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Four for the bees

by Diane - March 3rd, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus.

Add plants that insects will love to your garden.


Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ (honeywort)
 £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to August Flower colour: purple-blue Other features: the flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects; self-seeds freely Hardiness: fully hardy annual Nodding, purple-blue flowers appear throughout the summer above the whorls of fleshy, blue-green leaves. A hardy annual, which will self-seed freely, it looks great in both pots or mixed borders. Garden care: In autumn group container-grown plants close to a warm house wall, ensuring that containers are raised off the ground using pot feet.

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Rubenza’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)
 £15.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: half hardy annual Each flower emerges from bud a deep, velvety red, but as they age, the colour lightens gradually to a rich rose. Therefore when in full bloom the overall effect is very pretty, displaying all the tonal variations of the flowers. Easy and undemanding annuals that will flower right up until the first frosts if they are dead-headed regularly, their flowers can be added to the posies too. 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

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)
 £15.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: half hardy annual This popular, pure white annual cosmos makes a great filler plant for a sunny, moist but well-drained border. As long as it’s dead-headed regularly it will produce a succession of graceful, pure white, saucer-shaped flowers up to 10cm (4in) in diameter from June to October and masses of feathery, mid-green leaves. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5-7cm 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

Antirrhinum ‘Appeal Select Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)
 £14.99
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: white, cherry, orange, coral, pink, fire and apricot Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Available in a beautiful mix of colours, the densely packed, upright flower spikes of these beautiful bedding plants will provide long-lasting colour throughout summer and autumn. Their compact habit makes them great for the front of the border or for 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