Thompson and morgan have a great selection of beautiful clematis flowers available.
Clematis napaulensis – 1 x 7cm potted plant £11.99
Rare and unusual clematis variety originating from Nepal and parts of China. It loses all its foliage in early summer and remains dormant until the autumn when it puts on lush new foliage which is followed by large clusters of stunning, scented pendulous fl owers. Perfect for dull winter months. Height: 3m (9’). Spread: 15m (5’). Pruning group: 1. Supplied in 7cm pots.
How exciting is this? A brand new nasturtian, not yet available in seed. Be amongst the first in the UK to grow this new nasturtian.
Nasturtium ‘Fruit Salad’ is so new it’s only available in plant form. Nasturtians are amazing plants that can produce tons of beautiful flowers and leaves. They’re edible too. This type was thought to be lost but is now available to buy this year as plants.
Nasturtium ‘Fruit Salad’ – 10 jumbo plugs £7.99
Did you know that these type of nasturtiums existed many years ago, but were lost? It’s great that it’s been possible to re-introduce them as they’re perfect for hanging baskets or pots. What’s even better is they definitely don’t become huge cabbage-like specimens as most nasturtiums do!
She uses 1 part comfrey to 5 parts water. Chop into small pieces into a large bucket. Add water, soak for 2-3 weeks. It will be smelly and turn into a lovely dark tea. This will need diluting before using on the plants. If you have a bucket with a lid then it’ll stop other things falling in and stop some of the smell escaping. She doesn’t say what to dilute to to – but try 5:1 again with water so it’s weak.
Once you have your own comfrey plants you’ll be able to use it for feeding everything. You can use the leaves neat in potato beds, and around tomatoes but making a tea and diluting it is a great way of feeding your plants. Once bought you’ll never need to buy comfrey again. It’s very tough and hard to kill. This is a reason to make sure it’s planted in the right place in your garden or allotment as the roots will regrow if you leave a bit in if you try to move it.
First grow your comfrey!
I’ve grown these roots and seeds so have both types on my allotment. They will flower prolificly but if you constantly crop the seeding variety you don’t have a problem with it.
Comfrey ‘Bocking 14’ – 5 root cuttings £8.99
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"’). ‘
Comfrey – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.49
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"). ‘
There are many types of radish available. They are quick and easy to grow. You can use them as row markers for other slower to germinate seeds. They can be harvested in just a few weeks.
Buy a mix or just one type. They look very pretty and add texture and taste to salads. Slice, grate or eat whole!
You can use them for decorating too – just thin slices into them and they open out when soaked in cold water.
Chinese Radish ‘China Rose’ – 1 packet (500 seeds) £1.49
A traditional ‘winter’ variety for sowing in late June and July to harvest and store for winter use in salads. ‘ Chinese Radish China Rose has quite long, tapering roots of carmine skin and pure white, crisp pungent flesh. ‘
Chinese Radish ‘Dragon’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (80 seeds) £2.09
Quicker maturing and with a slightly milder taste than Radish ‘China Rose’. ‘ Earliest sowings of Radish ‘Dragon’ are ready in 50 days whilst later sowings provide delicious ‘winter radishes’. ‘ Fully winter hardy, producing smooth, pinky-red skinned roots that are superb sliced in salads and stir fries. ‘ Height and spread: 15cm (6"). ‘
Mooli Radish ‘Neptune’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (100 seeds) £3.99
A popular autumn/winter maturing ‘mooli’ producing pure white, crisp fleshed, mild flavoured 25cm (10in) long roots. ‘ Mooli Radish Neptune has excellent bolt resistance and winter hardiness and stands well in good condition over a long period. ‘ Prefers a well-drained, rich fertile soil. ‘
Radish ‘Amethyst’ – 1 packet (300 seeds) £1.99
Raphanus sativus. ‘ Shiny purple skinned round roots with crisp white flesh. ‘ The roots of Radish Amethyst are slow to go pithy and have strong tops for easier pulling. ‘ Ideal for containers. ‘Sow regularly for continuous succulent roots throughout the summer. ‘
Radish ‘Cherry Belle’ – 1 packet (800 seeds) £1.99
Bright red skin and crisp, sweet and succulent mildly flavoured white flesh. ‘ Radish Cherry Belle is early, very fast maturing, and very slow to go woody. ‘
Radish ‘Flamboyant 3’ – 1 packet (400 seeds) £1.99
