Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Peony ‘Karl Rosenfield’
This showy herbaceous Peony certainly won?t hide in the shadows! The large, fragrant blooms of Peony ‘Karl Rosenfield’ make a magnificent sight in summer. Layer upon layer of raspberry red petals form large flower heads, each spreading up to 15cm (6?) wide.
Tulip ‘Red Impression’
Spectacularly large and long-lasting blooms on tall, sturdy stems make this tulip a border sensation! Easy to grow, with superb weather resistance, they will return reliably year after year. Tulip ‘Red Impression’ looks fantastic planted in large groups where you can marvel at their bold colours and shapely blooms. Tulip flowers are excellent for cutting
Garlic ‘Carcassonne Wight’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Spring/Autumn planting. Originating in the South of France and yet possibly the most successful hardneck garlic variety for overwintering in the UK, Carcassonne Wight shows good vigour and skin cover. Cloves are pink, similar to Lautrec, but are possibly of a superior bouquet and character.
Tulip ‘Flaming Parrot’
A very popular parrot tulip producing flamboyant yellow blooms with scarlet red flames, which gradually open out to form a big bowl-shaped bloom, revealing the purple-black anthers within. Each petal has a fringed edge, giving a ruffled effect which adds to the flame-like appearance! Perfect for hot-themed beds, borders and containers, grow Tulip ‘Flaming Parrot’
Tulip ‘Blueberry Ripple’
The long lasting, fragrant blooms of this modern variety are quite sensational. The sturdy stems of Tulip ‘Blueberry Rippleare topped with striking white petals, each licked with bold purple-blue flames. For maximum impact, grow tulips in large groups where you can marvel at their bold colours and shapely blooms. Tulip flowers are excellent for cutting
Crocus ‘Bicolour Collection’
Everyone knows and loves crocus – a staple of the spring garden and a sure sign that a new season is on its way. But did you know there were so many different varieties? Here’s a special collection of two-toned and coloursplashed flowers which would be hard to find in your local garden centre or
Crocus ‘Yellow Mammoth’
Specially selected for the extremely bright yellow, super-sized blooms.
Narcissus ‘Rip Van Winkle’
The unique flower heads of this dwarf daffodil look like a multitude of glittering stars! Ribbon like petals of the brightest gold will light up your spring garden. Grow Narcissus ‘Rip Van Winkle’ outdoors in borders and rockeries, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really
Narcissus ‘Sweet Aroma Mixed’
You’ll want it to be spring all year once you breathe in the scent of this exclusive daffodil selection, aptly named Narcissus ‘Sweet Aroma’. This special blend contains small-flowered dwarfs, glorious large-cupped golden blooms, and plenty of bicolours and doubles thrown in for good measure! Enjoy their blooms for up to ten weeks or cut
Tulip ‘Purple Flag’
Stately, royal purple blooms with a classic cupped shape are set atop strong, sturdy stems. Plant Tulip ‘Purple Flag’in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 10cm (8).
Hyacinth ‘Berries and Cream Mixture’
Last spring, in Holland’s Keukenhof public gardens, we were wowed by a gorgeous bed of mixed hyacinths. Instead of the usual blues and purples, it was a harmonious blend of rose, violet, pink and pale lavender. We’ve re-created this stunning combination, so you can enjoy the same berry-bright colours and heady fragrance in your own
Narcissus bulbocodium ‘Golden Bells’
It’s easy to see why this narcissus is commonly called the Hoop Petticoat Daffodil! The enlarged, golden trumpets of this vigorous variety create a distinctive display with excellent weather resistance. For a dramatic spring spectacle, grow them in bold drifts naturalised in grass, where their delicate blooms will be a harbinger of spring for years
Garlic ‘Germidour’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Well-known and reliable, Garlic ‘Germidore’ comes from French production that is well adapted to British conditions. This softneck variety produces large, white bulbs with a mild but still rich flavour.
Onion ‘Electric’ (Autumn Planting)
Autumn plantingAn overwintering variety producing shiny red skinned, semi globe shaped bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh. Onion ‘Electric’ makes a lovely addition to salads and stir fries. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 15cm (6)Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading
Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Regarded as the earliest maturing variety, Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ is ideal for forcing to provide tender pink sticks as early as February, but it can also be grown unforced in the normal way. This RHS AGM variety produces a moderate yield of pink stems streaked with apple green.
Fritillaria imperialis ‘Maxima Lutea’
This RHS AGM variety produces dramatic crowns of bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers, topped with a whirl of leaf-like bracts. This exotic-looking hardy perennial makes a real statement in borders, where its impressive height is ideal for the back of the border. Plant Fritillaria imperialis ‘Maxima Lutea’ in groups for a colourful, eye-catching display in late
Anemone coronaria ‘St Brigid’
A showier rival to the more common Anemone ‘De Caen’. The dahlia-like double flowers of ‘St Brigid’ are a florist-favourite, making a long-lasting cut flower display. These tough perennials offer the perfect balance of garden performance and vase life.
Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’® (Summer Fruiting)
A completely different concept in raspberry growing, retaining the sweet flavour we’ve come to expect from modern varieties. No need for rows of towering canes, simply set these multi-branching, dwarf floricanes one per 10 litre pot or three per 40 litre pot, and get ready to pick 1.5kg (3lb 5oz) of fresh raspberries from each
Phlox paniculata ‘Fragrant Collection’
Phlox paniculata ‘Fragrant Collection’ is a magnificent blend of 4 different colours of this richly fragrant perennial. Throughout summer, large panicles of perfumed flowers rise on upright stems above the bright green foliage.
Fritillaria meleagris (Mixed)
The captivating bell shaped flowers of this charming fritillary are instantly recognizable by their distinctive snakes-skin markings. A sprinkling of snakes head fritillaries are a sight to behold when naturalised in damp woodlands or informal areas of grass. These charming wildflowers are protected in the wild and rarely seen in their native meadow habitats. They
