A dazzling garden shrub with large, deep pink blooms from months on end - from early summer right into autumn. The flowers of Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' shimmer faintly with an iridescent hue in the sun, making this a garden plant with the 'wow-factor'. The large hollyhock-like blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies so you can also do your bit to help conserve wildlife. 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. Fully hardy and easy to care for, Lavatera deserves a prominent place in any garden, where it will bring a colourful display when other plants are beginning to look tired - it's fast-growing stems quickly filling borders with subtle colour and structure. Also known as the tree Mallow, Lavatera is not just a pretty face, its upright branches are decked with semi-evergreen palmate leaves - making it an ideal feature that can extend interest through many seasons whether grown in a large pot or in your border. Compact enough to grow in a pot if space is limited, you can restrict its size with a bit of judicial pruning, so anyone can have a go at growing this stunning beauty. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, Lavatera blooms June - September and will reach an approximate height of approx. 1.2m (4ft).
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. 'Green Twister' flowers in a vibrant clash of bright magenta and acid green in a stunning display throughout the summer. The unusual two-tone petals almost glow with brightness as they meet at the large, reddish brown central cone of the flower. The green edges become more pronounced as the plant ages, and it will take a couple of years for them to be at their very best. An exceptionally robust variety, 'Green Twister' will flower up until the first autumn frosts, carries its flowers on long, straight stems which makes them ideal for cutting. They're also attractive to bees and butterflies and are recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators'. If you leave faded flowers on the plant, the seed heads will be enjoyed by your garden birds. Supplied as 3 established plants in 9 cm pots, ready to plant, growing to a height of 60 cm (2 ft) and spread of 40 cm (16 in).
Dierama Blackberry Bells is a strong growing hybrid with very large deep purple trumpet flowers which dangle from the arched stems, so earning it the familiar name of 'Angels Fishing Rod'. It's perfect for planting at the side of a pond or anywhere that the flowers hang and sway alluringly in the breeze. In flower from early June, despite their delicate appearance the stems are surprisingly strong and make exotic cut blooms. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 7cm pots, ready to plant out.
This is an ultra-compact variety of Wisteria from America that is perfectly suited to growing in UK gardens. Unlike virtually all other varieties of Wisteria though, many of which can take up to five years to flower, Amethyst Falls will reliably flower in its first year when the flowers will pour like a river of lilac from this fantastic plant throughout May, filling the air with the perfume of spring flowers. Sometimes when conditions are just right and we have a particularly good run of fine weather, you'll find that Amethyst Falls will often produce a second flush of flowers in the summer giving you a bonus show of bloom. In its early years it will remain compact and manageable and as such makes a brilliant patio plant perfect for growing in a pot. Eventually it will reach a height of 12-15ft and will spread to around 6ft if left un-pruned. However, it can be maintained at half this size and still yield masses of flowers every single spring from this year onwards! Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot, ready for immediate planting.
Clematis 'Pompeii' is one of the ground-breaking series of Boulevard® clematis bred by award-winning clematis expert Raymond Evison. Large, pastel pink flowers cover this compact, medium-sized plant giving an impressive display over a long flowering season from spring to late summer. This compact clematis blooms all the way along its stems, resulting in a proliferation of large, soft pink flowers from the ground upwards all summer and into late autumn. A beautiful feature for fences, trellises, and arches and is especially effective in containers. 'Pompeii' loves a sunny spot, where it can be trained up trellis for a vertical wall effect or allow to naturally wind its way through beds and borders, and at it grown to just 1.2m (4ft) it'll always be easy to control. Just trim the stems back to 15cm (6in) in February or March. Free-flowering and extremely hardy, this clematis is perfect for decorating fences and its compact growth is ideally suited to a pot, planter or even hanging baskets! Supplied an established plant in a 10.5cm pot, ready for growing on.