High quality half-long, cylindrical radishes with a white tip. ‘ When you bite into Radish Flamboyant 3, the first reaction is “wow!”. ‘ The flavour really is refreshingly strong, crisp and clean. ‘ It’s just what the summer salads needs. ‘
Radish ‘Mirabeau’ – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.49
The cylindrical, pale red roots with small white tips make Radish Mirabeau a most attractive bunching radish. ‘ Radish Mirabeau seeds are excellent for both early sowings under glass as well as for maincrop outdoor sowings. ‘ Crunchy delight for salads. ‘ Radish Mirabeau has an RHS Award of Garden Merit and was recently voted Garden Which? Best Buy. ‘
Radish ‘Poloneza’ – Heritage – 1 packet (500 seeds) £1.99
Radish ‘Poloneza’ produces attractive round, red-skinned roots with a white splash at the root end, similar to Radish ‘Sparkler’. ‘ The mild, crisp, white or pink tinged flesh is free from pithiness and makes an attractive addition to radish salads. ‘ This quick growing summer radish resists bolting and is suitable for earlier sowings under glass as well as outdoors. ‘ Height: 15cm (6"). ‘ Spread: 10cm (4"). ‘
Radish ‘Rainbow Mixed’ – 1 packet (500 seeds) £1.99
T&M has hand selected this visually stunning array of coloured skinned radishes all with crisp, white, delicious flesh. ‘ Radish Rainbow Mixed have round to plum shaped roots with white, purple, red, white and red, or a stunning gold skin, to add colour to your summer salads or sandwiches. ‘ Summer sowings grow quickly and will be ready to harvest in 28 days. ‘
Radish ‘Rougette’ – 1 packet (300 seeds) £0.99
Quick maturing, bright red, round roots with succulent flesh. ‘ Short tops, so Radish Rougette can be grown under glass or in frames for the earliest dish of the season. ‘ Radish Rougette is ideal for successional sowings throughout the spring and summer months. ‘
Radish ‘Rudi’ – 1 packet (300 seeds) £2.49
Dark red, good coloured round roots with crisp, gently pungent flesh which is slow to turn ‘pithy’. ‘ Radish Rudi is suitable for outdoor crops or for forcing under glass or in frames for even earlier crops. ‘ Radish Rudi is a versatile, easy to grow salad crop. ‘ Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. ‘ Harvest almost all year round. ‘ Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. ‘
Radish ‘Stela’ – SowStrong® Collection – 1 packet (400 seeds) £2.49
Bright red skinned, round, roots with crisp, succulent white flesh which has a good resistance against ‘pithiness’. ‘ Stela is suitable for forcing for early crops and sowing successionally outdoors throughout the summer. ‘
Radish ‘Vienna’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (350 seeds) £2.09
A giant amongst summer radish. ‘ Radish Vienna produces large, golf ball sized roots with pure white flesh which remain firm, juicy and crisp with a spicy flavour, but have no sign of pithiness or bitter after taste. ‘ Ideal for successional sowing. ‘
Swede ‘Tweed’ – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.99
British bred culinary Swede with hybrid vigour and uniformity, growing very well in less fertile soil making it the perfect home gardener’s choice. ‘ Globe-shaped, purple topped, with cream skin and tasty creamflesh of fine texture. ‘ Ideal for late autumn harvest. ‘
Swede ‘Magres’ – 1 packet (1000 seeds) £2.49
Excellent coloured and shaped, purple topped roots with fine grained, good flavoured, yellow flesh, free from bitterness. ‘ Swede Magres is an excellent culinary swede, fully winter hardy, with mildew resistant foliage. ‘
Swede ‘Tyne’ F1 Hybrid – SowStrong® Collection – 1 packet (70 seeds) £2.49
British bred culinary Swede with hybrid vigour and excellent root uniformity, performing well in less fertile soils. ‘ The attractive round roots have a dark purple top with cream base and cream coloured flesh of very good texture and flavour. ‘
Swede ‘Virtue’ – 1 packet (1000 seeds) £2.19
Swede Virtue was bred as a culinary swede for its attractive red skin and fine grained, sweet yellow flesh. ‘ Much improved in root quality and taste than older varieties. ‘ Swede Virtue is fully winter hardy. ‘
Swede ‘Brora’ – 1 packet (750 seeds) £1.99
Bred as a culinary swede. ‘ Swede Brora has attractive reddish-purple shiny skin and cream base, with fine grained, well-flavoured, creamy yellow flesh, free from any bitterness. ‘ Swede Brora is best harvested late autumn up to New Year. ‘ Excellent storage qualities. ‘ Prefers a rich, well manured soil. ‘ Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. ‘
Lovage is an erect, herbaceous, perennial plant growing to 1.8–2.5 m tall. I’ve got some seeds which I’m going to sow shortly.
