Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Tomato ‘Bajaja’
Basket/ ContainerThis sweet and juicy cherry tomato is so prolific that each plant can produce up to 700 small, 8-10g ( 1/2oz), juicy red fruits. With crops of that size there will be plenty of delicious tomatoes for snacking on, as well as adding to salads and other culinary dishes. Tomato ‘Bajaja’ is a versatile
Diascia barberae ‘Rose Queen’
Undoubtedly one of the world’s loveliest annuals. Slender spikes of shell like, rose pink flowers spring From a mound of small, glossy, dark green leaves. At the back of the flower are two short spurs and the throat is tinged with purple and marked with a yellow spot. Easy to raise it thrives in ordinary
Sweet Pea ‘Bright and Breezy’
A refreshing mix containing just six varieties – some of which have yet to be released individually! Sweet Pea ‘Bright and Breezy’ blends these specially selected colours for a clean, fresh, summery appearance with a rich, characteristic, sweet pea perfume. These large, wavy-edged blooms are carried on strong stems that are ideal for cutting. Height:
Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus
Tight clusters of deep blue flowers form mini-globes on long, strong straight stems of pure silver. The foliage is amazing and quite unique, giving off a silver sheen whatever the weather. Incredibly ornamental in or out of flower. An all round superb species with ideal height
Lupin ‘Dwarf Fairy Pink’
A unique, fragrant, dwarf annual Lupin in beautiful shades of soft pink. Free flowering, bushy plants, with a delightful sweet pea fragrance in the evenings. Can be enjoyed in a sunny border or large container on the patio. Height: 60-75cm (24-30in)
Aquilegia ‘Sweet Rainbows’
A breeding breakthrough! The result of merging a full range of top quality Aquileglas, all selected for form, colour and the best fragrance. Ideal for adding sweet scentsation to any border
Juniperus communis ‘Pyramidalis’
A fully hardy evergreen conifer, that grows nicely in any well drained soils, including dry, chalky or sandy conditions. Juniperus communis ?Pyramidalis? is a narrow, columnar tree with linear, pointed, deep green to blue needles.
Meconopsis grandis
Sturdy and long-lived with huge flowers 10-12cm (4-5in) across in a wonderful blue, shot with violet on erect stems
Carrot ‘Nandor’ F1 Hybrid – Kew Collection Seeds
Coreless, blunt ended, cylindrical roots with a bright orange skin and an outstanding flavour. Carrot ‘Nandor’ is one of the finest baby carrots available, at its best when freshly pulled and eaten raw, or lightly steamed. These superb ‘finger carrots’ are ideal for successional sowings in patio containers. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Rocket ‘Sweet Oakleaf’ – Kew Collection Seeds
New British breeding of this increasingly popular subject, to ensure good performance in a cooler climate. Attractive oak leaved with a flavour combining sweetness with a pungent Wild Rocket kick
Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’
Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’is perfect for the smaller garden or grown as a container plant. It also makes a good, albeit slow growing, low hedge which can be trimmed in late summer to keep in shape. For the brightest golden yellow foliage, it is best grown in full sun, although leaves will naturally turn more
Salad Leaves ‘Colourfully Mild Mix’ – Kew Collection Seeds
A fast-growing salad leaf mix, colourful and mild tasting, ideal for sowing in containers outside throughout the summer, and inside on a windowsill during the winter. A ‘Cut ‘nCome Againmix ready to cut from 25 days in summer and 50 days during winterMixture contains : Red Mizuna, Broad Leaf Mizuna, Golden Yellow Pak Choy, Komatsuna
Courgette ‘Midnight’ F1 Hybrid
The compact, bushy plants of Courgette ‘Midnight’ are virtually spine free, making easier harvesting of the delicious dark green, slightly-speckled courgettes. This compact variety is ideal for growing in containers on the patio. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (36).
Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’
A hardy, deciduous shrub with narrowly, dark green leaves to 10cm (4) long, turning red to purple to provide stunning autumn colour. An upright, arching shrub covered with fragrant, small creamy white flowers in dense, erect racemes in May and June.
Nasturtium ‘Whirlybird Cream’ – Kew Collection Seeds
A delicious separate colour with creamy butter-milk, semi-double flowers held well above rich green foliage.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ – Kew Collection Seeds
A plant collector’s item for decades. Husker’s Red is an unusual Penstemon offering maroon-red , occasionally bronze-green foliage when grown from seed. This is coupled with contrasting spikes of blushed pink flowers making useful late summer colour for bordersHeight: 50-75cm (20-30in)
Verbena x hybrida ‘St George’
The best Verbena we have ever seen in our trials. Mildew resistant plants, with deep green foliage and a spreading habit will easily fill an area of 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in). Stunning red and white flowers smother the plants, adding a patriotic feel to your borders or containers. Height: 15-25cm (6-10in)
Courgette ‘Firenze’ F1 Hybrid
This prolific variety produces good yields of small, slender glossy green courgettes. When harvested regularly Courgette ‘Firenze’ will crop continuously throughout the summer. These plants have an open bushy habit and few spines making the fruits easy to harvest. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (35).
Kale ‘Starbor’ F1 Hybrid
Brassica oleracea convar. acephala. Grow all the year round as a ‘baby leafindoors on the windowsill. Outdoors if given wider spacing it will make an abundance of densely curled leaves over a very long period. Winter hardy as a full sized plant
Spring Onion ‘Pompeii’
Allium cepa. A quick growing, silver skinned cocktail/pickling onion. Spring Onion Pompeii is succulent and ideal for sowing thinly in containers or window boxes
