish much more effectively. Directions for use Note 1 gloved hand is approximately 30g Apply evenly to soil at the rates recommended when the soil is moist. Planting trees and shrubsFor 15-20cm containers take 60g feed and sprinkle past into the bottom of the planting hole and lightly fork it in. Mix the rest of the feed with the soil taken from the hole and then backfill around the plant. For larger containers, use 60g feed in the hole and 60g for mixing with the soil for backfilling. Feeding established plantsIn March, apply 60g for plants up to 60cm (2ft), 120g for plants up to 120cm (4ft) and 180g for standard trees. Spread the feed evenly into the soil below the canopy. Repeat late June-early July. For apples, pears and plums apply 175g per square metre.For Currants, Gooseberries and Raspberries apply 140g per square meter.For roses, apply 140g per square metre.
A traditionally styled, high quality Hand Bulb Planter made from carbon steel and a weatherproof wooden handle. Featuring a serrated edge for easy entry into soil. Lightweight, durable, polished carbon steel head Ergonomic ash handle for comfort Removes 6cm diameter core from earth L 23cm x 10.5cm x 6cm
Also known as the glory-of-the-sun, Leucocoryne 'Andes' is a delicate beauty that will delight you with its cheery, primrose-like, bi-coloured blooms. The fragrant, funnel-shaped, rosy purple flowers have a distinctive, light purple-red centre and are produced on tall, graceful stems in June-July, emerging above narrow, grassy leaves. Fully deserving of its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that Leucocoryne 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.Leucocoryne can be left to naturalise in soil that is warm and dry in summer and will benefit from a winter mulch as the bulbs are tender - or you can grow them in a pot of well-draining compost and move them into a frost-free area over winter. The brilliant flowers are around 2.5cm (1in) across and stand out both at the front of a sunny border or as cut flowers in a vase. Supplied as a pack of 25 bulbs, glory-of-the-sun will bloom in June-July and reach approx. H50cm x W10cm.
With the gardening year in full swing, it's time to get planting so that your garden will be bursting with colourful flowers all season! Few things are more satisfying than watching seeds that you've planted yourself grow up before your eyes and explode into flower! We've chosen a wide selection of sensational varieties that will all bring colour and texture to your borders, pots and baskets in shades from the hottest reds and oranges to peaceful cottage garden pastels. They're also a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects that will find the nectar rich flowers irresistible. Gorgeous in the garden and also indoors in vases, you'll have hundreds of dazzling blooms for month after month, and they're so easy to grow too! You'll receive three individual packets of seed, chosen from: Silver Grass Miscanthus Sinensis - A tall, epic perennial grass with silvery seed heads. Poppy L'auren's Grape' - Rich, deep purple flowers. Zinnia 'Jazz' - Showy double flowers in bright shades of pink and orange. Dahlia 'Figaro' Mixed - A dazzling display of yellow, orange, red, pink, white and purple double blooms. Stock Night-Scented 'Starlight Scentsation' - Pastel shades with a fragrance that intensifies at dusk. Marigold (African) 'Crackerjack' - Flowers in hot shades of orange and yellow. Cosmos 'Sensation Mixed' - A cottage garden favourite in magenta, pink and white. Sweet Pea 'Incense Mixed' - Exquisitely scented pastel flowers. Calendula 'Art Shades' - Double blooms in peach, orange and yellow. Californian Poppy 'Monarch Art Shades' - Drifts of flowers in shades or orange. Lobelia 'Cambridge Blue' - Masses of vivid blue flowers. Cosmos 'Candy Stripe' - Daisy-like white flowers edged in deep pink.
