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Archive for the 'Thompson and Morgan' Category
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Thompson & Morgan just added hundreds of new items
Narcissus ‘Shrike’ – 20 bulbs £39.99
RHS AGM variety, Daffodil ‘Shrike’ is one of kind! Its pretty white petals unfurl to reveal a breathtaking, yellow centre surrounded by a collar of tiny, coral pink trumpets that turn a deeper pink as it opens and matures. These unique narcissus flowers boast superb weather resistance, lasting up to 15 days. Height: 35cm (14"’). Spread: 15cm (6"’)
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Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Thompson & Morgan has these new lines today
Apple ‘Isaac Newton’ – 1 root wrap tree £33.99
The original tree associated with Sir Isaac Newton’s observations on gravity stood in the garden of his home - Woolsthorpe Manor; near Grantham. The tree is said to have fallen in a storm and has subsequently regrown on the site, and is still there to this day. It is from this tree that this Isaac Newton’s Tree has been propagated, offering a rare opportunity to grow a piece of history in your own garden. The variety is known as the Flower of Kent, and produces hefty cooking apples with an old-fashioned, bumpy shape. The green skin flushes red where the sun shines on it and the fruit cooks to a soft puree with a refined, sweet flavour. Fruit Tree Height to 3m (10’). Fruits early September to early October. 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
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Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Honesty grows very nicely in corners of your garden where it’ll keep growing year on year.
It grows along the wall in our allotment site and is currently showing pretty pink flowers.
Lunaria annua – 1 packet (50 seeds) £2.49
It blooms from March to April in rich, purples, pinks and starry bi-coloured combinations with white. It’s a vital nectar plant and therefore popular with butterflies, very easy to grow, normally self-seeding itself in sunny or shady positions. Over a long season it produces masses of silvery pods
Filed: allotment, Thompson and Morgan
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Foxglove ‘Illumination Pink’ – 3 jumbo plugs £14.99
Winner of Chelsea Flower Show RHS Plant of the Year 2012. Thought to be an impossible hybridisation, this is the most spectacular foxglove you will have ever seen! The breeding of little-known Isoplexis gives this exciting new variety its fabulous tropical colouring. Incredibly long flowering, with many side branches, ‘Illuminationis extra hardy, will happily grow in sun or shade, in borders or containers
Foxglove ‘Illumination Chelsea Gold’ – 3 jumbo plugs £14.99
The only foxglove of its kind, ‘Illumination Pink’ does everything that everyday foxgloves don’t! It’s reliably perennial, it flowers for months on end (May to November) and it boasts stunning colourings that are comparable to any exotic fl ower. With a distinctive growing habit - multi-branching and compact - these brand new and exclusive plants are perfect for containers as well as borders. To celebrate our Best New Plant success at the RHS show, we have named our new Illumination variety ‘Chelsea Gold’
Foxglove ‘Illumination Chelsea Gold’ – 3 jumbo plugs £14.99
The only foxglove of its kind, ‘Illumination Pink’ does everything that everyday foxgloves don’t! It’s reliably perennial, it flowers for months on end (May to November) and it boasts stunning colourings that are comparable to any exotic fl ower. With a distinctive growing habit - multi-branching and compact - these brand new and exclusive plants are perfect for containers as well as borders. To celebrate our Best New Plant success at the RHS show, we have named our new Illumination variety ‘Chelsea Gold’
Foxglove ‘Illumination Pink’ – 3 jumbo plugs £14.99
Winner of Chelsea Flower Show RHS Plant of the Year 2012. Thought to be an impossible hybridisation, this is the most spectacular foxglove you will have ever seen! The breeding of little-known Isoplexis gives this exciting new variety its fabulous tropical colouring. Incredibly long flowering, with many side branches, ‘Illuminationis extra hardy, will happily grow in sun or shade, in borders or containers
Foxglove ‘Illumination Pink’ – 6 jumbo plugs £19.98
Winner of Chelsea Flower Show RHS Plant of the Year 2012. Thought to be an impossible hybridisation, this is the most spectacular foxglove you will have ever seen! The breeding of little-known Isoplexis gives this exciting new variety its fabulous tropical colouring. Incredibly long flowering, with many side branches, ‘Illuminationis extra hardy, will happily grow in sun or shade, in borders or containers
Foxglove ‘Illumination Chelsea Gold’ – 6 jumbo plugs £19.98
The only foxglove of its kind, ‘Illumination Pink’ does everything that everyday foxgloves don’t! It’s reliably perennial, it flowers for months on end (May to November) and it boasts stunning colourings that are comparable to any exotic fl ower. With a distinctive growing habit - multi-branching and compact - these brand new and exclusive plants are perfect for containers as well as borders. To celebrate our Best New Plant success at the RHS show, we have named our new Illumination variety ‘Chelsea Gold’
Foxglove ‘Illumination Pink’ – 6 jumbo plugs £19.98
