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Pinkberry plant

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Pinkberry Pink Lemonade Plant


Pinkberry Pink Lemonade Plant
 £14.99
If you like blueberries, you will love this fantastic, deliciously sweet berry, which is taking America by storm. The sweetest, most spectacular looking berries you have ever tasted or seen! This stunning ornamental plant has a bushy upright growing habit with fine pointed leaves which turn bright orange in the autumn. The pinky white bell-shaped flowers in the spring give way to heavy crops of translucent white berries which turn green and then a bright pink when they mature in August and September. Superb eaten straight from the plant or cooked in puddings, pies muffins or even jam – in fact, anything you would do with a blueberry you can do with a pinkberry!Why grow Pinkberry Pink Lemonade?heavy cropping plant2x as sweet as blueberriesYou can grow it anywhere in pots or tubs Eat straight from the plant or use in cookingin our opinion, the most spectacular, sweetest fruit we’ve ever seen! Get the WOW factor and astonish friends and family as well as children who will love the bright colour and delicious sweet flavour. 1 potted plant

Grow it then jam it

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Jam-making Strainer Kit
 £14.99
This handy strainer kit has a strong plastic stand with adjustable legs to allow it to fit over different diameter bowls 20.8cm (81/4) to 32cm (121/2), and a muslin straining bag which is removable for easy washing. The stand is collapsible for easy storage and the muslin bag has reinforced eyelets that ensure it won’t rip. Also ideal for making wines, beers and cheeses..

Green Manure

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Green Manure Mix Seeds
 £3.35
Green manures are grown to dig into the soil to improve its fertility. They do this by preventing soil erosion, forming humus, holding plant nutrients and helping soil organisms and earthworms. This mixture contains Rye, Vetch, Italian Ryegrass and Forage Pea making it suitable for general use. Covers approximately 3msquared..

Organic Green Manure Red Clover Seeds
 £2.75
Green manures are grown to dig into the soil to improve its fertility. They do this by preventing soil erosion, forming humus, holding plant nutrients and helping soil organisms and earthworms. Red Clover is a deep rooted winter-hardy plant which is rich in nitrogen, making it idea for sandy soils, helping to improve fertility. Covers 8msquared.. Average Packet Content 15000 seeds

Organic Green Manure Phacelia Balo Seeds
 £2.49
Green manures are grown to dig into the soil to improve its fertility. They do this by preventing soil erosion, forming humus, holding plant nutrients and helping soil organisms and earthworms. Phacelia Balo is a quick growing organic green manure with dense foliage. Covers 10msquared.. Average Packet Content 25000 seeds

Grow some mushrooms

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Mushroom Straw Kits – Oyster Mushrooms (2 bags)
 £21.50
The easy and speedy way to delicious Oyster Mushrooms, with their delicate flavour and velvety texture! Perfect if you want the taste without the wait, our kits comprise a breathable bag of straw, Oyster Mushroom spawn, and bag tie.. 2 Bag Kit

Mushroom Windowsill Kit Twin Pack
 £15.00
With these fungies you can produce traditional, versatile, tasty mushrooms in your own home even with limited space. Kits comprise base tray, lid and pre-spawned substrate. They come with easy to follow instructions and are easy to use.Chestnut – Similar to white button but tan-coloured and slightly richer in flavour.White Button – Traditional, versatile, tasty white button mushrooms..

Mushrooms Twin Pack – Oyster & Shiitake Plugs
 £11.95
Pack contains 60 Spawn Plugs (30 of each variety):OYSTER (picture 1) – A mild delicate flavour, with tender flesh and velvety texture. Claimed to have superior medicinal properties, and can be eaten raw or cooked.SHIITAKE (picture 2) – The most sought after of all gourmet varieties. Best cooked, it exudes a rich, smoky flavour with a meaty texture, and is highly acclaimed for its health benefits.. 60 Spawn Plugs (30 of each variety)

Mushroom Straw Kits – Oyster Mushrooms (1 bag)
 £11.75
The easy and speedy way to delicious Oyster Mushrooms, with their delicate flavour and velvety texture! Perfect if you want the taste without the wait, our kits comprise a breathable bag of straw, Oyster Mushroom spawn, and bag tie.. 1 Bag Kit

