There's nothing quite like the sight of a climbing rose in full flower covering the side of a house, and 'Blossomtime' will do that wonderfully! 'Blossomtime' is a deciduous, vigorously growing climbing rose that will grow large enough to cover walls, pergolas and fences but won't take over your garden. Strongly scented, it's perfect for growing near doors and windows so that its sweet perfume can carry into your home. The glorious flowers of 'Blossomtime' are large and fully double, easily reaching 10cm (4in) across. Unusually, the petals are bright pink on the tops, but their underside is a deeper, richer pink - a beautiful effect that makes this rose incredibly attractive, especially against the background of dark green foliage and thorny stems. Flowering prolifically from May until October for an amazing six months of stunning blooms and delicious fragrance, they're ideal for cutting too. Easy to grow and healthy, 'Blossomtime' is mildew resistant and will grow quickly whether planted in a large pot or in the ground. It can be easily trained onto a support or wall, or can be left to ramble. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant, growing to a height of 4.5m (15ft) and spread of 2.5m (8ft).
Ferns are fascinating and ancient plants, being found in fossils from over 140 million years ago. They don't produce seeds or flowers, and instead reproduce using spores. The leaves, known as fronds, begin life curled up tightly in the centre of the plant, and gradually unfurl upwards before arching outwards. Quite a sight! Our collection of evergreen ferns features three of the most familiar varieties, each with a different foliage shape, from the classic woodland Buckler fern to the almost tropical looking Harts Tongue fern and the narrow fronds of the Deer fern. They will compliment each other beautifully when planted together, and they're also great in pots. They're easy to grow and almost maintenance free too. What's more, all three of these spectacular plants hold an RHS Award of Garden Merit, so you know that these are highly regarded garden plants. Ferns are happiest growing in dappled light in cool, moist and fertile soil, although they will tolerate brighter sunshine. They look spectacular in shaded borders or woodland style gardens with their wonderfully lush, rich green colours. Supplied as 3 established plants in 9 cm pots, ready to plant, including: Deer Fern - Blechnum spicant. A beautiful evergreen fern that forms a rosette of ladder-shaped fronds, reaching a height of 45 cm (1½ ft) and spread of 60 cm (2 ft). Harts Tongue Fern - Asplenium scolopendrium. Long, broad and glossy evergreen, tongue shaped green fronds in neatly arching clumps, reaching a height and spread of 60 cm (2 ft). Buckler Fern - Dryopteris erythrosora. A large, striking semi-evergreen fern with long triangular fronds that are tinted in coppery pink when young before maturing to lush green, growing to a height and spread of 1 m (3 ft).
This superb Eucalyptus has been skilfully fashioned into a standard tree by expert nurserymen to give a superb plant to grace a sunny border or large patio pot. Looking spectacular all year round with its unusual foliage colour, Eucalyptus us arguably at its best in spring and summer when new growth is appearing. The leaves emerge in a light grey-green colour before changing to become more blue with a waxy patina, and with naturally peeling grey bark, nothing else looks quite like it! Famous for its peppermint-like fragrance, the aromatic foliage gives off its familiar, refreshing scent when bruised and makes a fantastic, long lasting addition to cut flower arrangements where the unique colour brings an exotic touch. 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. Growing best in full sun or partial shade, Eucalyptus is extremely hardy and undemanding to care for, requiring nothing more than pruning in early spring to maintain its bushy shape, and benefitting from being cut back hard every few years. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, approx 60-80cm tall. Ready to plant.
Making a welcome return to UK gardens, 'The Fairy' is a variety of Polyantha rose, a small, vigorous rambler with a low-growing habit which is invaluable as groundcover and perfect for filling patio pots with colour. A great successor to the popular flower carpet roses, what these roses lack in fragrance, they certainly make up for in looks and performance, producing wave after wave of perfectly formed rose flowers in large, closely packed bunches. These contrast magnificently against the glossy green leaves, which really highlight the colours, making the blooms 'pop'. As well as their gorgeous looks, 'The Fairy' series of polyantha roses are also extremely hardy with good disease resistance, forming neat, compact bushes which makes them ideal for growing in patio pots and the front of flower borders. Awarded the much sought-after RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that these plants have been assessed and declared perfect garden plants. Flowering continuously from June until the first frosts, these delicate little roses are extremely versatile and very low maintenance, which makes them the perfect addition to your garden where they can be left to get on and do what they do best! Rosa 'The Fairy White' produces a cascade of delicate white, double blooms with an open centre. Forming a well-branched plant with typical glossy, dark green leaves, Fairy White is undemanding and flowers well into the autumn. Growing to just 40 - 60cm (2 - 3ft) we send a professional quality plant in a 2L pot ready to plant now.
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).
