Originating in the mountainous regions of Europe, this vigorous and hardy perennial has been very successfully bred and selected from the wild form. Its lovely flower spikes of deep violet-blue blooms make a great choice for the front of borders and will serve as excellent ground cover as wellOften known as 'self heal- the foliage was used to stop bleeding in medieval times - this charming plant will attract bees and butterflies to the garden
Thick clustered, tightly-knit blooms create a colourful floral carpet. China aster 'Carpet Ball Mixed' produces neat, mound-shaped plants with the foliage almost obscured by the fully double flowers. These superb, low maintenance annuals flower over a long period throughout summer, making them ideal for brightening up the front of borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 20cm (8).
Made up from the full range of varieties we offer. Excellent for cutting and border. Most in fact are hardy perennials in temperate climates in all but the severest winter
Spectacular camellia-like blooms - uniquely different, the rich russet red flowers trimmed with gold change to flame red as the flower ages. Early and smothered with blooms all season. Recommended for beds, borders, pots, window boxes etc. Flowers all summer. Height: 25-30cm (10-12in).
Trailing stems up to 45cm (18in) An outstanding basket variety producing long trailing stems, smothered in large double and semi-double Camelia-like flowers, in two spectacular bicolour shades. Ideal for filling baskets, window boxes or Flower PouchesT with colour, from July right though to October. Height: 23-30cm (9-12in). Stems trail to 80cm (32in) in length.
All the colours and jagged leaf shapes of the mizunas with a hint of the peppery taste of mustards, rocket and Greek cress.
A luxuriant variety with intense, rich, orange anemone-like flower heads, borne on branching, uniform plants. Exceptionally early flowering with outstanding garden performance. Height: 20-25cm (8-10in).
Compact 50cm (20in) tall, dwarf plants, ideal for growing in containers, in the greenhouse or on a sunny patio outdoors. Sweet Pepper Mohawk produces a huge crop of small, block-shaped green fruits which ripen to a bright yellow, standing out amongst the glossy dark-green leaves. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection
A mix of lettuce varieties for mixed salads, sandwiches and garnish.
A sparkling mixture of free flowering, large carnation-sized blooms. Superb for bedding. Height 12in.
One of the best dwarf Asters! Intriguing spider-like flowers smother compact basal branched plants in attractive shades of blue, purple, scarlet and rose. Early to flower, adding a colourful display to borders or patio containers over a long flowering period. Height: 20cm (8in)
Sweetcorn Lark is a tendersweet variety giving superior sweetness with a softer, less chewy texture than supersweets, making kernels more pleasurable to eat as well as easier to digest. Improved germination adds to the appeal. Sweetcorn Lark can be also grown with other varieties, so there is no need to isolate. Requires a fertile soil in a sunny position.
Be the first to harvest delicious broad beans! Ten years of breeding have produced De Monica, the earliest-maturing broad bean variety from a spring sowing. Ready to harvest at the same time as wintersown variety Aquadulce. A strong root system and an upright plant habit with 2-3 stems per plant produce high yields of 15cm (6in) pods with 4-5 large seeds per pod
An F1 Hybrid with the same tolerance to Carrot Root Fly as Carrot 'Flyaway', but producing larger, blunt ended, cylindrical roots with a deliciously sweet flavour. Carrot 'Resistafly' is a 'Nantes' type with good early vigour, a smooth skin and excellent core colour. The uniform 15cm (6) roots store particularly well. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6)
Still the industry standard slicing and processing variety, with unbeatable garden performance. Dwarf Bean 'Laguna' produces huge yields of 12cm (5) quite fleshy, intense green pods. This weather proof variety has superb vigour and excellent disease resistance too. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
Excellent flavoured, well domed, small beaded heads of good colour. Broccoli Belstar F1 keeps in good condition for a long time, producing plenty of side shoots once the centre head is cut. Plant in succession for summer-autumn harvesting. Andrew Tokely says: I always sow this broccoli early in the year and harvest large tasty heads before they can be attacked by caterpillars. Once the main head is cut, I give the plants a good watering, so over the following weeks and months a secondary crop of tasty smaller spears are produced making this a very worthwhile crop
With our three winter-proof Savoy cabbages you are guaranteed a supply of fresh heads for a full seven months of the year, no matter the weather.This collection comprises:Cabbage 'Noelle F1'Cabbage 'Tourmaline F1'Cabbage 'Tundra F1'
Dwarf, sturdy and much neater and compact plants. Very good for exposed positions, beds and borders. Where space is limited containers, tubs, etc. Flowers spring. Height 25-30cm (10-12in)
This stunning new deep violet poppy will bring rich colour and a touch of sophistication to your planting schemes all summer long, especially when used as a contrast against pure whites or yellows. Poppy ?Hungarian Blue? is a hardy annual that is also very easy to grow, plant it outside in drifts where it will cover a large area with its beautiful blooms! Height: 90cm (39), Spread: 30cm (12).
This hardy evergreen perennial Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' forms a dense mat of soft green foliage which acts as a fantastic ground cover and effective weed suppressant through the year. From late spring, it wakes up with a profusion of beautiful, vibrant crimson red flowers with delicate pinked edges, then just keeps on blooming continuously throughout the entire season and well into autumn.