Mushroom Windowsill Kit – Chestnut
 £9.99
Similar to white button mushrooms but tan-coloured and slightly stronger in flavour. With this handy kit you’ll soon be picking delicious fresh mushrooms, at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket. Kits comprise base tray, lid and pre-spawned substrate. They come with easy-to-follow instructions and are incredibly easy to use. Simply keep them moist and out of direct sunlight and your first crop should be ready to pick in a matter of weeks, plus you can expect at least another 2 pickings after that. Dimensions: 17.5cm (7) x 27.5cm (11) x 8cm (31/2) depth. We have five delicious varieties to choose from – White Button, Chestnut, Oyster, Yellow Oyster and Shiitake. BUY 2 MUSHROOM KITS GET ONE FREETo get your FREE mushroom kit, simply add any 3 windowsill mushroom kits to your order and we will automatically deduct the cost of the last kit from your basket.You can order 3 of the same variety by entering 3 into the quantity box or you can order any 3 from the windowsill mushroom kit range – simply click on the relevant variety and add to basket.To receive your free windowsill mushroom kit you must have at least a total quantity of 3 mushroom kits in your basket.. 1 Kit

Mushroom Windowsill Kit – White Button
 £9.99
Traditional, versatile, tasty white button mushrooms. A customer favourite! With this handy kit you’ll soon be picking delicious fresh White Button mushrooms, at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket. Kits comprise base tray, lid and pre-spawned substrate. They come with easy-to-follow instructions and are incredibly easy to use. Simply keep them moist and out of direct sunlight and your first crop should be ready to pick in a matter of weeks, plus you can expect at least another 2 pickings after that. Dimensions: 17.5cm (7) x 27.5cm (11) x 8cm (31/2) depth. We have five delicious varieties to choose from – White Button, Chestnut, Oyster, Yellow Oyster and Shiitake. BUY 2 MUSHROOM KITS GET ONE FREETo get your FREE mushroom kit, simply add any 3 windowsill mushroom kits to your order and we will automatically deduct the cost of the last kit from your basket.You can order 3 of the same variety by entering 3 into the quantity box or you can order any 3 from the windowsill mushroom kit range – simply click on the relevant variety and add to basket.To receive your free windowsill mushroom kit you must have at least a total quantity of 3 mushroom kits in your basket.. 1 Kit

Mushroom Windowsill Kit – Yellow Oyster
 £9.99
Yellow Oyster is an attractive yellow variety of the popular oyster mushroom. With this handy kit you’ll soon be picking delicious fresh Yellow Oyster mushrooms, at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket. Kits comprise base tray, lid and pre-spawned substrate. They come with easy-to-follow instructions and are incredibly easy to use. Simply keep them moist and out of direct sunlight and your first crop should be ready to pick in a matter of weeks, plus you can expect at least another 2 pickings after that. Dimensions: 17.5cm (7) x 27.5cm (11) x 8cm (31/2) depth. We have five delicious varieties to choose from – White Button, Chestnut, Oyster, Yellow Oyster and Shiitake. BUY 2 MUSHROOM KITS GET ONE FREETo get your FREE mushroom kit, simply add any 3 windowsill mushroom kits to your order and we will automatically deduct the cost of the last kit from your basket.You can order 3 of the same variety by entering 3 into the quantity box or you can order any 3 from the windowsill mushroom kit range – simply click on the relevant variety and add to basket.To receive your free windowsill mushroom kit you must have at least a total quantity of 3 mushroom kits in your basket.. 1 Kit

Mushroom Windowsill Kit – Oyster
 £9.99
Tender, velvet-textured flesh with a mild, delicate flavour. With this handy kit you’ll soon be picking delicious fresh Oyster mushrooms, at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket. Kits comprise base tray, lid and pre-spawned substrate. They come with easy-to-follow instructions and are incredibly easy to use. Simply keep them moist and out of direct sunlight and your first crop should be ready to pick in a matter of weeks, plus you can expect at least another 2 pickings after that. Dimensions: 17.5cm (7) x 27.5cm (11) x 8cm (31/2) depth. We have five delicious varieties to choose from – White Button, Chestnut, Oyster, Yellow Oyster and Shiitake. BUY 2 MUSHROOM KITS GET ONE FREETo get your FREE mushroom kit, simply add any 3 windowsill mushroom kits to your order and we will automatically deduct the cost of the last kit from your basket.You can order 3 of the same variety by entering 3 into the quantity box or you can order any 3 from the windowsill mushroom kit range – simply click on the relevant variety and add to basket.To receive your free windowsill mushroom kit you must have at least a total quantity of 3 mushroom kits in your basket.. 1 Kit

