Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Mahonia aquifolium Plant
Perfect for beginners and those with small gardens, Mahonia is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow shrub. Mahonia aquifolium presents continual attraction in the garden. These alluring hardy shrubs have glossy, weatherproof foliage, and vibrant yellow spring blossoms. Later adding to the theatrics the leaves take on a purple flush in autumn, joined with blue-black berries. A great
Cercis chinensis Plant – Avondale
The Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’ is a medium sized shrub or small tree that produces densely-clustered dark purple-pink flowers in late spring before his heart-shaped leaves appear. These leaves are quite large and have a red-purple colour when they bloom. This plant reaches a height of approximately 2.5-4m and is best planted in full sun in
Chrysanthemum carinatum Seeds – Sunshine Mix
A very fine mix of all the most beautiful colours. Attractive in the garden and also ideal for cutting. Easy to grow. Ferny foliage, and cheerful daisy flowers in bright colours – for decoration or cutting. HA – Hardy annual. Height 60cm (2′).
Abelia Plant – Sunshine Daydream
The leaves of this new compact evergreen shrub emerge with a light orange flush before developing into lime green with a cream outer margin. In autumn, they change again, developing distinctive hues of reds and oranges. Flowers June-September. Height up to 1.2m (4′). Supplied in a 3 litre pot.
Candytuft Seeds – Fairy Mix
Dwarf plants that are regular in height. In an attractive range of harmonious pastel colours. Easy to grow, colourful border plants. HA – Hardy annual. Height 15cm (6").
Calendula Seeds – Bug Magnet (Daisy Mix)
Your Calendula flowers will be a real magnet for butterflies, bees and other insects as they visit the blooms in search of pollen and nectar. See if you can recognise any of the ‘bugs’ on your stickers and use your magnifying glass to help you get to know them better! FUN TO GROW – A
Scorpiurus muricatus Seeds – Caterpillar Plant (Mix)
Grow your own hairy caterpillars! These low growing, spreading plants are ideal for a sunny patch in the garden. As they become mature, the plants produce, from July to September, masses of tiny, yellow flowers which are followed by tightly curled, hairy ‘caterpillars’ which are actually the seed capsules. Kids love them! Height 5cm (2").
Borage Seeds – Star Flower
The Star flower produces bright blue flowers in large numbers during the summer months. Plants produce grey-green hairy leaves which can be used to flavour juices – they have a cucumber taste. Try picking fresh flowers and freezing them in ice cubes, they look spectacular in summer drinks! Height 60cm (24").
Pansy Seeds – F1 Frizzle Sizzle Orange
Vibrant orange flowers that will brighten up borders, containers or baskets. Flowers November-May. Height 20cm (8”).
Cucumber Seeds – Crocodile Cucumber (Bush Champion)
Grow your own outdoor cucumbers whose long green crisp, tasty fruit are dark and spiny, just like the skin of a crocodile! Search for the fruit, hidden amongst the large light green leaves – and make it snappy! FUN TO GROW – A fun, educational way to get children growing flowers and veg. Great for
Squash Seeds – Pasta Plant (Vegetable Spaghetti)
Grow your own vegetable spaghetti and the bowl to put it in! When you harvest a fruit, cut it in half and scoop out the ‘spaghetti’ flesh tendrils. Cook these and you can place back into the ‘bowl’ you have created for eating. FUN TO GROW – A fun, educational way to get children growing
Onion Seeds – Grow A Lightsabre (F1 Yoda)
A fan of a certain film? Then why not grow your own lightsabre. The long, thin white shoots are produced just 12 weeks from sowing and as well as giving you your own lightsabre, they also make tasty additions to salads. FUN TO GROW – A fun, educational way to get children growing flowers and
Shallot Bulbs – Autumn Twin Pack
Twin pack contains 500g pack each of Griselle & Longor: Griselle – A robust spicy taste that will not disappoint! Best planted October to mid December, it multiplies well to give a good crop of long, grey-skinned bulbs in June. Use green or dried for storage well into winter. Essential vegetables with a distinct flavour.
Aster Seeds – Matsumoto Pink-Tipped White
Excellent for mid-late summer colour, asters are invaluable for bedding and edging, and in arrangements. Sow March-May under glass for flowers July-October, or sow outdoors in April-May.
Lettuce Seeds – Rossa di Trento
A loose-leaved, ‘open-hearted’ type, with good ‘bolt’ resistance ensuring that you get a good harvest over a longer period of time. Its beautiful red-tinged leaves are very tasty and it can also be picked as a ‘baby leaf’, especially with later sowings.
Lobelia Seeds – Mrs Clibran (Bush Variety)
A similar blue flower to the ever popular Crystal Palace, but the blooms have a distinctive white eye and the foliage is a rich green. A great companion to silver cineraria and orange marigolds. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers July-September. Height 10cm (4"). Supaseeds – Coated seed form for easier handling and sowing.
Begonia Supaseeds – F1 Devon Gems Mix
Glossy foliage of green and bronze and large flowers in shades of pink, red and white. Flowers June-September. HHA/HHP – Half hardy annual/half hardy perennial. Semperflorens (Fibrous-rooted). Height 15cm (6"). SUPASEEDS – Coated seed form for easier handling and sowing.
Pansy Seeds – F1 Frizzle Sizzle Raspberry
Glorious raspberry-coloured blooms with darker blotch and small yellow heart. Flowers November-May. Height 20cm (8”).
Squash Seeds – Uchiki Kuri
At the orange end of the spectrum are vegetables such as squashes, packed with compounds known as carotenes. Diets rich in carotenes are thought to have a protective effect against certain cancers. Just as well then that this famously tasty variety is at the top of the list for carotenes, with a whopping 1200% more
Phlox drummondii Seeds – Blushing Bride
A tall annual phlox with two-tone pink blooms – blush pink petals with dark centres. Enjoy the delicately scented blooms in the garden or a vase indoors. FlowersJune-September, May-July. Height 40-50cm (16-20").
