If you're looking for a plant a little more out of the ordinary, then the Erythronium, or Dog's Tooth Violet, fits the bill magically. Best flowering in partial shade, they thrive in a woodland setting, under shrubs or deciduous trees where their beautiful, nodding star-shaped flowers hang daintily above their delightful marbled foliage. Erythroniums flower from March to April, dying down by June, so they can be grown under deciduous trees that come into leaf from late spring, preferring summer shade and fertile, humus-rich soil that is neither too wet nor too dry. Their common name refers to the shape of the bulbs with resemble canine teeth and which are easily damaged and often break if disturbed, so take care if you're moving them - in fact they're better off left alone where they will happily multiply, gradually forming a large clump. This wonderful variety provides the brightest yellow flowers, each flower stem carrying 4 to 5 large canary yellow blooms, each with a brown ring in the centre. The marbled foliage on this variety is a lovely added bonus! Height 20cm (8 in). Supplied as a pack of 5 bulbs, ready to plant out in autumn. Growing to a height of 25cm and width of 15cm.
Californian Poppy 'Monarch Art Shades' is a compact and wonderfully colourful addition to the summer garden. The plants produces double or semi-double flowers in powerful shades of orange. Perfect in pots and at the front of borders, or scattered amongst your planting to give intense highlights. They thrive in poor, dry soil and will self seed freely in borders, gravel and any cracks in the pavement. These hardy annuals will grow to H30cm (1ft) x W15cm (6in). Flowers from June to August. Dead-head for longer flowering, or if you want to prevent self seeding.
'Pinocchio' are amongst the first tulips to come into flower, beginning in March. A dwarf variety, what they lack in stature they certainly make up for in colour from both their flowers and their foliage. The leaves are grey-green and heavily striped with maroon, creating an instantly unusual and striking appearance. The flowers are stunning, with bright red petals edged in creamy white. The flowers, at about 10 cm (4 in) across, are surprising large in proportion to the plant's height. They are an excellent choice rockeries or borders, where they will naturalise, growing in number year after year. They are ideal in patio pots and window boxes, and as these are a dwarf tulip, they will withstand strong spring winds better that taller varieties, looking perfect throughout their flowering period. Also, they're wonderful cut flowers, perfect for brightening up your home. Tulips are easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year. Supplied as 15 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 20 cm (8 in) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
Sweet Peas have always been amongst a garden lovers favourite flowers, and this 'Galaxy' is no different. Early flowering inlusciou s colours from reds to pinks to blues from late spring through to autumn, they'll produce a fabulous succession of beautifully fragrant stems that just keep on coming the more they're cut, so your vases can be as full as your garden with these prolific, long lasting star performers. Once planted out, provide a sturdy support such a cane wigwam or decorative obelisk that the plants can cling to as they grow upwards. A hardy annual, reaching 180cm (6ft), flowering from May to October. Supplied as a pack of approx. 35 seeds.
These wonderfully bright miniature tulips will definitely give a warm welcome to spring, with their gorgeous sunshine yellow flowers and red striped outer petals they will light up the spring garden! As miniature varieties they have the advantage of being much less affected by high winds than their taller cousins which can be blown over in bad weather. They look spectacular planted in groups, especially in pots on a patio or as a welcome next to the front door, or in borders in front of taller spring flowers. They are also great cut flowers and perfect for brightening up your home. Tulips are easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, where they will gradually naturalise and spread, giving you more and more flowers year after year. Supplied as 25 bulbs, size 9/10, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 25 cm (10 in) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
Bring a cottage garden feel to your borders and large pots with Cosmos 'Candy Stripe'. Exceptionally free flowering, giving a succession of white blooms with an edging of the deepest pink. With its delicate feathery foliage 'Candy Stripe' makes a lovely cut flower too. Its pollen rich, yellow centres are a magnet for bees on warm sunny days. This half hardy annual will grow to 120cm (48in), flowering between June and October. Supplied as a pack of approx. 100 seeds.
These cheerful tulips have lovely large, upright flowers in bright red and pure white. Just the thing for creating a bright spring display. They look spectacular planted in groups, especially in pots on a patio, in window boxes or in borders in front of taller spring flowers. They also make great cut flowers, perfect for brightening up your home and as miniature varieties they have the advantage of being much less affected by high winds than their taller cousins which can be blown over in bad weather. Tulips are easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, where they will gradually naturalise and spread, giving you more and more flowers year after year. Supplied as 20 bulbs, size 9/10, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 25 cm (10 in) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
The perfect solution for keeping hosue plants looking healthier and happier for long. Already diluted, simply Pour and Feed every month or so - suitable for all flowering and foliage indoor plants. Make sure you have some on hand.