Mushroom Windowsill Kit – Shiitake
 £9.99
A sought-after gourmet mushroom, with a rich, smoky flavour and meaty texture. With this handy kit you’ll soon be picking delicious fresh Shiitake mushrooms, at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket. Kits comprise base tray, lid and pre-spawned substrate. They come with easy-to-follow instructions and are incredibly easy to use. Simply keep them moist and out of direct sunlight and your first crop should be ready to pick in a matter of weeks, plus you can expect at least another 2 pickings after that. Dimensions: 17.5cm (7) x 27.5cm (11) x 8cm (31/2) depth. We have five delicious varieties to choose from – White Button, Chestnut, Oyster, Yellow Oyster and Shiitake. BUY 2 MUSHROOM KITS GET ONE FREETo get your FREE mushroom kit, simply add any 3 windowsill mushroom kits to your order and we will automatically deduct the cost of the last kit from your basket.You can order 3 of the same variety by entering 3 into the quantity box or you can order any 3 from the windowsill mushroom kit range – simply click on the relevant variety and add to basket.To receive your free windowsill mushroom kit you must have at least a total quantity of 3 mushroom kits in your basket.. 1 Kit

Mushroom Plugs – Oyster Mushrooms
 £6.95
A mild delicate flavour, with tender flesh and velvety texture. Claimed to have superior medicinal properties, and can be eaten raw or cooked.. 30 Spawn Plugs

Mushroom Plugs – Shiitake Mushrooms
 £6.95
The most sought after of all gourmet mushroom varieties. Best cooked, it exudes a rich, smoky flavour with a meaty texture, and is highly acclaimed for its health benefits.. 30 Spawn Plugs

Mushroom Plugs – Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
 £6.95
Aptly named, producing a ‘mane’ of cascading white ‘spines’ up to 40cm (16) in diameter, which are ready to harvest in June/July. When cooked they have the delicious flavour of lobster – luscious fried up with onions, garlic, almonds and butter. Acclaimed for its medicinal properties too!. 30 Spawn Plugs

Mushroom Button Grain Spawn (100g)
 £4.95
Grow your own at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket! They can be grown in any well-ventilated place – eg. greenhouses, garden frames, sheds or cellars – in an air temperature of 10-18 degreesC (50-65 degreesF). A suitable growing compost may be made from stable manure. Each pack contains sterilised grains incubated with mycelium of Agaricus bisporus (White Button Mushrooms) in a breathing Microsac bag plus full cultural instructions.. 100g Pack

Mushroom Grain Spawn (50g) – Button Mushrooms
 £3.75
Grow your own at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the supermarket! They can be grown in any well-ventilated place – e.g. greenhouses, garden frames, sheds or cellars – in an air temperature of 10-18 degreesC (50-65 degreesF). A suitable growing compost may be made from stable manure. Each pack contains sterilised grains incubated with mycelium of Agaricus bisporus (White Button Mushrooms) in a breathing Microsac bag plus full cultural instructions.. 50g Pack

Order now to plant in August

Friday, July 20th, 2012

A small selection of seeds you can order now for planting in August.


Banana Plant Seed
 £3.99
Easy to grow, this magnificent giant can grow 1m a year, with leaves 2m to 3m long. After several years it sends up a final ‘firework’; a huge, stunning flowering spike. In its native home, East Africa, it is grown for its seeds, which are used for flour, and its stems, eaten as vegetables.. Packet Contents 5 seeds

Cactus ‘Prickly Characters’ Seeds
 £2.75
A mixture of curious and interesting plants! Enjoy watching them grow and see what develops! Varieties may vary from those pictured. Height up to 30cm (12).. Average Packet Contents 90 seeds

Calendula Lemon Zest Seeds
 £1.99
Dwarf, well branched, quick-growing plants that are ideal for pots and tubs as well as summer bedding. The plants had one of the longest flowering periods of calendulas in our trials, and were very weather hardy too! Ideal for cutting. Easy to grow – ideal for beginners. The brightly coloured flowers are cheerful in borders whatever the weather. HA – Hardy annual. Height 20cm (8).. Average Packet Content 120 seeds

Coleus Rainbow Mix Seeds
 £1.75
Beautiful colours with a wide variety of leaf markings. Pinch out to produce a branching habit. Easy to grow foliage plants for greenhouses or summer patios. GP – Greenhouse perennial. Height 45cm (18).. Average Packet Content 100 seeds

Cyclamen Hardy – Hederifolium Winter Cheer Seeds
 £3.99
Beautifully marbled foliage with flowers in white or pale rose. A widely grown winter-flowering pot plant. Neat, decorative foliage. HP – Hardy perennial. Height 7.5-15cm (3-6). RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.. Packet Content 12 seeds

