Dahlia ‘XXXL’ is so vigorous that you can even plant our young plants directly into their final containers. The enormous blooms don’t just put in a quick appearance at the end of the summer, they flower right through the season. Height: 120cm (48”). Spread: 60cm (24”)

Dahlia ‘XXXL’ – 4 jumbo plugs – 1 of each colour £4.99
A ‘dinner plate’ dahlia that doesn’t need staking! Twelve years of breeding have produced this extra strong, extra sturdy plant with extra large blooms. Excellent in borders or large patio pots, plants are so vigorous and packed with energy that you can even plant young plants directly into their final containers. The 30cm (12in) diameter blooms don’t just put in a quick appearance at the end of the summer, they flower right through the season.

Dahlia ‘XXXL Yellow’ – 1 jumbo plug £10.99
A ‘dinner plate’ dahlia that doesn’t need staking! Twelve years of breeding have produced this extra strong, extra sturdy plant with extra large blooms. Excellent in borders or large patio pots, plants are so vigorous and packed with energy that you can even plant young plants directly into their final containers. The 30cm (12in) diameter yellow blooms don’t just put in a quick appearance at the end of the summer, they flower right through the season.

Dahlia ‘XXXL White’ – 1 jumbo plug £10.99
A ‘dinner plate’ dahlia that doesn’t need staking! Twelve years of breeding have produced this extra strong, extra sturdy Dahlia, with extra large blooms up to 30cm (12″) accross. Fantastic in borders or large patio pots, Dahlia ‘XXXL White’ is so vigorous that you can even plant our young plants directly into their final containers. The enormous blooms don’t just put in a quick appearance at the end of the summer; they flower right through the season. Height: 120cm (48″). Spread: 60cm (24″).

Dahlia ‘XXXL Orange’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 3 jumbo plugs £14.99
The young plants of this spectacular dahlia are so power-packed they can be planted straight into their final container or the border. Triffid-like growth remains sturdy and upright, even when festooned with the foot-wide, showy blooms. The ‘XXXL Series’ have also brought dahlias forward in flowering time and you’ll start to enjoy blooms from June. Height: 120cm (47″).

Dahlia ‘XXXL Orange’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 jumbo plug £8.99
The young plants of this spectacular dahlia are so power-packed they can be planted straight into their final container or the border. Triffid-like growth remains sturdy and upright, even when festooned with the foot-wide, showy blooms. The ‘XXXL Series’ have also brought dahlias forward in flowering time and you’ll start to enjoy blooms from June.Height: 120cm (47″).

Dahlia ‘XXXL Bicolour’ – 1 jumbo plug £10.99
A ‘dinner plate’ dahlia that doesn’t need staking! Twelve years of breeding have produced this extra strong, extra sturdy plant with extra large blooms. Excellent in borders or large patio pots, plants are so vigorous and packed with energy that you can even plant young plants directly into their final containers. The 30cm (12in) diameter bicolour blooms don’t just put in a quick appearance at the end of the summer, they flower right through the season.

Plant this to encourage bees into your garden.

Verbena bonariensis – 3 jumbo plants £8.99
Tightly clustered florets form glowing lavender flower heads that float atop stiffly upright, branching stems. The long lasting blooms of Verbena bonariensis attract clouds of bees and butterflies. This perennial verbena has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, associating beautifully with grasses for a tranquil planting scheme, or adding a touch of architectural style to the back of herbaceous borders. This elegant perennial is at its most effective when planted in large swathes. Height: 200cm (79”). Spread: 45cm (18”).

Perennial Garden Collection – 4 packets – 1 of each variety £6.59
SPECIAL OFFER!: Our Perennial Garden Collection comprises one packet each of Echinacea Pink Parasol, Foxglove Candy Mountain, Lupin Tutti Frutti & Verbena bonariensis.Echinacea Pink Parasol: Stunning, 7-10cm (3-4in) across, deep purplish-pink blooms with contrasting orange cones, stand proudly above strong stems on bushy plants.,Foxglove Candy Mountain: The first-upward-facing foxglove from seed! This unusual characteristic enables you – and the bees – to peep inside the stunning rose-pink blooms and view their delightful freckled throats.,Lupin Tutti Frutti: Specially selected for its truly amazing range of bicoloured flowers, with the highest quality flower spikes ever produced from seed.,Verbena bonariensis: Tall heads of bright, eye-catching, rosy lavender. Adds a tranquil feel to tropical or perennial borders..

Verbena bonariensis – 1 jumbo plug £5.00
Tightly clustered florets form glowing lavender flower heads that float atop stiffly upright, branching stems. The long lasting blooms of Verbena bonariensis attract clouds of bees and butterflies. This perennial verbena has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, associating beautifully with grasses for a tranquil planting scheme, or adding a touch of architectural style to the back of herbaceous borders. This elegant perennial is at its most effective when planted in large swathes. Height: 200cm (79”). Spread: 45cm (18”).

