Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Rose ‘Breeder’s Choice Gold’ (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Hybrid tea roses are a garden ‘must have’! Each stem of this well branched rose bush bears an individual, exquisitely formed bloom, that make superb cut flowers. Plant this stunning gold rose as a feature plant in mixed borders or as part of an established rose garden for a fabulous summer display.
Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Dark Secret’
Chocolate Cosmos flowers have the ultimate chocolate fragrance and are ideal for the chocolate lovers among us! The flowers look just as sensual as they smell – deep maroon and held above neat clumps of foliage. Chocolate Cosmos can be used in a variety of ways in the garden – in a container, the border
Rose ‘White Fairy’ (Polyantha)
A white version of the popular polyantha rose ‘The Fairy’. The elegant blooms are fully double with an old fashioned, wide open form that shows off its many layers of petals.
Clematis ‘Elizabeth’
Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ is a well-known variety with an RHS AGM. Its purple-tinged foliage provides the perfect contrast to a display of sweet almond scented blooms in late spring and early summer. A montana variety, ‘Elizabeth’ has a vigorous habit and easily romps over walls and fences. Height: 10m (30′). Spread: 3m (10′). Pruning group: 1.
Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’
Twining over a pergola or garden arch or climbing up a wall or fence, this gorgeous Clematis is covered in large bright magenta-pink flowers in summer. Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ makes an unforgettable display, especially if it is grown in full sun. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. is easy to maintain and can
Erica carnea f. alba ‘Golden Starlet’
A worthy winner of an RHS AGM award, this attractive heather ‘Golden Starlet’ is named not for it’s flowers, which are pure white but for the foliage which turns from a vibrant lime green to a golden yellow which will light up your borders, beds and containers. As with all Erica carnea cultivars it can
Hosta ‘Francee’
The distinctive foliage of Hosta ‘Francee’ is instantly recognisable. The hardy perennial’s green, ribbed leaves are edged with a contrasting cream colour. This variety of Plantain Lily therefore adds a splash of colour when it forms clumps in shady borders or patio containers. Its flowers are equally impressive. They appear on tall, attractive spikes which
Clematis ‘Ruby Wedding’
The ruby-coloured dark red flowers of Clematis ‘Ruby Wedding’ appear in late summer and continue through to autumn. The dainty, star shaped blooms are on show at a time when other flowers are scarce, making it a particularly welcome addition to the garden. Clematis texensis ‘Ruby Wedding’ also makes the perfect gift for a special
Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’
A worthy winner of an RHS AGM award, ‘Myretoun Ruby’ will bring a welcome pink and crimson display to a wintery garden. The urn shaped flowers contrast beautifully with the dark green spiky foliage. The spreading habit of Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’ means that you’ll have a useful ground cover plant that tolerates any soil
Veronica longifolia ‘Candied Candle’
Veronica longifolia ‘Candied Candle’ is a tidy upright herbaceous perennial bearing slender spikes of mauve flowers with prominent stamens. Flowering in late summer, Garden Speedwell is highly attractive to bees and butterflies and the flowers are fantastic for cutting for a vase indoors. Great for adding vertical accents to perennial borders and cottage garden schemes,
Mahonia Collection
Mahonia x media is a superb hardy shrub for those tricky shaded spots. The large yellow flower spikes bloom from November through to March, bringing colour and a sweet fragrance to the garden during the cold winter months.
Veronica prostrata ‘Aztec Gold’
The purple flowers of Veronica prostrata ‘Aztec Gold’ make a striking contrast to the bright golden foliage. This prostrate speedwell is a mat-forming hardy perennial which creates a neat carpet of golden foliage, above which spikes of blue-purple flowers appear in early summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees. Perfect as a ground cover
Oenothera fruticosa ‘African Sun’
This beautiful Evening Primrose has an abundance of golden yellow flowers that are particularly long lasting. The Oenothera fruticosa ‘African Sun’ is a reliable and resilient, hardy perennial which grows just about anywhere, perfect for beginners and extremely low maintenance. The Oenothera linearis is an excellent border plant, but does just as well in patio
Cornus alba
Dogwood is usually grown for its vivid bare stems, which give incredible winter colour.
Ajuga reptans ‘Catlins Giant’
Bugle plants can often be found in shady corners as their glossy, evergreen leaves flourish in dark, damp environments all year round. Not only do these hardy perennials require little to no maintenance, but they also minimise the amount of weeding required as their roots form mats which cannot be penetrated by undesirable intruders. Ajuga
Heuchera ‘Prince of Silver’
A fast growing foliage perennial with the added bonus of airy cream-pink flower spikes in spring. Deep purple foliage overlaid with a silver sheen turns vibrant violet come autumn. Add as foliage contrast in mixed containers alongside your favourite seasonal bedding plants, or as under-planting or edging in the border. Foliage lasts well into winter.
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Ruby Glow’
Vivid bright green flower bracts seemingly glow above ruby-red foliage in summer on this well-branched, compact euphorbia. The evergreen foliage turns near-black in winter, before new red growths appear in spring ready to replace the previous year’s display. Looks great on its own in a border or container but even better when planted in swathes.
Oxalis triangularis ‘Burgundy Wine’
A lovely Shamrock forming low mounds of rich burgundy leaves with an architectural triangular shape. In summer, a profusion of funnel-shaped white flowers appear which have the fascinating ability to open in sunny weather and close when it is overcast. Oxalis triangularis ‘Burgundy Wine’ is ideal for growing in patio pots, window boxes and rock
Vegetable Growing Bag
Get years of use from our durable pre-cut growing bag. Allows for your choice of compost. Use outside or in the greenhouse, simply wash off and fold away for convenient winter storage. Dimensions: 80cm x 30cm x 15cm.