Thompson and morgan sell the seeds:
Lovage – Duchy Originals Organic Seeds – 1 packet (75 seeds) £1.99
Perennial herb lovage has a distinctive flavour that combines the savoury tastes of celery and anise. ‘ Use the young leaves in soups, stews and salads or cut the stems for crystallizing. ‘ Aromatic lovage seed can also be harvested for adding to savoury baked dishes. ‘ This tall hardy herb makes a useful addition to the back of borders and kitchen gardens. ‘ Height: 2m (79"). ‘ Spread: 1m (39"). ‘
And from suttons
Herb Seed – Lovage £1.85
A perennial whose leaves, stems, roots and seeds can all be used in salads, stews and casseroles.
New Zealand Yams are growing in popularity.
Keep some of the crop you get to plant again.
New Zealand Yam – 10 tubers £7.99
Also known as the New Zealand Yam, this unusual member of the Oxalis family has long been grown in the Andes for its nutritionally rich tubers with a tangy lemon flavour that becomes nuttier once cooked. ‘ The red skinned tubers have a crisp pale orange or creamy coloured flesh that can be eaten raw in salads or boiled, baked, and fried - just like potatoes. ‘ You can even add the attractive shamrock-like leaves and shoots to salads for a refreshing citrus twist. ‘ Oca makes a particularly attractive crop in the vegetable garden or even in a container on the patio. ‘ Height: 30cm (12"). ‘ Spread: 60cm (24"). ‘
New Zealand Yam – 5 tubers £4.99
Also known as the New Zealand Yam, this unusual member of the Oxalis family has long been grown in the Andes for its nutritionally rich tubers with a tangy lemon flavour that becomes nuttier once cooked. ‘ The red skinned tubers have a crisp pale orange or creamy coloured flesh that can be eaten raw in salads or boiled, baked, and fried - just like potatoes. ‘ You can even add the attractive shamrock-like leaves and shoots to salads for a refreshing citrus twist. ‘ Oca makes a particularly attractive crop in the vegetable garden or even in a container on the patio. ‘ Height: 30cm (12"). ‘ Spread: 60cm (24"). ‘
Buy as plug plants or seeds!
Plug plants are less effort.
Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 280 miniplugs £24.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘
Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 140 miniplugs £18.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘
Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 72 plugs £17.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘
Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 36 plugs £12.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘
Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ – 24 plugs £9.99
A special mixture offering uniform, mid-height plants with upward-facing nicotiana flowers, in a tapestry of glowing colours. ‘ The upright flower stems of Nicotiana ‘Eau de Cologne’ are guaranteed to lend a sparkle to your borders and their evening fragrance only adds to their irresistible charm. ‘ An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts throughout beds and borders. ‘ Height: 50cm (20"’). ‘ Spread: 25cm (10"’). ‘
Nicotiana Duo – 2 packets – 1 of each variety (2100 seeds in total) £3.49
Collection comprises one packet each of: Sylvestris - this imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3½in long white blooms. ‘ It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. ‘ Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site. ‘ Suavolens - delightful, slender, white, nodding tubular blooms with a hint of blush, grace long, slender stalks shooting out from a base of mid-green leaves. ‘ Sweetly fragrant in the evening and early morning, adding a little height and a lot of style to your borders. ‘ Height of 60-80cm (24-32in). ‘. ‘
Nicotiana x hybrida ‘Tinkerbell’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (50 seeds) £2.99
A Breeding Breakthrough in Nicotiana Tinkerbell demands closer inspection, as the clusters of dusky-rose petals have lime-green backs and unusual azure blue pollen in the centre of each flower. ‘ Ideal for adding height and interest to borders, flowering over a very long period. ‘
Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Eau de Cologne Mixed’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.49
