This small, low-growing shrub makes an excellent container plant, as its star-like bright blue flowers keep on coming for weeks and weeks from late spring right through the summer months. Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' is also a fine performer in the rockery with evergreen leaves providing ground cover all year. Also known as Purple Gromwell, it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is easy to grow in sun or shade. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 60cm (24).
An attractive grass variety with year-round interest, Miscanthus ?Gracilimus' is well worth serious consideration. It's a clump forming perennial which is easy to grow and after a long hot summer it really comes into its own with tall flower spikes topped with feathery textured copper coloured plumes which, along with the foliage arch over gracefully. The plumes will remain during the winter so that you can enjoy them left in situ or cut them for winter displays indoors. Height: 130cm (51). Spread: 120cm (47).
Although it's sometimes called a Phlox paniculata or Perennial Phlox, a Phlox 'Admiral' by any other name will smell as sweet! This plant's white trusses give off a delightful fragrance, which is particularly noticeable when it's planted at the front of borders or near a patio. From here, the scent can be enjoyed in comfort throughout July, August and September. The hardy perennial is particularly suited to sunny or partially shady cottage gardens, but also makes an excellent cut flower. The blooms can even be used in the kitchen, for their spicy taste adds an interesting flavour to fruit salads and makes an unusual, decorative cake topping. Height: 15cm (6).
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Rodgersia aesculifolia bears small star-shaped pink flowers in large conical panicles in summer, above 2ft stems emerging from its Horse Chestnut-like leaves. This tough perennial plant originated in northern China and is perfectly suited to the edge of garden ponds and damp, waterlogged borders. It looks particularly good when planted next to Hostas and Ferns. Height: 2m (6.6'). Spread: 1m (39).
Ever wondered if there is an easier way to plant bulbs? These innovative pre-planted bulb trays prove that there is! Simply place the biodegradable cardboard tray into your container or border and cover with compost.
Chilli Pepper 'Naga Red' will add plenty of heat to your favourite dishes. The tapered fruits are produced freely, ripening from pale green to scarlet. Chilli Peppers make an attractive plant for a sunny, sheltered spot on the patio, but have the best chances of fully ripening if grown in the greenhouse.
If you've fallen behind in the garden this year, then take a short cut to a fabulous display with this pre-planted patio pot. Each pot is filled with a mix of elegant trailing Fuchsias.
Aster ericoides 'Schneetanne' produces a haze of small white daisy-like flowers with quirky pin-cushion centres from August to November extending the season of interest in your garden will please the nectar loving bees and butterflies too. The informal style of Heath Asters lends them to prairie style planting, cottage garden borders or wildlife gardens. They will also be perfect as ground cover plants in a sunny spot. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 1m (39).
Courgette Twin Pack contains two vigorous courgette varieties, one yellow-fruited and one green-fruited.
Bring a bit of fun into the garden with the fluffy scarlet flower spikes of Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'. The finely divided leaves emerge with a bronze tone in spring before developing the green foliage that forms the backdrop to the scarlet flowers which will turn heads during June and July. Astilbe, which is also known as False Goatsbeard will thrive in sun or partial shade but also where there is lots of moisture so if you have difficult damp spots in your garden borders, woodland areas or if you can spare the time to keep a patio pot well watered then this is the plant you've been looking for. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 45cm (18).
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Astilbe japonica 'Washington' is a variety of Astilbe. They are renowned as a plant that does well in damp areas of the garden. 'Washington' has fluffy white panicles of flowers on upright stems, with dark green foliage. It looks fantastic planted alongside Hostas, Ferns and other varieties of Astilbe, such as 'Elizabeth van Veen' which has deep pink flower spikes, as a contrast to the subtle white of 'Washington'. It flowers between June and July, and likes a full sun or partial shade position. Height and spread: 50cm (20).
Cucumber ?Peticue? is an excellent variety for growing in a patio container.
It's hard to imagine flowers in a brighter blue than the electric blue blooms of the Hyssop plant. Hyssopus officinalis is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden as the bees and butterflies will make a special trip to these nectar-rich flowers and pollinate your flowers and vegetable plants as they go on their travels. Placing these bushy evergreens in your kitchen or herb garden gives the benefit of edible flowers for herbal teas and other culinary uses too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 100cm (39).
Aubrieta 'Axcent Deep Purple' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial - smothered in beautiful, rich purple flowers in early spring. With a longer flowering period than most Aubretias, 'Axcent Deep Purple' is in flower for up to 8 weeks, and makes a superb companion for spring flowering bulbs and shrubs. Its mat-forming, spreading habit makes Aubretia perfect for rock gardens, or for spilling over sunny banks and patio containers. It?s also at home as a ground cover plant for hot and dry borders. A great source of spring nectar for pollinating insects. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 60cm (24).