Winner of Chelsea Flower Show RHS Plant of the Year 2012. Thought to be an impossible hybridisation, this is the most spectacular foxglove you will have ever seen! The breeding of little-known Isoplexis gives this exciting new variety its fabulous tropical colouring. Incredibly long flowering, with many side branches, ‘Illuminationis extra hardy, will happily grow in sun or shade, in borders or containers
Foxglove ‘Illumination Duo’ – 6 jumbo plugs – 3 of each variety £19.98
The only foxglove of its kind, ‘Illumination Pink’ does everything that everyday foxgloves don’t! It’s reliably perennial, it flowers for months on end (May to November) and it boasts stunning colourings that are comparable to any exotic fl ower. With a distinctive growing habit - multi-branching and compact - these brand new and exclusive plants are perfect for containers as well as borders. To celebrate our Best New Plant success at the RHS show, we have named our new Illumination variety ‘Chelsea Gold’. Collection includes the varieties ‘Illumination Pinkand ‘Illumination Chelsea Gold’
Foxglove ‘Illumination Chelsea Gold’ – 6 jumbo plugs £19.98
The only foxglove of its kind, ‘Illumination Pink’ does everything that everyday foxgloves don’t! It’s reliably perennial, it flowers for months on end (May to November) and it boasts stunning colourings that are comparable to any exotic fl ower. With a distinctive growing habit - multi-branching and compact - these brand new and exclusive plants are perfect for containers as well as borders. To celebrate our Best New Plant success at the RHS show, we have named our new Illumination variety ‘Chelsea Gold’
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Sunday, May 12th, 2013
New lines at Thompson & Morgan
Geranium ‘GeRainbow’™ – 2 ready-planted baskets £39.99
The ever popular ‘Super Balcons’, are now available with brighter colours, bigger flowers, and even more vigour, for superb cascades of colour! These trailing ivy-leaf geraniums look incredible spilling from window boxes and hanging baskets. Low maintenance and incredibly long flowering, ‘GeRainbow’™ is set to become the no. 1 trailing geranium. Trails to: 90cm (36"’). Spread: 45cm (18"’)
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
You can try these barriers to stop slugs getting to plants.
Copper Slug & Snail Tape – 1 tape pack £15.99
Stop slugs and snails in their tracks with this self-adhesive copper tape. The serrated edges increase the electrical charge of the copper that deters these destructive pests. Each pack contains two 25m strips of copper tape
Cabbage Collars – 20 collars £6.99
Unlike other cabbage collars, these are made from copper impregnated material which helps to repel slugs and to deter cabbage root fly. They will prevent weeds germinating around the plant stems and conserve moisture around their roots
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
Broccoli ‘All Year Round Collection’ (Purple Sprouting) – 3 packets – 1 of each variety (425 seeds in total) £5.99
This broccoli all year round collection includes the following varieties; Summer Purple (Aug-Oct) - British breeding especially for summer cropping as needs no vernalisation (winter chill) to produce tasty purple spears. Robust plants will produce high yields if picked regularly to promote fresh flushes of spears. Broccoli Summer Purple has good heat tolerance. Crops from July to November if sown at regular intervals. Apollo (Jun-Nov) - Grow your own distinctly-flavoured, tender-stem broccoli at a fraction of the price of imported supermarket produce. A cross between selections of broccoli and kailaan (Chinese kale) to give deliciously flavoured, soft and tender, nutrient-rich stems and flower buds. The main or central head must be cut to encourage plenty of side-shoots. Choice Selection (Dec-May) - A choice mix of three British bred Broccoli varieties, Red Admiral F1 hybrid, Rudolph and Cardinal. Vigorous plants to provide top quality, large purple spears throughout the winter and spring at a time when fresh vegetables are often in short supply. Grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soil
Broccoli ‘Redhead’ (Purple Sprouting) – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.49
An improvement on traditional forms of purple sprouting. Broccoli Redhead are seeds in the RHS Vegetable Collection and produce a more vigorous plant with large primary heads along with good sized, secondary shoots for picking over an 8 week period through from March to April
Broccoli ‘Choice Selection Mix’ (Purple Sprouting) – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.09
A choice mix of three British bred Broccoli varieties, Red Admiral F1 hybrid, Rudolph and Cardinal. Vigorous plants to provide top quality, large purple spears throughout the winter and spring at a time when fresh vegetables are often in short supply. Grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soil
Broccoli ‘Summer Purple’ (Purple Sprouting) – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.09
British breeding especially for summer cropping as needs no vernalisation (winter chill) to produce tasty purple spears. Robust plants will produce high yields if picked regularly to promote fresh flushes of spears. Broccoli Summer Purple has good heat tolerance. Crops from July to November if sown at regular intervals
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Monday, April 22nd, 2013
Long season cropping means this is a good value plant to grow.