Lobelia 'Cambridge Blue' is the perfect filler plant for pots, planters and tubs, or even large scale border plantings. 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. Very easy to grow, its hundreds of sky-blue flowers will wind their way through the gaps in plants, filling them in with ease. A great little essential plant for all planting schemes. This compact half hardy annual will grow to be 15cm (6in) high Supplied as a pack of approx. 1500 seeds.
Also called a 'Peony Tulip' because of the striking resemblance to the double flowers of a peony, 'Double Yellow' has huge ruffled, sunshine yellow petals, which last for weeks thanks to their strong, vigorous nature. Perfect in pots on the patio with large gatherings of the same variety or mixed up in beds and borders with other varieties such as 'Mount Tacoma' or 'Blue Diamond', 'Double Pink' are a gorgeous variety of tulip that is a great choice for creating a romantic, cottage garden display in the spring. These blousy tulips are particularly special as a cut flower too as they are quite different and unique - why not give a bunch as a gift to a friend or family member on a special day? Although easy to grow and care for, double tulips, with their heavy flowers, are slightly more vulnerable to wind so choose a sheltered spot away from any harsh weather conditions and plant in autumn for stunning spring displays. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, ready to plant in the autumn.
Very reliable performer. Early to bloom and the large double flowers appear freely providing a tall mixture of brightly coloured heads in oranges and yellows. It is an ideal space filler adding great height and colour in the border, and dramatic when mass planted into a large container, especially when companion planted with bright blue flowers. 'Crackerjack' looks spectacular when block planted into a border about 30cm (1ft) apart. Try the flowers in a salad, they taste of citrus! Dead-head to keep the flowers coming throught the summer and into autumn. This half hardy annual will grow to H75cm (30in) x W30cm (1ft) and flower from June to October. Supplied in a pack of approx. 200 seeds.
An elegant alternative to bright, extravagant colour schemes, these gorgeous tulips in shades of deep, rich purples and fresh soft lilacs will bring an air of cool sophistication to you spring planting. The large flowers look spectacular planted in groups, especially with a backdrop of the fresh spring foliage of surrounding plants. Growing happily in sun or partial shade, they are wonderful in large planters or in borders. Try mixing in orange flowering varieties for a striking colour contrast. Tulips are easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year as they slowly naturalise and spread, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following autumn. Supplied as 15 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 20 cm (8 in).
Root Boost is the ultimate tree and bush planting aid, containing eighteen natural species of endo and ectomycorrhiza fungi which live on or near the roots, providing increased nutrient and water uptake through the roots. Root Boost also contains microbes for a healthier plant, supressing soil borne diseases. Bio stimulants such as Seaweed also help plants survive in stressful situations such as poor environmental conditions and poor soils. Roots Boost will give gardeners: • Increased root growth and plant vigour means greater plant survivability after planting - especially with bare root • Healthier plants from soon after planting • More efficient use of nutrients and fertiliser in soils and growing media Increased ability to survive in drought or infrequent watering • Improved long term plant health. • Can be used on majority of plant types (excluding brassicas, orchids and some acid loving plants), with either potted or bare root plants at planting. Each Roost Boost 60g pack treats 4 or 5 shrubs or rose bushes or 3 of our fruit trees. Simply apply once only at planting or transplanting, ensuring the Roots Boost granules are in close contact with plant roots to get the best and quickest effect. The fungi will colonise the soil near the roots, and live happily ever after in synergy with your new plants.
Bring a classic cottage garden feel to your borders and large pots with Cosmos 'Sensation'. Exceptionally free flowering, giving a succession of blooms. With it's delicate feathery foliage 'Sensation' makes a lovely cut flower too. It's pollen rich, yellow centres are a magnet for bees all summer long. This half hardy annual grows to 120cm (48in), flowering between June and October. Supplied as a pack of approx. 200 seeds.
