Geranium ‘Candyfloss Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Flowering colour: pink and white Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) This beautiful blend of pink and white is ideal if you like to have your summer bedding ready-mixed. The magnificent geraniums in this collection are suitable for pots or borders and they will flower for months on end from early summer. If you want to beef up the display, they would mix well with most shades of purple and blue as well as silvery coloured foliage. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Blue Pearl’ (PBR) (garden hyacinth bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: blue Other features: all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the bulbs may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size:16/17 Tightly packed flower-heads of scented, bell-shaped blooms appear in March and April above the glossy, strap-like, dark green leaves. These beautiful hyacinths make a fabulously fragrant patio display with spring-flowering pansies and bulbs. Alternatively plant them into your borders to create a colourful spring bedding display. Garden care: Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Peter Stuyvesant’ (garden hyacinth bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: blue Other features: all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the bulbs may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size:16/17 A richly coloured hyacinth that will add real oomph to the spring bedding scheme. The flowers have a good scent and they are a deep shade of violet-blue. Great for pots, borders or cutting. Garden care: Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.

Lobelia ‘Bedding Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £13.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to the first frosts Flowering colour: mixed, including mid and light blue, white, carmine, purple and lilac Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Each flower is quite small, but as they appear in such high numbers, they really put on a great show. These are ‘upright’ lobelias, so they remain relatively compact and are perfect for creating low-growing colour in the bedding scheme. They can also be used to add oomph to windowboxes and pots. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Marigold ‘Dainty Marietta’ (French marrigold) £1.49
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil or a loam-based potting compost Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: yellow Other features: contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies Hardiness: half hardy annual Each yellow petal has a deep brownish red blotch at its base. They radiate out from the button-like yellow centre, forming pretty, bicoloured blooms. Appearing in profusion from early summer, they will continue flowering right up until the first and if deadheaded regularly. Easy to grow and very rewarding, provided they are grown in a spot that gets plenty of sun. They make very sweet additions to patio pots, window boxes or bedding displays, and they can be used as a natural pest deterrent in the kitchen garden or allotment. Garden care: Sow shallowly into moist but not wet seed compost and keep warm until after germination has taken place. When large enough to handle transplant into small pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise before planting out at 30cm intervals after all risk of frost has passed. Later sowings can be done direct into a well-prepared bed. Sow: February – May Flowering: June – September Approximate quantity: 125 seeds.

Marigold ‘French Fancy’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £14.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to the first frosts Flowering colour: mixed shades of orange and yellow Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Noted for producing large, long-lasting flowers early in the season these compact French marigolds will add a brilliant splash of colour to the front of a summer bedding scheme – and they also do very well in pots and containers. Prefering a really sunny spot, they are more tolerant of drought than most of the other bedding plants, so are a good option if you are likely to forget to water them every day. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7 cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They can be grown on or planted straight out into the garden. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Three sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Narcissus ‘Cheerfulness’ (double daffodil bulbs) £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Flower colour: creamy-white Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 A creamy-white, late flowering daffodil which usually appears in clusters on top of the upright stems. The strongly scented flowers do not resemble your traditional yellow trumpets, but are fully double so look ruffled and are said to resemble carnations. They look great planted in small drifts in a mixed or shrub border, or can be potted up as part of a seasonal bedding display. Garden care: Wearing gloves plant bulbs 10-15cm deep and 10cm apart in autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head the flowers, but do not be tempted to cut back or tidy the foliage after flowering as this will interfere with the bulbs ability to store energy for the following years flowers.

Narrow caledonian raised bed £124.99
This slimline raised bed can be used to line paths or patios if space is at a premium in the garden, but it is still deep enough to be able to support many of your favourite vegetables and herbs. Alternatively you can use it for ornamental shrubs, perennials or bedding plants if you want to add colour. It does not have a base so can sit straight onto the soil and is made up from notched, FSC, pressure treated planks that easily lock together. As each plank measures just a fraction under 50mm thick, the finished product is a really sturdy bed that will last for years. It comes with easy to follow instructions and is a wizz to put together. Measurements: 45 x 180 x 45cm

Nicotiana alata ‘Grandiflora’ (tobacco plant) £1.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: lime-green Other Features: contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: half hardy Well-loved for their creamy white, slender trumpet-shaped flowers, which appear in abundance for several months in summer and autumn, filling the evening air with their heady perfume. They are popular as seasonal bedding and also work well in patio pots where they can be placed next to entrances or seating areas. Mainly grown as an annual, this short-lived perennial may survive the winter if grown in a sheltered spot in the garden. Garden care: Early sowings can be undertaken under glass at approximately 20C, in trays or pots filled with good quality seed compost. Surface sow thinly and water from the bottom of the pots by sitting them in a tray of water for a short time when necessary. When large enough to handle, grow on in small pots and gradually harden off before planting outside at 45cm intervals after frost. As the seeds are so small it may help to mix them with a little sand before sowing. This will help you keep track of where they are and also avoid overcrowding. Sow: March-May Flowering: June-October Approximate quantity: 700 seeds

Pelargonium ‘Rimfire’ (three regal pelargoniums) £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: May to November Other features: attractive foliage Hardiness: tender Deep red petals, which have an even darker blotch near their base, have a fine salmon pink, picotee edge. Creating an impressive centrepiece for season bedding displays, it can be mixed with deeper plums, rich purples, salmon pinks and silver. ‘Rimfire’ is available as a collection of three plants in 7.5cm (3in) peat pots. They will be dispatched directly from our specialist grower of rarer pelargoniums. Garden care: As soon as you receive the collection you will need to pot them up into larger pots or plant them in to their final pots straight away. A great hot tip is to feed your plants every other day with a weak solution of a potash-rich liquid fertiliser, such as Tomorite. You’ll be rewarded with masses of flowers throughout the summer on plants about 30-40cm tall.