Forget-Me-Not Royal Blue Seeds
 £1.99
Recommended for borders. Rich blue. Often used as underplanting for tulips. Naturalises easily and grows successfully in most soils. HB – Hardy biennial. Height 30cm (12).. Average Packet Content 400 seeds

Amaryllis flowers

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Amaryllis Dancing Queen (Hippeastrum – Galaxy Group)
 £11.99
Spectacular double white flowers that are a stunning combination of red and white stripes. Bulb size 42cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) Buy any 4 packs and SAVE £5.00!Commonly (though incorrectly) known as Amaryllis, these amazing flowers, which originate from the Andes mountain regions of Chile and Peru, make fantastic houseplants that will light up your home in winter and early spring (flowering approximately 8 weeks after planting). And, by following a few easy steps, they should bloom year after year.Dont forget that bulbs arent just for outdoors. This selection of varieties have been specially prepared to put on an outstanding show in your home. Simply plant them up in some of your favourite planters and in a matter of weeks, when they come into bud, be ready to move them into pride of place!. 1 Bulb

Amaryllis Papilio (Hippeastrum – Butterfly Group)
 £9.99
Light-green-and-maroon striped blooms. Bulb size 20cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) Buy any 4 packs and SAVE £5.00!Commonly (though incorrectly) known as Amaryllis, these amazing flowers, which originate from the Andes mountain regions of Chile and Peru, make fantastic houseplants that will light up your home in winter and early spring (flowering approximately 8 weeks after planting). And, by following a few easy steps, they should bloom year after year.Dont forget that bulbs arent just for outdoors. This selection of varieties have been specially prepared to put on an outstanding show in your home. Simply plant them up in some of your favourite planters and in a matter of weeks, when they come into bud, be ready to move them into pride of place!. 1 Bulb

Amaryllis Alfresco (Hippeastrum – Double Diamond Group)
 £7.99
Exquisite double white flowers with light green throats. Bulb size 30/32cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) Buy any 4 packs and SAVE £5.00!Commonly (though incorrectly) known as Amaryllis, these amazing flowers, which originate from the Andes mountain regions of Chile and Peru, make fantastic houseplants that will light up your home in winter and early spring (flowering approximately 8 weeks after planting). And, by following a few easy steps, they should bloom year after year.Dont forget that bulbs arent just for outdoors. This selection of varieties have been specially prepared to put on an outstanding show in your home. Simply plant them up in some of your favourite planters and in a matter of weeks, when they come into bud, be ready to move them into pride of place!. 1 Bulb

Amaryllis Aphrodite (Hippeastrum – Double Galaxy Group)
 £7.99
Glorious double pink-and-white flowers with delicate red edges. Bulb size 30/32cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) Buy any 4 packs and SAVE £5.00!Commonly (though incorrectly) known as Amaryllis, these amazing flowers, which originate from the Andes mountain regions of Chile and Peru, make fantastic houseplants that will light up your home in winter and early spring (flowering approximately 8 weeks after planting). And, by following a few easy steps, they should bloom year after year.Dont forget that bulbs arent just for outdoors. This selection of varieties have been specially prepared to put on an outstanding show in your home. Simply plant them up in some of your favourite planters and in a matter of weeks, when they come into bud, be ready to move them into pride of place!. 1 Bulb

Amaryllis Red Lion (Hippeastrum – Diamond Group)
 £7.99
Huge deep scarlet-red blooms. The perfect centrepiece for your Christmas dinner table. Bulb size 30/32cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.) Buy any 4 packs and SAVE £5.00!Commonly (though incorrectly) known as Amaryllis, these amazing flowers, which originate from the Andes mountain regions of Chile and Peru, make fantastic houseplants that will light up your home in winter and early spring (flowering approximately 8 weeks after planting). And, by following a few easy steps, they should bloom year after year.Dont forget that bulbs arent just for outdoors. This selection of varieties have been specially prepared to put on an outstanding show in your home. Simply plant them up in some of your favourite planters and in a matter of weeks, when they come into bud, be ready to move them into pride of place!. 1 Bulb

Allium flowers

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Beautiful flowers on what are essentially ornamental onions!
Really stunning flowers to grow!


