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New products at Thompson and Morgan

by John - July 30th, 2013.
Filed under: New Products, Thompson and Morgan.

Loads of new lines today at Thompson & Morgan

Strawberry 'Irresistible' (EM1294) (Mid Season) - 1000 runners

Strawberry ‘Irresistible’ (EM1294) (Mid Season) – 1000 runners £249.99
Recent commercial trials by T&M found that Strawberry ‘Irresistible’ had the best flavour out of all the strawberry varieties tasted. The vigorous dark green plants produce well shaped, glossy berries with a large calyx, and an exceptional sweet and juicy flavour. The delicious fruits are ready to harvest from June to early July but will also stand well on the plant for a short time. Cropping periods can also be brought forward or extended if you are growing them in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Strawberry ‘Irresistible’ is well suited to growing in containers for a space saving crop on the patio. Height: 20cm (8"’). Spread: 30cm (12"’)**Propagation prohibited. For home gardener use only. Further propagation of Strawberry ‘Irresistible’ is forbidden without a license from Meiosis.

Strawberry 'Florence' (Late Season) - 1000 runners

Strawberry ‘Florence’ (Late Season) – 1000 runners £229.99
Bred by HRI East Malling, this is an excellent variety for firm, flavoursome, well coloured fruits. Strawberry ‘Florence’ is ideal for a late season harvest producing delicious sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July. A prolific cropper with exceptional pest and disease resistance. Strawberry ‘Florence’ is well suited to growing in containers for a space saving crop on the patio. Cropping periods can also be brought forward or extended if you are growing them in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Height: 20cm (8"’). Spread: 30cm (12"’).

Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' (Mid Season) - 1000 runners

Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ (Mid Season) – 1000 runners £199.99
The enduring popularity of Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ has made it one of the most well-known and best-loved varieties available. This mid-season strawberry produces a bumper crop of juicy orange-red fruits with an excellent flavour and texture from June to July. This superb variety is reliable and tolerant of most situations. Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’ is well suited to growing in containers for a space saving crop on the patio. Cropping periods can also be brought forward or extended if you are growing them in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Height: 20cm (8"’). Spread: 30cm (12"’).

Tree Peony rockii - 6 bareroot plants

Tree Peony rockii – 6 bareroot plants £122.99
A much sought after variety for the plant connoisseur. The tissue paper white blooms are splashed with deep burgundy at the base of each petal. There are few plants that can compete with the beauty of a tree peony in full bloom. A mature plant can boast in excess of a hundred exotic blooms, each measuring up to 25cm (10"’) or more in diameter! These exceptional shrubs are hardy and disease resistant, and will continue to bloom for a lifetime. The exotic flowers of the tree peony are simply breathtaking in borders and make exquisite cut flowers for vases indoors. Supplied as high quality, 3 year old bareroot plants with 3-4 strong branches. Height and spread: 150cm (60"’)

Raised Bed Kit - 4 x 1m raised bed kits

Raised Bed Kit – 4 x 1m raised bed kits £119.99
An easy way of growing a variety of mini vegetables is in raised beds. The heat absorbing panels assemble in minutes making a 1m x 1m growing area. Many gardeners divide this area up into six equal sections and sow small amounts in succession of six different vegetables. The RHS have done trials and surprisingly grown enough vegetables for the average family throughout the year from raised beds in an area measuring only 3m x 3mPerfect to grow superb crops of potatoes and a wide choice of vegetable plantsHolds 320 litres of multipurpose compost (not supplied)

Propagator - Jumbo Propagator - 1 jumbo propagator

Propagator – Jumbo Propagator – 1 jumbo propagator £109.99
Ideal for propagating seeds and cuttings all year round, with the capacity to hold 8 full size seed trays. Strong, sturdy frame with a thermostatically controlled heated mat and sensor. Easy to assembleEnd panels can be unzipped to provide ventilation and the heated mat can be rolled up for easy storage. Thermostat can rise to 40 degrees and in increments of 8Dimensions: 130cm x 60cm x 50cm). 2 year guarantee

Eezee Greenhouse - 1 greenhouse

Eezee Greenhouse – 1 greenhouse £99.99
Would you like to buy plug plants, but don’t have anywhere to raise them? With Thompson & Morgan’s new, innovative Eezee greenhouse you will have plenty of space to grow enough plants to fill your garden each summer. This superb value plastic greenhouse offers just what you need to get your plants started, and can be erected in just 10 minutes! The ideal small greenhouse that is tall enough to stand up in, but folds away to the size of a shoebox at the end of the seasonPerfect for protecting young plants from cold, wet or windy weather with adjustable vents to ensure adequate air flow and give your plants the best possible start. Dimensions: 2m length x 2m width (6ft x 6ft)

Lily Asiatic Full Garden Bumper Crate (Ground Cover) - 1 crate (450 bulbs)

Lily Asiatic Full Garden Bumper Crate (Ground Cover) – 1 crate (450 bulbs) £79.99
Fill your borders and patio pots with a continuing display of Asiatic Lilies. Asiatics are famed for their bright colour and form and are hardy, so they will continue to burst into flower year after year. Best planted en masse, these value for money crates of bulbs will provide a show stopping performance in your beds, borders and containers. Height: Up to 90cm (36"’). Spread: 30cm (12"’). Bulb size 16/20

Electric Fan Heater - 1 electric fan heater

Electric Fan Heater – 1 electric fan heater £79.99
A robust electric 1-2KW fan heater with two thermostats - one to heat your greenhouse or conservatory in the winter, another to keep it cool in the summerThe thermostat can also be set on "frost-watch" to keep your greenhouse frost-free through the winterDimensions: 22cm x 14cm x 315cm. 2 Year Guarantee