Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Astrantia major ‘Roma’
Astrantia major ‘Roma’ is an easy-to-grow clump-forming hardy perennial that will thrive in sun or semi-shade in any garden soil – even heavy clay! Its long flowering period from June to August can be extended should the dying flower heads be cut back, alternatively leave them on a while longer for a dried flower display.
Rowan (Hedging)
With its fine, attractive leaves, clusters of white flowers in spring, and bright orange or red autumn berries, the Rowan is a good-looking choice for a hedging plant. But that’s not the only reason for choosing the Mountain Ash. Once established, it is a fast-grower and responds well to being regularly clipped, bushing out to
Strawberry ‘Just Add Cream™’
Tilia cordata (Hedging)
The Small-Leaved Lime is often seen planted in long stands as avenue trees, but is also idea for hedges and screening. The dark green foliage make the small white summer flowers really stand out, and as the leaves slowly turn to yellow winged seeds develop in clusters. Tilia cordata is a good choice for a
Ramanas Rose (Hedging)
Ramanas Rose makes a real beauty of a hedge, with leaves of bright green and masses of sweetly scented bright pink flowers from early summer through to September. After flowering, the show continues as the rose produces round red hips, packed full of Vitamins A, C and E, and great for making into jellies or
Quercus ilex
Wild Cherry (Hedging)
Plant Wild Cherry as part of your hedgerow and look forward to surprises all year round! In spring, watch as buds form and then burst into bloom, transforming your hedge with a mass of pure white blossom, soft and frothy. In summer, the flowers form into small bright red cherries. Share these with the birds,
Dog rose (Hedging)
A pretty British native shrub, the dog rose produces open white flowers blushed with pink in early summer. These are followed by glossy bright red rose hips in autumn which are beloved by birds and small mammals. A vigorous arching habit makes Rosa canina ideal for hedging along garden boundaries where the thorny stems knit
Pinus sylvestris
Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens’
This fast growing conifer boasts attractive, reddish-brown bark and aromatic, rich green foliage which hangs gracefully in drooping sprays. Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens’ makes an excellent alternative to Leylandii as this conical tree is slower growing but still produces a dense hedge or magnificent stand-alone specimen tree.
Hypericum calycinum
Hypericum calycinum is a low-growing, ground-covering shrub needing virtually no maintenance. Also known as the Rose of Sharon, and popular throughout the UK, it grows almost anywhere – from fertile, moist soil to poor, dry conditions and even deep shade! Its large, daffodil-yellow flowers carry a central powder-puff of anthers from summer to autumn. A
Agapanthus ‘Sea Breeze’
Zaluzianskya ovata ‘Star Balsam’
Viburnum opulus
Sweetest Tomato Duo
The Sweetest Tomato Duo Collection contains the Sweet Aperitif and Sungold varieties. The Sweet Aperitif is a red-skinned cherry tomato produces excellent yields of delicious, bite-sized fruits. Sweet Aperitif has a high sugar content and just the right amount of acidity which combine beautifully for a sweet, but refreshing flavour. The Sungold is a non-stop
Blueberry ‘Darrow’
Pea ‘Champion Of England’ (Maincrop)
Blackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’
Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Electric Blue’
Intensely blue flowers with a tinge of purple contrast beautifully with the silvery green foliage of this hardy perennial. The long lasting blooms of Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Electric Blue? appear from June through to October enticing plenty of pollinating insects to your garden. Pensetmons are renowned for their resilience, long flowering period and weather resistance. With