An unusual, but easy to grow compact shrub, producing stunning winter flower displays just as the days start to lengthen to spring. The branches are covered with gorgeously fragrant pink flowers - each one with a yellow centre - which appear on bare stems before the leaves re-emerge. Reaching a compact 1.5m height and spread over 10 years, it is perfect for smaller gardens, and can be grown in large pots for patio use too. It prefers sunny, sheltered locations, and is hardy to -6C or more. Very little pruning or maintenance required.
Just imagine this lovely holly in your garden, where it will add form and colour, giving you interest all year round. Blue Maid is a female variety of blue holly, producing masses of tiny, white flowers in spring that are followed by bright red berries in autumn if you have a male holly nearby. Its leaves are less spiky than other hollies and have a distinct contrast between the light green underside and deep blue-green upper. Easy to grow and virtually maintenance-free, they just need a slightly acid, fertile soil and regular watering for the first couple of years. Because the branches of this holly tend to hold onto their leaves much better than other varieties they make amazing topiary specimens and can be grown as a specimen tree in pots and border to add height, or grown as an unusual hedge. For extra wow factor, grow in pairs in large pots either side of porches or doorways and gates. Very hardy and tough, and with excellent tolerance to British winters, Blue Maid will withstand temperatures to -27°C without any damage and requires almost no maintenance each year apart from an annual trim to keep to shape. Supplied as an established young tree in a 9cm pot, ready to pot on or plant up.
A great mixture of tulips to give you a kaleidoscope of colour. They are incredibly versatile, very strong and sturdy, with the classic tulip shape. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, as they are are great planted with many different colour variations to give a fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to brighten up the house. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
One of the earliest flowering tulips, 'Johann Strauss' also known as the ''Water Lily Tulip'' because the petals open in the sun are a dwarf variety that will create dramatic displays in your garden. The soft white flowers have a red and yellow coloured details on its outer petals. Flowering in early spring, they will bring pops of simply stunning colour to your garden. Perfect in pots, they will also look incredible in rock gardens, borders and containers. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, as they are great planted with many different colour variations to give a fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to brighten up the house. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs ready for planting, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Place in a sunny or lightly shaded position in rich, well-drained soil.
A beautiful striking colour, with a Lily like pointed flower shape. 'Ballade' tulips have deep red petals with well-defined ivory white edges. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, as they are great planted with many different colour variations to give a fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to brighten up the house or giving to loved ones. Very easy to grow and care for, tulips 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 55cm and width of 15cm.
P>Although parrot tulips are often incredibly flamboyant and colourful, completely stealing the show in the spring garden, there are varieties that are altogether more elegant and peaceful. 'White Parrot' is just that. With it extremely large flowers standing above grey-green foliage, it is a perfect exercise in restraint. They flowers are no less beautiful that any other parrot tulip, but in clean ivory white, with just a small splash of green, the feathery petals take on an understated grace that is incredibly attractive. As they age, the flowers open almost flat like white porcelain plates. They look incredible when planted in large groups in pots and flower borders, and are wonderful cut for indoor arrangements, especially added to other white and cream blooms. 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. Choose a sheltered spot as 'White Parrot' can be sentitive to cold, wet conditions. Supplied as 12 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).
Parrot tulips are wonderfully flamboyant and some of the showiest tulips available with their incredible flower shapes and stunning colours. Emerging from lush grey-green foliage, the enormous bowl-shaped flowers of 'Rococo' burst open in a show stopping explosion of bright, velvety red flowers with luscious dark maroon markings and vivid lime green highlights. As they age, the flowers open almost flat like plates, showing off their stunning colours. They make a bold statement when planted in large groups in pots and flower borders, these are incredibly impressive tulips and wonderful cut flowers for luxurious indoor arrangements. 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 12 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).
This delightful perennial salvia is closely related to the much-admired 'Hot Lips', and similarly produces an abundance of eye-catching, bicoloured (or sometimes solid) purple and white flowers throughout the summer. An unusual and very pretty hardy member of the sage family, Amethyst Lips is a great 'doer' and will look incredible in a patio pot or in a sunny border! The bright, two-tone flowers will light up your garden in purple and white, from early summer to the first frosts in October, in a wonderful 5-month display. As a bonus, the leaves are lightly scented too which only adds to the appeal of this charming plant. This salvia is winter hardy and will die back underground in the autumn only to burst into life again with fresh new growth each spring. In cooler summers, you will get whiter flowers, and in hot ones you will get lots of purple. This Salvia is really easy to care for and flowers prolifically with minimal care perfect for beginners!
