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Pick and mix plug plants

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Pick & Mix Extra Value Plug Plants
 £6.99
Pick & Mix Extra Value Plug Plants (Miniplants) – Buy any 4 packs or more for £3.99 each!Begonia Ambassador Mixed (224501)Begonia President Mixed (224511)Cineraria (Maritima) Silverdust (224521)Gazania Daybreak Mixed (224531)Impatiens Select Mixed (224541)Lobelia Cascade Mixed (224551)Lobelia Mixed Upright (224561)Nicotiana Perfume (224571)Petunia Double Mixed (224581)Petunia Single Mixed (224591)Salvia Firecracker (224601)Stock Sugar & Spice (224611)Buy 1 pack of plants for £6.99; Buy 2 packs of plants for £13.98; Buy 3 packs of plants for £20.97; Buy 4 packs of plants (180 Extra Value Plug Plants) for £15.96!

Pick & Mix Garden Ready Plug Plants
 £8.99
Pick & Mix Garden Ready Plug Plants – Buy any 4 packs or more for £5.99 each!Begonia Ambassador Mixed (224381)Begonia President Mixed (224391)Cineraria (Maritima) Silverdust (224401)Gazania Daybreak Mixed (224411)Impatiens Select Mixed (224421)Lobelia Cascade Mixed (224431)Lobelia Mixed Upright (224441)Nicotiana Perfume (224751)Petunia Double Mixed (224461)Petunia Single Mixed (224471)Salvia Firecracker (224481)Stock Sugar & Spice (224491)Buy 1 pack of plants for £8.99; Buy 2 packs of plants for £17.98; Buy 3 packs of plants for £26.97; Buy 4 packs of plants (60 Garden Ready Plug Plants) for £23.96!

Pick & Mix Value Plug Plants
 £7.99
Pick & Mix Value Plug Plants – Buy any 4 packs or more for £4.99 each!Begonia Ambassador Mixed (224261)Begonia President Mixed (224271)Cineraria (Maritima) Silverdust (224281)Gazania Daybreak Mixed (224291)Impatiens Select Mixed (224301)Lobelia Cascade Mixed (224311)Lobelia Mixed Upright (224741)Nicotiana Perfume (224331)Petunia Double Mixed (224341)Petunia Single Mixed (224351)Salvia Firecracker (224361)Stock Sugar & Spice (224371)Buy 1 pack of plants for £7.99; Buy 2 packs of plants for £15.98; Buy 3 packs of plants for £23.97; Buy 4 packs of plants (80 Value Plug Plants) for £19.96!

Extra value bedding plants

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Extra Value Collection
 £29.99
Our mammoth collection provides you with 540 healthy plants of some of our most popular bedding plants (pack of 45 each of the following varieties). This has to be the most economical way to fill even large beds, baskets and containers with colour. Varieties will be individually labelled.- .

• Begonia Ambassador Mixed – Unlike President, Ambassador produces plants which all have rich green foliage. Very striking! Height 20cm (8″).
• Begonia President Mixed – A good range of flower colours, some plants having fresh green leaves and others boasting deep bronze leaves. Height 20cm (8″).
• Cineraria Silverdust – A popular foliage item that is compact and uniform in growth, and makes the perfect foil for strong or pastel colours. Height 15-20cm (6-8″).
• Gazania Daybreak Mixed – Large blooms, in a range of bright shades, are held on sturdy stems above glossy green foliage. Height 25-30cm (10-12″).
• Impatiens Select Mixed – A large-flowered mixture which grows vigorously, comes into flower quickly and blooms profusely in sun or shade. Height 20cm (8″).
• Lobelia Cascade Mixed – A free-flowering mixture, for baskets, containers or even as groundcover. Note that each plug contains approximately 3-4 seedlings. Trailing.
• Lobelia Mixed Upright – Mounded plants that become smothered in blooms make this a superb border edging. Height 15cm (6″).
• Nicotiana Perfume – A bedding nicotiana with a full colour range and beautiful scent, that will bloom for months. Height 35-40cm (14-16″).
• Petunia Double Mixed – A double-flowered variety with carnation-like blooms up to 13cm (5″) across, that stand up well to inclement weather. Height 30cm (12″).
• Petunia Single Mixed – A weather-resistant multiflora variety, in a wide range of colours, that will spread to produce a carpet of flowers. Height 23-30cm (9-12″).
• Salvia Firecracker – This early flowering salvia produces densely packed flower spikes, set off against the deep green foliage. Height 25cm (10″).
• Stock Sugar & Spice – A first-class bedding stock producing a good proportion of double flowers, all with a delicious sweet fragrance. Height 20-25cm (8-

