Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Catharanthus roseus ‘Mediterranean Lilac’
The first of a new breed in trailing Vincas! Specifically for baskets and containers they are early flowering with large, rounded, overlapping petals forming striking, vivid blooms. Catharanthus is frost tender and therefore usually treated as a half hardy annual in the UK, unless grown in a warm greenhouse or conservatory.
Onion ‘Doux des Cevennes’
Highly-prized heirloom variety from the Cévennes mountain range in France where families have grown strains of this mild onion for many hundreds of years. The soft pale flesh has a delicate flavour when eaten raw and becomes more savoury when cooked. Bulbs store well
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
Heteropappus meyendorfii ‘Blue Knoll’
Seed of this amazing new garden plant can be sown early in the year* and by the same autumn will be completely smothered in hundreds and thousands of shiny, light reflecting flowers, forming perfect mounds (or knolls) 30cm (12in) high and 45cm (18in) across. During a season when little else is in flower, they are
Pea ‘Kenobi’ (Maincrop)
Extend the sowing season with this major development in pea breeding. In our UK trials, seed was sown in late July and pods were starting to swell by mid October. Good downy and powdery mildew resistance also helps to maximise cropping and prolong the season. This semi-leafless variety is virtually self supporting when grown in
Marigold ‘Striped Marvel’
Raised by a Scottish T&M customer. We are delighted to introduce such a refreshing break in colour. Each petal is evenly divided by a red and yellow stripe and this produces a thoroughly eye-catching effect. The bushy, uniform plants produce masses of flowers, excellent for bedding and particularly good for cutting, lasting well in water.
Sweetcorn ‘Picnic’
Modern breeding of this increasingly popular variety has produced an extra tender cob with a fabulous taste, whether eaten raw from the plant, barbequed or steamed. Children in particular will love this ‘snack-sized’ cob – 15cm (6in) long with good tip fill and 16 rows of grains. Good plant vigour is useful under poorer soil
Tomato ‘Sungrape’ F1 Hybrid
CordonEnjoy the unique sweetness of this ‘baby grape’ variety! From the same breeder as our popular ‘Sungold’ and ‘Suncherry Premium’ varieties, Tomato ‘Sungrape’ has a distinctive flavour due to its high levels of sweetness and acidity. These tasty tomatoes are quite thin-skinned, but resist splitting. Best grown under glass, but will grow as a cordon
Golden Feverfew
This hardy, semi evergreen medicinal herb bears attractive, lobed, golden foliage and pretty white daisy flowers throughout summer. The flowers of Golden Feverfew can be dried and added to pot pourri for an aromatic fragrance. With its bright golden foliage and compact habit, this short-lived perennial makes an attractive ornamental plant too. Height and Spread:
Pea ‘Sugar Snow Green’ (Mangetout)
Pisum sativum. Dwarf, flat, broad-podded Mangetout, Pea Sugar Snow Green crops prolifically if harvested when pods are small and before seed development within the pods
Cabbage ‘Wheelers Imperial’ (Spring) – Heritage
Well known and reliable variety for over 100 years. Compact habit, producing firm, well-flavoured, pointed, tender hearts. Use also for spring greens when sown or planted more closely. Suitable also for spring sowing for summer and autumn cuttingHelp to retain bio diversity by growing these traditional varieties with the taste and garden performance well regarded
Aubergine ‘Patio Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
Well-branched, virtually spineless plants that produce an average of 15-20 fruits per plant. This colourful mix contains an attractive colour combination of shiny white, purple with white stripes, and deep purple fruits. The ‘babyaubergines will grow to tennis ball-size fruits if left to mature. This compact mix is perfect for growing in containers on a
Broccoli ‘Burbank’ F1 Hybrid (White Sprouting)
The first British-bred F1 hybrid white sprouting broccoli. Strong, vigorous plants produce a high yield of large, creamy-white spears over several weeks from February. Tasty, versatile and nutritious at a time when fresh vegetables can be in short supply in the garden
Broccoli ‘Brokali Apollo’ F1 Hybrid (Calabrese, Chinese Kale)
Grow your own distinctly-flavoured, tender-stem broccoli at a fraction of the price of imported supermarket produce. A cross between selections of broccoli and kailaan (Chinese kale) to give deliciously flavoured, soft and tender, nutrient-rich stems and flower buds. The main or central head must be cut to encourage plenty of side-shoots
Squash ‘Autumn Crown’ (Winter)
From recent British breeding, an easy-to-grow, early-maturing variety, well suited to our summers. The flattened round-shaped fruits combine the attractive skin colour of a Butternut with the shape of Crown Prince. An average of 5 fruits per plant, each weighing 15kgs (approx 3lbs) develop on semi trailing vines. Fruits have a rich orange flesh with
Dianthus deltoides ‘Micro Chips’
A true first year flowering perennial Dianthus that is very quick to bloom. Dwarf deep green foliage, soon becomes smothered in a spectacular mixture of dainty serrated edged flowers. Stunning in containers, used as ground cover at the front of borders or added to rockeries. Height: 15-20cm.
Pea ‘Kennedy’ (Mangetout)
British breeding from Oregon Sugar Pod has produced this attractive darker green and sweeter-tasting mangetout variety. Flowers set earlier and yields are higher than Oregon, whilst Mangetout Pea Kennedy’s strong plant habit coupled with its resistance to powdery mildew will extend the picking season.
Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double Icicle’
A classic cottage Hollyhock. Spectacular, large, crystal white, fully double, powder-puff blooms grace tall strong stems from mid summer until autumn. Adds height and a touch of style to the back of perennial or cottage garden borders. Especially effective when planted in groups. Height 15-18m (5-6ft).
Dwarf Bean ‘Dulcina’
Dwarf Bean ‘Dulcina’ bears flat, dark green, stringless pods of up to 15cm (6) in length. The flat pods of this ‘Roma’ type bean can be sliced or cut into chunks and lightly steamed to preserve their delicious flavour. Despite its compact habit, this tasty dwarf bean is exceptionally productive. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm
