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Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
californian poppys are bright and cheerful!

Californian Poppy ‘Sun Shades’ – 1 packet (100 seeds) £2.29
Bright fiery orange and yellow blooms unfurl above a sea of ferny blue-green foliage for a bold summer display. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

Californian Poppy ‘Fruit Crush’ – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.29
A captivating mixture of upward facing blooms in a bold blend of citrus and berry shades. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”).

Californian Poppy ‘Buttermilk’ – 1 packet (100 seeds) £1.49
An exquisite California poppy with masses of creamy-white fluted flowers above fine, blue-green foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”).

Californian Poppy ‘Champagne and Roses’ – 1 packet (200 seeds) £1.49
Shades of champagne, soft rose and deep pink create a display that you will adore from its tightly scrolled buds to the fully open flowers. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”).

Californian Poppy ‘Jelly Beans’ – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.09
Fully double blooms in a vibrant colour range glisten above a mass of feathery blue-green foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”).

Californian Poppy ‘Monarch Mixed’ – 1 packet (600 seeds) £1.99
A regal mix of semi-double and single blooms in cerise, carmine, red, orange and yellow. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 23cm (9”). Spread: 25cm (10”).

Californian Poppy ‘Peach Sorbet’ – 1 packet (150 seeds) £1.99
Very free-flowering double to semi-double blooms in a mouth watering combination of soft peachy-pink with a hint of cream sitting neatly above the deep green ferny foliage. Ideal sown as drifts of colour, flowering all summer in borders.

Californian Poppy ‘Rosebud Orange’ – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.09
Dazzling orange, extra large, double and semi-double, rose-bud like blooms smother bushy, compact plants with silvery-green, feathery foliage. Creates an eye-catching display, when sown as drifts in borders in any garden soil, or in large containers on a sunny patio.

Californian Poppy ‘Strawberry Fields’ – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.19
Delicately fluted petals, awash with rich strawberry shades. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”).

Californian Poppy ‘Summer Sorbet’ – 1 packet (125 seeds) £2.29
One of the best new colours to be introduced in recent years, with its mouth-watering combination of rose-pink outer petals, and a delicious creamy white centre. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Comfrey – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.29
Comfrey leaves can be harvested several times a season and used as a compost activator to help breakdown other compost materials. This perennial herb is also used as a mulch, and makes superb liquid manure on tomato and potatoes plants. Height: 120 (47″). Spread: 150cm (59″).

Comfrey ‘Bocking 14’ – 5 root cuttings £6.99
Grow your own soil conditioner! Comfrey ‘Bocking 14’ contains high levels of basic NPK nutrients and because it is a sterile hybrid, it won’t self seed all over your garden. The nutrient rich foliage of comfrey can be used as a compost activator, mulch, or soaked in barrels of water for 3 to 5 weeks to make a useful liquid feed for tomatoes and beans. Scatter the wilted leaves throughout potato trenches just before planting, to fertilise the crop and improve their flavour! Once established, this quick growing plant can be cut 3 or 4 times throughout the growing season, for a constant supply of nutrient rich, organic, comfrey fertiliser. Height: 100cm (40”). Spread: 75cm (30”).
Grow the variety from seed if you have lots of space for plants to spread. The bocking 14 is more suited to an area where you don’t want it being invasive.
I’ve got both – the roots have developed quickly and have started to flower – I’m leaving them until next year to get well established before cropping it. The plants from seed are starting to get going but again it’ll be next year before I crop them. There’s an obvious advantage to starting from a piece of root! It’s more of a plant instantly! Plus if you know someone who has got some you can ask them to dig up a bit for you.
When the from seed version flowers it can be cropped then and it shouldn’t seed everywhere and cause a problem. If it does then just dig it up and compost it or make comfrey tea from it.
Cropping the seeding variety regularly should mean it doesn’t spread anywhere you don’t want it to. If you let it seed then the patch will grow denser, or you could harvest the seeds and plant them in another part of the garden.

I started the roots off in pots to give them a good start and then put them out into the allotment. They need to go in where they’re going to stay. if you move them you risk leaving roots behind and them keep growing. Which is a good thing and a bad thing. I’ve put mine fairly centrally on the plot so I should be able to get to them easily from anywhere I might need them.
I’ve put a row of comfrey seeder plants in too – these will be regularly culled and not allowed to seed.
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012
You can buy lupin plug plants and seeds.