Planting Partners Collection – 2 packets – 1 of each variety (220 seeds in total) £3.19
Collection comprises one packet each of:Cenolophium denudatum: Mounds of deeply cut foliage look good in borders all year round, but really come to life once its tall stems are graced with large heads of elegant cow parsley-like white flowers held above lacy dark green feathery foliage from July to October.,Verbena bonariensis: Tall heads of bright, eye catching rosy lavender..

Verbena bonariensis – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.99
This increasingly popular first year flowering perennial produces robust plants, with wiry stems topped by floating clouds of eye-catching, rosy lavender blooms. Plant amongst other perennials to add height and an air of tranquillity in your borders. Height: 120-150cm (4-5′).

Verbena bonariensis – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.89
Tall heads of bright, eye -catching rosy lavender, adding a tranquil tropical feel to borders. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft).

Cenolophium denudatum – 1 packet (20 seeds) £0.99
Mounds of deeply cut foliage look good in borders all year round, but really come to life once its tall stems are graced with large heads of elegant cow parsley-like white flowers held above lacy dark green feathery foliage from July to October.Looks spectacular interplanted with Verbena bonariensis, attracting beneficial insects and making an excellent cut flower.Height: 70-100cm (28-40in).

Autumn plant shallots and you’ll get a great crop

Shallot ‘Springfield’ – 1 pack £4.99
Spring planting.These high yielding, shiny bronzed-skinned shallots have good bolting resistance. The reddish tinted flesh of Shallot ‘Springfield’ has a strong flavour so is ideal for pickling/stews and casseroles. Bulbs store very well. Pack size: Approx 500g, approx 15-20 sets. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Shallot ‘Red Sun’ – 1 pack £4.99
Spring planting.Gaining in popularity due to its attractive red tinged skin, Shallot ‘Red Sun’ is arguably the best of the red shallots. Producing good yields of crisp, white fleshed bulbs of excellent flavour for cooking, salads or for pickling. Bulbs have long storage potential. Pack size: Approx 500g, approx 15-20 sets. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Shallot ‘French Longor’ – 1kg pack £8.99
This French version of ‘Jersey Long’ has been awarded an RHS Award of garden merit for its extremely long bulbs and robust flavour. Shallots have a much sweeter flavour than onions and can be used in stews and casseroles for a more delicate taste. This variety is a particular favourite with exhibition growers, and can be stored over a long period.

Shallot ‘Camelot’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (60 seeds) £2.89
You’ll love this visually stunning shallot – the darkest red-skinned variety available from seed. Shallots have become increasingly popular for their culinary uses as they have such a distinctive flavour, offering an interesting alternative to onions. Each seed produces an individual small, whitefleshed bulb which stores extremely well for use throughout late autumn and winter.

Shallot ‘Banana’ – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.69
Long, banana-shaped shallots from seed, as used by many celebrity chefs. Banana Shallot produces attractive, shiny, copper brown-skinned bulbs with crisp white flesh and a very distinct flavour. Sowing densities will determine the size of bulbs you harvest. Stores well for winter use in the kitchen.

Brimstone Rapide – 1 x 600g pack £9.99
Dramatically reduces and inhibits common scab, such an unsightly blemish on potato skins. Contains 90% elemental sulphur and 10% clay as a binding agent. Completely safe not harmful to people, plants or animals. Since the Clean Air Acts, sulphur deposition from atmospheric pollution has fallen dramatically. Sulphur is essential for plant growth.When applying Brimstone, the soil oxidizes to form a weak sulphuric acid which provides a seasonal lowering of soil pH and a controlled release of the nutrient sulphate. Apply a continuous band of Brimstone along the potato ridge after planting, 15g/metre (½oz/yard). A 600g pack will treat 40 metres of row and the soil will remain acidified until autumn.Also excellent for onions and shallots, and ericaceous plants.

Whilst elephant garlic isn’t a real garlic it’ll make impressive size bulbs that are mild and garlicy! Delicious and very impressive sizes can be reached with up to a pound in weight being possible.
You can plant in autumn or spring.

Elephant Garlic (Autumn Planting) – 12 cloves £8.99
Autumn planting. Hardneck.Elephant Garlic is not a true garlic but a stem leek, which produces massive bulbs approximately 10cm (4”) in diameter. The cloves are also much larger than conventional garlic with a milder taste, making it suitable for a wide choice of culinary uses, especially roasting. Available for Spring or Autumn planting. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 20cm (8”).

Elephant Garlic (Spring Planting) – 12 cloves £8.99
Spring planting. Hardneck.Elephant Garlic is not a true garlic but a stem leek, which produces massive bulbs approximately 10cm (4”) in diameter. The cloves are also much larger than conventional garlic with a milder taste, making it suitable for a wide choice of culinary uses, especially roasting. Available for Spring or Autumn planting. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 20cm (8”).