Unlike many other clematis, this wonderful, abundantly flowering patio variety is ideal for any size of garden, and perfect in a pot! One of the ground-breaking Boulevard® clematis, 'Poseidon' was bred by award-winning clematis expert Raymond Evison. This compact, medium-sized plant gives an impressive display over a long flowering season from spring to late summer. This wonderful, compact climber flowers all the way along its stems, resulting in a proliferation of large, magenta striped lavender flowers from the ground upwards all summer and into late autumn. A beautiful feature for fences, trellises, and arches and is especially effective in containers. 'Poseidon' loves a sunny spot, where it can be trained up trellis for a vertical wall effect or allow to naturally wind its way through beds and borders. Easy to look after, growing to just 1.2m (4ft) it'll never get out of control. A trim in February or March, cutting back stems to 15cm (6in) is all that's needed. Supplied an established plant in a 10.5cm pot, ready for growing on.
Campsis capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty' is a vigorous climbing plant that produces an abundance of vivid orange flowers over a long period from June, all the way into autumn. The large, trumpet shaped flowers have golden yellow throats and are a paler orange on the underside. Also known as the trumpet vine, this sturdy climber will happily scramble over any support, up a wall or through a tree, bringing exotic colour and height into the garden. The deciduous, lush green foliage, with leaves up to six inches long, is light green at first before darkening as the summer progresses, and turning reddish-purple in winter and provides an ideal contrasting background to the bright, lightly scented flowers. 'Tangerine Beauty' is self-clinging, using tendril to attach itself to nearby supports, so you don't need to tie it in. Growing rapidly, this climber is a spectacular sight when in full flower! Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.
The exotic looking multi-layered flowers of Passion Flowers bely their ease of growing and their toughness and resilience- these are hardy once established, but in colder areas grow against a south facing wall or in large pots. A fabulous lush evergreen climber and alternative to Clematis, for covering walls, arches and trellises. The lovely intricate pure white flowers are very waxy and long lasting, their amazing detail a joy to behold. In hot years, you'll be rewarded with small, egg shaped passion fruit. Grow in a pot up a trellis or obelisk, it will thrive outside, and will happily perform year after year.2 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. Supplied as an established plant in an 11cm pot.
Brighten up your garden in the dreary winter months with this fabulous evergreen, winter flowering Clematis 'Freckles'. Its dainty nodding blooms make an appearance when the garden can be at its bleakest and are an uplifting and cheery sight indeed! Easy to care for and needs no pruning so can be planted anywhere where the sun reaches - even in the most inaccessible spots. Clematis Cirrhosa 'Freckles' is a vigorous evergreen climber with attractive, 3-lobed, dark green leaves that shine with a bronze glow through the winter. The pale-yellow nodding flowers are heavily speckled with maroon and are produced from late autumn right through to spring and are followed with attractive, silky seed heads. 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. Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready for immediate planting.
With its abundance of delicate pale pink flowers, Clematis montana 'Mayleen' brings a beautiful display of pastel colour to your garden in May and June and the bronze tinted foliage perfectly compliments the flower colour, making this a truly special clematis. A fast grower, plant 'Mayleen' anywhere where it can climb and this vigorous clematis will quickly establish itself and begin to clamber up supports, over pergolas and arches and up into trees, cloaking them in a sea of pink blooms.An excellent choice if you have anything unsightly in your garden, use it to cover sheds and fences or grow it up a large trellis to make a screen. Montanas should be pruned - if necessary - soon after blooming ceases removing only wood from previous years. New summer growth will bear next year's flowers and should be trained and tied in accordingly. 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. Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready for planting, growing to 9m (30ft) high and spreading 2.5m (8ft).