Broccoli ‘All Year Round Collection’ (Purple Sprouting) – 3 packets – 1 of each variety (425 seeds in total) £5.99
This broccoli all year round collection includes the following varieties; Summer Purple (Aug-Oct) - British breeding especially for summer cropping as needs no vernalisation (winter chill) to produce tasty purple spears. Robust plants will produce high yields if picked regularly to promote fresh flushes of spears. Broccoli Summer Purple has good heat tolerance. Crops from July to November if sown at regular intervals. Apollo (Jun-Nov) - Grow your own distinctly-flavoured, tender-stem broccoli at a fraction of the price of imported supermarket produce. A cross between selections of broccoli and kailaan (Chinese kale) to give deliciously flavoured, soft and tender, nutrient-rich stems and flower buds. The main or central head must be cut to encourage plenty of side-shoots. Choice Selection (Dec-May) - A choice mix of three British bred Broccoli varieties, Red Admiral F1 hybrid, Rudolph and Cardinal. Vigorous plants to provide top quality, large purple spears throughout the winter and spring at a time when fresh vegetables are often in short supply. Grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soil
Broccoli ‘Redhead’ (Purple Sprouting) – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.49
An improvement on traditional forms of purple sprouting. Broccoli Redhead are seeds in the RHS Vegetable Collection and produce a more vigorous plant with large primary heads along with good sized, secondary shoots for picking over an 8 week period through from March to April
Broccoli ‘Choice Selection Mix’ (Purple Sprouting) – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.09
A choice mix of three British bred Broccoli varieties, Red Admiral F1 hybrid, Rudolph and Cardinal. Vigorous plants to provide top quality, large purple spears throughout the winter and spring at a time when fresh vegetables are often in short supply. Grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soil
Broccoli ‘Summer Purple’ (Purple Sprouting) – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.09
British breeding especially for summer cropping as needs no vernalisation (winter chill) to produce tasty purple spears. Robust plants will produce high yields if picked regularly to promote fresh flushes of spears. Broccoli Summer Purple has good heat tolerance. Crops from July to November if sown at regular intervals
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
The excess rain last year means the slug population is one of the few success stories of last year. Something gardeners need to take seriously if they’re to avoid having all young plants eaten.
Slug damage is serious trouble when you’re sowing seeds. They can eat every seedling before you even see them.
Nemaslug was in short supply last year so order yours now!
Other slug tips
– Have a pond – frogs and toads will eat slugs
– Keep weeds down. Grass is a great place for slugs to hide against the edges of boards and beds.
– Use beer traps – these will drown the blighters
– use mat traps where you lay something on the ground overnight and then remove the slugs off it in the morning.
– slug hunt at night.
– kill slugs you see – drop them into salty water or slice them up.
Natural Pest Control – Slugs – 1 large pack £32.99
Slugs are one of the most common and destructive pests in British gardens. Damage is widespread across many plant species and can be extensive due to the slug’s ability to feed all year round providing temperatures are over 5°CMany slugs live underground and this is where the nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita targets them. The nematodes are watered into the soil and seek out the slugs, killing them within 3 days. The best time to apply these nematodes is between March and October and they are most effective in wet weatherOne treatment gives control for up to six weeks and is harmless to children, pets and wildlifeNatural pest control products offer a safe and effective way of controlling pests for both edible and ornamental crops, without the use of toxic chemicals, making them ideal for the organic gardener. Full instructions supplied with each treatmentSmall pack treats 40 sq. metres; Large pack treats 100 sq. metres
Natural Pest Control – Slugs – 1 small pack £19.99
Slugs are one of the most common and destructive pests in British gardens. Damage is widespread across many plant species and can be extensive due to the slug’s ability to feed all year round providing temperatures are over 5°CMany slugs live underground and this is where the nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita targets them. The nematodes are watered into the soil and seek out the slugs, killing them within 3 days. The best time to apply these nematodes is between March and October and they are most effective in wet weatherOne treatment gives control for up to six weeks and is harmless to children, pets and wildlifeNatural pest control products offer a safe and effective way of controlling pests for both edible and ornamental crops, without the use of toxic chemicals, making them ideal for the organic gardener. Full instructions supplied with each treatmentSmall pack treats 40 sq. metres; Large pack treats 100 sq. metres
Copper Slug & Snail Tape – 1 tape pack £15.99
Stop slugs and snails in their tracks with this self-adhesive copper tape. The serrated edges increase the electrical charge of the copper that deters these destructive pests. Each pack contains two 25m strips of copper tape
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