Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Penstemon ‘Garnet’
A rather taller variety, Penstemon ‘Garnet’ produces a profusion of rich red-purple, bell-shaped flowers on elegant stems from June right through to October. A perfect addition to cottage garden borders, Penstemon ‘Garnet’, sometimes known as Penstemon ‘Andenken an Friedrich Hahn’, forms bushy semi-evergreen clumps which provide enduring vibrant colour. Penstemon flowers are also attractive to
Red Hot Poker ‘Lemon Popsicle’
Flowering from June until October, Red Hot Poker ‘Lemon Popsicle’, is a dwarf variety of Kniphofia that has exquisite, lemon yellow towers of tubular flowers, above evergreen grassy foliage. Part of the ‘Popsicle series’ it has a compact habit that makes it ideal for borders of small gardens or raised beds on patios and decking.
Red Hot Poker ‘Mango Popsicle’
Red Hot Poker ‘Mango Popsicle’ is a gorgeous addition to any vibrant, herbaceous border. As the name suggests the colour of the flowers of this Kniphofia is a rich mango orange-yellow. The flower stems are in bloom between July and October and the grassy foliage is evergreen. It is a dwarf variety of Red Hot
Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’
As part of the ‘Popsicle series’ of Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’ has a tidier and more compact habit than some of the larger varieties of Red Hot Poker. From June until October it has the classic orange and yellow flower spikes, that so many gardeners love. It has great drought resistance, so does
Penstemon ‘Sour Grapes’
There will be no sour grapes if you choose to grow this hardy perennial. When the plant flowers in June, there will be plenty of pink and blue blooms to satisfy every gardener throughout the summer and well into the autumn. These flowers grow on upright spikes, which protrude from durable, semi-evergreen foliage. In spite
Penstemon ‘Appleblossom’
Awarded an RHS AGM, Penstemon ‘Appleblossom’ produces elegant stems of bell-shaped pink flowers with white throats, from June right through to October. These fantastic performers look superb in cottage garden borders where they form bushy semi-evergreen clumps and provide long-lasting colour. Penstemon flowers are also attractive to bees. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’
Showy and glorious, the scarlet flowers of Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’ bring a fabulous splash of colour to the garden in late summer. The dark maroon leaves are almost as eye catching as the flowers. Known as the Cardinal Flower, this short lived perennial likes to have its roots in moist soil and grows well
Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’
Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’ is an unusual perennial that is sadly underused in gardens. A cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this delightful perennial has vigorous trailing stems and evergreen foliage of copper-pink in spring, that matures to a fantastic tapestry of red, orange and gold tones by autumn. The creamy white flowers add extra interest in summer.
Fuchsia ‘Tom Thumb’ (Hardy)
This extra dwarf bush variety fuchsia ‘Tom Thumb’ has beautiful summer flowers with single blooms approximately 4cm (1.5) in diameter. This fuchsia consists of gorgeous pendent flowers with short red sepals, and mauve-purple petals, and will look great in borders, rock gardens, or as a container display. Returning year after year this versatile fuchsia can
Helenium ‘Double Trouble’
Helenium ‘Double Trouble’ is a tall, hardy perennial which produces excellent cut flowers. This contemporary variety is the first fully double Helen’s Flower! With charmingly pretty narrow, yellow petals fashioning a ruff around the centre, Helenium ‘Double Trouble’ blooms from July to October. It’s great for producing gorgeous colour to wildlife areas and cottage garden
Fuchsia ‘Hawkshead’ (Hardy)
The ever popular and very attractive fuchsia ‘Hawkshead’ comprises of delicate white flowers that include a trace of green at the tips, which match perfectly to the dark green of the leafy stems, giving a delightful coordinating colour scheme. This pretty fuchsia stands upright and will provide an abundance of foliage and flowers, and being
Fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ (Hardy)
The fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ ‘Wendy Catt’ is one of our most vibrant and vivacious fuchsias in our range. With eye-catching, frilly, scarlet red outer sepals contrasted with white petticoats this hardy plant brings spectacular colour to your summertime garden, and with a long flowering period from June to September you will be able to enjoy these
Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’
Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’ has attractive pink foliage with caret red veins, which slowly deepens to burgundy come autumn. A new introduction and another eye-catching variety of this popular evergreen perennial. An added bonus is creamy white flowers to add further interest in summer, they are also attractive to pollinating insects. A wise choice for providing year
Heuchera ‘Chocolate Ruffles’
Heuchera ‘Chocolate Ruffles’ has decadent mounds of richly chocolate-coloured foliage and contrasting burgundy undersides for a stunning display. Like all Heuchera, this eye-catching evergreen perennial provides superb year round colour in your garden. Heuchera are especially useful for containers or less than perfect soil, having better drought resistance than more traditional cultivars. Ideal for creating ground cover in
Heuchera ‘Marmalade’
Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ provides mounds of crimped, bronze-pink foliage that matures to a delicious burnt orange colour – living up to its name. The creamy-brown flowers are rather insignificant to look at, but are adored by pollinating insects. Compact and evergreen, this perennial is perfect for creating glorious ground cover, for edging paths or providing year
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ is a striking Coral Flower that makes a bold statement. The delicate sprays of creamy white flowers contrast the glossy, deep maroon-black foliage. It attracts pollinating insects with its nectar rich flowers and also brings a light and airy feel to cut flower arrangements. A hardy evergreen perennial that retains its envious looks all year round,
Rose ‘Sunny Sky’
New in 2015Voted Rose of the Year for 2015. Honey yellow blooms turn to soft yellow on this elegant scented rose. Each bloom averages 10cm (4in) across, bearing up to 30 petals for a stand out fruity fragrance. This low maintenance rose will produce really strong summer display for minimal effort thanks to strong disease
Primrose ‘Elegance Collection’
New in 2015Treat yourself to a bit of winter luxury with these elegant new primroses. The deep purple and white blooms of ‘Blackberry Crush’ contrast beautifully with the silvery-blue, red-centred flowers of ‘Silver Service’. These hardy vigorous plants make perfect colourful border fillers, adding real impact to spring displays, and come into their own in
Chrysanthemum ‘Paradiso’
Chrysanthemums are renowned for their late season display of vivid colours. Flowering from late summer right through until November, Chrysanthemum ‘Paradiso’ is a compact variety, with neat domes of dark green foliage that become almost totally covered in small flowers, creating spectacular balls of colour. They are perfect for garden borders, raised beds and patio
