Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Emerald Lace’ (Japanese maple ‘Emerald Lace’) £49.99
Position: partial shade or full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy Very finely dissected bright green leaves appear on the arching branches, creating a softly rounded crown, which turns dazzling shades of red and orange in autumn, just before the leaves drop. It makes a wonderful addition to the shrub border, but its handsome silhouette and fine foliage also makes it a worthy specimen plant. Its somewhat compact habit also means it will be quite happy in a large pot, provided it is kept well fed and watered. Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a well-balanced fertiliser around the base of a newly planted tree in late spring and keep well watered. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.

Cosmos ‘Sonata Hot Pink Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun to light 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: a mixture of carmine, pink and white Hardiness: tender Large, daisy-like flowerheads, that come in an array of white and pink shades, appear non-stop throughout the summer and right up until the first frosts. Superb as border plants, they will also flourish in large pots – and their fine, feathery foliage is also attractive. 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

Nandina domestica Obsessed (‘Seika’) (PBR) (heavenly bamboo) £12.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) This compact evergreen shrub is primarily grown for its handsome foliage, which is a fiery shade of red when it first emerges in spring, before turning a rich green as it ages. The conical clusters of white flowers it produces in midsummer are also pretty and add further to the plants appeal. A good choice for patio pots where it will provide year-round interest, it also makes an interesting (and colourful) addition to the front of a shrub border. Note – terracotta pot not supplied. Garden care: In mid or late spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.

Extra large potato planting bags £7.99
These are the largest potato sacks we sell and can be used to house up to 5 seed potatoes. They are nice and roomy allowing plenty of space for loads of spuds to develop. When it comes to harvesting, you can reach the crop through the access flap near the bottom of the bag so you only need to take the ones you want. Other features include extra strong handles so you can move it about, reinforced corners and eyelet drainage holes. The planter will hold around 80 litres of compost and can be used to grow all sorts of vegetables – not just potatoes! Measures: 50cm high x 40cm wide x 40cm deep

Centaurea montana (mountain knapweed) £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to July Hardiness: fully hardy Delightful, deep blue flowers with reddish violet centres appear from late spring, helping to attract bees andf butterflies to the garden. This blue mountain knapweed looks lovely in a naturalised setting, or towards the front of a sunny herbaceous or cottage style border. An excellent plant for well drained chalky soils, the stems may need staking with brushwood or canes before the flowers appear. Garden care: Stake with brushwood or bamboo canes before the flowers appear. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.