A French lavender, Lavandula stoechas 'Greek Mountain' is a impressive, relatively new variety with upright stems up to 60cm tall (2ft) and narrow, very aromatic grey-green leaves. The large, fragrant purple flower heads are held on straight stems in late spring and throughout summer. The flowers are topped with long, deep lilac bracts that look like butterfly wings or bunny ears - hence its common name of bunny ear or butterfly lavender. The silvery leaves and blooms are packed with a heady scent, the purple flowers will provide you a colourful spectacle from early to mid-summer and are a magnet to bees, butterflies and other beneficial creatures, which will have your garden buzzing with life. Perfect for growing either side of doorways, pathways and entrances or for the patio, lavender is perfect for many situations and French lavender is one of the prettiest and eye-catching varieties. Greek Mountain takes well to pots, just make sure that the soil in the container is light and drains well.Once established, French Lavender is extremely drought tolerant, easy to grow and needs very little maintenance - you can keep it in great shape with a little 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 an established plant in a 12cm pot, ready to plant into its final position.
Imagine growing your own Cranberries for the Christmas spread, well it's much easier than you think. They are tough, rugged little berries, that like naturally acidic soils - think scrubby moorland, so if you give them this, they are easy. This means most people need to grow them in pots, in acidic (ericaceous) compost, and you will be fine. They are quite a trailing plant, so choose a tall pot, or even a hanging basket, so the ripening red fruits can cascade down the sides. Evergreen with small pinky red flowers in late Spring, the red fruits will be produced each Autumn. Pick fresh and enjoy in smootheis or juiced, or make jelly from them then. Should crop in first season reliably too, and for many years after.
Also know as the Checkerberry or Partridge Berry, this low growing evergreen shrub is an excellent choice for containers on a terrace or balcony and makes a handsome ground-covering plant for shady spots. Bell shaped flowers in pinkish-white open from May to July, but 'Big Berry' really starts to put on a show in autumn, when it covers itself in large, aromatic, bright scarlet fleshy berries 10mm across. This display lasts through the winter, so you'll really appreciate the colour during the darker months. Gaultheria prefers partial shade over sun, and will do well in full shade too, so it'll perform fantastically brightening up those dull spots that all gardens have. The soil should be neutral or a little acid, so us ericaceous compost especially when growing in pots. Supplied as an established plant in a 13cm pot, ready to plant out. Reaching a height and spread of 15cm (6in) x 1m (3ft).
Widely regarded as yielding one of the best superfruits, these dwarf blueberry bushes will make an attractive feature whether planted in pots on your patio or directly in the ground - as well as giving you an abundance of sweet-tasting berries to enjoy. Blueberry 'Blue Sapphire' will be smothered in pink-tinged white blooms in May, followed quickly by a bumper crop of delicious, deep-blue, juicy berries from June to July, each one packing a punch with antioxidants and vitamins. The flowers will attract bees and butterflies into your garden, but beware - the birds will love the berries and strip them from your bush the moment they ripen unless you protect the plant with netting. If you can place the bushes in a fruit cage, all the better! This hardy perennial prefers full sun or partial shade in acidic soil. Use ericaceous compost when planting in containers or mix some into the soil before planting in the ground. When the plants are established, use an ericaceous feed for maximum fruiting. Supplied as 3 x Blueberry 'Blue Sapphire' jumbo plugs ready to plant. Will grow to 60cm height x 60cm spread.
A simply fantastic autumn flowering perennial that will light up your garden for years to come perfect for adding warm, end of season colour to your borders! Goldsturm produces masses of uniform, golden-yellow flowers, each with a rich brown centre. These flowers will look spectacular against the deep green foliage, when many of the plants in your garden are starting to fade. Totally hardy, even in the harshest winters, Rudbeckia Goldsturm is very easy to grow and will flower its socks off! Compact and manageable, reaching around 50cm tall, it is perfect for planting in borders, or you could plant three plants to a large pot. 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. It is also recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' because the flowers are produced through the spring and summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Supplied as 6 x large plug plants ready for immediate planting.
High quality two-stroke oil suitable for use in most tow-stroke petrol engine garden machinery. Two-stroke is low ash, this helps to reduce pre-ignition tendencies Garden Machinery Deliveries & Charges Carriers cover all areas of the UK mainland only. However, postcodes below incur a surcharge and you will be notified of any additional charge accordingly AB31 - 38, AB40 - 56, IV1- IV28, IV30 - IV32, IV36, IV40, IV52 - IV54, IV63, KW1 - KW14, PA21-PA38, PH4 - PH41, PH49 - PH50.HS, IV41 - IV49, IV51, IV55 - IV56, KA27 - KA28, KW15 -KW17, PA20, PA41 - PA49, PA60 - PA78, PA80, PH42 - PH44, ZE. Post delivery collection charge for returns: Original delivery cost + £14.40. The machine must be returned in it's unopened, original packaging. In the unlikely event of a faulty machine: Collection & inspection charge: £26.40
This set of 3 durable garden tidy bags are great for use all around the garden and for a variety of different tasks! Perfect for getting rid of unwanted leaves, sticks, twigs, grass cuttings and other mess from the garden as well as storing pots and garden equipment in and for composting. What's more, they're perfect for growing fruit trees or potatoes in on the patio and can be easily transported around the garden using the strong grip handles. Made from hard-wearing materials, they're weather resistant and will last for years to come.
