Scarlet red tubular blooms clothe the tall stems of this outstanding hardy perennial, over an exceptionally long period from early summer to autumn. Penstemon Garnet is a superb variety with a vigorous habit that will soon form large clumps of glossy evergreen foliage.These classic cottage garden plants are perfect for adding a touch of class to well drained borders and patio containers.
Winner of an RHS award, Fuchsia ?Heidi Ann? will bloom non stop through summer up until the first frosts.
Ever wondered if there is an easier way to plant bulbs? These innovative pre-planted bulb trays prove that there is!
A striking and colourful deciduous shrub. The rounded foliage of Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Sunrise' is intensely pink in spring, maturing to bright red with a delicate gold margin by summer.
Damp, dry or shaded areas are not the ideal place for a great many plants but Hostas are the ideal solution. They are easy to grow and will provide ground cover in the shaded border or you can make a feature of them in a container if you have areas of the patio that don't catch the sun. Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is clump forming and has strong blue-green foliage with deep ridges that give texture to the display and during the summer months you can expect stems of pale lilac flowers too. The Giant Blue Hosta is a worthy RHS Award of Garden Merit holder and is the perfect plant for moist, damp, dark borders or difficult, dry shady borders.. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 120cm (48).
A bold cactus-style dahlia, Dahlia 'Yellow Star', has spectacular flowers, with spiky full double blooms. It is well suited to a range of garden styles from exotic jungle style to country cottage.
A mahonia without the spiny stems! This compact evergreen shrub won the RHS Chelsea Flower Show's 'Plant of the Year' in 2013. Flowering in the autumn with delicate spikes of yellow, honey-scented flowers, Mahonia 'Soft Caress' is a valuable plant for late season colour, and adds an exotic touch to the garden with its slender palm-like foliage.
Ferns are a great addition in any garden, offering architectural forms as their fronds uncurl. Give them a relatively shady position and they will thrive. Fern 'Vidalii' is citrus green with deep cerise stems. Ht. 30- 50cm. Supplied as plug plants.
At last - a Tree Mallow for the patio! This compact, free flowering, deciduous shrub grows to only 75cm (30). A profusion of large mallow flowers to 7.5cm (3) smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic in patio containers, these are hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30) Spread: 60cm (24).
Courgette ?Goldmine? comes from the best of British breeding offering gorgeous yellow courgettes with stunning pale cream stripes and a white flesh which will catch your eye in any veg plot or allotment.
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).
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.
This hardy evergreen shrub makes a superb specimen plant for brightening your winter garden. The strongly scented, pale pink flowers brave the coldest winter months to provide a fantastic, fragrant display that lasts well into spring.
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.