Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Clematis ‘Piilu’
If you’re looking for an unusual Clematis, ‘Piilu’ is a good choice. This hardy climber is subtly different from the other, more common varieties of Old Man’s Beard, for its large blooms have frilled edges and encompass two distinct shades of pink. These flowers flourish primarily during the spring, but also reappear in a more
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Kalinka’
Grow your own Honeyberries and have a ready supply of these sweet and juicy blue fruits. High in antioxidants and Vitamin C, the fruits of Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Kalinka’ are not only delicious but so full of goodness that they are considered a ‘superfruit’. They can be baked in a pie or a cake, made into
Apple Columnar ‘Purple Haze’
True columnar type apple with very dark pink blossom which develops into purple fruits with red flesh and heart shaped white centres. The leaves are dark red turning to very dark green in late summer. Ideal for small gardens, performing well in large pots or in the border. A self fertile variety that needs no
Pluot ‘Pink Candy’
Get the best of both worlds with this amazing hybrid fruit tree. Called the Pluot it combines the fragrant taste of an apricot and the juiciness of a plum with large, smooth, pink-skinned fruits that crop through late summer. This naturally small fruit tree is grafted on a semi-dwarfing rootstock, to produce a compact, yet
Tulip Bumper Collection
We have put together a collection of Princes, Queens, Dynasties and Flags to bring you a truly regal collection of tulips that will give you a long season of colour in your Spring Borders. The four different varieties in this bumper pack are all outstanding in their own right and together will add a touch
Potato ‘Jazzy’
Grow Jazzy for higher yields and better flavour than trusted favourite Charlotte. Boil’em, steam’em, mash’em, roast’em! There’s not much you can’t do with this new, mail order exclusive potato. A must-have early cropper for 2015! Jazzy is the all new small potato, that packs a big punch. It’s a waxy variety bursting with flavour that
Potato ‘Kestrel’
Second earlyThe gardenersfavourite second early variety, producing tubers of consistent size and shape, with attractive, smooth skins and violet eyes. Potato ‘Kestrel’ shows good slug resistance, Golden eelworm and partial white eelworm resistance. For growing unmarked exhibition quality tubers we recommend using our exhibitor growing bags. Height and spread: 60cm (24)
Potato ‘Beginners Collection’
First early, second early, maincropOur choice of reliable, easy to grow varieties for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire. Collection comprises: Potato ‘Rocket’ (First Early) – Almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers. Potato ‘Pentland Javelin’ (First Early)
Potato ‘Customer Favourites Collection’
Collection comprises: Potato ‘Arran Pilot’ – A traditional favourite with white flesh, a firm waxy texture and a pleasing flavour. Potato ‘Charlotte’ (Second Early) – Pear shaped, yellow skinned, waxy tubers and creamy yellow flesh of first class flavour. Potato ‘Kestrel’ (First Early) – Producing tubers of consistent size and shape, with attractive, smooth skins
Potato ‘Allotment Favourites Collection’
First early, Second early, maincrop. Grow these reliable and trusted allotment favourites for an ongoing supply of home grown potatoes. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire. Collection comprises: Potato ‘Orla’ (First early) – With good foliage and tuber blight resistance, producing creamy skinned, pale
Potato ‘Epicure’
First early. A highly sought after floury ‘newpotato with white skin and creamy white flesh of delicious flavour. Potato ‘Epicure’ is the traditional Ayrshire potato grown in cold regions for its ability to recover from a touch of frost. Ideal for boiling or steaming. Height and spread: 60cm (24)
Potato ‘Rocket’
A very early bulking and heavy cropping first early variety producing almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers. Potato, ‘Rocket’ has good all round disease resistance including golden eelworm. Easy to grow and quick to produce ‘baby new potatoes’, Potato ‘Rocket’ is particular well suited to growing in containers and potato bags. Height and spread:
Potato ‘Lady Christl’
First earlyQuickly became a customer favourite for its good yields of very early, firm, oval, smooth, pale yellow-skinned tubers. The creamy flesh has an excellent flavour as a new potato and remains firm on cooking. This RHS AGM variety bulks up quickly as a first early, or leave it as a second early if larger
Potato ‘Maris Bard’
First earlySmooth white skinned tubers with white flesh and a traditional new potato taste. Potato ‘Maris Bard’ is a very early, heavy cropping variety with good drought and common scab resistant. This popular first early variety is ideal for boiling as a salad potato. Height and spread: 60cm (24)
Potato ‘Pentland Javelin’
First earlyA lovely soft waxy-textured new potato with white skins and flesh that is ideal for boiling as a salad or new potato. Potato ‘Pentland Javelin’ bulks up slightly later than other first earlies to produce a high yield. This first early variety has good all round disease resistance, particularly to golden eelworm. Height and
Potato ‘Red Duke of York’
First earlyA vigorous red sport of Potato ‘Duke of York’ producing larger, oval, red-skinned tubers with moist yellow flesh of superb flavour. Potato ‘Red Duke of York’ is a good all rounder and really excellent for roasting. This heritage first early variety also holds an RHS AGM. Height and spread: 60cm (24)
Potato ‘Athlete’
Only just released to the amateur gardener, Athlete was previously only available through a major supermarket during the 2012 Olympics – hence the name! You’ll harvest high yields of pale yellow tubers which do not disintegrate on boiling and which maintain their superb taste whether eaten hot or cold. Golden eelworm resistant and good resistance
Potato ‘British Queen’
Second earlyThis RHS AGM variety is over 100 years old and still highly prized for its yield, shape, floury texture and delicious flavour. Today, Potato ‘British Queen’ is Ireland’s favourite summer crop. The oval, white skinned, floury-fleshed tubers make excellent general purpose potatoes and are particularly good for roasting. Height and spread: 60cm (24)
Potato ‘Maris Peer’
Second earlyFavoured by restaurants and gardeners alike. The firm creamy yellow fleshed tubers of Potato ‘Maris Peer’ retain their colour and have a superb flavour, but won’t disintegrate on cooking. This outstanding second early variety also boasts the most attractive, slightly scented purple flowers. Height and spread: 60cm (24)
