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New products at Thompson and Morgan

by John - August 31st, 2011.
Filed under: New Products, Thompson and Morgan.

Thompson & Morgan just added these new items

Asparagus officinalis 'Ariane' (Autumn Planting) - 25 crowns

Asparagus officinalis ‘Ariane’ (Autumn Planting) – 25 crowns £31.99
Autumn planting.From German breeding, Asparagus ‘Ariane’ produces a heavy flush of delicious, large, purple-tipped spears early in the season. Smaller, ‘fine’ spears are also produced later in the season. This attractive variety has significant yield and quality improvements over many other varieties. Height: 150cm (59in). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Rhubarb 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Patio Kit - 1 plant + 2 grow bags

Rhubarb ‘Fulton’s Strawberry Surprise’ Patio Kit – 1 plant + 2 grow bags £24.99
Strong, vigorous plants produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. Rhubarb ‘Fultons Strawberry Surprise’ was voted the best flavoured rhubarb in RHS Wisley trials and holds an RHS AGM. The attractive stems are perfect for making delicious pies and crumbles. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″).These rhubarb crowns are supplied with 40 litre bags making them perfect for growing in small spaces such as patios and balconies. These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.

Cherry Sunburst - 1 maiden tree

Cherry Sunburst – 1 maiden tree £22.99
Cherry ‘Sunburst’ makes an attractive tree both in flower or when laden with fruit. A slightly earlier cropping variety than ‘Stella’, from mid July this dessert variety produces large dark red, almost black cherries of the sweetest flavour. The high quality fruits store well for a short period after picking. Grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, to produce a compact, productive cherry tree with good sized fruits. This cherry is well suited to growing in small spaces and 60cm (2’) diameter containers, or trained against a wall. ‘Sunburst’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Height and spread: 2m (6’) Rootstock: Gisella 7.

Potato 'Baby New Potato Collection' - 120 tubers - 20 of each variety

Potato ‘Baby New Potato Collection’ – 120 tubers – 20 of each variety £19.99
First early, second early.Grow your own baby new potatoes. This superb collection is perfect for those with limited garden space or for growing on a sunny balcony or concrete patio. Height and spread: 60cm (24”).Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire.For more information on potato cropping types, harvest periods and culinary uses, click here to view our Potato Selector Guide.Collection comprises 5 tubers each of:Potato ‘Lady Christl’ – First early. Smooth oval, pale yellow skinned tubers with creamy flesh that remains firm on cooking.Potato ‘Orla’ – First early. With good foliage and tuber blight resistance, producing creamy skinned, pale yellow fleshed, round-oval tubers. Potato Casablanca – First early. Tasty crops of attractive, smooth white tubers with good resistance to common scab, blackleg and golden eelworm.Potato ‘Rocket ‘ – First early. A very early bulking and heavy cropping variety producing almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers.Potato ‘Swift’ – First early. Fast maturing to produce heavy crops of round, smooth, white-fleshed baby new potatoes.Potato ‘Vivaldi’ – Second early. Excellent for producing high yields of ‘baby potatoes’.

Asparagus offinalis 'Ariane' (Autumn Planting) - 10 crowns

Asparagus offinalis ‘Ariane’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 crowns £15.99
Autumn planting.From German breeding, Asparagus ‘Ariane’ produces a heavy flush of delicious, large, purple-tipped spears early in the season. Smaller, ‘fine’ spears are also produced later in the season. This attractive variety has significant yield and quality improvements over many other varieties. Height: 150cm (59in). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Pinkcurrant 'Gloire de Sablon' - 1 plant

Pinkcurrant ‘Gloire de Sablon’ – 1 plant £14.99
Rarely available in shops, the fruit of pink Currant ‘Gloire de Sablon’ are highly desirable for decorating desserts, or making summer puddings, jams and jellies. The remarkable soft, translucent pink currants have a delightful fragrance and a juicy, sweet flavour. These robust plants have good disease-resistance, and produce a heavy crop from mid to late July. Height and spread: 120cm (47”).

Cauliflower 'Coloured Collection' - 30 plants - 10 of each variety

Cauliflower ‘Coloured Collection’ – 30 plants – 10 of each variety £14.99
This superb range of coloured cauliflowers will provide you with a variety of tastes, textures and nutritional values. Harvest coloured curds through the summer; as autumn approaches the colours become more pronounced, continuing until late November. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 60cm (24”).Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules. Collection comprises:Cauliflower ‘Cheddar’ (orange) – Aptly named, Cauliflower Cheddar F1 Hybrid produces stunning yellow-orange heads containing a high level of beta carotene. Leave the heads uncovered for the best colour, which will be more prominent later in the autumn.Cauliflower ‘Gitano’ (green) – A Romanesco type, which is one of the most nutritious brassicas you can grow. Cauliflower Gitano has deep green heads with an erect pyramidal curd full of spirals, ideal for harvesting mid September to November. Shows good mildew and cold weather resistance.Cauliflower ‘Nessie’ (white) – (Summer – autumn heading). An outstanding cauliflower producing pure white curds which wont discolour.

Rhubarb 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' Patio Kit - 1 plant + 1 grow bag

Rhubarb ‘Fulton’s Strawberry Surprise’ Patio Kit – 1 plant + 1 grow bag £14.99
Strong, vigorous plants produce flushes of eye-catching, vivid red stems with a well balanced acidity. Rhubarb ‘Fultons Strawberry Surprise’ was voted the best flavoured rhubarb in RHS Wisley trials and holds an RHS AGM. The attractive stems are perfect for making delicious pies and crumbles. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 120cm (48″).These rhubarb crowns are supplied with 40 litre bags making them perfect for growing in small spaces such as patios and balconies. These young plants will quickly mature, resulting in crowns big enough to harvest from 2 years after planting.

Onion 'Rosanna' - 2 packs

Onion ‘Rosanna’ – 2 packs £5.89
Spring planting. Heat treated.A distinctive and appealing reddish brown skinned, semi-globe shaped bulb with stunning pink rings when sliced. Onion ‘Rosanna’ is ideal for all culinary uses. 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 issues.