Nicotiana plants and seeds from Suttons

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Nicotiana Plants – F1 Perfume Mix
 £8.99
A bedding nicotiana with a full colour range and beautiful scent, that will bloom for months. Height 35-40cm (14-16).PICK & MIX Garden Ready Plug Plants – Buy any 4 packs or more for ONLY £5.99 per pack!

Nicotiana Plants – F1 Perfume Mix
 £7.99
A bedding nicotiana with a full colour range and beautiful scent, that will bloom for months. Height 35-40cm (14-16).PICK & MIX Value Plug Plants – Buy any 4 packs or more for ONLY £4.99 per pack!

Nicotiana Plants – F1 Perfume Mix
 £6.99
A bedding nicotiana with a full colour range and beautiful scent, that will bloom for months. Height 35-40cm (14-16).PICK & MIX Extra Value Plug Plants – Buy any 4 packs or more for ONLY £3.99 per pack!

Nicotiana F1 Super Hybrid Mix Seeds
 £2.65
A first-class nicotiana, producing masses of upward-facing flowers that stand up well to sun or rain, and will keep coming over a long period. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 30-36cm (12-14).(VALUE HYBRIDS – Hybrid flower seed, as most people know, gives the best results, but because production costs are high, the seed can be quite expensive. In recent years, Suttons have been working hard with flower breeders to find ways of reducing these costs and the result is our extremely popular Value hybrids range of high quality seed at great value prices.)

Nicotiana F1 Perfume Mix Seeds
 £2.65
A bedding/patio nicotiana with a full colour range and beautiful scent! The plants are well-branched for maximum flower power, and will bloom over a long period. Hybrid performance with old fashioned fragrance. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 40-46cm (16-18).

Nicotiana Evening Fragrance Mix Seeds
 £1.99
A mixture of flesh pink, rose, red, lilac, mauve, purple and white flowers. Wonderfully fragrant, particularly in the evening. Flowers like long trumpets, brightly coloured, throughout the summer. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 90cm (3′).

Ornamental Tobacco Plant Seeds
 £1.85
A must for the white garden. Great near the house or patio where you can sit out in the evenings and inhale the exquisite fragrance from the white blooms. Nicotiana comes from Argentina and is best grown as an annual in a sunny spot.

Nicotiana Meercat Seeds
 £1.85
For a change from traditional nicotianas, why not give this one a try? Its elongated, trumpet-shaped green blooms are produced in abundance on branching plants of even height. A lovely contrast to other flower colours! Height 50-70cm (20-28). HHA – Half-hardy annual.

Nicotiana Affinis Seeds
 £1.85
Large, perfumed white flowers. Flowers like long trumpets, brightly coloured, throughout the summer. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 90cm (3′).

Nicotiana plants

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Buy as plug plants or seeds!
Plug plants are less effort.


Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 280 miniplugs
 £24.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘

Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 140 miniplugs
 £18.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘

Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 72 plugs
 £17.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘

Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 36 plugs
 £12.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘

Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 24 plugs
 £9.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘

Nicotiana Duo – 2 packets – 1 of each variety (2100 seeds in total)
 £3.49
Collection comprises one packet each of: Sylvestris - this imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3½in long white blooms. ‘ It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. ‘ Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site. ‘ Suavolens - delightful, slender, white, nodding tubular blooms with a hint of blush, grace long, slender stalks shooting out from a base of mid-green leaves. ‘ Sweetly fragrant in the evening and early morning, adding a little height and a lot of style to your borders. ‘ Height of 60-80cm (24-32in). ‘. ‘

Nicotiana x hybrida ‘Tinkerbell’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (50 seeds)
 £2.99
A Breeding Breakthrough in Nicotiana Tinkerbell demands closer inspection, as the clusters of dusky-rose petals have lime-green backs and unusual azure blue pollen in the centre of each flower. ‘ Ideal for adding height and interest to borders, flowering over a very long period. ‘

Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Dwarf White Bedder’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 packet (100 seeds)
 £2.99
White flowers can be used as a foil to other colours within a bedding display. ‘ Large pure white blooms stay open all day on dwarf bushy plants flowering all summer until the first frosts. ‘ Height and spread: 40cm (16"). ‘

Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Perfume Deep Purple’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (50 seeds)
 £2.49
This fashionable deep-purple color adds a touch of class to summer displays when planted en-masse in borders. ‘ Ideal for container plantings, as well as filling the evening air with its delicate perfume. ‘

Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (40 seeds)
 £2.49
A specially selected blend, offering uniform, mid height plants, in a glowing colour range with upward facing blooms. ‘ The evening fragrance adds to their irresistible charm and elegance and is guaranteed to enhance your borders. ‘

Nicotiana sylvestris – 1 packet (2000 seeds)
 £2.49
This imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3½in long white blooms. ‘ It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. ‘ Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site. ‘

Nicotiana langsdorffii – 1 packet (500 seeds)
 £2.29
A delightful annual from Chile and Brazil with tall branching stems and drooping sprays of apple green bells. ‘ Very exotic, yet easy to grow. ‘ Ideal for the back of the border or as a ‘dot’ plant among smaller bedding plants. ‘ Try growing it next to our Salvia pratensis, it looks superb. ‘ An absolute must for the flower arranger too! Height: 90-150cm (3-5ft)

Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Fragrant Cloud’ – 1 packet (1000 seeds)
 £2.09
A very attractive and free flowering type with large pure white sweetly scented flowers on sturdy plants. ‘

Nicotiana x hybrida ‘Whisper Mixed’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (70 seeds)
 £1.99
Extraordinary architectural feature plant boasting exceptional garden performance. ‘ Masses of small flowers in a mixture of pink and apple blossom shades bloom all summer until the first frosts. ‘ Britishbred ‘Whispers Mixed’ also offers excellent disease resistance, making this lovely nicotiana a ‘must-have’ plant for the garden this season. ‘

Nicotiana suaveolens – 1 packet (100 seeds)
 £1.99
Delightful, slender, white, nodding tubular blooms with a hint of blush, grace long, slender stalks shooting out from a base of mid-green leaves. ‘ Sweetly fragrant in the evening and early morning, adding a little height and a lot of style to your borders. ‘ Makes the perfect partner for its taller fragrant cousin, Nicotiana sylvestris. ‘ Height: 60-80cm (24-32in). ‘

Nicotiana mutabilis ‘Marshmallow’ – 1 packet (100 seeds)
 £1.69
Reintroduced following increasing interest by garden designers and visitors to our Open Days. ‘ Nicotiana Marshmallow is a very unusual and visually stunning variety which will add stature and fragrance to your summer borders. ‘ Above basal rossettes of large leaves, are formed masses of wiry stems are covered with a ‘haze’ of small blooms, each one fading through red, pink and white to give the effect of three flower colours on each plant. ‘

Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Avalon Lime & Purple Bicolour’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (75 seeds)
 £1.49
Uniquely coloured, large, lime and purple bicoloured flowers on dwarf, compact plants. ‘ Well branched and bushy, these gems lend themselves extremely well to container growing. ‘ Height: 20-30cm (8-12in). ‘

Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Sensation Mixed’ – 1 packet (2000 seeds)
 £0.69
A showy and compact variety with sweetly scented flowers which stay open all day in a brilliant range of colours. ‘ Recommended. ‘ Flowers summer to autumn. ‘ Height 60-90cm (24-36in). ‘

Hellebore plants from Jersey plants direct

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Hellebores Lady Collection 3 Plants 2 Litre
 £23.98
A Beautiful Collection of Hellebore Christmas Rose Fantastic Saving – Buy 2 Get 1 Free This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore White Spotted Lady 3 Plants 2 Litre
 £23.98
Easy to grow Hellebores (Christmas Rose)This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore Red Lady 3 Plants 2 Litre
 £23.98
Easy to grow Hellebores (Christmas Rose)This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore Pink Lady 3 Plants 2 Litre
 £23.98
Easy to grow Hellebores (Christmas Rose)This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore Emma (Christmas Rose) 3 Plants 2 Litre
 £23.98
Perfect for brightening winter gardens Buy 2 get 1 Free!These rose like flowers are surprisingly hardy with their delicate, gold centered flowers. Perfect for brightening winter gardens.

Hellebore Double Ellen Pink 3 Plants 9cm Pot
 £21.98
Unique double-flowered Hellebore for late winter flowering Great savings – Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!Hellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners.

Hellebore Double Ellen Purple 3 Plants 9cm Pot
 £21.98
Unique double-flowered Hellebore for late winter flowering Great savings – Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!Hellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners.

Hellebore Double Ellen White 3 Plants 9cm Pot
 £21.98
Unique double-flowered Hellebore for late winter flowering Great savings – Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!Hellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners.

Hellebore Double Ellen Collection 3 Plants 9cm Pot
 £21.98
Stunning collection of unique double-flowered Hellebores for late winter flowering Great savings – Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!Hellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners.

Hellebore White Spotted Lady 1 Plant 2 Litre
 £11.99
Easy to grow Hellebores (Christmas Rose)This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore Red Lady 1 Plant 2 Litre
 £11.99
Easy to grow Hellebores (Christmas Rose)This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore Pink Lady 1 Plant 2 Litre
 £11.99
Easy to grow Hellebores (Christmas Rose)This easy to grow Hellebore will bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. This variety has long lasting flowering periods and the glossy green foliage will provide all year round interest.

Hellebore Emma (Christmas Rose) 1 Plant 2 Litre
 £11.99
Perfect for brightening winter gardensMail Order Exclusive Buy 2 get 1 Free! Click here These rose like flowers are surprisingly hardy with their delicate, gold centered flowers. Perfect for brightening winter gardens.

Hellebore Double Ellen Purple 1 Plant 9cm Pot
 £10.99
Unique double-flowered Hellebore for late winter floweringHellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Click here

Hellebore Double Ellen White 1 Plant 9cm Pot
 £10.99
Unique double-flowered Hellebore for late winter floweringHellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Click here

Hellebore Double Ellen Pink 1 Plant 9cm Pot
 £10.99
Unique double-flowered Hellebore for late winter floweringHellebores bring much needed colour to your winter garden, providing flowers at a time of year when gardens are deprived of floral colour, especially in those dark shady corners. Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Click here

How to plant hellebores

Breeding hellebores

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Breeding hellebores – lovely article with pictures: Either choose two quite different varieties or, if you want to concentrate on a particular characteristic or colour, choose those that display unique features.

how to prune your hellebore in the Winter

Hellebores are shade loving plants that flower in the early spring. This makes them a great choice for gardens!

