Zinnia ‘Dahlia Flowered Mixed’ (zinnia) £1.24
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Flowering colour: mixed, including cream, yellow, orange, red and pink Hardiness: tender annual (will die after flowering) Zinnias make great bedding plants as they are easy to grow and will provide months of colour. They were cultivated by the Aztecs and can definitely be described as sun-lovers. The ‘Dahlia Flowered’ cultivars are an heirloom zinnia, which was first introduced in the early 1900’s. It produces flat-faced, tightly packed flowerheads (10 – 15cm across) throughout summer in a wide range of bright colours. They make excellent cut flowers and will encourage bees. Garden care: For early flowers, sow under glass in early spring. Fill a seed tray or pot with good quality compost and space the seeds at 2.5cm intervals and just cover with a sprinkling of compost. Water moderately and when the seedlings are large enough to handle pot on and harden off before planting outside. Alternatively sow thinly outside in a sunny bed after all risk of frost has passed. Thin to 25cm as they grow on. Sowing several batches with a couple of weeks in between each will ensure the flowering period stretches from early summer to the first frosts. Sow: March to June Flowering: June-September Approximate quantity: 130 seeds.

Terracotta arc pot £49.99
A low pot with gently angled sides that provides a generous planting area, which is suitable for a wide range of salad crops, seasonal bedding or alpine plants. Hand-thrown in Turkey, this pot has classic good looks and has an excellent resistance to frost damage. Dimensions: Salad- width 59cm x height 32cm Rosemary – width 53cm x height 45cm Shrub – width 62cm x height 57cm We thin k these classic, unfussy designs work best in an English garden. Although the in spiration came from Tuscany, the pots have been made in Turkey. They are hand th rown (sometimes from 2 pieces of clay for the larger pots) by Argun and his son who are the 3rd and 4th generation of potters from the Izmir region on the Aege an coast. The clay from this area ages to a lovely patina, as the salts slowly l each to the surface. Each pot is fired to 1080 degrees C (to make it as frost proof as possible) and has an extra large drainage hole in the base. Available in more than one size. All sizes sold separately.

Sweet William Indian Carpet (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £13.99
Position: full sun to partial shade Soil: fertile, moist but well drained Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: February to May Flowering colour: mixed Hardiness: fully hardy A firm favourites for many years, these tough and endearing bedding plants are easy to grow and will flower for several months from late winter to late spring. They are resistant to the heat, cold and rain and come in shades of red, rose and white (as well as bicolours). Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). 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 – Click for information about sizes

Streptocarpus collection (streptocarpus collection) £29.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil or fibre-based compost if grown indoors Rate of growth: average Flowering period: usually throughout the year Hardiness: tender (will need to be over-wintered indoors, or in a shaded greenhouse) Grown for their showy flowers, which come in a wide range of colours, these tender perennials make superb houseplants. They will flower from mid-spring to mid-autumn and tend to bloom more prolifically when slightly pot-bound. Mainly originating from woodland, rocky slopes and grassland in southern Africa, they require a frost-free position with filtered sun. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the compost to get a little dry in-between, during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Overwinter in a shaded greenhouse, or indoors on an south or west-facing windowsill, watering less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. In this collection you will receive one of each of the following varieties. Streptocarpus Harlequin Lace: Larger than average flowers, each with an intricate pattern of purple-blue veins on their three lower lobes, appear in profusion for up to ten months of the year on these compact plants. Height: 30cm Streptocarpus Sweet Melys: Noted for its exceptionally free flowering habit, the slightly fleshy blooms, which open with a pale blue flush that turns pink as they age, have a citrus-sweet perfume. Height: 30cm Streptocarpus Roulette Azur: Large, distinctly bicoloured flowers, each with a generous white eye and deep royal blue petal lobes, put on a colourful and prolonged show above the compact foliage. Height: 30cm Streptocarpus Hannah: Relatively compact mounds of mid-green foliage are topped with a mass flowers for the majority of the year. Initially blush pink with a yellow eye that is pencilled with short maroon lines, the flowers darken within a few days of opening to mid pink. Height: 30cm Streptocarpus Hope: A flash of yellow in the throat and white-flushed upper lobes, make these vibrant pinkish-red flowers really stand out above the strap-shaped, mid-green foliage. Height: 30cm