Lupin ‘Band of Nobles Mixed’ – 1 packet (35 seeds) £2.29
With an exciting and colourful range of robust, densely packed flower spikes produced in early summer, this traditional lupin will enhance any garden scene and looks particularly at home in the cottage garden. Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft).

Lupin ‘Bicolour Collection’ – 6 jumbo plugs – 3 of each variety £15.99
First-class lupins , Add a modern twist to your traditional planting schemes with these great bicolour lupins. Tough, robust plants with splendid, colourful flower spikes from early summer. Plant a patchwork with the bicolour tones! Collection includes the varieties ‘The Chantelaine’ and ‘The Governor’.

Lupin ‘Dwarf Fairy Pink’ – 1 packet (40 seeds) £1.49
A unique, fragrant, dwarf annual Lupin in beautiful shades of soft pink. Free flowering, bushy plants, with a delightful sweet pea fragrance in the evenings. Can be enjoyed in a sunny border or large container on the patio. Height: 60-75cm (24-30in).

Lupin ‘Dwarf Mixed’ – 3 jumbo plants £6.99
A compact, variety of this well loved cottage garden perennial. These easy to grow, dwarf lupin plants produce neat, stocky spires on well branched plants that are perfect for providing architectural impact in small borders. Height: 50cm (20”). Spread: 40cm (16”).

Lupin ‘Morello Cherry’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.49
The high quality, large stems of rich cherry and deep cherry keels, contrast wonderfully together. A selection made by T&M, believed to be the fastest first year flowering perennial Lupin we know. Will brighten any border. Height: 90-112cm (36-45in). CAUTION: Seeds Are Very Poisonous.

Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’ (West Country Hybrid) – 1 jumbo plug £9.99
Careful breeding has transformed these cottage garden favourites into the most amazing lupins. Their strong flower spikes, long flowering period and amazing colours set them apart, giving them superior garden performance. West Country Hybrid lupins make a bold architectural statement at the back of borders and thrive on woodland edges. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 50cm (20”).

Lupin ‘Red Rum’ – 1 jumbo plug £9.99
The sturdy, bold red spikes of Lupin ‘Red Rum’ appear over a long flowering period for a superior garden performance that sets the West Country Hybrid varieties apart. These hardy perennials are a well loved cottage garden favourite that make a bold architectural statement at the back of borders and thrive on woodland edges. Height: 90cm (36″). Spread: 50cm (20″).

Lupin ‘Russell Mixed’ – 1 jumbo plug £5.00
Tall spires of tightly packed flowers rise above clumps of palmate foliage in a magical array of colours. This wonderful mix of the ever popular ‘Russell Hybrids’ is ideal for adding height and structure to the back of perennial borders and woodland edges. A distinctive hardy perennial that remains a cottage garden favourite. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 50cm (20”).

Lupin ‘Silver Fleece’ – 1 packet (10 seeds) £1.49
A selection made from Lupinus chamissonis. Its lovely silver grey foliage will creep and cascade through other plants in borders. Unlike the original, this selection is vigorous and hardy with gorgeous blue and white stumpy flower spikes.If sown early, it will flower in its first year.

Lupin ‘Sunrise’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £1.49
As desirable and as lovely as any lupin could be. A tall, branching plant with white, gold, bronze and azure blue flowers rising in ascending tiers above blue-green foliage. It is excellent for cutting, fragrant and spectacular when grown in groups of five or more plants. It MUST be direct sown where it is to flower and germinates freely. Height 90-105cm (3-3½ft).

Lupin ‘The Chatelaine’ – 3 jumbo plugs £10.99
– First-class lupins , Add a modern twist to your traditional planting schemes with these great bicolour lupins. Tough, robust plants with splendid, colourful flower spikes from early summer. Plant a patchwork with the bicolour tones!

