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Blooming Fast Superior Soluble Fert 50g Trial Size

Blooming Fast Superior Soluble Fert 50g Trial Size

Superior by name and Superior by nature.... The only fertiliser you need for your garden for more flowers, more fruit, better roots and better shoots! Transform the performance of your plants with regular feeding throughout the main growing season.Specially formulated to an exacting recipe, and made by one of the trade's largest fertiliser manufacturers, Superior Soluble includes:Nitrogen for healthy leaves and shootsPhosphates to boost the rootsPotash for super flowers, fruit and vegetables7 micro nutrients vital for healthy plantsHumic Acid for improved biological activity in the root systemIt's simple to use, just add 5g to a gallon of water (4.5 litres) or a standard watering can full, and simply water on weekly during the growing season. This sachet makes up to 10 watering can fulls of feed - that's a lot of feed for your garden.You will see quick and long-lasting results, and it can be used on all plants - except the lawn! For a full Technical Contents Analysis, see What Is Supplied.

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Wallflower Harlequin Compact Mix

Wallflower Harlequin Compact Mix

Classic Wallflowers, now more compact! This is the vivid array of colours your garden is looking for, perfect for pots and containers, bringing a neat and tidy show of interest in late winter to early spring.Fully hardy, prolifically flowering and sweetly scented, the 'Harlequin' mix is also perfect for cutting for fresh indoor vase displays.Wallflowers are a winter and spring bedding favourite that have been widely grown for years. With eye-catching bold colours of yellow, white, purple, and deep red, and a heavenly scent, these blooms are real winners for any garden, thriving in beds, borders or even pots on the patio. These are supplied bare root, freshly lifted every week, for the traditional way of growing.These beauties also make the perfect partner to spring bulbs and the varying colours of the 'Harlequin' mix will contrast so well with a range of different bulbs - the possibilities for your garden displays are endless!Supplied as a mixed set of 10 bare roots, ready to plant.

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Lightweight Perseo Planter 22cm

Lightweight Perseo Planter 22cm

A terracotta coloured 'Perseo' planter for all your planting needs. This pot is ideal for growing your own fruit and vegetables and also for showing off your bedding plants, bulbs, and topiary, with plenty of room for them to grow. This 22cm diameter, 22cm tall planter has a volume of 8L and features drainage holes. It is the perfect way to add instant impact to your garden, patio or balcony, with a warm terracotta colour that will contrast so well against all the delightfully coloured flowers that you plant! Made from lightweight, heavy-duty, high-density polythene, it is frost resistant and UV stable, so will last for years and years. Supplied as 1 x planter, diameter: 22cm, height 22cm, volume 8L.

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Phlox Bright Eyes

Phlox Bright Eyes

Cottage garden staples! Phlox perennials produce some of the prettiest pink flowers you will find - and they last for absolutely ages!You would be forgiven for dreaming of a garden teeming with wildlife, floating from one fragrant bloom to another, and with 'Bright Eyes', this dream may soon become a reality.Ideal for filling summertime borders with blooms that look like a cloud of colour from a distance, but when observed closer reveals clusters of dark-eyed, pale pink flowers held on strong upright stems, releasing a superb aroma that sits on the summertime breeze.This hardy perennial seems to just flower and flower from a plant of lance-like green leaves, remaining picturesque in mixed borders from mid-summer through to early autumn.The beauty of this variety of Phlox does not have to remain in the garden, as the excellent stem length make the blooms perfect for cutting for the vase - just be sure to plant plenty to share around!Absolutely loved by bees and butterflies, having even been labelled by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', transforming your garden into a haven of wildlife.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Lobelia Cambridge Blue Seeds

Lobelia Cambridge Blue Seeds

Lobelia 'Cambridge Blue' is a perfect filler plant for pots, planters, tubs, or even larger scale border plantings.Very easy to grow, even a less experienced gardener can easily enjoy hundreds of sky-blue flowers that will wind their way through the gaps in other plants, filling those pesky space with ease. A great little essential plant for all planting schemes.Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.This compact half hardy annual will grow up to 15cm high. Supplied as a pack of approximately 1,500 seeds.