Perfect for creating an explosion of vibrant spring colour, these scrumptious bright red and red striped, creamy white flowers of Strawberries and Cream will brighten your garden during April and May. These large, perfectly formed goblet shaped flowers look amazing planted in groups and are a bold, striking colour combination that will really stand out above the broad grey-green leaves. Growing happily in sun or partial shade, they are wonderful in large planters or in flower borders. Tulips are very easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year as they slowly naturalise and spread, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following autumn. Supplied as 15 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 20 cm (8 in).
Zonal Geraniums are classic summer bedding plants and perfect for formal bedding schemes and just the thing for creating eye-catching features in pots and containers around patios and balconies, and anywhere in the garden that needs a bright splash of colour. Grown to have a neat, uniform habit, strong growth and continuous flowering, they're extremely tolerant of most conditions that the British weather can throw at them. These geraniums are reliable performers with bright, large flower heads giving an explosion of colour throughout summer and right up to the first autumn frosts. These upright, bushy Zonal Geraniums have green and burgundy variegated leaves and are extremely free flowering. Geranium 'Samelia' - Bright red. Geranium 'Blanca' - White. Geranium 'Lilac' - Soft lilac. Geranium 'Grandeur Pink' - Rich pink. Geranium 'Grandeur Salmon' - Pale salmon/apricot. Geranium 'Grandeur Pink Eye' - Pink with contrasting centre. Supplied as a collection of 12 plug plants ready to grow on or plant out once the risk of frost has passed.
A stunning addition to our range of dahlias and a major colour breakthrough - quite possibly the most vibrantly coloured of all dahlias! Bicolour, dazzling blooms emerge in an ever-changing display of flame-reds, yellows and oranges - each flower subtly changing in appearance as it ages. The plants themselves are robust and multi-branched, meaning you get many more flowers for your money. Plants are fairly compact too, so they don't require staking - making them really good in both flower borders and pots on your patio, where you can move them around to get the maximum impact from their stunning flowers. As with all dahlias, they're fabulous as cut flowers - pick a bunch of these fiery divas to bring into your home for amazing colour. Plants will grow to a height of around 60cm and are supplied as 6 x jumbo plug plants ready for potting up and growing on.
Use this exceptionally tall, graceful grass to give height to the back of a mixed border or for pond side planting, where the stems will dance in the breeze but won't block you view and the leaves will cascade out like a fountain. A hardy perennial, flowering the year after sowing with feathery silver plumes which give wonderful winter structure and look fabulous in the frost. Mature plants can be trimmed to ground level in early spring, encouraging fresh new growth. Dig up and divide to increase your stock. Growing to H210cm (7ft) x W120cm (4ft), flowering August - October. Supplied as a pack of approx. 30 seeds.
Incredibly vibrant, 'Dutch Dancer' is and extremely attractive lily flowered tulip with extremely large, scented brilliant orange flowers flushed with red - a real showoff! The intense colour looks incredible when planted in large groups and is spectacular when grown with other boldly coloured flowers such as yellows, oranges, purples and blues, and they look superb in a vase. Growing happily in sun or partial shade, they are ideal in large planters or in flower borders, where their wonderful flower shape can be admired. Tulips are very easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year as they slowly naturalise and spread, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following spring. Supplied as 15 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 45 cm (18 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
A native of British meadows and fields, this gardeners' favourite is loved by butterflies & bees. Relive childhood memories of golden fields of corn, peppered with the bright blue cornflowers and the gentle hum of busy pollinators on a bright summer's day. Quick and easy to grow, this colourful British favourite is ideal for naturalising and will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Also known as Batchelors Buttons, 'Blue Ball', is a showy annual is a slender, dainty plant with sky-blue flowers. Perfect for punctuating wild gardens or meadows with colour. Ideal too to get kids interested in gardening or for time-strapped gardeners who want results without the effort! A hardy annual, cornflowers will grow and flower in the same year (or the following year if sown late in the year). Excellent as a cut flower, you can add a bunch to a vase or use them in mixed bouquets. Never before has it been so important to protect pollinators such as bees, and this wildflower is ideal to encourage them into your garden. Bees are invaluable for pollinating a whole range of plants and especially useful for kitchen gardens to enable the formation of many fruits and vegetables. Take a look at our bee book for more details on these fascinating insects. Growing to 60cm (24in). Sow outdoors, March-May or August-October, directly where they are to flower. Flowers July - September. Supplied as a pack of approx. 180 seeds. Native grown seed not taken from the wild.