Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Verbascum x hybrida ‘Snow Maiden’
A first class garden plant! Well branched, erect spikes covered in large 4cm (1 1/2in) pure white flowers, over a long period. An incredibly beautiful plant for the back of borders, seldom requiring support
Calendula officinalis ‘Pink Surprise’
A striking blend with a wonderful colour surprise! Amongst the fiery orange and yellow pot marigolds appears an intriguing calendula with delicately ruffled, blooms in a unique shade of apricot-pink. This beautiful mix of daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to
Pansy ‘Mello 21’ F1 Hybrid
Mello 21 has twenty one different shades and bicolours from black through to white. The flowers are an excellent size without being too big, smooth, well rounded, firm and upward facing on compact plants, held clear of the small foliage. A true spring, summer and winter flowering bedding or container pansy. Combining both cold hardy
Chrysanthemum x koreanum ‘Fanfare Improved’ F1 Hybrid
The cooler it is the earlier it blooms continuing till hard frost. Double pom-pom, 3in flowers on semi-dwarf plants. Magnificent cut flower
Pansy ‘Singing the Blues’
This mixture of four enchanting colours, in shades and contrasts of blue, are not just pretty but the most sensational breakthrough in Violas for a decade. They were specifically bred for containers, baskets and ground cover, possessing a unique trailing habit. Above all they are wonderfully fragrant with a gorgeous, pervading sweet scent. Flowers appear
Calceolaria ‘Sunset Mixed’
Usually grown in the greenhouse or on a bright sunny windowsill. Three stunning colours including copper-orange and red, rich-red, yellow and scarlet. Bushy habit with lots of short stemmed flowers over a long period. Early sowing recommendedHeight: 15-20cm (6-8in)
Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Arcadian Blend’
Until recently, this was a relatively unknown plant in European gardens. Sometimes known as ‘Mexican Sunflowerwith many 3in. flowers of gold, orange and yellow. Enjoying hot summers, it makes a superb addition to any border or annual garden from mid summer until frosts
Mimosa pudica
"Sensitive Plant", so called because the leaflets fold up in a most spectacular manner when touched or blown by the wind. Run your hand over the plant and the leaves will fold up and the leaf stalk will drop as if on a hinge. The movements are quickest with young plants in bright sunshine. They
Phacelia viscida ‘Tropical Surf’
An attractive easy to grow annual with masses of scrumptious azure-blue blooms with white lacy centres, produced on low ground hugging plants. A unique colour for, adding to borders or containers
Potentilla atrosanguinea ‘Fireball Mixed’
A T&M-bred mixture of Potentillas, which are easy, unfussy, long-lasting perennial plants awash with colour all summer. This blend features some unique and exciting doubles, in a range of fiery colours. Will grow in any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun
Amaranthus tricolor ‘Joseph’s Coat’
An improved form with yellow-scarlet and green foliage all on one plant, it makes a striking bedding plant for its foliage alone and produces erect brush like deep red 6in flower spikes which are good for cutting. Also suitable for growing in 5-6in pots. Flowers late summer. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in)
Tanacetum coccineum ‘T&M Superb Mixture’
Easily grown and in full beauty when the last of the spring flowers have faded and before most of the summer kinds are in bloom. An excellent mixture of semi-double and single flowers in red, white, pink and rose. Height: 75-90cm (30-36in)
Morning Glory ‘Cameo Elegance’
Truly elegant, with attractive twining stems of marbled foliage perfectly complemented by vivid, magenta pink blooms all summer. Ideal for adding a touch of style and grace to baskets or climbing through an obelisk or in containers on a sunny patio
Morning Glory ‘Split Personality’
Dedicated breeding has helped create an exciting new flower shape, where many of the blooms are set as perfect stars due to gentle splits between the petals. These distinct flowers are magenta pink with a white centre. A splendid climber, ideal for trelliswork, fences, poles, etc
Lobelia erinus ‘Blue Wings’
On T&M’s trials we believe we have found the largest flowered bedding lobelia available. Exceptionally abundant cobalt blue flowers cover compact mounds of foliage. With superb weather resistance Lobelia ‘Blue Wings’ makes a sparkling addition to beds, containers, flower Pouches and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and
Geranium bohemicum ‘Orchid Blue’
Geranium ‘Orchid Blue’ is a selection by Thompson & Morgan from the species Geranium bohemicum. A short-lived border and ground cover plant which self-seeds to keep continuity. Masses of 2cm (0.75in) flowers of orchid-blue, veined in purple-violet, borne on bushy plants. Makes a delightful show, particularly when situated in a sunny position in the border.
Antirrhinum pendula multiflora ‘Chinese Lanterns’ F1 Hybrid
Trailing. A breeding triumph: cascading Antirrhinums! In a mixture of seven colours, including pure colours and bicolours, the Snapdragon flowers are borne on self branching, vigorous plants. Ideally made for hanging baskets, containers and window boxes
Portulaca grandiflora ‘Kariba Mixed’ F2 Hybrid
This might be an F2 Hybrid, but the effect and performance is stunning! Extra large, double flowers in a wide range of colours, on naturally spreading plants. They also make excellent windowsill pot plants. Height: 10-15cm (4-6in)