Allium Collection – Ornamental Onions
 £16.99
These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors. SAVE £3.98 on this Collection containing 58 bulbs: Blue Drumstick (A. caeruleum) – A mesmerising variety, producing globe-shaped heads of tightly clustered clear-blue florets. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers May-June. Height 60cm. Bulb size 4cm+. Pack of 20 bulbs.Round-headed Leek (A. sphaerocephalon) – Slender stems topped with small, drumstick-like flower heads, which are initially completely green, but turn reddish purple from the tips downward, blooming a little later than many other allium varieties. Suitable for cut flowers. Flowers May-June. Height 60cm. Bulb size 5/6cm. Pack of 35 bulbs.Ornamental Onion (A. giganteum – One of the most well known alliums, producing large football-like orbs of densely packed, rosy-violet flowers. Height 120cm. Bulb size 20cm+. Pack of 3 bulbs.(Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.). Pack of 58 Bulbs – SAVE £3.98!

Allium Collection (Ornamental Onions)
 £15.99
These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors. SAVE £3.98 on this Collection containing 28 bulbs:Purple Sensation (A. hollandicum) – Masses of deep violet-purple florets pack impressive rounded flower heads up to 10cm across. Flowers in May. Height 100cm. Bulb size 10/12cm. Pack of 10 bulbs.Purple-flowered (A. atropurpureum) – Striking ‘drumstick’ blooms that are composed of deep pink to purple petals surrounding blueberry-purple centres. Sturdy stems make them ideal for cutting. Flowers June-July. Height 60-90cm. Bulb size 8cm+. Pack of 15 bulbs.Mont Blanc (A. hollandicum) – Out of the same stables as the popular ‘Mount Everest’, ‘Mont Blanc’ boasts deep green strappy leaves and large, dense, spherical heads of pure white blooms. Picture shows buds about to open. Flowers May-June. Height 90-120cm. Bulb size 20/22cm. Pack of 3 bulbs.(Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.). Pack of 28 Bulbs – SAVE £3.98

Allium Fireworks Mix
 £9.99
Host an unforgettable summer display in your garden with this striking mix of the three alliums pictured here, whose myriad blooms explode into colour like emerging fireworks. Flowers in July. Height 30-45cm. Bulb size 1. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 12 Bulbs

Allium – Ornamental Onion (A. giganteum)
 £9.99
One of the most well known alliums, producing large football-like orbs of densely packed, rosy-violet flowers. Height 120cm. Bulb size 20cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 3 Bulbs

Allium (Ornamental Onion) Purple Sensation (A. hollandicum)
 £5.99
Masses of deep violet-purple florets pack impressive rounded flower heads up to 10cm across. Flowers in May. Height 100cm. Bulb size 10/12cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 10 Bulbs

Allium Blue Drumstick – Ornamental Onion (A. caeruleum)
 £5.99
A mesmerising variety, producing globe-shaped heads of tightly clustered clear-blue florets. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers May-June. Height 60cm. Bulb size 4cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 20 Bulbs

Allium – Ornamental Onion (Nectaroscordum sicilum)
 £5.99
Tall stems topped with an umbrella of creamy-green, lilac-flushed, bell-shaped blooms followed by unusual shuttlecock-like seed heads. Flowers May-June. Height 1.2m. Bulb size 10cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 15 Bulbs

Allium Purple-flowered Ornamental Onion (A. atropurpureum)
 £5.99
Striking ‘drumstick’ blooms that are composed of deep pink to purple petals surrounding blueberry-purple centres. Sturdy stems make them ideal for cutting. Flowers June-July. Height 60-90cm. Bulb size 8cm+. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 15 Bulbs

Allium Rosy Garlic (Ornamental Onion A. roseum)
 £5.49
Pretty clusters of pale to rich pink flowers above strap-like leaves. Spreads slowly to form a good-sized clump. Flowers in May. Height 65cm. Bulb size 4/5cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 35 Bulbs

Allium Round-headed Leek – Ornamental Onion (A. sphaerocephalon)
 £4.99
Slender stems topped with small, drumstick-like flower heads, which are initially completely green, but turn reddish purple from the tips downward, blooming a little later than many other allium varieties. Flowers May-June. Height 60cm. Bulb size 5/6cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)These hardy perennial ‘ornamental onions’, which explode into bloom in early summer, are becoming ever more popular for creating dramatic border displays, and for cutting. And even when the initial display is over the dried heads look amazing in the garden or in a vase indoors.. Pack of 35 Bulbs

Balconita – trailing pansy at Suttons

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Pansy Trailing (Viola x wittrockiana) Balconita
 £12.99
Fill hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers with a captivating display of large, vibrant blooms, in a show that will run throughout autumn and then continue from late winter right through to early summer, becoming ever more spectacular! This incredible hardy perennial variety is the best-performing large-flowered pansy we have ever seen, becoming smothered from top to toe in large blooms up to 8cm across, in shades of yellow, white, blue and red. Flowers October-December and March-June. Trails to 50cm.. Pack of 10 Pot Ready Plants – SAVE £4.99!