Clematis montana 'Grandiflora' is a deciduous climber and a wonderful choice for early season flowers in the garden, covered in masses of pure white flowers in May and June. Plant 'Grandiflora' anywhere where it can climb and this extremely vigorous clematis will quickly establish itself and begin to clamber up supports, over pergolas and arches and up into trees, cloaking them in a sea of white. The fast growth makes this an ideal plant for covering unsightly fences and sheds or grown as screening on a trellis. Montanas should be pruned - if necessary - soon after blooming ceases removing only wood from previous years. New summer growth will bear next year's flowers and should be trained and tied in accordingly. 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. Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready for planting, growing to 9m (30ft) high and spreading 3m (10ft).
Clematis montana are often called 'mile-a-minute' clematis, and with good reason! They are vigorous growers and planted anywhere where they can climb these impressive clematis will quickly establish themselves and begin to clamber up supports, over pergolas and arches and up into trees, cloaking them in a sea of abundant blooms. An excellent choice if you have anything unsightly in your garden, use them to cover sheds and fences or grow them up a large trellises to make a screens. Montanas should be pruned - if necessary - soon after blooming ceases removing only wood from previous years. New summer growth will bear next year's flowers and should be trained and tied in accordingly. Supplied as 3 established plants in 7cm pots, ready for planting, including: Clematis montana 'Grandifora' - An incredibly vigorous climber with masses of stunning pure white flowers which will grow to 9m (30ft) high and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Clematis montana 'Mayleen' - A profusion of pastel pink flowers complimented by bronze tinted foliage, reaching 9m (30ft) and like 'Granfiflora', holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Clematis montana 'Marjorie' - The UK's first semi-double montana clematis boasting stunning creamy white flowers flushed with pink and bronzed new foliage, climbing to 6m (20ft).
Stun your friends and neighbours with these spectacular passion flowers - they are highly exotic, yet surprisingly easy to grow in the UK! The exotic looking multi-layered flowers of Passion Flowers bely their ease of growing and their toughness. These fabulously lush, evergreen climbers are a great alternative to Clematis if you're looking for something a bit different this year. Hardy once established, they thrive against a south-facing wall or in large pots - and perfect for covering walls, arches and trellises. The flowers are very waxy and long lasting, and their amazing detail is a fascinating. Passionflowers may occasionally produce orange fruits in hot years, but wait until very orange and ripe before eating. Supplied as 3 established plants in 11cm pots, ready to plant, including: Passiflora 'Caerulea' - Lovely two tone blue and white, with purple detail. Passiflora 'Myles Young' - Large purple flowers. Passiflora 'Constance Elliott' - Purest white.
Lavatera, also known as 'tree mallow', is a must-have for every garden! Large, shrubby perennials, their impressive, hollyhock-like flower spikes stand up to 2 metres tall and will burst into an abundance of colour all summer long. 'Rosea' is one of the prettiest Lavatera, with large, rose-pink blooms - perfect for creating a Mediterranean or tropical mood in your garden and for contrasting with leafy perennials. This large, versatile plant is equally happy in a cottage garden scheme. Ideal for hot, sunny spots, they are great plants for climbing up walls and trellises. You can also prune them to grow in pots on the patio. Incredibly vigorous, these are some of the easiest plants to grow and are perfect for beginners. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, Lavatera 'Rosea' will bloom from June to September, reaching an approximate height of 200cm.
Lupins are a real summer garden classic and this hardy lupin 'The Governor', with its fragrant flowers borne on tall elegant spires, is a wonderful example. Standing roughly 1m tall once fully grown, this amazing lupin certainly stands out in late spring and early summer with its bi-colour ultramarine blue and white flowers opening in succession from the bottom of the spire upwards, prolonging the flowering season, and are a magnet to butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinating insects making your summer garden a haven for wildlife. With palmate, sage green foliage creating the perfect backdrop for these eye-catching flowers, their tall, spiky display of blooms really stand out in beds and borders, making a stunning statement in your garden. They're also great in pots where they're make a bold statement, creating a focal feature on patios and decking - or cut the stems and bring indoors to create beautiful cut flower displays. One of the Band of Nobles Series of hybrid lupins, easy to grow and totally winter hardy, 'The Governor' is also easy to maintain and makes the perfect cottage garden plant - it's perennial so comes back year after year with an ever-increasing amount of blooms. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot.
