Category Archives: Garden
Carrot Fly Free Seed Collection
Carrot root fly is a troublesome pest but both Flyaway and Resistafly have partial carrot fly resistance, both contain low levels of chlorogenic acid, a chemical which the carrot fly larvae of needs to survive. This means that they appear to be unattractive to the fly and even if your crop is attacked the larvae
Weigela All Summer Red ‘Slingco 1’
Weigela All Summer Red ‘Slingco 1’ is a fantastic flowering shrub that is perfect for small gardens and for patio planters and containers. It has a profusion of lush red flowers that bloom from spring all the way through until autumn.
Clematis ‘Sweet Summer Love’
It’s well worth planting this superb clematis to find out just how amazing it looks?and smells! Covered in masses of small purple, delicately scented flowers that look like blossom from July to August, this energetic climber will go on blooming until October! Keeping its appeal well into autumn, the dark green foliage provides an attractive
Phlox paniculata ‘Fragrant Collection’
Supreme colour and scent from these bold varieties. Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can enjoy their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings.
Fruit Tree Collection (Mini Fruit Tree)
Full of flavour and nutrition but small enough to grow on your balcony or patio. This collection of Dwarf Fruit Trees includes delicious eating apples, pears, cherries or plums that you can pick fresh from the tree as nature intended. These trees produce large fruits on a dwarf stem making them easy to look after
Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’
A beautiful dwarf iris variety that blooms in January/ February alongside crocuses. Admire the colourful detail on every petal of these large flowers, upon a light mauve base comes flecks of dark purple, bright yellow and cream. Perfect for mixed patio containers, or rockeries. Ht. 12cm.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
Ipheion Mixed
Originating from South America, these are one of the bulb world?s best kept secrets! Clumps of bright green foliage emerge in the autumn and winter followed by an abundance of star-shaped flowers in spring, which are borne over a longer period than most spring bulbs. The flowers have a delightfully sweet honey fragrance in contrast
Narcissus ‘Sweet Aroma Mixed’
Daffodil ‘Sweet Aroma’ is a delightful mix of fragrant daffodils. This glorious blend combines small-flowered dwarfs, large-cupped golden blooms, and plenty of bicolours and doubles! Perfect for beds, borders, rockeries and patio containers where they will provide up to 10 weeks of colour.
Hyacinth ‘Berries and Cream Mixture’
Flamboyant, fragrant flower spikes in a mix of fruity shades from white through to deep burgundy. These hardy hyacinth bulbs make a fantastic spring display in formal beds and dotted throughout borders. Ht. 25cm.
Iris ‘Metallic Mixture’
A fantastic mix of new and improved Dutch Iris, producing a plethora of vibrant and richly coloured blooms, including bicolours and picotees. Flowering between mid-spring and early summer, the architectural blooms of Iris ‘Metallic Mixture’ look fantastic grouped in borders and patio containers, where they will return year after year.
Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Mixed’
Glory of the Snow creates a dazzling splash of colour, in this new mix of blue, mauve and white. It will naturalise beneath trees and shrubs, and make a hardy and low-maintenance addition to rock gardens and patio pots, returning each year. Ht. 15cm.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
Parlour Palm – House Plant Seeds
The graceful fronds of the Parlour Palm make this one of the most recognisable house plants! Popularised by the Victorians, it remains a firm favourite today.
Weeping Fig – House Plant Seeds
The Weeping fig is a well-known and popular houseplant, forming a magnificent evergreen tree after many years. In the meantime, this slow growing plant makes a fine focal point for any bright sunny room, taking many years to outgrow its space.
Fritillaria meleagris (Mixed)
The nodding bell shaped flowers of Fritillaria meleagris are unmistakeable for their snake skin markings. This British wild flower bulb is now protected and rarely seen in its native meadows, but will always attract attention in a woodland garden, rockery, or naturalised in grass.
Fritillaria imperialis ‘Red’
Dramatic scarlet flowersIdeal for the back of borders. A monarch among bulbs! Dramatic crowns of scarlet bell shaped flowers are topped with a whirl of leaf like bracts. Just a few of their tall stately stems is sufficient to create a bold display.
Paperplant – House Plant Seeds
This evergreen shrub is perfectly hardy in UK gardens, but why leave it outdoors when you can enjoy its glossy good looks in your home too! Fatsia japonica, is better known as the Paperplant or Castor Oil Plant.
Climbing Flame Lily – House Plant Seeds
This climbing Flame Lily makes a spectacular focal point for your conservatory. This exotic climber produces stunning flame-like blooms throughout summer, bringing a tropical feel to your home.
Dwarf Pomegranate Plant – House Plant Seeds
This dwarf Pomegranate makes an attractive little house plant for a bright, sunny spot. With a neat and compact habit, it is well suited as a pot plant, producing a multitude of vibrant orange-red flowers in summer.
Asparagus Fern – House Plant Seeds
An attractive indoor fern with soft, feathery foliage, the Asparagus fern sits beautifully within any contemporary or modern interior. The fresh green leaves are a welcome splash of natural colour which suits all styles.
Arabian Coffee Plant – House Plant Seeds
Ever wondered where your coffee comes from? Meet Coffea Arabica, the Arabian Coffee plant! This bushy foliage plant makes a handsome house plant and a great talking point.