A specially selected blend, offering uniform, mid height plants, in a glowing colour range with upward facing blooms. ‘ The evening fragrance adds to their irresistible charm and elegance and is guaranteed to enhance your borders. ‘
Nicotiana sylvestris – 1 packet (2000 seeds) £2.49
This imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3½in long white blooms. ‘ It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. ‘ Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site. ‘
Nicotiana langsdorffii – 1 packet (500 seeds) £2.29
A delightful annual from Chile and Brazil with tall branching stems and drooping sprays of apple green bells. ‘ Very exotic, yet easy to grow. ‘ Ideal for the back of the border or as a ‘dot’ plant among smaller bedding plants. ‘ Try growing it next to our Salvia pratensis, it looks superb. ‘ An absolute must for the flower arranger too! Height: 90-150cm (3-5ft)
Nicotiana x hybrida ‘Whisper Mixed’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (70 seeds) £1.99
Extraordinary architectural feature plant boasting exceptional garden performance. ‘ Masses of small flowers in a mixture of pink and apple blossom shades bloom all summer until the first frosts. ‘ Britishbred ‘Whispers Mixed’ also offers excellent disease resistance, making this lovely nicotiana a ‘must-have’ plant for the garden this season. ‘
Nicotiana suaveolens – 1 packet (100 seeds) £1.99
Delightful, slender, white, nodding tubular blooms with a hint of blush, grace long, slender stalks shooting out from a base of mid-green leaves. ‘ Sweetly fragrant in the evening and early morning, adding a little height and a lot of style to your borders. ‘ Makes the perfect partner for its taller fragrant cousin, Nicotiana sylvestris. ‘ Height: 60-80cm (24-32in). ‘
Nicotiana mutabilis ‘Marshmallow’ – 1 packet (100 seeds) £1.69
Reintroduced following increasing interest by garden designers and visitors to our Open Days. ‘ Nicotiana Marshmallow is a very unusual and visually stunning variety which will add stature and fragrance to your summer borders. ‘ Above basal rossettes of large leaves, are formed masses of wiry stems are covered with a ‘haze’ of small blooms, each one fading through red, pink and white to give the effect of three flower colours on each plant. ‘
Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Sensation Mixed’ – 1 packet (2000 seeds) £0.69
A showy and compact variety with sweetly scented flowers which stay open all day in a brilliant range of colours. ‘ Recommended. ‘ Flowers summer to autumn. ‘ Height 60-90cm (24-36in). ‘
Every gardener would like tons of colour and new plants in their garden. When budgets are tight though you really need to spend wisely. This great offer gives you some fantastic plants that will fill your borders with colour.
START DATE: Now
END DATE: Midnight Tuesday 5th February 2013 (subject to stock)
USE CODE TAS101Z
Transform your beds, borders and patio containers with this beautiful selection of summer-flowering plants. In this bumper plant collection you will receive the following varieties:
3 jumbo plugs of Clematis sieboldii – The crisp white petals and rich purple stamens of this show-stopping clematis are fantastic for transforming your walls and fences into a floral showpiece. Height: 2.5m (8′). Spread: 1m (3′) Pruning group: 3.
3 jumbo plugs of Geranium ‘Swizzle Stick’ – This striking new geranium produces an abundance of beautiful white flowers with a vivid-red, central splash over a long flowering period. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 25cm (10″).
3 jumbo plugs of Buddleja ‘Colour Fountain Blue’ – This buddleja is far from invasive with a neat compact growth habit that will fit nicely into your borders and containers. Height and spread: 90cm (35″).
1 Postiplug each of Petunia ‘Crazytunia Mandevilla’, ‘Pulse’ and ‘Wedgwood Blue’ – Never-before-seen patterns and colours! These compact, upright petunias offer great weather resistance, ensuring a brilliant performance in pots, beds or borders. Height: 25cm (10″). Spread: 30cm (12″).
5 Postiplugs of Fuchsia ‘Trailing Mixed’ – Fill your hanging baskets and containers with this kaleidoscope of colourful trailing fuchsias. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 45cm (18″).
