Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
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
Leek ‘Below-Zero’ F1 Hybrid
British breeding has combined the vigour of an F1 Hybrid with extreme cold tolerance to produce quality leeks which will withstand the harshest of weathers. Dark leaves, pure white stems with no bulbing, long standing ability and bolting and rust tolerant. Lift fresh superb quality stems from Christmas to May
Turnip ‘Sweetbell’ F1 Hybrid
Turning the idea of the traditionally dull root vegetable on its head, here’s a truly outstanding tasting ‘salad turnip’! The attractive purple-topped roots have a succulent white flesh and are delicious cooked or simply grated raw in salads. There’s no bitter aftertaste however you eat it. And you can eat the leaves too as they
Herb ‘Good King Henry’
This hardy perennial herb is becoming an increasingly popular for a multitude of culinary uses. The young shoots can be cut in spring, and used as a substitute for asparagus. Leave some shoots to develop through summer and by August, the young leaves will make an excellent alternative to spinach.
Tagetes lucida
This reliable plant is perfect for injecting a splash of late summer colour to the garden. Tagetes lucida blooms towards the end of the season, introducing a burst of fresh colour just as other plants may be starting to slow down.
Begonia x tuberhybrida ‘Scentsation Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
The very first fragrant Begonia from seed! These vigorous plants produce wonderful, double to semi-double, pastel-coloured flowers and are stunning grown in individual pots or mixed containers. On damp mornings and sunny days, your garden will be filled with a delightful medley of fragrances from fresh lemon to a soft rose scent. This T&M New
Butterfly Pea
Exotic and unusual – this tropical climber makes an eye-catching conservatory plant! Large blue flowers with white throats appear among the lush green foliage in summer.
Mimosa nuttallii ‘Pink Sparkles’
An unusual hardy species of this sensitive plant. Lax arching stems with small thorns (briers), and very sensitive leaves that fold when touched are then graced by attractive pink puffball-like flowers during the summer, attracting beneficial insects to the garden. Height: 30-60cm (12-24in)
Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’
The rarely-offered, golden-yellow bird of paradise! After 20 years of hand pollination and selection by the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a small quantity of seed became available in 1994. Since then T&M has tried to introduce this variety into its catalogue. Patience usually pays off and finally we can offer more gardeners the chance of growing
Chilli Pepper ‘Naga Jolokia’ (Very hot)
Officially recognised as the world’s hottest chilli pepper, measured at just over one million scoville heat units (SHU). Extensively cultivated in Assam region of India. Best grown in a container under glass as needs a long growing season. Fruits pale lime green turning an orangey red. Use sparingly and with care
Mooli Radish ‘Neptune’ F1 Hybrid
A popular autumn/winter maturing ‘mooliproducing pure white, crisp fleshed, mild flavoured 25cm (10in) long roots. Mooli Radish Neptune has excellent bolt resistance and winter hardiness and stands well in good condition over a long period. Prefers a well-drained, rich fertile soil.
Marigold ‘Durango Bee’ F1 Hybrid
A luxuriant variety with intense, rich, orange and yellow anemone-like flower heads, borne on branching, uniform plants. Exceptionally early flowering with outstanding garden performance. Height: 20-25cm (8-10in).
Stock ‘Cinderella Series Mixed’
An extremely early and long flowering blend of five distinct colours ideal for the border or in pots. In the garden it has a branching habit with multiple flower spikes, whilst in pots its compact with a single superb flower spike. Magnificently fragrant with a sweet and spicy clove scent like an Old Fashioned Carnation.
Pansy ‘Jolly Joker’ F2 Hybrid
Jolly Joker, awarded the AAS Medal 1990 and the 1990 Fleuroselect Gold Medal, is probably the most spectacular pansy of its class. The intense orange of its lower petals, contrasts sharply with the deep purple of the upper petals. The effect is both unusual and intriguing. A very versatile and hardy variety which can be
Poppy ‘Seriously Scarlet’
A dramatic new Poppy with striking scarlet flowers which have a dark purple-blue centre. opening to form an Elizabethan style ruff. The strong, tall stems boast large, highly ornamental, silver-green orientale foliage. Variable seed was sent by a customer to T&M, and breeders have selected for uniformity and trueness to type, resulting in this bright
Zinnia elegans ‘Swizzle Cherry & Ivory’ – Kew Collection Seeds
Zinnias have certainly increased in popularity as summer bedding in recent years. Swizzles are sure to brighten any display with their eye-catching, bicoloured flowers, in vibrant shades of cherry and ivory. The dwarf, bushy free-flowering plants have exceptional garden performance in sunny borders or in containers, as well as attracting a variety of butterflies to
Scabious ‘Ebony and Ivory’
Liven up your borders this summer with this dramatic duo. The delicately fragrant, pin-cushion heads appear in jet-black and ice-white, making the perfect partnership. Ideal for cottage garden borders and extremely easy to grow. Prefers a light, well-drained soil in full sun
