The cooler it is the earlier it blooms continuing till hard frost. Double pom-pom, 3in flowers on semi-dwarf plants. Magnificent cut flower
Robust green foliage is enhanced by tall erect pinky-beige spikelets in late summer to autumn, gracefully moving in the slightest of breezes. Height: 180cm (6ft)
One of the easiest and most visually stunning grasses to grow. Brilliant white, rabbit-tail spikes are produced in abundance from bushy, clump-forming deciduous plants. Eye-catching and early to flower in borders or large containers. Quick to flower, often used as a Annual. Height 45-50cm (18-20in) Cut back old foliage in spring as new growth appears in the centres of plants
Acer Autumn Coloured Hybrids Mixed is a mixture of beautiful forms embracing all year brilliance. Ideal for a cool shady spot, patio tubs etc
Neat, dwarf variety, strongly fragrant producing a prolific quantity of deep blue flowers. Perfect for hedging and cut flowers and ideal for drying. Flowers summer. Height: 30-60cm (1-2ft).
A quick and easy to grow species with slender stems and unusual sword shaped silvery-green foliage, which becomes tinged with red as autumn approaches. If you crush the foliage it gives off a refreshing spicy lemon aroma which is known to deter mosquitoes, making this ideal for growing as a houseplant indoors or as attractive and beneficial patio feature plant. Height: : 90-150cm (36-60in). When restricted in containers, making it a manageable fragrant house/container plant. If grown naturally in borders could exceed 15m (49ft)
A carefully chosen blend of conifer and deciduous trees to help you produce a wide range of Bonsai styles. Fascinating, rewarding subjects and some real gems. Illustation showing 2 types
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).
Fuchsia-like blooms followed by delicious guava-flavoured, green fruit. Hardy in mild winter areas.
This hardy annual grass is ideal for adding majestic height and structure to your borders. The large green-gold to bronze flower heads of Sorghum nigrum rise above the foliage in a spectacular summer display. This striking millet is excellent for drying to make a striking everlasting flower. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 40cm (16)
In Malaya they call it the Devil's Flower and strange, fascinating stories surround it. Originating, no doubt, from the malevolent way the eyes in the bloom seem to be following your every move! It grows to about 2ft. in height with flowers complete with filaments or whiskers 12in. long forming a flowing forked tail
This attractive Ornamental Millet makes the perfect planting partner to vibrant summer annuals, adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a perfect backdrop to your display. Purple Majesty also adds a touch of the tropics to containers on a sunny patioYoung plants are first green, with the stems and mid-rib of foliage turning purple after 8 weeks. Leaves turn dark purple when planted outside in full sun
A stunning first year flowering Lavender with large, attractive, fragrant, sky-blue spikes on strong stems, reaching out from bushy well branched plants. A long lasting addition to borders or containers, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Height: 30-35cm (12-14in).
A strong growing easy to raise shrub producing fragrant plumes during the summer which are much loved by butterflies. Saved from named varieties. Flowers summer. Height & Spread: 8x 6ft (240x180cm)
Strawberry 'Florence' is ideal for a late season harvest producing delicious sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July. A prolific cropper with exceptional pest and disease resistance.
This redcurrant variety is a heavy cropper from mid July through August and one plant can produce up to 2½kg (6lb) of fruit in a season.
Enjoy fresh raspberries from late June all the way through to mid October with these British-Bred, superbly flavoured, heavy cropping varieties. Height: 150cm (59”). Spread: 50cm (20”).Collection comprises:Raspberry 'Glen Prosen' (Summer fruiting) - Summer fruiting cultivar with medium-large sized fruit, which is firm and with excellent flavour. Canes are thornless and upright, with moderate vigour. Raspberry 'Glen Ample' (Mid season summer fruiting) - RHS AGM winner. Exceptional high-yielding mid season variety, producing a heavy crop of large, deep red, succulent berries, with superb flavour. Raspberry 'Autumn Bliss' (Autumn fruiting) - One of the best and most reliable autumn fruiting varieties, producing a heavy crop of large, attractive red berries from late August until mid October.Estimated time to cropping once planted: 4-8 months.Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.All of our Raspberries have been inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture for pests and diseases and certified. The bare root plants are hand graded and carefully selected before packing.Useful links:How to grow raspberries
Apple 'Bramley's Seedling' (patio) is a great tree to grow, if you enjoy baking and cooking. It is renowned for its suitability for apple pies, crumbles, sauces and purees.