Camellia – lovely flowers

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Camellia japonica ‘Elegans’ (camellia)
 £15.99
Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Hardiness: fully hardy A spreading evergreen shrub with anemone-form, deep rose-pink flowers from mid- to late spring and glossy, leathery leaves. It’s ideal for a mixed or spring border and the foliage provides an excellent foil for early perennials. Where the soil is unsuitable or spring frosts are very severe, plants can be grown in large containers of ericaceous compost and brought indoors when necessary. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertilise in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia japonica ‘Margaret Davis’ (camellia)
 £15.99
Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to March Flower colour: white with a deep rose edge Other features: broad, glossy, dark green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy A lovely bi-coloured flowering Camellia with creamy-white petals edged in raspberry. It is originates from Australia and is named after the founding president of the Gardening Clubs there. The ruffled, informal flowers appear in late winter and will often continue through until late spring and really brighten up the dullest of winter days. This is a compact form of Camellia, which is also slower growing than some of the other varieties. It is salt wind tolerant so a good plant for coastal planting. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessian.

Wildflower plug plants

Friday, July 20th, 2012

The easy way to introduce wild flowers.
Whilst you can try scattering seed it’s easy to plant plug plants.

Pick from:
Wildflowers for a shady meadow, Wildflowers for attracting butterflies , Wildflowers for a stronger colour sunny meadow display , Wildflowers for attracting bumble bees , Wildflowers for a sunny meadow


Wildflowers for a shady meadow (wildflower plug plant collection)
 £89.99
This wonderful collection of 13 varieties of wild plug plants for shady areas will arrive in a tray of 104 plants. This will cover an area of approximately 21m², planting 5 plants per 1m². The plugs are young plants, not seedlings, and cost just over 64 pence each. Each individual plug’s root volume is approximately 55cc, with a diameter of 36mm and a depth of 60mm. The top growth will depend on the variety and the time of year. Below is what you can expect in your collection, depending on availability. Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca – 10-15cm spreading perennial with white flowers Hedge bedstraw, Galium mollugo – trailing with minute white flowers Hedgerow cransbill, Geranium pyrenaicum – 25-60cm tall with magenta blooms Lesser celandine, Ranunculus ficaria – 10cm tall with bright yellow buttercup flowers Betony, Stachys officinalis – 30cm tall with magenta flowers Dog violet, Viola riviniana – 20cm tall with blue-purple blooms Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium – 30-45cm tall with dark blue flowers Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea – 100-200cm tall with spires of purple red blooms Primrose, Primula vulgaris – the herald of spring! Selfheal, Prunella vulgaris – 10-30cm tall with red-purple blooms in May-June Red campion, Silene dioica – 30-45cm tall with pink-red blooms Greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea – scrambling, slender stems and star-like flowers Tufted vetch, Vicia cracca – clambering perennial with blue-violet flowers Oxeye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare – 30-45cm white ‘moon’ daisy Great burnet saxifrage, Pimpinella major – 50-100cm tall with umbels of pinkish-white flowers Wood avens, Geum urbanum – 30cm tall with yellow flowers in May Oxlip, Primula elatior – 15-20cm tall with pale yellow flowers Wood sage, Teucrium scorodonia – 30cm tall with greenish- yellow blooms Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria – 60-100cm tall with cream flowers Wood cranesbill, Geranium sylvaticum – 30-60cm with purple- magenta flowers Figwort, Scrophularia nodosa – 30-60cm tall with tiny maroon and green flowers Garden care: Your plug plants should be planted out as soon as they arrive. Planting Plugs into Bare Soil: Wildflowers thrive in soils which have a low nutrient content, so it is best to avoid using fertilisers for at least one year before you plant. The area should also be clear of perennial weeds. As a general rule, you should allow 5 plugs to a square metre