Perfect for bulbs, bedding, shrubs, houseplants and more, this stunning trio of pastel-coloured planters will add an exquisite decorative look to your home or garden, without the cost of real metal or ceramic pots. Hand finished, using a brand-new technique developed last year, they will add a touch of designer flair to your home or garden. With a bright, modern pattern, these weather-resistant, plastic planters are UV stable and will really last the test of time meaning you can use them year in, year out. Made from heavy-duty injection moulded plastic, they're tough and durable, and also frost and UV resistant, so they'll withstand the worst of our British weather too! Plus, each one has drainage holes already drilled to allow excess water out and therefore let your plants thrive! A far cheaper alternative to expensive ceramic or metal pots, they're lightweight and easy to transport around the garden while still providing a tough and durable support for plants. Finished off with a stylish, chalk-wash, pastel finish, they will certainly help to provide spectacular garden displays for years to come! Brilliant value, we supply 3 x 30cm (12in) Plastic Planters, one each of three colours: Pink, Purple and Green.
Globe Artichokes are considered a true gourmet food by many, probably because of there unusual and exotic looks. These large and architectural perennial plants are grown for their edible flower buds, but they also make great ornamentals in the garden. 'Imperial Star' is a very good cropper, even in its first year, and forms exceptionally large buds with a great taste that are ready to harvest between June and September. Any buds left on the plants will flower, looking like thistles that are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Remove the buds just before they open and begin to flower and boil or steam until tender before remove the leaf scales one by one. The scales and hearts are delicious dipped in melted butter. The plants will provide excellent crops for several seasons, but it's best to replace them ever 3 or 4 years as they become gradually less productive. Supplied as 3 established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant, reaching 180cm (6ft) in height and 75cm (2½ft) wide.
'Madonna' is an extremely popular variety of aubergine, bearing particularly tasty, long oval fruits with wonderfully deep purple, glossy skins all summer from July. As a grafted aubergine that begins to ripen early, 'Madonna' crops heavily and continuously throughout the season whether grown in a greenhouse of a large patio pot. One of the main benefits of grafting is that the plants produce heavier crops over a longer period and have excellent resistance to pests and diseases, making them easy to grow and reliable performers. 'Madonna' will thrive in a greenhouse or on the patio in a warm and sheltered spot with regular watering and feeding. You'll be rewarded with a delicious harvest of aubergines that taste great when fried, grilled or baked and are a rich source of B vitamins and potassium as well as minerals and fibre. Supplied as 3 established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant when the last chance of frost has passed, growing to a height of 70cm (2½ft) and spread of 60cm (2ft).
Economy Lawn is an fast growing everyday lawn seed mix, helping to overcome the difficulties you find in the garden. Whilst being cost effective, it also provides thick coverage, helping your garden to achieve a lush, green appearance. Great for creating new lawns, thickening up existing worn lawns and repairing those annoying bare patches. This mix is hardwearing and withstands general wear and tear. Sowing is recommended between March - October, with the best results seen in Spring and Autumn. Supplied in a 1kg bag.
Seeing gardening as a serious and even outrageous art form has placed Anne Wareham well outside of what usually passes for discussion of gardens. Impatient with received ideas, eager to provoke, The Bad-Tempered Gardener is the story of her development as a thinking gardener and the creation with her husband, Charles Hawes, of their acclaimed garden in the Welsh borders, the Veddw. From the strange (plant obsessives, a bizarre debut as a television presenter) to the everyday (deadheading, sharing a garden), with frequent paeans to favourite plants and thoughtful pieces on show gardens and status, this is an intelligent, pugnacious and engaging book. It also unflinchingly conveys the challenges, the hard work, triumphs and failures behind the creation and development of a substantial contemporary garden. 196 Pages
Seen in some of the swankiest gardens across the country, lavender will easily create features that will delight all the senses for many years, such as hedges, specimen bushes and topiary. The silvery grey foliage and pure purple blooms are packed with a heady scent and will provide you a colourful spectacle from early to mid summer. Hidcote is one of the most aromatic varieites, grown widely in the fragrance market, yet is a great garden variety too. The purple flowers are also a magnet to bees, butterflies and other beneficial creatures, which will have your garden buzzing with wildlife - literally! Growing up to 60cm tall, a hedge of traditional English lavender can be used in many ways. Try planting it around beds, borders or paths, to divide up parts of your garden or to make an eye-catching parterre or knot garden. Space plants 30cm apart and once established, a lavender hedge is extremely drought tolerant. Keep it in great shape by pruning twice a year; trim lightly in mid to late summer, removing spent flower heads. Prune again in early spring, removing about 2.5cm of growth. Supplied as a pack of 12 plug plants. Pot on for 4-5 week before planting out.
