Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Bacopa cordata ‘Snowtopia White’
The trailing, evergreen stems of this half-hardy basket filler bear a smothering of snow white flowers throughout summer. Let bacopa plants tumble from mixed patio containers and baskets for a brilliant display throughout summer. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18). Please note: This seed is sold as a multi-seeded pellet for easy sowing into modules
Butterfly Pea
A fast-growing tropical climber producing a wonderful display of 5cm (2in) blue flowers from mid to late summer. Ideal for covering trellis in a sheltered part of the garden where it will attract bees and butterflies, or as a perennial grown in a conservatory. Climbs 18m-24m (6-8 feet)
Dianthus barbatus ‘Noverna Clown’ F1 Hybrid
An eye-catching and unique colour combination! These large heads first open white, then the blooms change quickly to pink, purple and salmon shades whilst still retaining the occasional white flower. Sure to add interest to borders or to cut flower displays. Height: 40-45cm (16-18in).
Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’
The rarely-offered, golden-yellow bird of paradise! After 20 years of hand pollination and selection by the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a small quantity of seed became available in 1994. Since then T&M has tried to introduce this variety into its catalogue. Patience usually pays off and finally we can offer more gardeners the chance of growing
Marigold ‘Lemon Mum’
This stunning lemon yellow, double Chrysanthemum-flowered Marigold will make the perfect partner for Simba. Together they will add height, interest and a colourful display to borders or large containers all summer. Height 60-75cm (24-30in)
Primula capitata ‘Noverna Deep Blue’
First year flowering. Attractive deep blue flower heads, held aloft by intriguing powdery white stems, above contrasting grey-green foliage. Adds an eye-catching display to borders and containers from summer into autumn. Height: 25-30cm (10-12in)
Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’
A stunning Verbena, enhanced by vivid deep pink flowers borne on well branches spikes. Flowers over a very long period. Adds height to borders as well as making a splendid cut flower. Height: 90-120cm (3-4 feet)
Centaurea dealbata
An attractive clump forming lavender pink cornflower, with the unusual characteristic of being perennial and flowering In the first year. Easy to grow. adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a superb border cut flower. Height: 80-90cm (32-36in). First Year Flowering Perennial, flowering in June/July
Laurentia ‘Avant-Garde Blue’ F1 Hybrid
T&M’s flower breeders have struck gold with the first ever F1 Hybrid Laurentia to be entered into the Fleuroselect trials. Both ‘Avant-Garde Blueand ‘Pinkhave the same uniform, vigorous plant habit and have earlier scented, star shaped blooms which are produced in abundance over a long flowering season. Your garden will be filled with colour all
Dahlia ‘Black Beauty’
Dark velvety blooms appear black until the sun settles on them, revealing a deep maroon shimmer. Height 35cm (14in).
Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’
A spectacular first year flowering perennial Dianthus that is quick to flower. Dwarf plants of deep green foliage, are smothered with dainty white serrated flowers complimented by an attractive fiery red eye. These delightful ‘Pinksare long flowering, and look stunning as ground cover in borders or added to rockeries. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in).
Thunbergia alata ‘Superstar Orange’
A stunning bright orange Black-Eyed Susan with the largest flowers we have ever seen on a seed raised Thunbergia. Vigorous plants quickly cover a trellis against a sunny fence, or look spectacular growing up an obelisk in a container
Laurentia ‘Avant-Garde Pink’ F1 Hybrid
T&M’s flower breeders have struck gold with the first ever F1 Hybrid Laurentia to be entered into the Fleuroselect trials. Both ‘Avant-Garde Blueand ‘Pinkhave the same uniform, vigorous plant habit and have earlier scented, star shaped blooms which are produced in abundance over a long flowering season. Your garden will be filled with colour all
Begonia x tuberhybrida ‘Chanson Orange & Yellow Bicolour’ F1 Hybrid
Trailing stems up to 45cm (18in) An outstanding basket variety producing long trailing stems, smothered in large double and semi-double Camelia-like flowers, in two spectacular bicolour shades. Ideal for filling baskets, window boxes or Flower PouchesT with colour, from July right though to October. Height: 23-30cm (9-12in). Stems trail to 80cm (32in) in length.
Nasturtium ‘St Clements’
An exclusive citrus coloured blend of fragrant semi-double blooms, that sit well above the deep green foliage on semi-trailing plants. Adds a mouth-watering citrus cocktail to borders, baskets or containers, flowering all summer.
Begonia x tuberhybrida ‘Apricot Shades Improved’ F1 Hybrid
A best seller, Begonia ‘Apricot Shadesis as versatile as it is beautiful! Large, cascading double blooms in sunshine shades of apricot and lemon will pour from your containers from July to October. These tuberous begonias will perform whatever the weather, in sun or semi shade. The trailing habit of Begonia ‘Apricot Shadesmakes them ideal for
Ammi majus ‘Graceland’
An elegant border filler with beautiful, lacy white flower heads that float above ferny foliage. This graceful annual creates a soft froth of blooms that associate beautifully among herbaceous perennials. The airy blooms on slender stems are excellent for cutting, with a good vase life. Ammi flowers are also attractive to wildlife, luring bees and
Calendula officinalis ‘Sherbet Fizz’
Specially selected for its striking colour combination, Calendula ‘Sherbet Fizz’ has unusual buff-coloured petals with alluring darker red undersides. Sow pot marigolds in drifts for a spectacular display in beds and borders. The daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to grow,