The wonderful colour combination of beautiful blush-pink petals brushed with stripes of pastel-green, makes an ever-so pretty contrast on a delicate looking but totally hardy spring flower. Its easy to see why tulips are one of the most popular spring bulbs thanks to their lasting flowers, vigorous growth and versatile nature. They are perfect for planting with many different colour variations to give fresh, vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking, but they also make beautiful features in pots in large displays of the same variety. A florist favourite, their long-lasting blooms say prestine long after being cut which makes them ideal for creating stunning indoor vase displays on windowsills. 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 12 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50cm and width of 15cm.
Taking its name from Princess Irene of the Netherlands, this spectacular tulip is a sight to behold. Its flowers are incredibly bright orange and purple and look like flames dancing about the broad green leaves. What's more, they have a lovely, sweet fragrance too. These amazingly vibrant tulips will certainly warm up your spring planting at a time of year when hot colours can be hard to come across and as short-stemmed 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. 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. 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, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following spring. However, it should be noted that 'Princess Irene' Does not naturalise well. Supplied as 12 bulbs, size 10/11, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 30 cm (1 ft) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
A convenient and environmentally friendly way to protect your lawn, CleanLawn features a 3-in-1 organic formula and contains only natural ingredients, including beneficial Mycorrhiza fungi to increase the size of the root system by up to 150 times and make it more resilient to weathering. The 3-in-1 formula fertilises, improves soil, and has an indirect action against moss, producing a thick, naturally green lawn. Once applied it will start feeding the lawn quickly and continue do so for up to 100 days. Plant growth is not disturbed by application and there is no risk of it scorching the lawn. Its soil restoring microorganisms work hard to disrupt unhealthy bacteria and promote the growth of thick green shoots and break down lawn thatch and moss growth, leaving behind a green, healthy lawn without the need for backbreaking scarifying. Whether your lawn is newly laid or not, the fast-acting fertiliser continues to feed for up to 100 days after the first application and is suitable for use in spring, summer and autumn. Granulated and easy to spread across the lawn either by hand or with a spreader, it's safe for use around children and pets, meaning treated areas can be used immediately after application. CleanLawn is supplied in a handy 2.5kg bag and covers 50m2.
Of the fifteen groups of tulips, the fringed group is without doubt one of the most extravagant. Officially called Group 7, they are relatively new but have quickly become popular because of their highly ornamental appearance. 'Curly Sue' is an outstanding example with its wonderfully rich purple flowers that have a deep aubergine fringe around the edge of each petal. The flowers are set off to perfection by broad, sword shaped greyish-green leaves. Very showy and flamboyant, and utterly irresistible! Planted in groups, 'Curly Sue' makes an extravagant display, and you'll definitely want to collect more fringed tulips after enjoying this one. Try mixing it up with bright orange varieties for a vibrant spring display. They will happily grow in patio pots and planters as well as in borders in sunshine or partial shade, and like all tulips, they're wonderful cut flowers - those fringes will be a real talking point. 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, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following spring. Supplied as 12 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).
Large-flowered Crocus, the name says it all! Providing early colour, this wonderful mix of coloured cup-shaped blooms are abundant. This wonderful variety is great for container displays on your balcony or decking. In fact, these crocuses will grow almost anywhere in the garden too, even happy in light shade and prefer a free-draining soil. Good for naturalizing as they return reliably and are perfect for planting under shrubs and trees. Leave the bulbs in the ground after the flowers have died back, and they will reward you with bigger, better displays, each year for many years to come. Supplied as a pack of 20 bulbs, size 7/8 ready for planting in autumn.
A breakthrough in plant breeding, 'Yuki Cherry Blossom' (R) is a spectacular shrub, much prized both for its abundance of flowers and its extended seasonal interest. A glorious fountain of pink and white flowers smothers this compact Deutzia throughout the spring, illuminating your garden with a mountain of cherry-blossom blooms. Very easy to grow, and ideal in a pot, 'Yuki Cherry Blossom'(R) will flower its heart out for you in sun or partial shade. You get even more value for money when Y.Cherry Blossom continues with its display of colour into the autumn, turning a vibrant shade of copper-burgundy before dropping its cloak of leaves to reveal a sculptural framework of arching stems - a real plant of all year-round interest. Growing to just 60cm x 50cm, we supply an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to be planted straight out.
