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Price reductions at Thompson and Morgan

by John - June 25th, 2011.
Filed under: Price Reductions, Thompson and Morgan.

Reduced items at Thompson & Morgan

Strawberry 'Red Princess' - 5 plants

Strawberry ‘Red Princess’ – 5 plants was £3.49 now £2.99
Red Princess is ideal for patio pots, containers, borders and will grow exceptionally well under protection (glass and plastic). With a trailing/height of 220-300cm (8-12 inches), it will crop heavily from July to October (until first frost). The fruits are firm in texture, sweet and juicy and the fruit will keep well.

Verbascum 'Blue Lagoon®' - 1 plant in 7cm pot

Verbascum ‘Blue Lagoon®’ – 1 plant in 7cm pot was £9.99 now £6.99
Voted 3rd in the Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year. Unique among its species, Verbascum ‘Blue Lagoon’® is the world’s first ‘true-blue’ mullein, in a shade that is seldom found in the garden. This astonishing clear blue verbascum has been developed from T&M’s own breeding programme using specialist micro-propagation techniques. These low maintenance plants are well adapted to growing in poor, stony soils where the unusual coloured blooms will create an eye catching display. For maximum garden impact plant it alongside Verbascum ‘Clementine’ for a stunning contrast. Height: 75cm (30”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

Clematis florida 'Sieboldii' - 3 jumbo plugs

Clematis florida ‘Sieboldii’ – 3 jumbo plugs was £9.99 now £6.99
Sought after for it’s showy blooms of crisp, white petals that surround a central dome of rich, purple stamens. This show-stopping clematis is fantastic for transforming walls and fences into a floral showpiece. When the flowers fade, the fluffy seed heads continue the performance into late summer and autumn. Clematis florida ‘Sieboldii’ makes a striking specimen for walls, fences and containers. Height: 2.5m (8’). Spread: 1m (3’) Pruning group: 2.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - 1 plant in 9cm pot

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ – 1 plant in 9cm pot was £9.99 now £8.99
Huge, conical blooms open in a soft shade of pea green, and then gradually mature through shades of cream to a delicate soft pink. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ is quite a spectacle, particularly when flowers are at different stages of colour and maturity, giving a three toned effect. The magnificent blooms make elegant cut flowers, providing exceptional late summer colour in woodland gardens and mixed borders before the vibrant autumn foliage takes centre stage. A wonderful specimen shrub for a prime position. Height and spread: 250cm (98”).

Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' - 3 jumbo plugs

Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens ‘Freckles’ – 3 jumbo plugs was £9.99 now £8.99
This eye-catching evergreen clematis gives a much needed injection of colour to the winter garden, when few other plants dare to bloom. This is the earliest of the spring flowering clematis, with cup-shaped pink blooms freckled with maroon-red markings, to give this plant it’s name. The delicate blooms are followed by attractive fluffy seedheads that stand proud of the glossy evergreen leaves. Clematis ‘Freckles’ requires only minimal pruning and makes an excellent specimen for containers and borders. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 1.5m (5’). Pruning group: 1

Verbascum 'Blue Lagoon®' - 2 plants in 7cm pots

Verbascum ‘Blue Lagoon®’ – 2 plants in 7cm pots was £13.99 now £9.99
Voted 3rd in the Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year. Unique among its species, Verbascum ‘Blue Lagoon’® is the world’s first ‘true-blue’ mullein, in a shade that is seldom found in the garden. This astonishing clear blue verbascum has been developed from T&M’s own breeding programme using specialist micro-propagation techniques. These low maintenance plants are well adapted to growing in poor, stony soils where the unusual coloured blooms will create an eye catching display. For maximum garden impact plant it alongside Verbascum ‘Clementine’ for a stunning contrast. Height: 75cm (30”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

Delphinium 'New Zealand Doubles Mixed' - 5 plants in 5cm pots

Delphinium ‘New Zealand Doubles Mixed’ – 5 plants in 5cm pots was £12.99 now £11.99
Layer upon layer of soft petals make up the tightly-double blooms of these indulgent delphiniums. A sister breeding line to the ever popular ‘New Zealand Hybrids’, these stately double delphiniums also benefit from improved mildew and blackspot resistance, and an exceptional perennial performance. Their dreamy spires, in calming shades of blue, pink and white, have a magnificent presence in cottage garden borders and the strong flower stems are excellent for cutting. Height: 150cm (60”). Spread: 75cm (30”).

Dicentra 'Valentine' - 3 bareroot plants

Dicentra ‘Valentine’ – 3 bareroot plants was £17.98 now £14.99
Scarlet, heart-shaped blooms drip from complimentary, arching red stems of this outstanding variety. Commonly known as Bleeding Heart, Dicentra ‘Valentine’ will be the star of your spring border, right from the moment the plum-coloured, shoots push through the soil in spring. The delicate ferny foliage matures to a glorious, dark grey-green – the perfect backdrop for its elegant blooms. This beautiful hardy perennial thrives in damp borders and woodland gardens, but looks equally spectacular spilling over the edges of a shady patio container. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 50cm (20”).

Asclepias Collection - 12 bareroot plants - 4 of each variety

Asclepias Collection – 12 bareroot plants – 4 of each variety was £16.49 now £14.99
The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Collection comprises 3 plants each of: Asclepias tuberosa – Showy and ostentatious with bold orange flower clusters.Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ – Clusters of golden yellow blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals.Asclepias incarnata – Fragrant vanilla scented flower-heads in a heavenly shade of rose pink.