A very curious and extraordinary plant for the back of borders. Bright green sepals, where most plants have petals and a central, almost black cone. An unusual fresh cut flower, long lasting in water, or use in dried arrangements. Easy to grow, quickly forming a good sized plant with plenty of lush green foliage and always a talking point. Flowers summer. Height: 120-152cm (4-5ft)
Tall strong stems bearing chocolate maroon flowers, becoming almost 'blacktowards the centre. This is a unique variety creating an impressive impact against most backgrounds. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 5ft.
An excellent new hybrid suitable for both 'traditional wider spacing' to produce voluminous mid-green, flat mature leaves for steaming, or for baby leaves if planted with closer spacing. Excellent downy mildew resistance so the sowing and harvesting season can be extended throughout the spring, summer and autumn.
A remarkably sweet, cherry variety, that produces long, heavily laden trusses of rich orange-red tomatoes. Ready to harvest from July, they?re a safe bet for your summer crops. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 60cm (24).
Trailing. Butternut Squash is increasing in popularity because of its wide range of uses. The early ripening, short, orange fleshed fruits of Squash Avalon have a delicious butter-sweet flavour and are especially good when used for baking. Squash Avalon is excellent long term storage.
These are some cloudy skies that won't ruin your day! Airy plants, covered in orchid-like blooms in glistening white, soft blue and unique bicolour tones. Perfect for filling your beds and borders with quick and easy summer colourPrefers a light, well-drained soil in full sun
Most popular ?cos? variety, ideal as a flavoursome base for salads. Young leaves can be harvested and eaten without the ?bitter? taste. Good resistance to bolting. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 20cm (8).
A delicious globe variety of beet that can be harvested as ?baby beets?, which are tender and superb for salads. Roots are smooth with deep-red skin and flesh. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
The first British-bred F1 hybrid white sprouting broccoli. Strong, vigorous plants produce a high yield of large, creamy-white spears over several weeks from February. Tasty, versatile and nutritious at a time when fresh vegetables can be in short supply in the garden
Tasty and sweet variety of colourful red cabbage, with dense, solid, crunchy hearts. Try them raw or cooked or even grow for pickling. Ideal for storing over winter. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 60cm (24).
This pretty combination of dwarf Ageratum provide long-lasting colour to beds, borders and containers all through the summer months and into autumn. Ageratum houstonianum ?Dwarf Ball Mixed? creates soft cushions of harmonious colour with their dense flower clusters which have a unique, fluffy appearance.
One of the most beautiful, striking and unusual Perennial Geraniums with mauve-blue splashes and flecks on pure white petals, each 3cm ( 1/4in) flower head appearing to be individually designed and painted. A fascinating, rare and prized border plant, coming remarkably true from seed. Flowers summer. Height: 45-75cm (18-30in)
This reliable plant is perfect for injecting a splash of late summer colour to the garden. Tagetes lucida blooms towards the end of the season, introducing a burst of fresh colour just as other plants may be starting to slow down.
An ornamental banana with lush green foliage, featuring a striking burgundy midrib. An exceptionally quick grower, with bright pink blooms followed by inedible pink bananas in summer, once plants are established. Makes an interesting feature in borders or containers. Height: 15-18m (5-6ft)
A most unusual red-flowered Larkspur, but certainly a real beauty, Delphinium nudicaule 'Laurin' is a dwarf variety which will liven up any patio container or mixed border scheme. Profuse red flowers sit in groups on slender stalks above a neat clump of green foliage.
Pak Choi White F1 produces pure white, juicy stems. Ready to harvest in 30 days from sowing as 'baby leafor 45-70 days as semi-mature to full size heads. Earlier and later sowings of Pak Choi White F1 for 'baby leafcan be made under cloches or fleece
Elegant double, lightly scented, lacy flowers are produced on medium height, bushy plants with masses of well- branched, strong stems that require not stem support. Creates a gracious display in annual borders as well as making a long lasting garden cut flower. Height: 45-60cm (18-24 inches).
A useful plant for the allotment as well as providing a long-lasting colour in the garden, easy-to-grow Calendula officinalis 'Lemon Cream' produces sunny double yellow flowers throughout the summer months which are edible and also attract pollinators. Use the cheery flowers to brighten up your summer salads, cakes or use them as a pretty edible garnish.
Godetia 'Pink Buttercups' (Clarkia) provide a long-lasting show of vibrant pink flowers during summer above fine, upright stems and grassy foliage. This plant has a wonderful relaxed appearance, perfect for incorporating into a meadow planting schemes as well as informal mixed borders.
These colourful little pumpkins measure just 7.5cm (3?) diameter and 5cm (2?) deep making them perfect for a tasty snack or serving in individual portions.