New products at GreenFingers
by John - August 28th, 2010.Filed under: GreenFingers, New Products.
GreenFingers has these new items today
Sweet Pea – Ballerina Blue Seeds £1.69
Sweet Pea Ballerina Blue (Lathyrus odorata) is an outstanding variety for exhibition as well as for the garden. Winner of an AGM Award of Merit for exhibition and the Harris Trophy for best sweet pea on trial in 2003. It will quickly cover trellis obelisks or cane wigwams and gladly grow through shrubby plants or along the fence. Also works well in a vegetable garden attracting bees and other pollinators needed. Type: Hardy Annual Flowering: Summer Sowing:Sow October to January indoors or March to April outdoors. Soak seeds overnight in warm water before sowing 1cm deep 3 seeds per 7.5cm pot in free-draining damp seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25
Primula Douglas Auricula Seeds £1.20
Primula Auricula Douglas Prize Strain Mixed is a world-famous strain ideal for partially shaded positions on rockeries or borders or spring flower beds pots tubs etc. Flowers early spring. Type: Hardy Perennial Flowering: Spring Sowing:Sow spring to mid summer in good seed compost. Sow seed on surface of compost and gently firm. Seal in a polythene bag or cover with a piece of glass and place in a shady spot but do not exclude light which is beneficial for germination. Keep soil damp but not wet. Germination usually takes 10-30 days at 15-18
Nuttery 2-in-1 Nut/Seed Bird Feeder £13.99
This exclusive 2 in 1 feeder is for both seed and nuts. It is a high quality stylish bird feeder and has a unique ‘no quibble’ lifetime quarantee covering normal wear and tear. Featuring a UV stabilised polycarbon central feeding tube and a 100% rustless stainless steel mesh which is easy to fill and easy to clean. The top and bottom of the feeder is made of powder coated zinc alloy and the bottom has a threaded base compatible with most fixing posts. It is 40cm high x 9cm wide and has a capacity of 370g/13oz of nuts and 350g/12oz wild bird seed (nuts and seed not included).
Nasturtium Double Delight Apricot Seeds £1.99
Nasturtium Double Delight Apricot (Tropaeolum majus) is an excellent double nasturtium. The flower petals have a delicate crinkled appearance giving an unusual texture. Easy to grow; free-flowering all summer.Popular with chefs and home gardeners because their colourful flowers not only dress up a plate but they are also high in vitamins A C and D.Type: Hardy AnnualFlowering: Summer Sowing:Sow March to May outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow seeds 20mm deep in rows 30cm apart.Growing: When large enough to handle thin out seedlings to 23cm apart.Aftercare: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.Approx 25 seeds per packet
Stocks Starlight Sensation Seeds £2.19
Stocks Night Scented Starlight Scentsation (Matthiola bicornis) is grown primarily for the evening scent. Sow anywhere that is close to the house to enjoy the benefit of the fragrance.Ideal below windows in patio tubs window boxes hanging baskets.Type: Hardy Annual Flowering: Summer Sowing:Sow in March outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing but do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination. Sow 6mm deep in rows 30cm apart.Growing: When large enough to handle thin out to 7.5cm apart. Aftercare: They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils. Try mixing with Virginian Stock before sowing to provide a mixture of attractive flowers and fragrance.Approx 1000 seeds per packet
Pea Cascadia Seeds £2.29
Pea Cascadia are crisp sweet rounded sugar snap pods that remain succulent and tender over a longer period than many other varieties. We suggest frying lightly in some oil with whole mustard seeds garlic and dried red chilli – it’s delicious! Enjoy bumper crops of Sugarsnap Pea Cascadia over a long picking season on these easy to manage quite dwarf plants. Pea Cascadia is resistant to Pea Wilt and prefers well-drained moist rich conditions.Type: Vegetable Harvest: June to August Ideal for: Children Sowing: Sow seeds March to June every 10 days. Sow seeds in flat-bottomed drills 5cm (2
Sweet Pea Statesman Mixed Seeds £1.99
Sweet Pea Statesman Mixed (Lathyrus grandiflora) is an exclusive blend of two very distinguished small-flowered heirloom varieties America and Senator A. Each acts as a perfect complement to the other whether grown side by side in the garden or cut and displayed in a vase. In both cases this stunning sweet pea will fill the air with its heady perfume.Type: Hardy Annual Flowering: Summer Sowing:Sow October to January indoors or March to April outdoors. Soak seeds overnight in warm water before sowing 1cm deep 3 seeds per 7.5cm pot in free-draining damp seed compost. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25
Nuttery Large Seed Bird Feeder £11.99
This high quality stylish bird feeder has a ‘no quibble’ lifetime quarantee covering normal wear and tear. Featuring a UV stabilised polycarbon central feeding tube which is easy to fill and easy to clean. The top and bottom of the feeder is made of powder coated zinc alloy and the bottom has a threaded base compatible with most fixing posts. It has a capacity of 740g/1lb10oz of wild bird seed (Seed not included). 9cm wide x 40cm high.
Sweet Pea Everlasting Mixed Seeds £1.69
Sweet Pea Everlasting Mixed (Lathyrus latifolius) lends a cottage feel to a garden. It is a quick growing vigorous climber that can be trained over an archway against a trellis fence sunny wall or even grown over a floral cage. Ideal for balcony pots or tubs providing a colourful cascade of blooms. Type: Hardy Perennial Flowering: Summer Sowing:Sow mid January to mid March.Sow in trays pots etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Sowing Depth: 6mm. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.Growing: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3) pots. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 3cm (12) apart.Aftercare: Plant in full sun and in ordinary garden soil. Approx 20 seeds per packet
Poppy Candy Floss Seeds £0.99
Poppy Candy Floss (Papaver peoniflorum) is a truly fabulous new and exclusive introduction from Thompson & Morgan; add a touch of colour and frivolity to the borders.The easy to grow glamorous and showy flowers are also followed by attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements. Type: Hardy AnnualFlowering: Early to mid-summer Sowing:Sow March to May.Sow thinly just below the surface in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Growing: When large enough to handle thin seedlings to 15-3cm apart. Aftercare:
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