Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Nasturtium ‘Banana Split’
Showing superb garden performance in our trials, this eye-catching nasturtium produces masses of lovely golden-petalled flowers which sit on top of lush green foliage. The slightly ruffled blooms fade to lemon as the season progresses whilst the lax, bushy, slightly spreading habit makes Nasturtium Banana Split a must for containers as well as the front
Nasturtium ‘Bolero Mixed’
A true ‘throw and grow’ plant; scatter the seed where you wish (even if you think you’re too late) and within weeks you’ll have a glorious display.
Sweet Pea ‘King Size Navy Blue’
A choice variety for its extraordinarily dark navy-blue flowers and superb, intense fragrance. Sweet Pea ‘King Size Navy Blue’ bears up to 5 large, frilled blooms on each slender stem, making this an excellent cut flower for filling small vases with just a few stems. Let it intertwine with paler varieties for an unforgettable display
Cucumber ‘Jogger’ F1 Hybrid
Crisp, yet juicy and bitter-free is how we’d describe this delicious ‘American slicer’ which performed exceptionally well in our outdoor trials in a poor growing season. Trailing plants produce a good crop of 22-25cm (9-10in) long fruits with soft white spines. Seed development is slow making this variety ideal for slicing in sandwiches and salads.
Foxglove ‘Silver Cub’
Grow a plant that’s lovely to look at and lovely to touch too. This unusual foxglove produces strong, mid-height flower spires in its first year if sown in January. An added bonus is the pretty silver foliage which feels ‘fluffy’ and soft to the touch, like puppies’ ears!
Salad Leaves ‘Frilly Mixed’
All the colours and jagged leaf shapes of the mizunas with a hint of the peppery taste of mustards, rocket and Greek cress.
Sweet Pea ‘Purple Pimpernel’
Stunning new colour combination on this traditional climber makes ‘Purple Pimpernel’ an ideal variety for exhibition. In two shades of purple, the large, fragrant blooms on their long, strong stems look fabulous in a vase. The original seed was sent to T&M by an amateur breeder and we liked it so much, we’ve produced a
Salad Leaves ‘Mesclun’ Mixed
A mix of lettuce varieties for mixed salads, sandwiches and garnish.
Rocket ‘Wildfire’
Exciting new rocket variety from British breeding, ‘Wildfire’ has a robust, upright habit which keeps the serrated leaves off the ground. Leaves are broader than traditional rocket and they pack a mighty punch – possibly the hottest of all wild rocket varieties! Plants are ideal for container growing and are slow to bolt.
Salpiglossis sinuata ‘Casino Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
Powerful mixture of glorious veined Alstroemeria-like flowers. Throws out flower branches close to the ground, resulting in a dwarfer compact habit. Ideal cut flower. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in)
Annual Early Flowering Mixed
This fast-flowering annual mix contains a wonderful range of varieties which will flower at different times creating an ever-changing display. Blooming well into September and attracting all sorts of insects and butterflies, the mix includes cosmos, calendula, coreopsis, centaurea and gypsophila amongst others.
Lettuce ‘Stryker’
Excellent quality hearts encased in long, slender, succulent outer leaves.
Basil ‘British Basil’
Finally, a more weather- proof outdoor basil! British breeding has produced a variety of this popular herb that’s much more tolerant of cold weather, wind and light frosts. Ideal for the kitchen garden or a pot near the back door for easy picking.
Beetroot ‘Moneta’
Beetroot for the lazy gardener, no thinning required! Bumper crops of smooth, tasty roots, and hardly any will go to seed.
Brussels Sprout ‘Brilliant’ F1 Hybrid
You won’t be pushing your sprouts around the plate once you’ve tasted this one. Firm, flavoursome buttons, which hold well for autumn (and Christmas) pickings!
Lettuce ‘Ultimate Mixed’
Lettuce ‘Ultimate Mixed’ contains a range of colours, tastes and textures, with both leaf and hearting types, for harvest throughout summer and autumn. This exciting mix of named varieties has excellent aphid and mildew resistance, making it ideal for producing top quality lettuce leaves without the need for chemical sprays. Height and spread: 30cm (12).
Tomato ‘Sweet Million’ F1 Hybrid
Maybe not millions, but certainly hundreds of fruit from this one! Extra sweet, cherry fruits, they won’t get as far as the kitchen!
Lavatera trimestris ‘Dwarf Pink Blush’
The perfect ‘last minute annual’, lavatera are quick-growing and are oh so easy to sow! Superb, miniature busy plants, dressed in pretty pink, cupshaped blooms. Lovely!
Lavatera trimestris ‘Twins Hot Pink’
Specially bred for improved disease resistance and great garden performance. Bushy plants, smothered in a beautiful array of fully round, satiny Hot Pink blooms from June to September. Ideal for adding colour to annual borders or looking spectacular in containers. Height 40-50cm (16-20 inches)
Poppy ‘Candyfloss’ (Start-A-Garden Range)
A gorgeous lilac selection, with large, 7-10cm (3-4in), fully double flower heads, standing proudly above glaucous foliage, followed by large, attractive seed heads. Best sown in large drifts, as an easy to grow annual border filler, adding height and interest.