The flowers of 'Dick Wilden' are particularly large and fully double. The outer petals are pale yellow, changing to bright golden yellow in the centre. The flowers are heavily ruffled with layer upon layer of petals and look a little like carnations. As with all daffodils, they make excellent cut flowers. Daffodils are a much anticipated sign that spring has arrived, with their distinctive flowers bring the first really strong colour to the spring garden. Happily growing in sun or partial shade, plant them is groups for maximum impact in beds, borders and planters or scatter them across lawns to give a stunningly naturalistic effect, they will quickly naturalise, returning in greater numbers year after year. Supplied as 12 bulbs, size 12/14, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 45 cm (18 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
Spring bulbs in our gardens are a sure sign that winter is behind us and we can look forward to longer days and pleasant weather, and daffodils play an incredibly important part in this, with there showy, brightly coloured flowers popping up everywhere. With its classic daffodil shape, this beautiful Narcissus with delight as its buds open to reveal bright orange trumpets surrounded by golden yellow petals. Happily growing in sun or partial shade, plant them is groups for maximum impact in beds, borders and planters or scatter them across lawns to give a stunningly naturalistic effect, they will quickly naturalise, returning in greater numbers year after year. Supplied as 12 bulbs, size 12/14, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 40 cm (16 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).
A true favourite in British garden, nothing marks the end of winter better than the appearance of spring bulbs, especially daffodils that appear all over gardens and parts in an incredible range of flower shapes in shades of white, cream, orange and yellow. 'Bridal Crown' is a gorgeous little daffodil, only reaching 30 cm in height, it bears clusters of up to five fully double, creamy white flowers with lovely buttery yellow centres. They carry a heady, sweet fragrance that will drift through you garden during the cool spring days. Perfect for cutting, they will fill you home with scent and are very long lasting. 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. Plant 'Bridal Crown' in sun or partial shade, in beds, borders and planters or scatter them across lawns to give a stunningly naturalistic effect. These gorgeous daffodils will naturalise quickly, giving you more flowers every year as they spread. Supplied as 12 bulbs, size 12/14, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 30 cm (3 ft) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
A real British favourite, Daffodils blowing in the breeze are a true sign that spring is approaching! With their distinctive flowers and sweet scent they are a must-have for any garden and have been for hundreds of years. Narcissus Orangery is a beautiful and unusual daffodil. Its fiery-orange trumpet contrasts vividly against the creamy white petals, ensuring it will certainly make a striking impact wherever you plant it. Plant them in pots, containers or straight in the ground this autumn for a fantastic display next spring and for years to come. They also make a fabulous cut flower - not least for their wonderfully strong fragrance - so be sure to plant enough to fill your vases several times over. Plant them in groups of 6-10 for maximum impact, in full sun or semi-shade, either on their own or with other spring-flowering bulbs of different colours for an eye-catching display. Supplied as a pack of 8 bulbs, size 12/14 ready for planting in the autumn
This collection of Mixed Narcissus is perfect for adding some gorgeous classic colours to your spring garden! A real British favourite, Daffodils blowing in the breeze are a true sign that spring is here! With their distinctive flowers and sweet scent, they are a must-have for any garden and have been for hundreds of years. A wonderful variety of colours and shapes, they will look amazing wherever you plant them especially in informal grassy areas or in the dappled shade underneath a fruit tree. Plant them in pots, containers or straight in the ground this autumn for a fantastic display next spring! This is the perfect mix for any occasion. They are very easy to grow, plant them in groups of 6-10 for maximum impact, in full sun or semi-shade, either on their own or with other spring-flowering bulbs of different colours for an eye-catching display. Supplied as a mixed collection of 15 bulbs, size 12/14 ready for planting in autumn.
These Fritillaria are incredibly unusual plants. Stately and statuesque, between March until May tall flower stems rise from clumps of lance shaped, glossy green leaves. At the top, the downward facing bright orange blooms emerge in a ring around the stem, looking like a crown. These are topped by green, leafy bracts, giving a completely unique appearance. Perfect for an early season display, these exotic looking plants are tough and hardy. They will naturalise slowly and are very easy to grow and the fragrance is said to repel moles mice and other rodents! Supplied as a single bulb, size 20/24, ready to plant in the autumn, growing to a height of 1 m (3 ft) and width of 50 cm (16 in).