You can grow them from seed – these varieties are at Thompson and Morgan


Hellebore ‘Washfield Doubles’ – 1 packet (10 seeds)
 £4.99
Breathtaking, double-flowered Hellebores from the Washfield collection, bred to perfection, adding sheer delight to your borders early each year. ‘ T&M are proud to continue the breeding work started over 20 years ago by Hellebore specialist Elizabeth Strangman, and want to share her passion for these intriguing plants with you. ‘ These delightful doubles are in a wide colour range including yellows, greens, blacks, reds, apricots and much more. ‘ Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). ‘ Please note that stock of this item will be available from June 2012. ‘

Hellebore (Purple-flowered Christmas Rose) – 1 packet (30 seeds)
 £0.99
Rarely offered for sale as seed! This exquisite Helleborus produces clumps of robust, leathery foliage along with many large blooms, flushed in shades of purple, pink and even slate grey!

Hellebore (Christmas Rose) – 1 packet (40 seeds)
 £0.69
Surprise your friends and neighbours with an arrangement of Christmas roses for the festive season! Beautiful blooms at a time when little else is available. ‘ From seed you can have a group quite close together in a way which would cost you a great deal if you bought the plants. ‘ They flower in about three years from seed and invariably produce stronger, healthier plants. ‘

Tigridia at Crocus

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Tigridia pavonia ‘Lilacea’ (tiger flower)
 £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, preferably sandy soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: pink Hardiness: frost tender The creamy yellow throat and innermost petals of these rich pink flowers are heavily spotted with deep plum, so they mix particularly well with softer pink tones, pale lavenders and purples. They will also offer a striking contrast to plants with silver foliage. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10cm deep and 25cm apart In cold areas lift the bulb after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at a temperature of about 10°C Tigridias grown in pots can be kept in the compost and overwintered under glass.

Tigridia pavonia ‘Alba Grandiflora’ (tiger flower)
 £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, preferably sandy soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: white with plum freckles Hardiness: frost tender Fans of pleated, lance-shaped leaves form attractive clumps, which are crowned with raspberry spotted, creamy-white flowers that can reach up to 15cm in diameter. For best effect plant them in groups of 5 or more, or leave them undisturbed to form large clusters. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10cm deep and 25cm apart In cold areas lift the bulb after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at a temperature of about 10°C Tigridias grown in pots can be kept in the compost and overwintered under glass.

Tigridia pavonia ‘Aurea’ (tiger flower)
 £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, preferably sandy soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: yellow with brownish red flecks Hardiness: frost tender A profusion of golden-yellow flowers, each with a red-spotted eye, appear on the upright branching stems. Each flower is relatively short-lived, but as they tend to open one after the other, the display usually lasts for several weeks. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10cm deep and 25cm apart In cold areas lift the bulb after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at a temperature of about 10°C Tigridias grown in pots can be kept in the compost and overwintered under glass.

Zantedeschia

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Zantedeschia –
Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’ (arum lily), Zantedeschia ‘Odessa’ (trumpet lily), Zantedeschia ‘Captain Romance’ (trumpet lily), Zantedeschia aethiopica (arum lily) are all available at Crocus


Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’ (arum lily)
 £11.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure white Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch. Garden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter.

Zantedeschia ‘Odessa’ (trumpet lily)
 £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: deep plum (near-black) Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Deep plum coloured flowers, which look almost black in low light, are held on rich green stems above the clumps of lightly spotted, mid-green foliage. Its compact habit makes it a handsome specimen for pots and containers on a sunny patio. Garden care: Plant the tubers 7-10cm deep and 30cm apart into rich soil or good quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Apply a deep mulch in autumn or if grown in pots, move to a sheltered spot during the winter.

Zantedeschia ‘Captain Romance’ (trumpet lily)
 £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pink Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Green flushed at their base, the rich pink spathes of this beautiful arum lily surround contrasting, golden yellow spadices and will mix easily with most shades of pink, blue and purple. Originating from southern Africa where they are found colonising reliably moist soils or lake margins, these elegant perennials look beautiful in the border, but are also excellent for cutting and adding to a vase. Garden care: Plant the tubers 7-10cm deep and 30cm apart into rich soil or good quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Apply a deep mulch in autumn.