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Cucumber La Diva Seeds

Cucumber La Diva Seeds

Fast-growing and vigorous, 'La Diva' produces plentiful crops of cigar-shaped, bitter-free mini cucumbers. The ridged, smooth-skinned fruits are best picked young - about 15cm (6in) long - and are seedless, tender and crisp. Deliciously sweet and juicy, they are superb for salads or for slicing lengthways for crudités and dips. Pick often to encourage further fruiting and any surplus will be great for pickling. These little beauties are packed with nutrients and antioxidants - low in calories and a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as minerals and antioxidants.This easy-to-grow variety is a long-standing favourite of the gardening press and consumer groups and is suitable for gardeners of any experience. An 'all-female', climbing variety, 'La Diva' does not need to be pollinated to produce fruit so will crop well inside a cold greenhouse or tunnel - or equally well outdoors in your garden beds or patio pots. For best results, support them with netting or a trellis, although they can be grown successfully at ground level.Sow indoors from February to April; they will germinate within 7-21 days on a warm windowsill out of direct sunlight and draughts. After being grown on in cooler conditions and then gradually hardened off, they will thrive in pots, growbags or planted directly into the soil in a cool greenhouse or outdoors. They are also an ideal choice for planting in large containers - great for small space gardening, on a patio or even a balcony or courtyard. They just require a sunny, sheltered position and fertile, moist but well-drained soil or compost.Supplied as a packet of 20 (approx.) seeds ready for sowing indoors or outdoors. Fruits will be ready 8-10 weeks from sowing. Feed, water and harvest regularly for good-quality, prolific cropping from June to October.

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Phlox Laura

Phlox Laura

A bounty of dainty, yet superbly adorable flowers await with the summertime show put on by Phlox 'Laura'.This herbaceous perennial produces a sea of purple flowers, each dotted with a twinkling white eye, sitting on a bed of lance-like foliage and swaying in the gentle breeze from the middle until the tail end of summer.Clusters of tight blooms reach upright on green stems, releasing an excellent heady aroma across the warm months. For best impact on your garden, grow in a cottage garden-style border or bed, or in your favourite pot on the patio.Labelled by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', the bright shade and encapsulating scent of 'Laura' draws the attention of bees and butterflies. Long stems ensure the flowers can be brought inside as a cut flower, allowing the beauty to be enjoyed for even longer.Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Physocarpus Lady in Red

Physocarpus Lady in Red

Eye-catching and reliable, this 'Lady in Red' shrub could not be simpler to care for, yet still offers an invaluable spark of colour for months with serrated red leaves and summertime blooms. The stems of this tall and bushy variety are brown, with a mahogany-like tint when young. Fascinating lobed leaves coat the plant in a rich shade of wine red, holding firm across spring and summer.Summer sun encourages the appearance of clustering pinkish white rounded flowers in flurries, forming an idyllic contrast against the dark foliage. The blooms are soon followed by autumnal red berries to complete the attraction.Supremely easy to grow and weather-proof once established, this hardy Physocarpus thrives whether grown in sun or shade, truly standing out in a mixed border alongside bright flowering perennials.Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Tulbaghia Purple Eye

Tulbaghia Purple Eye

Star-like flowers sit like a haze above a bed of straight stems, gathering in clusters on an easy-to-grow and no fuss perennial, a perfect solution for impressive flowering might!Peachy pink outstretched tubes with darker eyes decorate strappy stemmed foliage from as early as April, a welcome zap of colour before many other summer-flowering bloomers have time to emerge.What's more, if you crush the foliage by hand, it will release an encapsulating onion-like aroma, bringing an extra dimension of pleasure to the summer garden. The flowers are even attractive to pollinators. So versatile, 'Purple Eye' grasps the attention whether in a free-draining border or a patio pot. The blooms even look exceptional when snipped and included in a fresh cut flower display for the mantlepiece or windowsill. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Siberian bugloss Jack Frost

Siberian bugloss Jack Frost

The remarkable leaves of 'Jack Frost' are just as intricate as the flurries of spring flowers. Heart-shaped and dark green-veined shimmering silver leaves catch the eye across spring and summer, joined by a dusting of dainty bright blue blooms. The flowers even look drastically like the ever-popular Forget-Me-Not.Position this pollinator-favourite at the front of a busy border for a contrasting treat or plant a few together to edge shaded pathways with variegated colour.Renowned for being a favourite amongst the bees thanks to pollen rich flowers, this Brunnera is a brilliant option for those wishing to encourage wildlife into their garden. What better way to spend a sunny morning in your country garden than watching Mother Nature do what she does best?Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant.