This native of South Africa is simply beautiful! You will see the raspberry ripple coloured, funnel shaped flowers appear soon after planting from November onwards. Perfect for the front of pots or borders. Grow them on pots on your decking, balconies or terraces - they really are a joy to behold and the flowers will make your garden a talking point! They're really easy to grow, and being so exotic looking, your friends and family will truly thing you are blessed with green fingers! Stunning when in full bloom, the flowers are even more striking when in bud, when the flowers are marked with vivid crimson-pink stripes, hence its more common name, the Candy Cane Sorrel. This delightful little plant is something uniquely special, with its bright white, funnel-shaped flowers edged with colour. Even when not in flower, this striped oxalis will continue to delight with its mound of green leaves which forms in spring, adding subtle texture and colour to your garden. Supplied as a pack of 10 bulbs, ready to be planted out in autumn.
Hyacinths are very easy to grow both indoors and outdoors too, filling your home or garden with amazing colour and fabulous, heady scent.An iconic spring flower, for best effect your pot of hyacinths is absolutely ideal in a cool room, where they will release their delicious scent for everyone to enjoy. In fact, they'll last twice as long as when grown in a warm room!Ideal to bring early spring colour into your home, simply slip the planted pot into a decorative container whey they will come into flower from February. Once the flowers have finished, they can be planted into the garden.When planted in beds or borders, they will fill your garden with powerful fragrance each April (naturalised bulbs flower slightly later than their pot-grown kin) and of course their majestic flowers can be cut to make magnificent indoor cut flower displays too!They are really easy to grow; once planted, leave them in the ground and they will flower for many years getting bigger and better each year.Supplied as 15 ready to plant bulbs in a mixture of colours - please note that this is a random mix and colours cannot be guaranteed.
Currently one of the must-have plants for indoor gardeners, succulent plants are bang on trend for adults and kids alike. Perfect as a gift for those new to gardening who want to grow something, or as a way to introduce children to the wonderful world of plants, this collection of succulent plants is very forgiving and will tolerate more than the occasional bout of neglect. Succulents have evolved to survive with very little water, storing what they do get in their fleshy leaves, so are perfectly adapted to modern home living and are almost fuss-free! Needing very little in the way of care, these succulent plants are the ideal houseplant for anyone whether they're experts or complete novices. Happy in a sandy compost, with plenty of light and a little water now and again, your succulent collection will thrive. Remember also that these are indoor varieties and will not tolerate the cold. The perfect low-maintenance houseplant, succulents are tolerant of dry conditions and don't have to be watered that often - perfect if you tend to forget or don't have the time. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm nursery pot.
As well as offering wood and charcoal fuels, timber for buildings and ships, latex rubber, dyes, shade, shelter from the weather, fruits and nuts to enjoy and poisons to avoid, trees provide the world with oxygen while their roots stabilise soil to prevent flooding and erosion. Moreover, bark, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits or seeds also offer medicinal products. Meanwhile, the forest has ever been a magical place inspiring writers and poets such as C S Lewis, J R R Tolkien, Shakespeare, Wordsworth and Coleridge. The Secret Language of Trees explores fifty different species of tree. It looks at the history of the tree, its medicinal and other uses, as well as its language meaning and symbolism. Each entry is supported by a beautiful watercolour of the tree itself as well as its leaves and fruit. 152 Pages
From the coast to the heart of the countryside, each entry features a bold illustration that captures a bird's individual personality, bringing them to life through the pages of this book. As well as providing useful stats including breeding times, egg quantity, wingspan, diet, nest type and more this guide tells the story of each birds lifestyle, behaviour, distinguishing features and birdsong. Dotted with lively anecdotes, plus binocular basics and an egg-opedia, whether you're simply interested in attracting more birds to your garden, or trekking deeper into the wild on your search for Britain's best avian wildlife, I Like Birds is the perfect companion for any beginner or avid birdwatcher. Pages: 160 pages
Also known as the Fuzzy Deutzia, this native of Japan and China grows to about 8ft (2.5m) tall and smothers itself in clusters of pure-white, star-shaped flowers for 2 weeks in May-June. Prettily fragranced, they will attract all manner of pollinators such as butterflies and bees to your garden. One of the most attractive of flowering shrubs, Deutzia scabra has graceful, arching branches and roughly textured, mid-green leaves that are hairy on both sides - hence the common name 'Fuzzy'. Being deciduous, the shrub will shed its leaves in late autumn through winter, although mature branches have interesting peeling brown bark. Fully hardy and easy to grow, plant in beds and borders or open woodland areas. Deutzia is tolerant of most soil conditions but prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It will grow to 2.5m high and 2m spread in 5-10 years and can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and size. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
Gooseberry 'Invicta' is the Number 1 Outstanding Gooseberry variety for Home Gardeners, and commercial growers too for that matter! Producing big crops of classic green berries, almost twice as many as any other variety, it is also mildew resistant, making it very easy to grow, and has good vigour, so supports the big crops well in your garden. The numerous large green fruits are also sweet enough to eat straight off the bush, or cook with if preferred. 'Invicta' really is the all-round Gooseberry for gardens - why not try one this year?
