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Archive for the 'Bedding plants' Category
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Filed: Bedding plants, Jersey Plants
Monday, February 17th, 2014
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.
Filed: Bedding plants, Crocus
Monday, February 17th, 2014
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.
Filed: Bedding plants, Crocus
Monday, February 17th, 2014
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
Begonia ‘Heaven Delight F1 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: mixed, including yello, orange and red Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Begonias are indespensible bedding plants as few plants are more reliable or flower non-stop until the first frosts. Easy-to-grow and weather resistant, they are perfect for use in edgings, mass plantings, window boxes and containers. Begonias prefer partial shade in rich, moist. well-drained soil. This selection contains a gorgeous blend of yellow, gold, orange and red flowers, which will create a perfect summer scheme for the front of a border, windowboxes and containers. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7m 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
Begonia ‘Vibrant Star’ (begonia tuber) £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: July to the first frosts Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Flowering continuously from midsummer, this showy begonia is perfect for spots where you want to add some seasonal oomph. One of the best bedding plants for shadier spots, it will also take neglect in its stride. Garden care: Pot up in early spring when the growth can be seen emerging from the tubers. Begonias are tender so must be protected by frosts, however you can pot them up and grow them on under glass from January onwards. The indented side of the tuber is the top, and this should just be covered by a fine layer of compost. Water well and keep them in a bright, warm spot, watering again only when the soil becomes quite dry. Once they are actively growing they can be watered more regularly, especially those growing in sunnier positions, but make sure that the compost or soil is never overly wet or waterlogged. During the growing season they can be fed with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Begonias grown in the ground should be lifted before the first hard frosts and left to die back before being stored in a well ventilated, dry place over the winter. Container-grown plants should be brought under cover during winter and ‘potted on’ into a slightly larger container each year in spring.
Begonia (Pendula Group) ‘Pink Giant’ (begonia tuber) £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: July to the first frosts Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Super-sized flowers put on a great display as they spill over the edges of pots or windowboxes. This is a great choice if you have hanging baskets in a shadier spot, as they will still carry on flowering, and do not need as much water as many of the other seasonal bedding plants. Garden care: Pot up in early spring when the growth can be seen emerging from the tubers. Begonias are tender so must be protected by frosts, however you can pot them up and grow them on under glass from January onwards. The indented side of the tuber is the top, and this should just be covered by a fine layer of compost. Water well and keep them in a bright, warm spot, watering again only when the soil becomes quite dry. Once they are actively growing they can be watered more regularly, especially those growing in sunnier positions, but make sure that the compost or soil is never overly wet or waterlogged. During the growing season they can be fed with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Begonias grown in the ground should be lifted before the first hard frosts and left to die back before being stored in a well ventilated, dry place over the winter. Container-grown plants should be brought under cover during winter and ‘potted on’ into a slightly larger container each year in spring.
Begonia mixed doubles (begonia bulbs) £3.99
Position: full sun to partial shade Soil: any well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to October Flower colour: mixed Hardiness: tender, so store frost free over winter Bulb Size: 4-6cm Begonias are valued for their showy flowers, which appear for a very long period from early summer. They are one of the best bedding plants for areas of partial shade, as a lack of direct sun all day does not seem to have any significant impact on their ability to produce an abundance of flowers. The tubers (bulbs) in this fab collection will produce plants that flower in an array of bright colours, which will liven up the summer garden. Dot them around the front of the border, or cram your pots and window boxes with them. Garden care: Pot up in early spring when the growth can be seen emerging from the tubers. Begonias are tender so must be protected by frosts, however you can pot them up and grow them on under glass from January onwards. The indented side of the tuber is the top, and this should just be covered by a fine layer of compost. Water well and keep them in a bright, warm spot, watering again only when the soil becomes quite dry. Once they are actively growing they can be watered more regularly, especially those growing in sunnier positions, but make sure that the compost or soil is never overly wet or waterlogged. During the growing season they can be fed with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Begonias grown in the ground should be lifted before the first hard frosts and left to die back before being stored in a well ventilated, dry place over the winter. Container-grown plants should be brought under cover during winter and ‘potted on’ into a slightly larger container each year in spring.
Canna ‘Chocolate Sunrise’ (Indian shot bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun (or indoors in full light shaded from hot sun) Soil: fertile, well-drained soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to September Other features: large bold leaves Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection) A treat for jungle-themed borders, and useful for adding height to summer bedding schemes, this gorgeous canna has a rich blend of colours that will create a tropical feel. Garden care: Pot the rhizomes up into 20cm pots filled with a good quality compost. The rhizomes should be planted shallowly, just covering them with compost, but making sure that any new shoots are above soil level. Water lightly and then grow them on at temperatures above 10C, increasing the water as they start to grow. Gradually harden off before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly during the growing season, applying a phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser each month. In frost-prone areas lift the rhizomes in autumn and store in a frost-free environment in barely-moist compost or leaf mould.
Canna indica Tropicanna Black (‘Lon01’) (PBR) (Indian shot bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun (or indoors in full light shaded from hot sun) Soil: fertile, well-drained soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: red Other features: large, dark purple leaves Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection) Broad, near-black foliage, which is suffused with traces of plum and red, is topped with heads of dazzling scarlet flowers that fade to orange as they age. A fine addition to summer bedding schemes, where it will create stature and drama. Garden care: Pot the rhizomes up into 20cm pots filled with a good quality compost. The rhizomes should be planted shallowly, just covering them with compost, but making sure that any new shoots are above soil level. Water lightly and then grow them on at temperatures above 10C, increasing the water as they start to grow. Gradually harden off before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly during the growing season, applying a phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser each month. In frost-prone areas lift the rhizomes in autumn and store in a frost-free environment in barely-moist compost or leaf mould.
Dahlia Braveheart (‘Vdtg67’) (PBR) (Dark Angel Series) (dahlia tuber) £3.49
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: bright magenta Other features: excellent cut-flowers, bronze foliage Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection) The colouring of these flowerheads is quite striking, particularly when seen against the backdrop of the bronze foliage. Excellent for cutting, these single flowers will also attract bees and other pollinating insects into the garden. Low-growing and compact in habit, it will create quite an impact in seasonal bedding displays and pots. Garden care: Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being over-crowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Fuchsia ‘Delta’s Sara’ (fuchsia (syn Fuchsia Deltas Sarah )) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: borderline hardy ( may need winter protection) A newly introduced, hardy Fuchsia, that produces large, white and violet-blue flowers, which seem to drip from the branches for a long period throughout summer and autumn. Wonderful for adding lashings of colour to a mixed border, it will also flourish in a gererously-sized pot and can be under-planted with seasonal bedding. Garden care: To encourage growth, pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut back to the permanent framework in early spring.
Geranium ‘Bright Red’ (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: fiery red Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Tender geraniums look spectacular when they are planted in big swathes in seasonal bedding schemes and because of this, they are one of the best-loved summer plants. They can cope with dry conditions better than most and will thrive in any well-drained soil in a sunny spot. This upright red cultivar is perfect for the traditionalist and if deadead regularly they will carry on flowering right up to the first frosts. 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
Filed: Bedding plants, Crocus
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