Lupin ‘Tutti Frutti™’ – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.99
The highest quality Lupin ever grown from seed! T&M flower breeders have done it again! Many years of breeding and selection have now given us this stunning new Lupin Tutti Frutti™. Never before has there been a Lupin with as high a quality flower spike from seed. Normally, to get this quality, you would have to buy expensive cutting raised plants. Not only has Tutti Frutti™ been bred for its many large, top quality flower spikes on each plant, but it is also first year flowering from seed. Tutti Frutti™ has also been specially selected for its mouthwatering range of attractive bicoloured flowers, in many different colour tones, many never seen before. This spectacular mixture is sure to add height, character and interest to the borders in your garden. T&M is offering a unique opportunity to grow this high quality Lupin selection at a fraction of the cost of cutting raised plants.
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Monday, July 23rd, 2012
Super collection of garlic
Despatch: Early Sep 2012 To Early Dec 2012
Collection comprises 1 bulb each of the following autumn planting varieities:
Garlic ‘Albigensian Wight’ – A hardneck variety with excellent keeping
qualities storing well into the New Year.
Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’ – Hardneck variety from Shvelisi in Georgia with
attractive purple striping and a lovely, full-bodied flavour.
Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’ – The earliest hardneck variety currently
available from autumn planting.
Garlic ‘Edenrose’ – This hardneck variety produces attractive pink cloves, the
colour showing when the outer white skins are peeled back. Delicate flavour, renowned
throughout France.
Garlic ‘Germidour’ – This softneck variety produces large, white bulbs
with a mild but still rich flavour.
Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’ – Large flat, white-skinned softneck bulbs
which grow almost on the soil surface.
Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’ – France’s finest hardneck garlic producing
very pretty bulbs with white outer skins and deep pink cloves.
Garlic ‘Messidrome’ – A softneck variety producing large white bulbs
with excellent flavour for all culinary uses.
Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ – A softneck variety producing pure white bulbs
with an elegant bouquet.
Garlic ‘Solent Wight’ – A reliable softneck variety which is one of
the best for its overall eating and keeping qualities.
Garlic ‘Carcassonne Wight’ – Produces pink cloves, similar to Lautrec,
but are possibly of a superior bouquet and character.
Garlic ‘Bella Italiano’ – Good-looking Italian hardneck garlic variety
which deliver a hard-hitting and deliciously aromatic flavour.
PLUS 5 cloves of Elephant Garlic!
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Monday, July 23rd, 2012
Buy now for your autumn planting – shallots and onions.

Shallot ‘Jermor’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £6.99
Autumn Planting. Often referred to as ‘banana’ shallots by chefs and foodies, Jermor is from French production of Jersey ‘half long’ type shallots with long, rather than round bulbs. Highly rated for their flavour and increasingly sought after for gourmet recipes due to their superb sweet taste. The shiny copper-skinned bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh make Jermor a favourite with exhibitors. Good storage potential.

Shallot ‘Eschalote Grise’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £5.99
Autumn Planting.A khaki coloured shallot originating in Kazakhstan, and rarely seen in Britain. This gourmet Shallot ‘Eschalote Grise’ is prized in French cuisine for its intense and concentrated flavour. Pack size: Approx. 500g. Approx. 20 sets. Height 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Onion ‘Tornado’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 packs £5.99
Autumn Planting.New and Exclusive Onion Tornado comes from the same breeding programme at HRI Wellesbourne as the hugely popular, Shakespeare. We foresee Tornado quickly becoming a competitor as the best overwintering onion variety. Maturity is from late June when Tornado can be harvested and stored for up to 8 weeks until the spring-planted varieties start cropping, so maintaining your onion supplies. With good resistance to bolting, Tornado produces a slightly deeper round bulb than Shakespeare and much rounder than the Japanese ‘Senshyu’ types. More tolerant of drought and shown to successfully produce crops in heavier soils, you should plant Tornado in October for optimum results, although a September to November planting will also produce good yields.

Onion ‘Tornado’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £4.99
Autumn Planting.New and Exclusive Onion Tornado comes from the same breeding programme at HRI Wellesbourne as the hugely popular, Shakespeare. We foresee Tornado quickly becoming a competitor as the best overwintering onion variety. Maturity is from late June when Tornado can be harvested and stored for up to 8 weeks until the spring-planted varieties start cropping, so maintaining your onion supplies. With good resistance to bolting, Tornado produces a slightly deeper round bulb than Shakespeare and much rounder than the Japanese ‘Senshyu’ types. More tolerant of drought and shown to successfully produce crops in heavier soils, you should plant Tornado in October for optimum results, although a September to November planting will also produce good yields.

Onion ‘T&M’s First Early’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 packs £5.99
Autumn Planting.A reintroduction of a top customer favourite of recent years. An overwintering onion, ‘T&M’s First Early’ produces attractive yellow skinned bulbs that will give you your first crop of the season. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘T&M’s First Early’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £4.49
Autumn Planting.A reintroduction of a top customer favourite of recent years. An overwintering onion, ‘T&M’s First Early’ produces attractive yellow skinned bulbs that will give you your first crop of the season. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘Shakespeare’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 packs £5.99
Autumn Planting.A british bred variety with superb over wintering qualities and producing darker brown-skinned bulbs than most varieties. Onion ‘Shakespeare’ forms good sized bulbs, with excellent skin quality and storage potential. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘Shakespeare’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £4.49
Autumn Planting.A british bred variety with superb over wintering qualities and producing darker brown-skinned bulbs than most varieties. Onion ‘Shakespeare’ forms good sized bulbs, with excellent skin quality and storage potential. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘Senshyu’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 packs £5.99
Autumn Planting.Onion ‘Senshyu’ is one of the original Japanese overwintering varieties, which has proven successful for many years. This reliable main crop produces good yields of semi-flat bulbs with straw yellow skins. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘Senshyu’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £4.49
Autumn Planting.Onion ‘Senshyu’ is one of the original Japanese overwintering varieties, which has proven successful for many years. This reliable main crop produces good yields of semi-flat bulbs with straw yellow skins. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘Electric’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 packs £5.99
Autumn planting.An overwintering variety producing shiny red skinned, semi globe shaped bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh. Onion ‘Electric’ makes a lovely addition to salads and stir fries. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Onion ‘Electric’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 pack £4.49
Autumn planting.An overwintering variety producing shiny red skinned, semi globe shaped bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh. Onion ‘Electric’ makes a lovely addition to salads and stir fries. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.
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Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Garlic ‘Albigensian Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.A new introduction originating from South West France, performing well in trials from both Autumn and Spring planting. From Autumn planting Garlic ‘Albingensian Wight’ bulbs have excellent keeping qualities and store well into the New Year. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Garlic ‘Bella Italiano’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 bulbs £5.99
Autumn planting. Good-looking Italian hardneck garlic variety from the mountainous area near L’Aquila, to the north east of Rome. The mild-looking pink cloves actually deliver a hard-hitting and deliciously aromatic flavour. Bulbs also store extremely well.

Garlic ‘Carcassonne Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 bulbs £5.99
Autumn planting. Originating in the South of France and yet possibly the most successful hardneck garlic variety for overwintering in the UK, Carcassonne Wight shows good vigour and skin cover. Cloves are pink, similar to Lautrec, but are possibly of a superior bouquet and character.

Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Hardneck garlic.A Middle Eastern hardneck variety from Shvelisi in Georgia with attractive purple striping and a lovely, full-bodied flavour. Garlic ‘Chesnook Red’ makes a lovely choice for baking as it has a lovely creamy texture. Great for garlic making bread! Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Garlic ‘Edenrose’ (Autumn Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Hardneck garlic.Garlic ‘Edenrose’ produces excellent quality bulbs with attractive pink cloves, the colour showing when the outer white skins are peeled back. This outstanding hardneck garlic is renowned throughout France for its superior, delicate flavour. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 15cm (6″).

Garlic ‘Germidour’ (Autumn Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Well-known and reliable, Garlic ‘Germidore’ comes from French production that is well adapted to British conditions. This softneck variety produces large, white bulbs with a mild but still rich flavour. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Maturing a fortnight earlier than Garlic ‘Albingensian’ this softneck variety from the Cordoba region of Spain, produces large flat, white-skinned bulbs which grow almost on the soil surface. Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’ has good storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Hardneck garlic.A classic ‘hardneck’ variety named for its place of origin in South West France. Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’ is widely regarded as France’s finest garlic producing very pretty bulbs with white outer skins and deep pink cloves. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Garlic ‘Messidrome’ (Autumn Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Garlic ‘Messidrome’ comes from French production, producing large white bulbs with excellent flavour for all culinary uses. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Garlic ‘Solent Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 bulbs £5.99
Autumn planting. Known for its exceptional flavour and bouquet which it retains during cooking, this increasingly popular and reliable softneck variety is one of the best for its overall eating and keeping qualities. Used for both autumn and spring planting.

Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck.From English production, Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ produces pure white bulbs with an elegant bouquet that is ideal for a wide range of dishes. This softneck garlic is available for Autumn or Spring planting and has good storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Filed: Thompson and Morgan
Friday, July 13th, 2012
Filed: Thompson and Morgan
Friday, July 13th, 2012
Just a few of the fruit trees at Thompson and morgan.

Patio Fruit Tree Collection – 3 trees – 1 of each variety £79.99
Imagine an orchard on your own patio! These fruit trees have been specifically for their dwarf habit making them ideal for growing in large containers on the patio.Collection comprises: Apple ‘Bright Star’ – This small tree produces a big crop of tasty bicoloured apples with a good balance of sugar and acid that gives a lovely flavour. ‘Bright Star’ apples store well after picking too. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’). Cherry ‘Griotella’ – This naturally dwarf tree has an attractive weeping habit, and looks stunning when in blossom. ‘Griotella’ produces heavy crops of sharp tasting fruits from late July that cook exceptionally well. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’). Rootstock: Colt. Peach ‘Bonanza’ – A Californian bred, genetic dwarf peach producing a ‘mop head’ of full size leaves on a small tree, making it ideal for growing in containers. Height and spread: 1m (3’). Rootstock: St. Julien.

Stone Fruit Collection – 3 feathered maidens – 1 of each variety £69.99
Years ago growing nectarines, peaches and apricots used to be considered difficult for many gardeners. But times have changed and with a warmer climate and modern breeding, it’s never been easier to grow your own mouth-watering stone fruits. The fruit trees in this collection are propagated onto ‘Mont Clare’ and ‘St. Julien’ rootstock to create productive, manageable trees with medium vigour. These trees do not require pollination companions. The fruits can be harvested in August. Height and spread: Up to 3m (9’). Collection comprises 1 tree each of: Peach ‘Peregrine’ – Early pink blossoms provide eye-catching displays, followed by red flushed white skinned fruits from mid August. Apricot ‘Flavourcot®’ – Specially bred for the cooler UK climate, to produce huge crops of delicious orange-red fruits. Nectarine ‘Flame Lady’ – One of the heaviest cropping varieties, producing bright red fruits with a tasty, ‘melting’ flesh.

Patio Fruit Collection – 3 trees – 1 of each variety £59.99
Imagine an orchard on your own patio! These fruit trees have been specifically for their dwarf habit making them ideal for growing in large containers on the patio.Collection comprises: Apple ‘Red Falstaff’ – Produces heavy crops of crunchy, juicy, red skinned apples with good resistance to scab. Height: 1.8m (5’,9″). Spread: 1.5m (4’,9″). Rootstock: M27. Nectarine ‘Necterella’ – Bred in California, Nectarine ‘Necterella’ is a genetically dwarf variety, making it ideal for growing in containers. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’) Rootstock: St. Julien.M, Peach ‘Bonanza’ – Each spring the trees are covered in a mass of pink blossom, followed by delicious full sized fruits. Height and spread: 1m (3’) Rootstock: St. Julien.

Almond ‘Robijn’ – 1 tree £29.99
This beautiful sweet almond makes a highly ornamental tree bearing showy, light pink blossom in spring. Grafted on a semi-dwarfing ‘St Julian’ rootstock, Almond ‘Robijn’ will form a medium sized, spreading tree with excellent resistance to peach leaf curl. In areas with mild, frost free winters the soft shelled nuts will form if from the third year after planting, and can be harvested from late august. Although perfectly hardy, almond trees require a frost free winter and a warm dry summer in order to produce a crop. As Almond ‘Robijn’ is grafted onto peach rootstock it is advised not to plant near peaches as hybridisation may occur resulting in bitter nuts. Almonds are self fertile but pollination is improved when more than one almond tree is grown. Height and spread: 3.5m (11’). Please note, fruit trees will be despatched as early as possible this autumn, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers.