If you are looking for an unusual trailing succulent that is totally 'on trend' and that's easy to care for Peperomia prostrata is the perfect choice. Its unusual heart shaped leaves are dappled with green and sage patterns with shaded red undersides. Commonly referred to as the String of Turtles vine it has long trailing stems which can grow up to 1 metre long. It will thrive in a light position with some shade which makes it wonderful for placing high up on a shelf where the stems can hang freely. Supplied in a 14cm hanging pot.
'Scandens Brasil' is a gorgeous vine-forming Philodendron that can be trained up a support or grown in an indoor hanging basket and allowed to trail towards the ground. This bright and striking houseplant boasts beautiful heart-shaped variegated foliage in lime green, yellow and dark green and pale yellow and green stems that will clamber and climb to a length of about 1.2m (4ft). Also known as the Sweetheart Plant because of the shape of its leaves, it's easy to see why this is such a popular houseplant. Found naturally in Southern Thailand and Malaysia, it looks wonderful with its handsome leaves and grows quickly during spring and summer. It is incredibly easy to care for, requiring a bright spot away from direct sunlight and slightly damp soil. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK plant lovers at every level of experience. You can therefore grow this houseplant with confidence. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm nursery pot with a mosspole, growing to a height of 1.2m (4ft) and width of 40cm (16in).
Also known as the Japanese Grey Bark Elm, Zelkova serrata is a wonderful starting point as you enter the magical world of bonsai. It is a delightful deciduous tree with a naturally upright growing habit, peeling grey bark and serrated glossy dark green leaves. Years of highly skilled training and pruning have resulted in an elegantly shaped miniature tree, grown in a special ceramic bonsai pot and already well established. A native of Japan and China, Zelkova is happy in a cool, bright room away from heat sources, and it will also thrive outdoors from early summer, where it will soon acclimatise to cooler nights and warmer days. As a deciduous tree, it will lose its leaves in the autumn, and it's at this time that you should bring it back indoors for the winter, gradually reacclimatising. Trees that have been kept indoors year-round may retain some of their foliage over winter. Bonsai need regular watering as they can easily dry out. This is especially important if your Zelkova is growing outdoors, when the small amount of compost in the pot can dry out amazingly quickly on a warm, sunny day. Also, regular feeding between March and September is necessary to keep it growing healthily. Pruning will be required to maintain the shape of your tree, so give it a light trim each autumn. Also, during the growing season any long shoots or crossing branches should be trimmed back. Supplied ready planted, 22-25cm tall including a 12cm ceramic bonsai pot with tray.
This collection comprises of 5 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 5 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. Supplied as a pack of 5 bulbs, size 14/16, ready to plant out in January-May.
Our Skyscraper Lily Collection just got better!! The same incredible giant tree-lilies, but with two gorgeous new colours, this Premium Collection includes 5 spectacular varieties that are sure to make a statement in your garden. Growing 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 carries a wonderful heady perfume and each individual stem can carry well over 20 blooms, which can measure well over 15cm (6in) across. In this collection: Salterello - bright golden apricot to orange Amarossi - a lovely wine red Manissa - gorgeous soft lemon yellow Robina - nice mid pink with magenta tones Matisse - cream-edged to red centres, a classic two-tone Lily Grow all 5 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. Supplied as 25 bulbs (5 x 5 packs), ready to plant out from January - May.
Imagine this lovely new salvia in your garden, with exotic velvet trumpets standing out against dark purple stems - a truly stunning plant! 'Amistad' will flower its socks off for months, filling your border with dark spikes of flowers, set off against its green, furry leaves. The soft flowers are held on erect almost black spikes up to 1.2m, and cupped within an equally attractive black bract. The spires emerge from the base of leaves and erupt through your other plants, never obscuring them, but working in harmony to create a gorgeous palette of colour. 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. Deadhead regularly and you'll be rewarded with a succession of flower stems, from June to October, bearing gorgeous blooms that bees and butterflies just can't resist. Flowering well into autumn preferably in sun but also in part-shade, the deep purple, velvet-textured blooms of Salvia 'Amistad' are superb in borders or large containers - especially when mixed with yellows or creams. Plants benefit from a winter mulch and will come back bigger and stronger every year. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pot, with an ultimate height 80-120cm.
If you want to grow a plant that will get tongues wagging, try this African lily. There's nothing finer than a large Agapanthus in full flower at the height of summer, creating an eruption of brilliant blue. Its head-turning blooms perch on lofty stems in mid and late summer, adding a Mediterranean touch to borders or to patio. It's the perfect plant for an ornate container and with a little care will last a lifetime. Even before the flower stems appear the bright green strap-like leaves are a lovely sight and heighten the expectation of the blooms to come from midsummer. Then as summer moves into autumn, agapanthus continues to provide interest long after the flowers fade as the sculptural form of its seed heads. Simply place in a sunny spot and enjoy this African native in your garden over summer! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out once all risk of frost has passed.