Wildflowers for attracting butterflies (wildflower plug plant collection)
 £89.99
This collection of wildflower plugs provides nectar and larval food for butterflies and is made up of 13 varieties that will arrive in a tray of 104 plants. This will cover an area of approximately 21m², planting 5 plants per 1m². The plugs are young plants, not seedlings, and cost just over 64 pence each. Each individual plug’s root volume is approximately 55cc, with a diameter of 36mm and a depth of 60mm. The top growth will depend on the variety and the time of year. Below is what you can expect in your collection, depending on availability. Kidney vetch, Anthyllis vulneraria – long stems of wholly yellow flowers which provide food for the Blue butterfly and Six Belted Clearwing moth Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare – feathery leaves are strongly pungent and yellow flowers which are rich in nectar Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis – 60-100cm tall with yellow flowers which are a food source for the Elephant Hawk moth Greater mullien, Verbascum thapsus – lovely yellow flowers in summer and is food plant for Mullein moth Bird’s foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus – spreading perennial with yellow pea-like flowers, a good food plant for Common Blue, Clouded Yellow Wood White, Green Hairstreak and Dingy Skipper butterflies plus Six Spot Burnet, Chalk Carpet and Straw Belle moths Yarrow, Achillea millefolium – 15-40cm tall with white, sometimes pink, flowers, a good food plant for Lime Speck Pug, Wormwood Pug Straw Belle and Tiger moths Lesser knapweed, Centaurea nigra – 40-60cm tall perennial with mauve thistle-like flowers, excellent for nectar for migrant butterflies Red valerian, Centranthus ruber – 45cm tall with fragrant red flowers in summer and much loved by butterfies Teasel, Dipsacus fullonum – 45-200cm stately perennial with flowers rich in nectar and attractive by all bee species Wild carrot, Daucus carota – 30-100cm tall biennial with white flowers which are nectar rich and attractive to hoverflies Vipers bugloss, Echium vulgare – 30-100cm tall with blue flowers in June, a favourite nectar source for the Painted Lady butterfly Ladys bedstraw, Galium verum – low growing, spreading perennial and yellow flowers food for Humming Hawk and Elephant Hawk moths Autumn hawkbit, Leontodon autumnalis – 15-30cm tall with bright yellow dandelion-like flowers, a good late nectar plant Cowslip, Primula veris – 10-15cm bunches of yellow bells in May and June which are food source for the F

Wildflowers for a stronger colour sunny meadow display (wildflower plug plant collection)
 £89.99
This stronger colour selection of wildflower plugs for a sunny meadow is made up of 13 varieties, with blues, reds and yellows being the main colours, and will arrive in a tray of 104 plants. This will cover an area of approximately 21m², planting 5 plants per 1m². The plugs are young plants, not seedlings, and cost just over 64 pence each. Each individual plug’s root volume is approximately 55cc, with a diameter of 36mm and a depth of 60mm. The top growth will depend on the variety and the time of year. Below is what you can expect in your collection, depending on availability. Fox & cubs, Pilosella aurantiaca – bright orange flowers from June to August Ragged robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi – 30cm tall perennial with bright pink ragged flowers Yellow toadflax, Linaria vulgaris – yellow/orange spikes of snapdragon-like flowers in July Lesser knapweed, Centaurea nigra – 40-60cm tall with mauve thistle flowers Devil’s bit scabious, Succisa pratensis – lavender blue flowers in late summer Betony, Stachys officinalis – deep magenta flowers in June Giant bellflower, Campanula latifolia – grows to 1m tall with blue blooms in summer Red campion, Silene dioica – 30-45cm tall with pink-red blooms Cowslip, Primula veris – 10-15cm bunches of yellow flowers in May-June Meadow cranesbill, Geranium pratense – 30-45cm tall with bright blue flowers Bloody cranesbill, Geranium sanguineum – 20-30cm tall perennial with magenta flowers Maiden pink, Dianthus deltoides – 10-20cm tall perennial herb with dark rose-pink flowers Vipers bugloss, Echium vulgare – 30-100cm tall with blue flowers in June Hawkweed, Hieracium agg. – grows 30-40cm tall with bright ‘dandelion’ type flowers Heartsease, Viola tricolor – short lived perennial with purple flowers often blotched with yellow Sainfion, Onobrychis viciifolia – bright pink racemes of flowers from July to August Elecampane, Inula helenium – bright yellow sunflower-like daisies in summer Jacobs ladder, Polemonium caeruleum – 30-90cm tall with dark purple flowers Yellow horned poppy, Glaucium flavum – 30-45cm grey perennial with clear yellow flowers Wild clary, Salvia verbenaca – 30-40cm tall with violet-blue flowers Great burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis – 30-60 cm tall perennial with raspberry-like flowers Golden rod, Solidago virgaurea – bright yellow flowers from June to September Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare – 30-100cm tall perenn