Garlic will grow better and bigger if you plant it in the autumn. It’s one of those things you should do to get a longer growing season on it. It is happy with being outside over winter.

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 ‘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 ‘Early Purple Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’ is ready to harvest from May. This RHS AGM variety should be used soon after harvest as it does not store over a long period. 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 ‘Grow Your Own Collection’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 bulbs + 5 cloves £19.99
Easy to grow and so good for you! Collection comprises 1 bulb each of the following autumn planting varieities: Garlic ‘Albigensian Wight’, Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’, Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’, Garlic ‘Edenrose’, Garlic ‘Germidour’, Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’, Garlic Picardy Wight, Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’, Garlic ‘Messidrome’, Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’, PLUS 5 cloves of Elephant Garlic.

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 ‘Picardy Wight’ (Spring Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Spring planting. Softneck garlic.Originating from Picardy in Northern France, Garlic ‘Picardy Wight is suitable for spring or autumn planting. This softneck variety produces strong flavoured bulbs with long storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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”).

Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ (Spring Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Spring 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”).

Asparagus needs a well prepared bed. It’s a long term crop that doesn’t like being moved or disturbed. Ensure the bed is weed free and especially free of any nasty perrenials like couch grass that will disturb the roots when you weed. An edged bed will help keep weeds out and be a good area to create a raised bed.
It needs mulching in the autumn. Seaweed can be used, but other mulches will be acceptable. It is shallow rooted so do not hoe unless you can be very careful.

Asparagus officinalis ‘Autumn Planting Collection’ (Autumn planting) – 20 crowns – 5 of each variety £24.99
Autumn planting.Offering excellent value for money, this autumn planting collection provides a good range of varieties, ensuring a long cropping season and reliable supply of delicious asparagus spears. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 45cm (18″).Collection comprises: Asparagus ‘Ariane’ – Delicious purple-tipped spears early in the season. Asparagus ‘Mondeo’ – Impressive yields and quality, especially early in the season. Asparagus ‘Pacific 2000’ – Consistently uniform, green spears that are tender and stringless. Asparagus ‘Purple Pacific’ – Stringless spears that are more tender and sweet than many green varieties.

Asparagus officinalis ‘Autumn Planting Collection’ (Autumn Planting) – 40 crowns – 10 of each variety £44.99
Autumn planting.Offering excellent value for money, this autumn planting collection provides a good range of varieties, ensuring a long cropping season and reliable supply of delicious asparagus spears. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 45cm (18″).Collection comprises: Asparagus ‘Ariane’ – Delicious purple-tipped spears early in the season. Asparagus ‘Mondeo’ – Impressive yields and quality, especially early in the season. Asparagus ‘Pacific 2000’ – Consistently uniform, green spears that are tender and stringless. Asparagus ‘Purple Pacific’ – Stringless spears that are more tender and sweet than many green varieties.

Asparagus officinalis ‘Pacific Purple’ (Autumn Planting) – 25 crowns £31.99
Spring/ Autumn planting.A colourful variety that is suitable for spring and autumn planting. Asparagus ‘Pacific Purple’ produces stringless spears that are more tender and sweet than many green varieties. The colour can be lost when cooked so they are best steamed or eaten raw with dips, or sliced in salads. This high yielding asparagus will also produce white spears if earthed up. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Pacific Purple’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 crowns £15.99
Spring/ Autumn planting.A colourful variety that is suitable for spring and autumn planting. Asparagus ‘Pacific Purple’ produces stringless spears that are more tender and sweet than many green varieties. The colour can be lost when cooked so they are best steamed or eaten raw with dips, or sliced in salads. This high yielding asparagus will also produce white spears if earthed up. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Pacific Challenger’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 crowns £17.99
Autumn Planting.The first Phytophthora tolerant asparagus available commercially – and with good fusarium tolerance too, this must be one of the most disease resistant varieties. Asparagus ‘Pacific Challenger’ produces high yields of slender green spears with firm, tight tips and a good flavour. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Pacific 2000’ (Autumn Planting) – 25 crowns £31.99
From New Zealand breeding, this vigorous variety was voted the best in commercial grower taste tests in 2006. The consistently uniform, green spears are so tender and stringless, they can be eaten raw or sliced in salads. This long lasting variety is highly regarded for its heavy yields and superior flavour. Unlike many traditional varieties, Asparagus ‘Pacific 2000’ is suitable for either spring or autumn planting. Although asparagus beds take several years to establish, each asparagus crown can produce up to 25 spears per year and will continue cropping for 25 years. Height: 150cm (59”). Spread: 45 cm (18”).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Pacific 2000’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 crowns £15.99
From New Zealand breeding, this vigorous variety was voted the best in commercial grower taste tests in 2006. The consistently uniform, green spears are so tender and stringless, they can be eaten raw or sliced in salads. This long lasting variety is highly regarded for its heavy yields and superior flavour. Unlike many traditional varieties, Asparagus ‘Pacific 2000’ is suitable for either spring or autumn planting. Although asparagus beds take several years to establish, each asparagus crown can produce up to 25 spears per year and will continue cropping for 25 years. Height: 150cm (59”). Spread: 45 cm (18”).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Ariane’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 5 crowns £9.99
This asparagus has performed brilliantly for me over the past couple of years. Once planted in deep, rich soil, the plants needed little in the way of fuss. The thick shoots are very tender, and produced in quantity. Harvest the later spears too, for very tender, fine spears with even more delicate flavour.

