This vigorous plant grows to 2 metres in next to no time, so it's no wonder it is known as the Olympian Mullein! It brings almost instant impact, bearing butter-yellow blooms all the way up its tall, magnificent stems, which grow from basal foliage of silver, felted leaves. Verbascum olympicum is fairly short lived, usually blooming in its third year and dying after its fabulous display. However, it spreads its seeds generously so new plants will replace the old. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and grows well in poor soil, requiring little maintenance. Height: 2m (6.6'). Spread: 60m (24).
Where would we be without Euonymus to brighten even the darkest corner of the garden? The variegated leaves of Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy' are dark green, splashed with golden yellow, and in cold spells the edges are tinged with pink. It is evergreen, low maintenance and grows almost anywere: in sun or semi-shade and in any soil. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).
Aloes are easy-care and forgiving houseplants and this one has particularly attractive foliage
There are parts of every garden that are shady and difficult to populate with healthy plants that provide service as ground cover but will also delight the eye too, Vinca minor ?Gertrude Jekyll' is a worthy contender. The weed-suppressing shiny evergreen foliage will remain through the year and forms a backdrop to its pristine white flowers from spring until autumn. Vinca isn't only a shade-loving plant, it is happy in sunny positions too so this versatility and it's low growing creeping habit means that you can just plant it and leave it to get on with it's job. Height: 20cm (8) Spread: 50cm (19).
A bright splash of colour for even the shady areas of your garden. Busy Lizzie Accent produces vibrant flowers in solid shades and bicolours all summer long, and well into Autumn. Remarkably versatile and tolerant of full sun, these busy lizzies make a bold statement for beds and baskets!
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is valued for its attractive variegated leaves, with white edging. It has a dense, compact habit and is a shrub suitable for a range of settings, from patio planters to borders and raised beds. This Spindle plant can even be trained up the sides of walls and fences. It is extremely durable and can be planted in all types of soil types and is drought and shade tolerant. Height: 1m (3?). Spread: 1.5m (5?).
For hassle-free gardening this autumn, look no further than this pre-planted patio pot - the easiest way to winter/spring colour. This sturdy, weather-proof, pot has been planted up and grown on for you - simply place where you?ll most enjoy the vibrant colour over the coming months. Patio pot diameter: 33cm (13in). Turn up the volume with Polyanthus Crescendo! This reliable perennial will banish the winter gloom with a magical kaleidoscope of the brightest colours. Its fragrant long lasting blooms are perfect for cheering up your patio. Height and spread: 23cm (9). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible.
A refreshing trio of bright pansies in cooler shades, these fully hardy plants will grow and branch and could even trail to over a metre long! Flowering from autumn and well into spring, representing superb value for money and months of pleasure. Supplied as plug plants.
The prestigious Rose of the Year Award is highly prized by growers of promising new varieties. Bred by Colin Dickson, Rose 'It's A Wonderful Life' has been singled out for this accolade in 2022 for its exceptional beauty and garden performance!
For hassle-free gardening this autumn, look no further than this pre-planted patio pot - the easiest way to winter/spring colour. This sturdy, weather-proof, pot has been planted up and grown on for you - simply place where you?ll most enjoy the vibrant colour over the coming months. Patio pot diameter: 33cm (13in). Polyanthus ?Firecracker? has large flowers in a beautiful shade of sunset gold, delicately edged in crimson. A multitude of blooms are carried in clusters upon thick, sturdy stems. This vibrant, hardy perennial brings a lovely contemporary twist to a cottage garden favourite. Perfect in patio containers. Height and spread: 23cm (9).
Geranium ?Tall Dark & Handsome Orange? is a striking pelargonium with intense orange flowers which give bright pops of colour against complementary dark foliage with a brighter green margin.
Just 1 application per year is all you need! This fertiliser will gradually release nutrients over the year, providing a controlled flow of plant food around the plant roots.
Colchicum 'Dick Trotter' produces its goblet shaped mauve-pink flowers in September and October, long before the foliage appears in spring. The single blooms are each decorated with a white star at their centre, making a pretty contrast.
An enchanting mix of cool shades, from icy blue to dark indigo, that will welcome the spring to your garden. These hardy bulbs are best planted in dense swathes through the front of borders, or grown as a seasonal display in patio containers.
Selected for its blue-tinged foliage, Allium ?Serendipity? was discovered as a sport of the popular Allium ?Millenium?.
With purple and white bi-coloured flowers, Salvia 'Amethyst Lips' is a plant that looks great planted alongside Russian Sage, or Lavender, in a cottage garden border.
The best bedding zinnia with fully double flowers in an array of bright colours. Enjoy superb free-flowering performance from these heat-tolerant and sun-loving plants. Perfect for bedding or containers and makes a great cut flower too!
This beautiful ornamental sage has delicate, deep and pale pink, two-tone flowers, and bushy foliage. Ideal for cottage garden borders, or patio planters, the flowers are nectar rich and can attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
Ever wondered if there is an easier way to plant bulbs? These innovative pre-planted bulb trays prove that there is!