Wildflowers for attracting bumble bees (wildflower plug plant collection)
 £89.99
This wonderful collection of 13 varieties of wild plug plants is perfect for attracting bumble bees. By encouraging bumble bees in to your garden they will return the favour by pollinating your flowers, fruit and vegetables giving you an excellent set on your blossom. They are natures most industrious and harmless workers, never swarming and most don’t have stings either. The plugs will arrive in a tray of 104 plants and cover an area of approximately 21m², planting 5 plants per 1m². The plugs are young plants, not seedlings, and cost just over 64 pence each. Each individual plug’s root volume is approximately 55cc, with a diameter of 36mm and a depth of 60mm. The top growth will depend on the variety and the time of year. Below is what you can expect in your collection, depending on availability. Rock rose, Helianthemum nummularium – 15cm tall with bright yellow flowers Cowslip, Primula veris – 10-15cm bunches of yellow flowers in May-June Betony, Stachys officinalis – 30cm tall with magenta flowers Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea – 100-200cm tall with spires of purple red blooms Birdsfoot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus – 15-30cm tall with yellow, pea-like flowers Clustered bellflower, Campanula glomerata – 15-30cm tall with purple flowers in late summer Blue fleabane, Erigeron acer – 30-40cm tall biennial/perennial, with blue and yellow flowers Harebell, Campanula rotundifolia – 15-30cm tall with dainty blue flowers Hedgerow cranesbill, Geranium pyrenaicum – 25-60cm tall perennial with magenta summer flowers Marjoram, Origanum vulgare – 30cm tall with pink flowers above rosettes of aromatic leaves Red clover, Trifolium pratense – 20-40cm tall with red, nectar-rich flowers White clover, Trifolium repens – 10-15cm creeping perennial with white flowers, often with a hint of pink Wood forget-me-not, Myosotis sylvatica – 30-50cm tall hairy perennial of woods with bright blue flowers Garden care: Your plug plants should be planted out as soon as they arrive. Planting Plugs into Bare Soil: Wildflowers thrive in soils which have a low nutrient content, so it is best to avoid using fertilisers for at least one year before you plant. The area should also be clear of perennial weeds. As a general rule, you should allow 5 plugs to a square metre. Try to plant them randomly, putting 3 of the same species together if you can. The shorter or smaller species e.g. cowslip or centaury look b

Wildflowers for a sunny meadow (wildflower plug plant collection)
 £89.99
This wonderful collection of 13 varieties of wild plug plants for sunny areas will arrive in a tray of 104 plants. This will cover an area of approximately 21m², planting 5 plants per 1m². The plugs are young plants, not seedlings, and cost just over 64 pence each. Each individual plug’s root volume is approximately 55cc, with a diameter of 36mm and a depth of 60mm. The top growth will depend on the variety and the time of year. Below is what you can expect in your collection, depending on availability. Yarrow, Achillea millefolium – 15-40cm tall with white/pink flowers Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria – 30-60cm tall with yellow flowerspikes Lesser knapweed, Centaurea nigra – 40-60cm tall with mauve thistle flowers Greater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa – 60-100cm tall with purple flowers Centaury, Centaurium erythraea – 15-20cm tall with pink flowers Basil, Clinopodium vulgare – 25-35cm tall with rosy-pink flowers all summer Red valerian, Centranthus ruber – 45cm tall with fragrant red flowers Dropwort, Filipendula vulgaris – 30-45cm tall with cream and pink flowers Lady’s bedstraw, Galium verum – groundcover with tiny yellow flowers Meadow cranesbill, Geranium pratense – 30-45cm tall with bright blue flowers Rock rose, Helianthemum nummularium – 15cm tall with bright yellow flowers Perforate St.John’s wort, Hypericum perforatum – 30-45cm tall with yellow blooms Common catsear, Hypochaeris radicata – 15-30cm tall with yellow flowers Field scabious, Knautia arvensis – 30-60cm tall with pale blue flowers Meadow vetchling, Lathyrus pratensis – 30-45cm tall with yellow flowers Oxeye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare – 30-45cm white ‘moon’ daisy Bird’s foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus – 15-30cm tall with yellow flowers Musk mallow, Malva moschata – 30-45cm tall with delicate pink flowers Marjoram, Origanum vulgare – 30cm tall with pink flowers in August Jacob’s ladder, Polemonium caeruleum – 30-90cm tall with dark purple flowers Ribwort plantain, Plantago lanceolata – 15-30cm with brownish flowers Cowslip, Primula veris – 10-15cm bunches of yellow flowers in May-June Selfheal, Prunella vulgaris – 10-30cm tall with red-purple blooms in May-June Meadow buttercup, Ranunculus acris – 40-100cm tall perennial with lemon-yellow flowers Sorrel, Rumex acetosa – 60-100cm erect perenial flowering in May-June Wild clary, Salvia verbenaca – 30-40cm tall with violet-blu