Rhododendron ‘Gumpo White’ (evergreen azalea) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June Flower colour: white Other features: ideal for growing in pots on the patio Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of funnel-shaped, wavy petals, white flowers in early summer, and small, dark green leaves, retained all year. This dwarf, evergreen azalea makes a great, all-year patio plant. Only really suitable for warm, southern areas of the country, it requires moist, well-drained ericaceous compost and partial shade. Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.

Rhododendron ‘Fumiko’ (evergreen azalea (syn. Geisha Purple)) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: purple Other features: evergreen Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of frilly, reddish-purple flowers in May and small, dark green leaves, retained all year. This compact, evergreen azalea is ideal for brightening the front of a shrub border with humus-rich, acid soil. Best in part shade it copes well in sun as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out. Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.

Rhododendron ‘Betty Anne Voss’ (evergreen azalea) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: soft pink Other features: slightly rounded leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Large, semi-double, pink flowers appear in showy clusters at the ends of the branches of this evergreen shrub. Naturally forming a dense, compact mound, it is perfect for Japanese-styled gardens or for large pots. Alternatively find a spot in the shrub or mixed border where it can charm you in late spring and early summer with its mass of soft colour. Best in part shade it copes well in sun as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out. Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.

Rhododendron ‘Maruschka’ (evergreen azalea) was £12.99 now £9.99
Position: partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: slow to average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: magenta-red Other features: evergreen foliage colours up in winter Hardiness: fully hardy Bred in Germany, this tough, low-growing, evergreen shrub is smothered in bright red flowers in early summer. The normally rich green leaves, often take on a bronze tint and this becomes more pronounced in colder weather, when the foliage can turn dark red. An ornamental addition to the front of a shrub border, it will also flourish in a pot fill with ericaceous compost, provided it is kept well watered. Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.

Rhododendron ‘Mother’s Day’ (evergreen azalea) was £11.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: purple Other features: looks fabulous planted en masse Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of small, funnel shaped, semi-double, bright red flowers in late spring and early summer, and small, dark green leaves. This compact, evergreen azalea is perfect for a shrub border with humus-rich, acid soil. A mass planting provides a fiery and colourful display, unrivalled by any other spring-flowering shrub. Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.

Traditional hand bulb planter stainless steel was £12.99 now £11.99
The traditional range of garden tools has been inspired by the look, feel and quality of the tools offered in the early 1900’s. They are well crafted, manufactured with FSC timber and stainless steel. Measurements: Length: 36cm

Daphne x transatlantica Spring Pink Eternal Fragrance (‘Blapink’) (daphne) was £29.99 now £24.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April to October Flower colour: pink-flushed white from pink buds Other features: all parts of the plant including the seed are highly toxic if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; the flowers are followed by blackish-purple fruit Hardiness: fully hardy This is a rare beauty, which we got very excited about when we stumbled across it on a buying trip. It is very similar to ‘Eternal Fragrance’ but this wonderful semi-evergreen woodlander has pink-flushed flowers. These appear on new wood, so will often keep on coming from spring to autumn. Like its namesake, the flowers are highly scented, so plant it near a pathway, patio or entrance if you can. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is very susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering lightly trim back to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.

Daphne x transatlantica Eternal Fragrance (‘Blafra’) (PBR) (daphne) was £29.99 now £24.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April to October Flower colour: white from pink buds Other features: all parts of the plant including the seed are highly toxic if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; the flowers are followed by blackish-purple fruit Hardiness: fully hardy This compact semi-evergreen daphne produces flowers on new growth, which means that the flowers keep on coming throughout spring, summer and autumn. It is a cross between D. caucasica and D. sericea, and is still quite rare. Its highly scented flowers will fill the air with their heady scent, so plant it near an entrance or pathway so you can enjoy it to the full. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is very susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering lightly trim back to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.