This collection comprises of 3 top sized bulbs, the same as used by commercial flower growers in Holland - gorgeous soft lemon yellow. These incredible Skyscraper Lilies grow so tall they look like trees! In their first year they will reach up to 1.5m (5ft) tall, but in future years, once they are fully established, they will get even taller up to 6 or even 7 foot tall eventually! These large flowered beauties arise as a consequence hybridisation between Oriental and Trumpet strains of lily hence the marriage of both species characteristics. Every flower delivers a wonderful heady perfume and each individual stem can carry well over 20 blooms, which can measure well over 15cm (6in) across. Grow all 3 in large pots about 15cm apart, or in groups in garden borders. They have very strong stems, so should not need support. Cut them for the long-lasting displays in the vase, or leave them to marvel at in your garden. Allow them to die down naturally after flowering, and they will build up reserves for even bigger and better displays the following year. Fully Winter hardy, they will last for many years.
This collection comprises of 3 top sized bulbs, the same as used by commercial flower growers in Holland, of stunning pink coloured Robina. These incredible Skyscraper Lilies grow so tall they look like trees! In their first year they will reach up to 1.5m (5ft) tall, but in future years, once they are fully established, they will get even taller up to 6 or even 7 foot tall eventually! These large flowered beauties arise as a consequence hybridisation between Oriental and Trumpet strains of lily hence the marriage of both species characteristics. Every flower delivers a wonderful heady perfume and each individual stem can carry well over 20 blooms, which can measure well over 15cm (6in) across. Grow all 3 in large pots about 15cm apart, or in groups in garden borders. They have very strong stems, so should not need support. Cut them for the long-lasting displays in the vase, or leave them to marvel at in your garden. Allow them to die down naturally after flowering, and they will build up reserves for even bigger and better displays the following year. Fully Winter hardy, they will last for many years.
This collection comprises of 3 top sizes bulbs, the same as used by commercial flower growers in Holland, of gorgeous two-tone Lily 'Matisse'. These incredible Skyscraper Lilies grow so tall they look like trees! In their first year they will reach up to 1.2M (5ft) tall, but in future years, once they are fully established, they will get even taller up to 6 or even 7 foot tall eventually! The really do reach for the Sky. These large flowered beauties arise as a consequence hybridisation between Oriental and Trumpet strains of lily hence the marriage of both species characteristics. Every flower carried a wonderful heady perfume and each individual stem can carry well over 20 blooms, which can measure well over 15cm (6in) across. Grow all 3 in large pots about 15cm apart, or in groups in garden borders. They have very strong stems, so should not need support. Cut them for the long-lasting displays in the vase, or leave them to marvel at in your garden. Allow them to die down naturally after flowering, and they will build up reserves for even bigger and better displays the following year. Fully Winter hardy, they will last for many years.
This collection comprises of 3 top-size bulbs of the colourful bold and bright orange/yellow 'Saltarello' - a premium variety widely used by commercial lily growers in Holland. These incredible Skyscraper Lilies grow so tall they look like trees. In their first year they will reach up to 1.2m (5ft) tall, but in future years, once they are fully established, they will get even taller up to 6 or even 7 feet tall eventually. They really do reach for the Sky. These large-flowered beauties came about as a consequence of hybridisation between oriental and trumpet strains of lily hence the marriage of both species' characteristics. Every flower carries a wonderful heady perfume and each individual stem may carry well over 20 blooms, which can measure well over 15cm (6in) across. Grow all 3 in large pots about 15cm apart, or in groups in garden borders. They have very strong stems, so should not need support. Cut them for long-lasting displays in a vase, or leave them to marvel at in your garden. Allow the plants to die down naturally after flowering, and they will build up reserves for even bigger and better displays the following year. Fully Winter hardy, they will last for many years.