Streptocarpus Harlequin Collection (streptocarpus collection) £29.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil or fibre-based compost if grown indoors Rate of growth: average Flowering period: usually throughout the year Hardiness: tender (will need to be over-wintered indoors, or in a shaded greenhouse) Grown for their showy flowers, which come in a wide range of colours, these tender perennials make superb houseplants. They will flower from mid-spring to mid-autumn and tend to bloom more prolifically when slightly pot-bound. Mainly originating from woodland, rocky slopes and grassland in southern Africa, they require a frost-free position with filtered sun. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the compost to get a little dry in-between, during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Overwinter in a shaded greenhouse, or indoors on an south or west-facing windowsill, watering less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. In this collection you will receive one plug plant of each of the following varieties: Streptocarpus Harlequin Blue: Producing the first flat-faced bi-coloured flowers, this compact cape primrose was voted ‘Plant of the Year’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2010. Streptocarpus Harlequin Lace: Larger than average flowers, each with an intricate pattern of purple-blue veins on their three lower lobes, appear in profusion for up to ten months of the year on these compact plants. Streptocarpus Harlequin Damsel: The lower petals of the large flowers are laced with purple veining, while the upper two petals are a glowing, pure white. Up to 10 of these gorgeous flowers are held on each stem, and the flowering period can last up to 10 months of the year. Streptocarpus Harlequin Dawn: Each petal has a ruffled edge. The upper two are a pinkish lilac, while the lower ones are creamy yellow with a flush of pink towards the outer edges. Streptocarpus Harlequin Purple: Often flowering well into winter, the upper lobes of this bi-coloured cultivar are a rich purple, while the lobes on the lower lip are creamy yellow. Garden care: Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the compost to get a little dry in-between, during this time they should be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Overwinter

Streptocarpus ‘Crystal Ice’ (PBR) (Streptocarpus in a ceramic gift pot) £19.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil or fibre-based compost if grown indoors Rate of growth: average Flowering period: usually throughout the year Hardiness: tender (will need to be over-wintered indoors, or in a shaded greenhouse) Grown for their showy flowers, which come in a wide range of colours, these tender perennials make superb houseplants. They will flower from mid-spring to mid-autumn and tend to bloom more prolifically when slightly pot-bound. Mainly originating from woodland, rocky slopes and grassland in southern Africa, they require a frost-free position with filtered sun. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the compost to get a little dry in-between, during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Overwinter in a shaded greenhouse, or indoors on an south or west-facing windowsill, watering less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. This Streptocarpus in a lovely white ceramic pot (11cm dia) makes a ideal gift. Streptocarpus Crystal Ice: The first ever continuously flowering streptocarpus. This is a very floriferous variety with medium sized small white flowers. The lower three lobes are covered with fine deep blue veins. The leaves are narrow lance shaped and form a very attractive rosette, making Crystal Ice an exceptionally beautiful plant. The height of a mature plant will be up to 30cms in height (12″).

Stocks ‘Fragrance Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun to partial shade Soil: fertile, moist but well drained Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to October Flowering colour: mixed – pink, purple and white Hardiness: fully hardy These plants are a new addition to our bedding range, but we wanted to include them as they are a superior variety that has deliciously scented flowers. They will appear throughout summer a liven up pots and borders with their white, pink and purple flowers. They can also be cut and used in fresh arrangements. 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

Salvia farinacea Sea of Butterflies 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: May to the first frosts Flowering colour: blue and white Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Perfect for adding vertical interest to the summer bedding display, this salvia forms upright spikes of blue and white flowers. Mix with pink and purple flowers, or plants with silver foliage for a beautiful scheme. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 6 – 10cm 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 bedding plants especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. The bedding plants will then be despatched to you from the end of march until mid May as they become ready. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Ranunculus ‘Paeony mixed’ (ranunculus bulbs) £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist but freely draining Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: May to June Flowering colour: mixed Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 7/8 Great dollops of colour top the upright stems of this fantastic collection of ranunculus from early summer. They come in lots of vibrant shades including red, pink, yellow, orange and white, so add lashings of colour to the bedding scheme. They also look smart in pots. Garden care: Plant the tallon-like corms in autumn or spring 8cm deep and a similar distance apart with their ‘fingers’ facing downwards.