New products at Suttons Seeds
by Sarah - March 14th, 2016.Filed under: New Products, Suttons Seeds.
Suttons Seeds has these new items today
Lime Plant – Caviar Lime £39.99
The Latin name ‘Citrus australasica’ gives away the origins of this, the only citrus native to Australiasia and now being increasingly marketed down under as ‘gourmet bush tucker’. Also known as the caviar lime, the finger sized fruits break open to release tiny citrus bombs that burst on the tongue. Rarely found in this country as fruit and even more rarely found as plants, with a flavour somewhere between a lime and a grapefruit, finger limes are increasingly being talked about in U.S. foodies circles as the new food delicacy. Protect from frost. Mature height 1-1.5m (3’3-5′). Self-fertile. Supplied approximately 60-80cm high, in a 3 litre pot.Very interesting edible fruit shaped like fingers that contain tangy ‘caviar’ in a range of coloursUsed mainly for cooking as the caviar has a fresh lime flavourSelf-fertileDelivered height 60-70cm
Lime Plant – Yuzu £39.99
Like a complex citrus cocktail of mandarin, grapefruit and lemon, but much softer on the palate than a lemon, the Yuzu is fast becoming the darling of UK chefs who are using it in dressings and drizzles over seafood. Popular in Asian cuisine, with three times the vitamin C of a lemon it is as good for you as it is a new flavour sensation. In Japan, the juice is also added to hot baths and throught to be good for the skin! Mature height 1-1.5m (3’3-5′). Self-fertile. Supplied approximately 60-80cm high, in a 3 litre pot.Very aromatic fruit with tart flavourGrapefruit-shape fruit but smaller More vitamins than an orangeSelf-fertileDelivered height 60-70cm
Eichhornia crassipes Plants – Major £16.99
Shiny green foliage, filled with spongy tissue for buoyancy. The roots make excellent cover for fry, but it is not hardy. they take nitrates out of the pond helping to prevent algae. Flowers May-July. Height 10-30cm.; spread 15-20cm. Floating.Welcome to our new range of aquatics, which we’ve created in conjunction with specialists Anglo Aquarium to help create the most beautiful water features. (Please note: There is a 5.00 surcharge when ordering this item.)
Nymphaea Plant – Pygmaea alba £15.99
This enchanting water lily has miniature, cup-shaped white flowers and is the smallest of the water features. Flowers June to September. Depth 20-50cm; spread 30-50cm. Supplied in a 1 litre pot.Welcome to our new range of aquatics, which we’ve created in conjunction with specialists Anglo Aquarium to help create the most beautiful water features. (Please note: There is a 5.00 surcharge when ordering this item.)
Aponogeton distachyos Plant £14.99
Free flowing for most of the year. Very hardy, but if protected from frost, it will flower all winter. It dies back for a short time in August. Flowers March-July, September-December. Depth 10-90cm; spread 70-90cm. Supplied in a 1 litre pot.Welcome to our new range of aquatics, which we’ve created in conjunction with specialists Anglo Aquarium to help create the most beautiful water features. (Please note: There is a 5.00 surcharge when ordering this item.)
Caltha Plant – Palustris Plena £8.99
As Caltha palustris, but with beautiful double yellow flowers in early spring. It was first discovered and cultivated in Austria in the late 16th century. Flowers March-April. Height 20-30cm. Maximum depth 10cm. Supplied in a 1 litre pot.Welcome to our new range of aquatics, which we’ve created in conjunction with specialists Anglo Aquarium to help create the most beautiful water features. (Please note: There is a 5.00 surcharge when ordering this item.)