Lupin 'My Castle' is a gorgeous example of a cottage garden favourite with its tall, dramatic spires of scented boldly coloured flowers, great for cutting too! This strikingly coloured lupin will grow to 1m in height and makes a real statement in late spring and summer with its deep pink, almost brick red flowers opening in succession from the bottom of the spire upwards and giving a long flowering season. They're extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects too, making your summer garden a haven for wildlife. With palmate, sage green foliage creating the perfect backdrop for these eye-catching flowers, their tall, spiky display of blooms really stand out in beds and borders, making a stunning statement in your garden. They're also great in pots where they're make a bold statement, creating a focal feature on patios and decking - or cut the stems and bring indoors to create beautiful cut flower displays. One of the Band of Nobles Series of hybrid lupins, easy to grow and totally winter hardy, 'My Castle' is also easy to maintain and makes the perfect cottage garden plant - it's perennial so comes back year after year with an ever-increasing amount of blooms. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot.
Create a beautiful summer display in your garden with this delightful, large-flowering clematis. This free-flowering hybrid produces an abundance of white blooms with hints of pale-lavender from June to September and will continue to flower in flourishes all summer long. Clematis plants make wonderful additions to any garden and can be used very effectively to screen and hide objects and to enhance other plants such as other climbers and shrubs, especially roses. Supplied on a 15cm tripod support, they're the perfect choice for training up supports and structures, elevating your floral displays, creating an eye-catching feature that can be enjoyed for many months of the year. Relatively compact growing, you can also plant in a pot or container on the patio, so you needn't worry about finding space in your borders. Why not grow up an obelisk in a pot for a beautiful patio display? Winter hardy and free flowering, they can pretty much be left to their own devices with just a light trim in late winter/early spring and a prune back in the summer after flowering. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot, ready for planting, growing to 9m (30ft) high and spreading 3m (10ft).
This stunning Montana clematis is an eye-cathcing climber that when in bloom is covered in beautiful and slightly scented pale pink pettaled flowers. 'Elizabeth' is great for early season colour in the garden and the perfect choice of climber for covering unsightly fences with fabulous colour. New leaves emerge flushed with bronze that turn green with age. A proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience, you can plant this clematis in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Growing fairly quickly, you will get a fine display from 'Elizabeth', just plant it anywhere where it can ramble - pergolas and arches or even old tree stumps are ideal - and you'll be rewarded with thousands of pink flushed blooms in May and June. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot. Deciduous so no leaves October - March. Will grow to 6m (20ft) if allowed free reign.
The passion flower (passiflora) immediately conjures up images of exotic locations, and with its tropical, fragrant flowers it's certainly an attention grabber! The incredible flowers of Passiflora 'Purple Passion' certainly live up it s name, a beautiful and intricate collection of filaments, tendrils and petals, all bound together in a colourful symphony of floral perfection that will captivate even the most hard-to-please gardener. As a climber,it is the perfect plant to add height and inject drama into your garden, and in ideal conditions, these exquisitely beautiful vines will grow rapidly with their lobed leaves and twining tendrils which help support the plant on its journey upwards. Vigorous and easy to grow, these tropical climbers are hardy to around -10°C and always rewarding for their sheer exuberance and every gardener should have a go at growing them! Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant, it will flower from July - September.
The exotic looking multi-layered flowers of Passion Flowers bely their ease of growing and their toughness and resilience- these are hardy once established, but in colder areas grow against a South facing wall or in large pots. A fabulous, lush evergreen climber and alternative to Clematis, for covering walls, arches and trellises. The lovely two tone blue and white flowers are very waxy and long lasting, their amazing purple detail a joy to behold. Grow in a pot up a trellis or obelisk, it will thrive outside, and will happily perform year after year. Supplied as an established plant in a 11cm pot, ready to plant.