Asparagus officinalis ‘Ariane’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 10 crowns £15.99
This asparagus has performed brilliantly for me over the past couple of years. Once planted in deep, rich soil, the plants needed little in the way of fuss. The thick shoots are very tender, and produced in quantity. Harvest the later spears too, for very tender, fine spears with even more delicate flavour.

Asparagus officinalis ‘Ariane’ (Autumn Planting) – 25 crowns £31.99
Autumn planting.From German breeding, Asparagus ‘Ariane’ produces a heavy flush of delicious, large, purple-tipped spears early in the season. Smaller, ‘fine’ spears are also produced later in the season. This attractive variety has significant yield and quality improvements over many other varieties. Height: 150cm (59in). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Ariane’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 crowns £15.99
Autumn planting.From German breeding, Asparagus ‘Ariane’ produces a heavy flush of delicious, large, purple-tipped spears early in the season. Smaller, ‘fine’ spears are also produced later in the season. This attractive variety has significant yield and quality improvements over many other varieties. Height: 150cm (59in). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Asparagus officinalis ‘Planter Collection’ (Autumn Planting) – 1 collection £19.99
Grow your own asparagus spears in even the smallest of spaces! This handy asparagus planter collection does not require a permanent bed or large growing area, making it perfect for a patio or balcony. Asparagus grown in planters will take 2 years to crop and will crop for up to 3 seasons after this. Please note: Once growing in a planter it is not advisable to disturb asparagus plants and move them. To grow asparagus plants in containers, a planter of at least 60ltrs is required. Each collection consists of 2 x 60 litre planters, plus 3 crowns each of Asparagus ‘Mondeo’ and Asparagus ‘Pacific 2000’.

pak choi, beetroots, carrots, turnips.
In august plant your Arctic king and ‘all year round’ lettuce – keep it under a cloche in winter and you should have good crops.

You can sow peas again – all maincrop, mangetout and sugarsnap can be planted from now until end of July. Time to get another row or two in if you have some room.

When the weather is like it has been the plants are as confused as anything else by the hot, cold, wet, dry weather mix so just keep trying things.

If you can provide cloche cover then Komatsuna, Mizuna, Mibuna, Pak Choi, Choy Sum, Chinese Cabbage and any other oriental brassicas you can find will produce a winter harvest.

Mini cloches at T&M:
New item today at Thompson & Morgan

Mini Greenhouse Cloche – 1 pack of 2 cloches, pegs and 2 ends £34.99
Protect your crops from frosts and animal pests with these robust tunnel cloches. Easy to set up, the thick, rigid walls provide protection for seedlings and young plants, whilst the integral rainwater collection reservoirs mean that the plants can also enjoy natural rainwater. One cloche size – 80cm/31in long x 40cm/16in wide x 22.5cm/9in high. Each sturdy ends will add 15cm to the length of the cloche.

Thompson & Morgan has this new product today

Fennel ‘Victoria’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (50 seeds) £2.29
Outstanding yields of large, smooth and pure white bulbs with an enticing and traditional aniseed flavour. Fennel ‘Victoria’ is a newly bred form which has neat foliage and improved resistance to bolting. The foliage of this hardy perennial makes a tasty addition to salads or as an attractive garnish. With a multitude of uses, fennel can even be used as a compress for softening rough chapped hands, or for treating numerous ailments. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 45cm (18″).

New products at Thompson & Morgan

Pak Choi Collection – 3 packets – 1 of each variety (450 seeds in total) £3.99
Three unique hybrid Pak Chois to highlight salads or stir fries. Collection comprises one packet each of: Pak Choi Purple F1 – An eye catching reddish-purple top leaf contrasts with the green undersides and the bright green stems. Pak Choi Green F1 – Produces vibrant apple green stems. Pak Choi White F1 – Produces pure white, juicy stems. Ready to harvest in 30 days from sowing as ‘baby leaf’ or 45-70 days as semi-mature to full size heads. Earlier and later sowings for ‘baby leaf’ can be made under cloches or fleece.

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