Peach ‘Avalon Pride’ – 1 feathered maiden £29.99
The first Peach Leaf Curl resistant variety! This unique peach was discovered as a chance seedling in Washington State, near Seattle. Peach ‘Avalon Pride’ bears pretty pink flowers followed by large, deliciously juicy fruits from early August. Propagated onto ‘Mont Clare’ rootstock, which is very productive with medium vigour, and makes peach trees less susceptible to frost damage. Peach ‘Avalon Pride’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Height and spread: 2m (6’) Rootstock: Mont Clare. Please note, fruit trees will be despatched as early as possible this autumn, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers.

Peach ‘Bonanza’ – 1 tree £29.99
A Californian bred, genetic dwarf peach producing a ‘mop head’ of full size leaves on a small tree, making it ideal for growing in containers. Each spring Peach ‘Bonanza’ is covered in a mass of pink blossom, followed by delicious full sized fruits that can be harvested in August. When growing peach trees on the patio, use a large 60cm (24″) diameter container filled with a soil based compost such as John Innes No 3. Propagated onto St Julien’ rootstock and specifically bred to be dwarf. Peach ‘Bonanza’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Height and spread: 1m (3’) Rootstock: St. Julien. Please note, fruit trees will be despatched as early as possible this autumn, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers.

Peach ‘Peregrine’ – 1 feathered maiden £28.99
The best English variety since its introduction in 1906! In March early pink blossoms provide eye-catching displays, followed by red flushed white skinned fruits from mid August. This delicious white fleshed peach is a favourite tree for wall training. Propagated onto ‘St. Julien’ rootstock, which is very productive with medium vigour, and makes peach trees less susceptible to frost damage. Peach ‘Peregrine’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Height and spread: 3m (9’) Rootstock: St. Julien. Please note, fruit trees will be despatched as early as possible this autumn, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers.
Filed: Thompson and Morgan
Friday, July 13th, 2012
Filed: Thompson and Morgan
Friday, July 13th, 2012
Primula
Best In Class for hardy primroses –
A vibrant rainbow of primrose flowers that will brighten the gloomiest of winter days – even through cold, wet and snow! The delicately fragranced blooms of Primrose ‘Husky’ burst open in a frenzy of colour that will see you through until late spring. Once established in beds, borders and containers, these easy to grow perennials will virtually look after themselves. Height and spread: 20cm (8”).
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible
Pot up plug plants and grow them on in bright, frost-free conditions, watering sparingly until they are fully rooted in. When they are well grown, acclimatise primrose plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days, prior to planting out in their final positions in beds, borders and containers. Choose a position in full sun or semi shade on any fertile, moist, well drained soil.
How to look after them during the winter? Just avoid over-watering which may cause the plants to rot in cold conditions. You can deadhead faded primrose flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. Divide over-crowded clumps of primroses from late autumn to early spring.

Primrose ‘Husky Mixed’ – 72 plugs £16.99
A vibrant rainbow of primrose flowers that will brighten the gloomiest of winter days – even through cold, wet and snow! The delicately fragranced blooms of Primrose ‘Husky’ burst open in a frenzy of colour that will see you through until late spring. Once established in beds, borders and containers, these easy to grow perennials will virtually look after themselves. Height and spread: 20cm (8”).

Primrose ‘Husky Mixed’ – 36 plugs £12.99
A vibrant rainbow of primrose flowers that will brighten the gloomiest of winter days – even through cold, wet and snow! The delicately fragranced blooms of Primrose ‘Husky’ burst open in a frenzy of colour that will see you through until late spring. Once established in beds, borders and containers, these easy to grow perennials will virtually look after themselves. Height and spread: 20cm (8”).

Primrose ‘Husky Mixed’ – 24 plugs £9.99
A vibrant rainbow of primrose flowers that will brighten the gloomiest of winter days – even through cold, wet and snow! The delicately fragranced blooms of Primrose ‘Husky’ burst open in a frenzy of colour that will see you through until late spring. Once established in beds, borders and containers, these easy to grow perennials will virtually look after themselves. Height and spread: 20cm (8”).
Filed: Thompson and Morgan
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