Zantedeschia aethiopica (arum lily)
 £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure white Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) One of the hardier forms, it is suitable for naturalising in milder climates, and may retain its foliage throughout the winter. It is however for its pure white flowers, which are produced in succession from late spring, that it is most highly prized. Garden care: Plant the tubers 7-10cm deep and 30cm apart into rich soil or good quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Apply a deep mulch in autumn.

More dahlias than you can shake a stick at

Friday, February 15th, 2013

If you love dahlias then you’ll love what Crocus have to offer.
This is an excellent range of dahlias.

Dahlia ‘Alfred Grille’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Ambition’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Ambition’ (dahlia) £7.99

Dahlia ‘American Moon’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Annika’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Auckland’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Canterbury’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Dover’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Lancaster’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Leicester’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ (dahlia bulb) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ (dahlia) £7.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Bishop of York’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Blue Wish’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Braveheart’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Cafe au Lait’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Chat Noir’ (cactus dahlia black cat) £7.99

Dahlia ‘Chat Noir’ (dahlia black cat bulbs) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Classic Swanlake (PBR)’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘David Howard’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘David Howard’ (dahlia) £7.99

Dahlia ‘Downham Royal’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Eveline’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Honka’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Honka’ (dahlia) £7.99

Dahlia ‘Ice Crystal’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Jescot Julie’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Jescot Julie’ (dahlia) £7.99

Dahlia ‘Karma Choc’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Karma Fuschiana’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Karma Pink Corona’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Mel’s Orange Marmalade’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘My Love’ (cactus dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Pretty Woman’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Purple Gem’ (cactus dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Rip City’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Star Wars’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Summer Night’ (dahlia (syn. Nuit D’ete) bulbs) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Summer Night’ (dahlia (syn. Nuit D’ete)) £7.99

Dahlia ‘Sunshine’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Tahoma Star’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Twyning’s After Eight’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Waltzing Matilda’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘White Star’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Dahlia ‘Wizard of Oz’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99

Begonia Sahara bedding plants

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Begonia Sahara is a lovely plant for your borders.


Begonia Sahara 30 Plants + 15 FREE
 £9.99
An attractive delicately flowered begonia Order by the 24th February to receive your plants by mid April. Order 50% more plants for just £3 extra! Click here Begonia Sahara has clusters of small flowers in red and pink colours on top of attractive bronze and green foliage. It has good all weather tolerance and impressive flowering habit. They are ideal for your summer tubs and baskets.

Colour Bronze Leaf: White, Rose, Red and Bi-Colour. Green Leaf: White, Pink, Rose, Picotee, Red and Scarlet
Height 20-25cm
Spread Approximately 20cm
Flowering May to First Frost
Planting Position Full sun to partial shade
Sold As Ready Plants
Despatch Period End of March to the end of May

Also available as

Begonia Sahara 30 Plants + 15 FREE £9.99

Begonia Sahara 70 Plants + 35 FREE £10.99

Begonia Sahara 24 Super Ready Plants £11.99

Begonia Sahara 50 Plants + 20 FREE £12.99

Begonia Sahara Patchwork 50 Plants + 20 FREE £13.99

Begonia Sahara 100 Plants + 60 FREE £13.99

Begonia Sahara Patchwork 100 Plants + 60 FREE £14.99

Begonia Sahara 200 Plants + 80 FREE (4th Delivery Period) £41.56

Begonia Sahara 400 Plants + 240 FREE (3rd Delivery Period) £44.76

Begonia Sahara 400 Plants + 240 FREE (2nd Delivery Period) £44.76

Begonia Sahara 400 Plants + 240 FREE (1st Delivery Period) £44.76

Great bedding plants to bring colour to tubs and borders.