No one could accuse Pacific Giants of being shy and retiring with stately spires of flower in shades of purple, lavender, blue and white, these Delphiniums flowers are a great success. The flowers are borne on 2 metre long stems that rise elegantly above clumps of divided green foliage and provide a vertical spectacle between June and late summer. Due to their lofty stature they are perfect at the back of beds and borders, and will instantly provide your garden with a 'cottage garden' look. Loved by bees and other pollinating insects, the flowers are ideal for cutting so you can create wonderful floral displays indoors.
Perfect for framing the front of beds and borders, this vibrant purple Salvia comprises of a mass of upright stems that are smothered in tiny deep purple flowers throughout the summer. Not only does it make an eye catching addition to edges, beds and borders but it will also stand to attention in pots and containers and, when crushed, gives a beautiful aromatic scent!Easy to grow and very drought tolerant they just need regular watering to keep them moist and encourage repeat flowering all summer long. We would also recommend you remove faded flowers to extend the blooming period. Compact and forming clumps, Salvia Purple will not only add colour to your garden but will attract bees and butterflies and bring your garden to life with useful, pollinating insects! Supplied as 6 plug plants, ready to pot on or plant out. Growing to a height and spread of 50cm (20in).
Rarely available, and new to our range, be one of the first to own this spectacular, hard-to-find clematis and be the envy of your gardening neighbours! Clematis 'Moonglow' certainly has the wow factor with its large double, colour-changing flowers. Emerging as tight, white buds, the blooms unfurl to reveal a kaleidoscope of pastel layers, each petal peeling back from a central button in blushed tones of pink, lilac and green throughout. Expertly bred by award-winning clematis expert Raymond Evison, 'Moonglow' will adorn any pergola or trellis all summer-long with its fully-double, exotic-looking flowers - often blooming twice in the year! From May and June, then again in September, you get an array of colours and shapes with some of the blooms emerging semi-double and single. Perfect for smaller gardens, clematis will add height and interest, taking your gardening upwards and making the most of space in patios, terraces and even balconies. Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot and reaching a height of 2-2.5m (6-8ft).
The perfect patio shrub in softest powder pink, Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby' has taken the huge flower power of its vigorous cousins, and focussed it all on a much smaller and naturally compact form. It is very very easy to grow, very tough and robust in rain and shine, and in summer produces lovely candyfloss-pink flower displays that smother the plant, as the strings of buds open from bottom to top of each and every stem. Perfect in 20-30cm patio pots, simply keep watered and fed monthly, and cut back once a year before new growth starts - a very low maintenance but high reward plant indeed. Supplied as an establishedplant in a 9cm pot, ready for plantin out. Grows to 1.5m, flowers July to September.
Also known as the Mexican shell flower, peacock flower or Aztec lily, the striking Tigridia is a delightful flower with petals in a multitude of shades of scarlet, orange, pink, yellow, mauve and white, usually with contrasting spots and splashes in the centre of the flower. Each bloom consists of three large coloured petals surrounding three smaller spotty petals and a central cup and with its lance-shaped leaves, the blooms are not unlike a gladiolus, and just like day lilies will flower for just one day - although although they are produced in succession, so blooming can last several weeks. Hardy to -2°C, in cold areas dig up the bulbs after flowering and overwinter in sand in a dry, frost-free place, repotting in the spring. Alternatively they can be grow in pots and moved out of the cold in winter. Supplied as a pack of 25 bulbs, ready for immediate planting. Plants will reach up to 1m and flower from July to August.
Echinacea, also known as the Coneflower, are hardy perennials that flower at the height of summer and continue until the first autumn frosts. The name refers to the cone-shaped centre of the large, brightly coloured flowers. Not only are they beautifully, they're also one of the best plants you can grow for attracting all manner of wildlife into your garden. 'Evolution Colorific' has classic Echinacea flowers, daisy-like and packed with petals in vibrant pink hues with green central cones from July onwards. Carried on long, straight and sturdy stems, they are wonderful cut flowers and are adored by bees and butterflies and once they fade, birds will feast on the seeds, so try to resist the temptation to deadhead the later season blooms. Popular in cottage garden planting, they're perfectly at home in borders and pots, and look spectacular planted in groups, returning year after year to give you a stunning display. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting, reaching a height of 50cm (20in) and a spread of 65cm (2ft).