Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Tulip ‘Harbour Lights’
Tulip bulbs are very easy to grow and look fabulous planted in large groups in borders or in containers on the patio. They boast superb weather resistance and will come back year after year. All bulbs are supplied flowering size.
Clematis ‘General Sikorski’
Clematis ‘General Sikorski’ is a well-known, large-flowered variety with a particularly free-flowering habit, making it ideal for adding colour to walls and fences from June to September. It boasts large blooms with wide mauve petals that create an eye-catching display. Height: 3m (10′). Spread: 1m (3′). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis ‘Rouge Cardinal’
It’s easy to see why Clematis ‘Rouge Cardinal’ is one of the favourite varieties of red-flowered climbers. It bears single, large, velvety red flowers which have contrasting brown anthers and they gradually fade to a purple-rose tone. The blooms appear from July to September , making a great late summer show. This Clematis is relatively
Clematis ‘Kardynal Wyszynski’
Clematis ‘Kardynal Wyszynski’ is a large-flowered, late variety producing single, deep-red flowers with maroon anthers and a delicate grey-pink reverse. As the blooms age, they gradually fade to a rich pink colour, their neat star-shape outline softening to a more delicate outline. As it matures, Clematis ‘Kardynal Wyszynski’ flowers right through from early summer to
Clematis ‘Lasurstern’
Clematis ‘Lasurstern’ has beautiful deep blue flowers with wide, overlapping sepals and neatly crimped edges. Each exotic flower of this RHS AGM cultivar grows as large as 15cm (6) in diameter – great for adding a touch of the exotic to fences, patio containers and garden walls. This early large flowered Clematis is a fine-looking
Clematis ‘Semu’
These velvety purple blooms are dusky blue on the reverse, and make a fine display winding over an arch or obelisk or climbing walls or fences. Clematis ‘Semu’ is known for its rapid growth and resilience as well as for its free flowering habit. Old Man’s Beard is easy to maintain and can be cut
Clematis ‘Shirayukihime’
White-grey blooms with cheerful yellow anthers appear on this large flowered Clematis from May through to June and later in the summer there is a welcome second flush of flowers. Clematis ‘Shirayukihime’ is a Japanese cultivar with a compact habit, making it very appropriate for growing in containers. Height: 2.5m (8′). Spread: 1m (3′). Pruning
Clematis ‘Ashva’
Clematis ‘Ashva’ is a large flowered variety of Clematis. It has tropical looking wavy-edged flowers, between July and september, that are violet-blue with mauve red stripes down the centre of each sepal. It is compact and perfect for growing in trellis containers and obelisk containers on the patio or decking, in a sunny position. Very
Clematis ‘Star of India’
Clematis ‘Star of India’ is a robust variety. Every sepal of the rich purple flowers bears a striking carmine-red bar, which often has a pointed tip, giving the blooms a charming star shape. A late and large flowered clematis, at its best growing in partial shade so the sun doesn’t fade its vibrant colours. A
Clematis viticella
Cover walls, pergolas or fences with this classic beauty, Clematis viticella. This vigorous variety will quickly twine its way up trellis or growing supports to create an attractive and prolific screen with elegant purple blooms from summer through to autumn.
Clematis ‘Alionushka’
From early summer until September, Clematis ‘Alionushka’, a sprawling cariety of Clematis, is covered in 5cm long bell-shaped, mauve pink flowers. It can use shrubs for support, scrambling amongst them, or cascade over garden walls and grassy banks. It likes a sunny position. Height: 2m (6′). Spread: 1m (3′) Pruning group: 3.
Clematis cirrhosa ‘Jingle Bells’
Nodding, bell shaped flowers appear in the depth of winter when few other plants dare to bloom. The elegant sweetly scented blooms are followed by attractive fluffy seedheads which contrast beautifully with its cloak of evergreen foliage.
Clematis flammula
There’s no question about the scent of this clematis, the sweet almondy fragrance becomes stronger as the buds burst open and the flowers develop. Fast growing and wonderfully vigorous, this variety is ideal for difficult areas such as the bases of conifers
Clematis x durandii
The blooms of Clematis x durandii are truly unique. Their golden anthers contrast with a backdrop of indigo petals which, in turn, sit against a background of green, corrugated sepals. What’s more, these flowers thrive from June to September, giving keen gardeners ample time to appreciate their distinctive appearance. Indeed, the RHS expressed its admiration
Hosta ‘So Sweet’
A small variegated Hosta producing neat little clumps of mid-green leaves with creamy yellow margins. In late summer, short spikes of pale lilac flowers appear which have a delicious sweet fragrance. Hosta ‘So Sweet’ is brilliant for foliage interest in shady borders, woodland gardens and patio containers and this variety can also tolerate more sun
Sedum ‘Beach Party’
This low-growing Sedum is perfect for a rock garden, alpine bed, or the front of a sunny border. Loved by bees and butterflies, it is a great one to include in the wildlife garden too. Rose pink, star-shaped blooms smother the foliage in summer, and when it is not in flower, Sedum ‘Beach Party’ makes
Clematis ‘Blue Ravine’
Clematis ‘Blue Ravine’ boasts wide, lavender blue sepals, which contrast wonderfully with its dark purple anthers. An eye-catching cultivar and a lovely addition to the garden, ‘Blue Ravine’ flowers from May to June, and then again in late summer. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for planting in containers. Plant this Clematis in a
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ features cream edged, heat tolerant leaves that develop a stunning pink tinge when grown in full sun. Beautiful light blue flowers are borne in April in May, held on stems above clusters of dainty variegated foliage. Jacob’s Ladder is an eye-catching, cottage garden hardy perennial that is a pleasant companion
Clematis ‘Dr Ruppel’
The magnificent flowers of Clematis ‘Dr Ruppel’ are produced in abundance in early summer, with a rose-pink blush along the length of each petal. A second flush in late summer is followed by pretty, spherical seed heads that bring interest to the garden well into the autumn. A compact cultivar, ‘Dr Ruppel’ is excellent for
