Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Laurentia ‘Stargazer Mixed’
Attractive domes of fine foliage burst into colour with five-petalled evening-scented flowers. Superb in baskets, containers and Flower Pouches®. Sow before the end of January for flowers from July onwards
Eryngium giganteum ‘Miss Willmott’s Ghost’
A highly ornate border plant with heart-shaped basal foliage from which rise stems of many decorative steel-blue cones surrounded by a collar of prickly, scalloped leaves. During the summer the foliage transforms from mid green to silvery-grey. Wonderful for dried arrangements, especially at Christmas. Plants can be short lived but often self seed before dying.
Antirrhinum ‘Axiom Series Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
The highest quality Antirrhinum we have ever trialed. Long, tall flower spikes, with a strong, upright habit in a magnificent formula mixture of seven stunning colours. Ideal for adding height to borders or as a long lasting cut flower. Height: 90-110cm (36-42in)
Malva moschata ‘Snow White’
Dwarf, compact plants, covered by masses of glistening snow white flowers. Excellent garden performance, flowering over a long period all summer. Ideal for borders or containers. Flowers in first year. Height: 30-38cm (12-15in)
Begonia x tuberhybrida ‘Show Angels Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
These exquisite begonias are the premier basket and container plant. With pendulous habit and an abundance of large, mostly fully double flowers, the selection contains some delightful picotees. They flower early, are uniform with vigour, and have good mildew resistance. Well worth the money! Height: 20-25cm (8-10in).
Lavatera trimestris ‘Mont Blanc’
The glistening white blooms of Lavatera trimestris ‘Mont Blanc’ open from delicately pink flushed buds throughout the summer. This popular annual Lavatera is excellent last minute gap filler for borders, blending beautifully into almost any planting scheme. With a low, bushy habit and dark green foliage, this elegant variety can be planted as a low
Great Scarlet Poppy
Very imposing, sturdy plants with long, strong stems and large flower buds which break open to reveal huge 20cm (8in) flowers of startling red with black blotches. Plants require no support and ideally should be grown in groups at the back of the border. They look excellent when planted next to Red Hot Poker T&M
Geranium pratense ‘Purple Haze’
One of the hardy Geranium discoveries of the century! ‘Purple Hazeis a stunning plant, producing amazing foliage with a unique bronze-purple hue, a shade rarely seen in hardy Geranium foliage. The leaves are deepest in shade during spring, gradually changing to an attractive deep green with strong purple edging. Even more exciting is the striking
Thunbergia alata ‘Blushing Susie’
This stunning Thunbergia (Black Eyed Susan) is the result of years of careful selection by T&M’s flower breeders. Unlike many other varieties that only have an odd red bloom, with a high proportion of salmon, Blushing SusieT is predominantly red, with other shades of ivory and apricot adding contrast. Spectacular when used tumbling over containers,
Zinnia x hybrida ‘Profusion Mixed’
The best bedding Zinnia! Outstanding garden performance, and flowering ability that really lives up to its name. Robust and compact, with strong basal branching and a self cleaning growth habit, for continuous colour. A mixture of three bright colours. Excellent in bedding, borders and containers. Height: 30-38cm (12-15in)
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Cardiospermum halicacabum is actually a climbing perennial, but generally grown as a half hardy annual in the UK. Its delicate climbing stems bear finely cut foliage and tiny white flowers in summer.
Ageratum houstonianum ‘Blue Danube’ F1 Hybrid
A large-flowered, vigorous variety of annual ageratum with powder-puff flower heads of soft, lavender blue. The fluffy, weather resistant blooms are particularly attractive to butterflies. With a dense, compact habit, Ageratum houstonianum ‘Blue Danube’ is perfect for adding texture and colour to bedding, borders and containers. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10)
Morning Glory ‘Kniolas Black Night’
An abundance of very attractive purple – black flowers with cerise throats, covering this very vigorous climber. Ideal planted in a sunny situation, up trellis or left to ramble amongst other climbers or shrubs. Climbs to 180-240cm (6-8ft)
Bonsai Trees (Mixed)
A carefully chosen blend of conifer and deciduous trees to help you produce a wide range of Bonsai styles. Fascinating, rewarding subjects and some real gems. Illustation showing 2 types
Cleome hassleriana ‘Helen Campbell’
Creates a bushy screen or adds height and interest to bedding displays. Her attractive, spiralling, scented sprays of flowers are sure to entice admiring glances
Aubergine ‘Patio Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
Well-branched, virtually spineless plants that produce an average of 15-20 fruits per plant. This colourful mix contains an attractive colour combination of shiny white, purple with white stripes, and deep purple fruits. The ‘babyaubergines will grow to tennis ball-size fruits if left to mature. This compact mix is perfect for growing in containers on a
Broccoli ‘Brokali Apollo’ F1 Hybrid (Calabrese, Chinese Kale)
Grow your own distinctly-flavoured, tender-stem broccoli at a fraction of the price of imported supermarket produce. A cross between selections of broccoli and kailaan (Chinese kale) to give deliciously flavoured, soft and tender, nutrient-rich stems and flower buds. The main or central head must be cut to encourage plenty of side-shoots
Tomato ‘Sungrape’ F1 Hybrid
CordonEnjoy the unique sweetness of this ‘baby grape’ variety! From the same breeder as our popular ‘Sungold’ and ‘Suncherry Premium’ varieties, Tomato ‘Sungrape’ has a distinctive flavour due to its high levels of sweetness and acidity. These tasty tomatoes are quite thin-skinned, but resist splitting. Best grown under glass, but will grow as a cordon
Herb Salad Burnet
Salad Burnet can be used in salads and added to cooling drinks in a similar way to Borage
Golden Feverfew
This hardy, semi evergreen medicinal herb bears attractive, lobed, golden foliage and pretty white daisy flowers throughout summer. The flowers of Golden Feverfew can be dried and added to pot pourri for an aromatic fragrance. With its bright golden foliage and compact habit, this short-lived perennial makes an attractive ornamental plant too. Height and Spread:
