Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Buddleja davidii Plant – Miss Ruby®
Buddleia ‘Miss Ruby’ is a relatively compact cultivar, producing fantastic deep reddish-pink flower plumes on long arching branches in late summer. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens. It sets almost no seed, so is not invasive, however deadheading will help prolong the flowering period. A lovely way to add some
Buddleja Argus® Plant – Velvet
Buddleia ARGUS® Velvet is a butterfly bush with beautiful purple flowers. It has been modified to not produce seeds thereby controlling its spread. It is recommended to prune the plant each year and can be done up to knee-height yearly in spring time after the last of the snow which will force the left over
Hydrangea serrata Plant – Intermedia (Acuminata)
Hydrangea serrata ‘Intermedia’ also known by Hydrangea serrata ‘Acuminata’ is a compact, upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with prominently veined, ovate, pointed, dark green leaves. It blooms from purple-red to blue buds which open to white flowers, often with pink or red edges from mid-summer into early autumn. The compact size of shrub makes it perfect
Berberis thunbergii Plant – Atropurpurea Nana
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ is a deciduous shrub with spiny branches bearing small rounded reddish-purple foliage that changes to bright red in autumn. Clusters of small, pale yellow flowers appear in late spring, followed in autumn by red berries. This low-growing, spreading shrub works well towards the front of a shrub border, or
Phoenix Palm
Phoenix Palm The Phoenix Palm is impressive and holds a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. It will grow 1.5m tall when restricted in containers but 5m tall with a canopy of 3m if grown naturally in glasshouse borders, which will look truly amazing. In winter, move container-grown plants to a frost-free position and keep
Spiraea japonica Plant – DOUBLE PLAY® GOLD Proven Winners®
Golden foliage is accented by hot pink summer flowers. Deer resistant. Low maintenance. Season long colour. Flowers June-September. Height 51-60cm; spread 51-60cm.
Spiraea japonica Plant – Albiflora
A japanese Spirea with arching branches. It bares an abundance of white flowers in mid-summer. The leaves turn to beautiful autumn colours. Height 50-60cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.
Salvia Nemerosa Ostefriesland
Slender spires of intense violet-blue flowers from July to September above clumps of wrinkled, mid-green leaves. This compact form of salvia is perfect for adding a splash of colour at the front of a well-drained herbaceous border or gravel garden. Does well in sun or dappled shade. Magnet for butterflies and bees.
Abeliophyllum Distichum
A relative of the Forysthia, this stunningly handsome and deciduous shrub fills the winter air with star-shaped white to light-pink flowers on naked stems. This showy shrub is unusual and rarely seen. Place close to a door or path where its true fragrance can be appreciated. The foliage provides later interest and takes centre stage,
Daffodil Blushing Lady
Daffodil Blushing Lady This classic jonquil daffodil brings with it an old fashioned fragrance and a charming flower display, with multiple heads per stem. They may have delicate flowers, but this tough garden performer is hard as nails, it can be deer and rabbit proof and hardy to -20C. Blooms start out in a primrose
Potentilla fruticosa Plant – White Lady®
Potentilla White Lady is a low growing deciduous shrub which, as the name suggests, produces pure white flowers throughout summer. The greyish-green foliage spreads out beneath the flowers to provide attractive ground cover, or alternatively it is ideal to plant in a sunny border where it will be a haven for pollinating insects. Height 50-60cm.
Hibiscus syriacus Plant – Azurri® Belli Colori
Hibiscus syriacus Azurri ‘DVPazurri’ (Rose Mallow) from the Belli Colori series is a hardy deciduous shrub with exotic-looking, sky-blue flowers. It has dark three-lobed foliage. It will thrive in most soils that moist but well-drained and in full sun. Flowers July-Septemer. Height 200-250cm.
Sweet Corn Seeds – F1 Sundance
Considered as the best sweet corn for early maturing in our indifferent British summers and recommended by the Northern Horticultural Society. The cobs are often 18cm (7") long, packed with sweet creamy-yellow kernels. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Great beginner variety.
Sweet Corn Seeds – F1 Goldcrest
This super sweet sweetcorn variety produces well-filled cobs with an excellent flavour. Their vigorous growth makes them ideal for the UK climate and they harvest from August-September. There’s nothing better than sitting down to a homegrown corn on the cob, with butter slowly oozing over those golden kernels.
Sweet Corn Seeds – Moonshine F1
The best tasting sweet corn on trials last year – super-sweet variety (SH2). Extra sweet and juicy, can even be eaten raw (where the juice runs down your chin). Excellent cob coverage. 3-5 cobs per plant. 15-20cm cobs. Harvest August-September. Height 150-200cm (59-79); spread 30-40cm (12-16).
Swede Seeds – Invitation
A strong-growing, Club Root resistant swede which also benefits from Powdery Mildew resistance and improved winter hardiness over other varieties. Great beginner variety.
Swede Seeds – Gowrie
Swede Seeds – Gowrie Resistant to both clubroot and powdery mildew, Gowrieis very winter hardy due to the high dry matter. Perfect to use throughout autumn and into the new year from October to late January. This purple-skinned variety has good, firm flesh with consistent colour and very good taste. Gowrie is a variety bred
Squash Seeds – Tahiti Melon
– One of the original ‘Butternut’ squashes, rediscovered in California back in 1977. Sweeter in taste than most modern squash. Larger fruits (up to 5-10kg) with longer necks than modern butternut squash. The longer necks mean there is more flesh to cook with, plus they are easier to cut with a kitchen knife. Each fruit
Squash Seeds – Honeyboat
This wonderful heritage variety tastes just like a sweet potato but is easier to grow! Superb baked in the oven, and no need to peel as even the skin can be eaten. Attractive green stripes fade to orange as fruit matures, giving a clear indication of which to eat first. Can be stored for months!
Squash Seeds – F1 Crown Prince
Steel blue skin and bright orange flesh with a sweet nutty flavour, and averaging 3-4kg (6½-9 lb) in weight. The storage potential is excellent; it can be over 3 months if kept in a frost-free area with good ventilation. Trailing growth habit.