Brighten up your garden with these beautiful Asters, flowering throughout summer and into autumn every year with gorgeous, yellow-centred daisy blooms. The 'Moch' have vibrant lavender-blue petals that surround a golden yellow centre, this bright and perfect looking Michaelmas Daisy flowers from July - October, creating a bold splash of colour. Forming a sturdy clump, these fully winter-hardy perennials perform brilliantly as a central feature in containers or in the middle of borders for reliable, no-fuss colour year on year. 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' the flowers are produced through the spring and summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Blooming over many weeks, Asters make great cut flowers being very long lasting in a vase. In the garden, they will attract a whole host of beneficial pollinating insects as they are loved by butterflies and bees. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this plant will grow to around 90cm tall, and you should deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
This Astilbe japonica will certainly create an eye-catching display in your garden. The 'Washington' has beautiful pure white spiked blooms that appear during the middle of summer and stand tall above shiny dark green foliage. They make excellent cut flowers but once faded, the old brown flower-heads provide winter interest. Extremely fragrant, they are very attractive to bees and butterflies. Perfect for traditional cottage gardens, water gardens and cut flower gardens, they really are a versatile choice. They are a long-lived hardy perennial which will thrive in both full sun and shaded corners, but don't let the soil dry out, keep them well-watered. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
Also known as masterwort or Hattie's Pincushion, Astrantias are a clump-forming, hardy perennial which are a favourite of many garden designers, ideal for shady, moist areas of the garden. One of the darker varieties of red Astrantia, 'Claret' is ideal in any cottage-garden style, or they can also be grown in more contemporary garden styles where their colour can be fully appreciated. Its deep, ruby red, pincushion-like flowers are produced above dark green, lobed leaves and tend to have longer bracts to the flowers than other varieties making them ideal as cut flowers and as a perfect plant for a pot. Recommended by the RHS as a Plant for Pollinators, this striking variety will help you do your bit for the environment by encouraging wildlife into your garden Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for immediate planting.
Orchids are one of the most popular plants in the UK and when you see their exotic blooms, it's easy to see why. The ones that we are used to seeing are houseplants and need to be grown inside - however there is a hardy orchid that you can grow in your own garden! Bletilla, or the Hyacinth Orchid, is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow garden orchids in the UK, slowly forming clumps which produce their gorgeously detailed violet-pink flowers in early summer. When grown in light, dappled shade, bletilla is quite unfussy so it can be grown in the ground under trees, in lawns, or even in patio pots (in shade). B. striata forms a clump of attractive, ribbed, sword-shaped leaves, with erect stems bearing many violet, fragrant, orchid-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. Blooms can reach up to 5cm wide, and each has a ruffled lip in a slightly darker shade, making them a stunning addition to your garden. Although hardy to -10, we recommend growing them in a container where they can be moved to a conservatory or unheated greenhouse during winter, and in mild areas a generous layer of dry mulch should be applied in autumn to provide protection for the corms. Alternatively, lift the corms in autumn and store it in a dry, frost-free place. One thing you need to remember is that bletilla should be kept dry during their winter dormancy, as they will not survive cold, wet soil. An easy to grow plant, which if left undisturbed, will naturalise and spread out to form good-sized clumps. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for potting on or planting out when the soil warms, plants can reach 50cm high and 50cm wide. NB - Plants are dormant October to March so there may be no leaves on your plant when delivered.
Coreopsis is a naturally rugged prairie plant and ideally suited to today's low maintenance gardens. 'Moonbeam' forms compact mounds of dense thread-like foliage and its delightful golden centred pale-yellow flowers are carried on tall stems, above fine, feathery foliage - which gives them another alternative name of threadleaf, while their more common name, 'tickseed,' refers to the seeds which are said to resemble ticks, and these are a great favourite of garden finches. Easy to grow, drought tolerant, and long blooming, Coreopsis certainly earns their keep in a sunny flower border, rewarding you with plenty of flowers for very little effort on your behalf. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', the flowers are produced through the summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Compact and robust, it's a plant for the front of the border or a mixed container - versatile and easy. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
Rarely offered for sale and new to our range, this is your chance to get a superb, long flowering perennial plant that will fill your garden with vivid blue flowers. Malva 'Primley Blue' is a compact perennial Mallow, growing to around 1m (3-4ft) and producing a spectacular show of blue flowers from June to October. Its lobed, green leaves are also an attractive feature being roughly heart-shaped, bringing texture and form to your garden. Perfect for growing in a pot, particularly if your soil is on the heavy side, your mallow will form a mound of dark-veined, blue flowers for a long period. An easy plant to grow for even beginner gardeners, 'Primley Blue' is reliable and fully hardy, returning to your garden year after year. Supplied as 3 x established plants, in 9cm pots, ready for immediate planting. Dormant November to March.