Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Rhubarb ‘Fulton’s Strawberry Surprise’ (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Strong, vigorous plants produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. Voted the best flavoured rhubarb in the RHS Wisley trials, this superb variety also holds an RHS AGM. The attractive stems of Rhubarb ‘Fultons Strawberry Surprise’ are perfect for making delicious pies and crumbles. Ideal for growing in borders or
Sweet Potato ‘Beauregard Improved’
Introduced from a virus free clone, Sweet Potato ‘Beauregard Improved’ has been phenomenally popular as it is similar to the tubers on supermarket shelves. Tubers tend to be smaller Sweet Potato ‘T65′ but have the same distinctive salmon-orange flesh with a sweeter more pronounced flavour. Spread: up to 3m (9’).
Blackberry ‘Reuben’
Measuring up to 45cm in length and with an average weight of up to 11g per berry, Reuben produces fruit like no other blackberry! A fully mature plant can yield up to 7 x 500g punnets of fruit – that would cost about £56 in a supermarket ! Berries taste fabulous straight from the plant
Sweet Potato ‘Carolina Ruby’
In trials over the past 2 years Carolina Ruby has shown improved vigour on planting out and more reliability in producing a crop of tubers than Georgia Jet which it has now replaced. Tubers have a bright ruby red skin appearance with orange flesh.
Sweet Potato ‘Duo’
Sweet potatoes are becoming increasingly popular and are well worth trying outdoors in milder areas. In colder areas they make excellent crops for a glasshouse or polytunnel. This nutritious vegetable is so versatile – boil, bake or fry them! Spread: up to 3m (9′). Twin pack comprises: Sweet potato ‘Beauregard’ Improved – Distinctive salmon-orange flesh
Gooseberry ‘Xenia’
An abundance of gorgeous, red, smooth-skinned dessert gooseberries with an exceptionally sweet flavour are produced towards the end of June. The strong, upright bushes have almost spine-free stems, making harvesting much easier. With superb mildew-resistance, Gooseberry ‘Xenia’ is certainly one of the best new gooseberry introductions of recent years! Height and spread: 120cm (48)
Peach ‘Crimson Bonfire’ (patio)
A true naturally dwarf selection from California. Full-size fruits, flowers and leaves are all deep red in colour making a dramatic container fruit.
Cherry ‘Regina’ (patio)
Grafted very high up to encourage more compact growing habit, this Belgian dwarf clone sets fruit easily. It is a compact form, but with full-size leaves which makes a very decorative and productive plant for the patio.
Blackberry ‘Loch Ness’
Perfect for the smaller garden, British-bred blackberry ‘Loch Ness produces its firm, glossy-black, conical fruits on short, upright, thornless canes. This heavy cropper is capable of producing up to 36kg (8lb) of fruit per blackberry bush that can be harvested from mid-August until the first frosts. Blackberries are quick to establish and easy to grow,
Tayberry ‘Buckingham’
Delicious eaten with fresh cream. A cross between a loganberry and a black raspberry, Tayberry ‘Buckingham’ produces large, deliciously sweet, aromatic fruits up to 5cm (2) long. The flavoursome fruits are best picked when they have changed from red to deep purple and delicious eaten as a dessert with a touch of cream. Unlike other
Onion ‘Early Collection’ (Spring Planting)
Fresh from British breeding these three varieties complete their heat treatment by the end of January so they can be despatched and planted from early February to produce the earliest crops of the season. The aim is to breed new British varieties which require no heat treatment and can be planted early without bolting, especially
Shallot ‘Gourmet Collection’ (Spring Planting)
Spring planting. Enjoy growing your own ‘gourmetshallots. This spring planting collection includes: Shallot ‘Golden Gourmet- These lovely golden brown-skinned bulbs store well throughout the winter. Received a Gardening Which? Best Buy award for largest yield. Shallot ‘Red Gourmet- A new development in red shallots to produce a deeper more oval bulb compared to Red Sun.
Onion ‘Garnet’ (Spring Planting)
British breeding of Red Baron type. Garnet is now a commercially established maincrop producing a heavy crop maturing up to a week earlier than Red Baron. Garnet has been selected to maintain a rounder, darker red bulb with an improved percentage of single centred bulbs compared to Red Baron. Harvest from Mid July.
Onion ‘Spitfire’ F1 Hybrid (Spring Planting)
An exciting new hybrid with excellent early vigour to provide your earliest brown skinned bulbs from early July. Spitfire has a strong root system and thus suited to a wide range of soil types. Globe shaped bulbs.
Onion ‘Vulcan’ (Spring Planting)
British breeding of early brown onions brings us this new, fully heat-treated variety which is an earlier-ripening hybrid of the increasingly popular ‘Rumba’. The slightly deeper, round bulbs have thinner necks and good resistance to bolting. Best planted from late February for early harvest in late July. Bulbs will store for up to 12 weeks
Viola ‘Sorbet Select Mixed’
Prolific flowering, uniform habit,strong plant vigour, excellent garden performance.
Onion ‘Electric’ (Autumn Planting)
Autumn plantingAn overwintering variety producing shiny red skinned, semi globe shaped bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh. Onion ‘Electric’ makes a lovely addition to salads and stir fries. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 15cm (6)Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading
Onion Mixed Red,White & Brown (Spring/Autumn Planting)
Spring planting. Heat treatedThis popular mix of 3 favourite varieties is perfect for gardeners with limited space, who want to grow a range of onion colours to suit their culinary needs. These varieties have been heat treated to reduce bolting risk on planting, which occurs particularly in red varieties. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 15cm (6).
Onion ‘Shakespeare’ (Autumn Planting)
Autumn PlantingA british bred variety with superb over wintering qualities and producing darker brown-skinned bulbs than most varieties. Onion ‘Shakespeare’ forms good sized bulbs, with excellent skin quality and storage potential. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 15cm (6)Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on
Amaryllis ‘Picotee’
A touch of class and refinement form a very showy species. Amaryllis ?Picotee? displays large white, trumpet shaped blooms with a fine red edge on each petal, giving each flower a distinctive border. Amaryllis are always a favourite indoor plant, ideal for windowsills and conservatories, renowned for their impressive blooms, and flowers during the winter
