Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Tomato ‘Supersweet’
Exactly as the name describes, this high yielding variety produces masses of super-sweet cherry tomatoes from July to October. The tasty fruits ripen in long trusses that cascade from indeterminate plants. Tomato ‘Supersweet? is slightly larger than most cherry varieties, with thin skins and a particularly good flavour. This cordon variety is best grown in
Cabbage ‘Durham Early’ (Sow Clear)
Probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages. Cabbage ‘Durham Early’ produces firm, pointed, well flavoured hearts on compact plants.
Candytuft ‘Dwarf Fairyland Mixed’ (Sow Clear)
Very easy to grow, low compact plant that comes into flower quickly from seed. The colours of Candytuft Dwarf Fairyland Mixed radiate through lilac, silver, pink , maroon, carmine and white and after flowering leave behind exquisite seed heads – just right for everlasting flower arrangements.
Larkspur ‘T&M Improved’ (Sow Clear)
The finest of strains of this lovely flower with a wider colour range than other varieties and a more base branching habit. Beautiful plants for the border providing a good display of colour throughout the summer.
Thuja orientalis ‘Franky Boy’
Thuja orientalis ‘Franky Boy’ is an interesting specimen plant for a garden, with unusual foliage that looks like upward-growing, coarse yellow-green strands. This hardy, evergreen conifer forms a rounded pear shape, and can turn bronze/ orange during the winter before returning to green in the spring. Low maintenance plants, Oriental Thuja only need pruning if
Holly ‘Blue Maid’ (Standard)
The glossy red berries of this blue Holly are a sure sign that Christmas is approaching! This eye catching evergreen is supplied as a standard tree, making the perfect container plant for framing your front door. As the name suggests, Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Maid? is a female variety. It produces tiny white flowers in
Pea ‘Sugar Lace’ (Mangetout)
A high yielding semi leafless variety, needing no support when grown in a block. These floriferous pea plants produce heavy crops of crunchy, stringless 8cm (3in) pods over a long period if picked regularly to encourage further flower development.
Spinach PV1390 ‘Red Veined’
Unusual red veining and red stems make this a stand out variety on the veg patch. Excellent as a baby leaf for salad use, when picked around 35 days from a spring sowing. The leaf veining becomes more pronounced as the plantsmature into large leaves. Water regularly in hot spells to prevent bolting.
Tomato ‘Artisan Mix’
We love the colours and flavours in the unusual Artisan Tomato series ? a new class of elongated mini-plumtomato. We?ve brought together ‘Artisan Blush Tiger? (pink blush on golden skin) and ‘Artisan Pink Tiger? (pink and gold stripes) to offer not only superb flavours but a highly decorative duo for both greenhouse and outdoor cropping.
Peony ‘Pastel Splendor’
Peony ‘Pastel Splendor’ is truly exquisite. The creamy white blooms are flushed with soft pink outer edges, while flashes of red surround a boss of yellow stamens.
Clematis ‘Helios’
The sherbet-yellow blooms of this first year flowering clematis open just six months after sowing! They don?t just have a unique beauty, they also give off a coconut-like fragrance and are followed by decorative silky seedheads. Height 2.4m (8ft).
Geranium ‘Quantum Red’
Often seen as a pricey collector’s item, we now offer this special ‘Stellar’ geranium at great value as a seed item. The colours are so vivid they almost glow. Height 40cm (16in).
Salvia ‘White Surprise’
Something a little different! The red florets house creamy-white inners on compact and bushy plants. Height 40cm (16in).
Salad Leaves Mixed
A separately packaged collection, Salad Leaves Mixed provides different types, colours and textures and a longer harvest from one sowing. Salad Leaves Mixed is ideal for small gardens, providing a great selection in a small space.
Philadelphus ‘Albatre’
A rich, sweet scent will fill the air when this beautiful Mock Orange is in full bloom. Philadelphus ‘Albatre’ is a hardy, deciduous shrub with rich dark green leaves that form a contrasting backdrop for the pure white, semi double blooms which appear in early summer.
Broccoli ‘Ironman’ F1 Hybrid (Calabrese)
This top performer offers the longest cropping period from late May through to October, producing blue-green domed heads. It shows good tolerance to hollow stem and resistance to bolting. Suitable for closer spacing or if growing space is tight.
Morning Glory ‘Split Second Double’
Heart-shaped foliage and large peony blooms on self-attaching vines create a fantastic summer screen. Height: 180cm (6in).
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ is just perfect for the back of borders. Or, if you’re looking for groundcover, this easy-to-grow shrub will be just the job. The shiny leaves of Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ or Oregon Grape looks magnificent as a low-growing hedge. Its spiky leaves act as the perfect deterrent against unwanted visitors. Spring sees this
All Season Long Kale Mix
An exciting mix of 4 British-bred varieties perfect for the UK climate. Low in calories with zero fat, and highin fibre and vitamin C, this winter hardy mix can be used for year-round cropping and a wide range of kitchen use. Harvest Jan-Dec. (60 seeds). Varieties in this mixture are: Black Magic, Red Devil Pentland
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’
As the name suggests, Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’ is perfectly proportioned for smaller gardens. This low growing variety reaches just 90cm (36) tall, making it suitable for borders and containers alike.