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Lavender Sensational

Lavender Sensational

Very few flowers bring such a classy and instantly recognisable aroma and colour to the garden as lavender, and just the name of the 'Sensational' variety tells you everything you need to know! Witness a summertime display of large blooms as they erupt from excellent silvery green foliage, which remains tidy and compact throughout the year. Deep purple flowers with a heavenly scent grow on thick stems, whether pushing to the front of borders to bask in the sunlight, or used to define garden lines or pathways. This is a variety of the timeless English Lavender, which has been gracing our gardens for years, but now boasts stronger stems to remain upright and picturesque for even longer - without flopping! What's more, this lavender is weather-resistant and perfect for cutting for the vase - allowing the superb, natural perfume and colour to be brought inside and enjoyed for even longer. Cut back the first wave of flowers when they start to tire to potentially see a second flush of blooms. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Phlox Blue Paradise

Phlox Blue Paradise

Cottage garden staples! Phlox perennials produce some of the prettiest flowers you will find - and they last for absolutely ages!Achieve the enviable dream of growing a garden teeming with wildlife, as you sit back in the summertime and watch countless bees moving from one incredibly fragrant bloom to another.Fill your summertime borders with clusters of violet-blue blooms, each with a darker eye and held upright on strong, upright stems.This hardy perennial will flower and flower from a plant of lance-like green leaves, remaining picturesque in mixed borders from mid-summer through to early autumn.The beauty of this Phlox does not have to remain in the garden, as the excellent stem length is perfect for cutting for the vase - just be sure to plant plenty to share around!Absolutely loved by bees and butterflies, having even been labelled by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', transforming your garden into a haven of wildlife.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Wildflower Wild Foxglove Digitalis Purpurea

Wildflower Wild Foxglove Digitalis Purpurea

Velvet trumpets of pinky purple make this woodland native a must-have for wildlife gardens.Becoming rarer in the wild, foxgloves make very striking garden plants. Their beautifully dappled blooms attract pollinating insects and are a favourite of our native bumble bees.Quick and easy to grow, digitalis is ideal for naturalising and will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Known commonly as foxgloves, this architectural plant will punctuate borders with spires of bloom. Perfect for filling wild gardens or meadows with colour, they'll self-seed with abandon!A hardy biennial, plants will grow a rosette of bright green, furry leaves in the first year, and produce a magnificent spike of spotted trumpets in their second year. Never before has it been so important to protect pollinators such as bees, and this wildflower is ideal to encourage them into your garden. Bees are invaluable for pollinating a whole range of plants and especially useful for kitchen gardens to enable the formation of many fruits and vegetables. Take a look at our bee book for more details on these fascinating insects.Growing to 60cm (24in) Sow outdoors, April-July, directly where they are to flower. Flowers May - JulySupplied as a pack of 900 seeds. Native grown seed not taken from the wildCAUTION: Toxic if eaten.

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Beetroot Boltardy Seeds

Beetroot Boltardy Seeds

A popular and reliable variety of beetroot, 'Boltardy' is an award-winning, proven gardener's favourite that produces plentiful crops of deep red, globe-shaped roots with a superbly sweet flavour.With fabulously sweet and tender roots, this delicious variety is perfect for cooking - whether roasting or pickling, or for soups and salads. Not only tasty, it is good for you, too, being an excellent source of folate, with good levels of potassium and vitamin C. The green leaves and stems also make good, nutritious eating when harvested young, at about 5-8cm tall. Rich in iron and vitamins, they have a similar flavour to leafy veg such as spinach, kale or Swish chard - delicious when steamed, sautéed or added to soups or stews, or even raw in a salad.Holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Boltardy' is guaranteed to give high-yielding, high-quality crops that are bolt-resistant, so can be sown for early to late harvesting. The roots' smooth skin, vibrant colour and ring-free flesh also make it a top choice for showing - and popular for organic gardening.Sow outdoors from March to July where they are to crop. They will thrive in a sunny position in fertile, light soil that is moist but well-drained. For maximum yields, sow every 2 to 3 weeks from February to June to ensure a constant supply through the season. Lift young roots to use as 'baby beets', leaving every other in a row to mature to a larger size, if desired. The larger beets can then be stored in dry sand, soil or peat in a cool position to ensure supplies through the winter.Supplied as a packet of approx. 180 seeds ready to sow outdoors March to July, 30cm (12in) apart, directly in their growing position, for harvesting June to October.

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Raspberry Glen Ample Long Canes

Raspberry Glen Ample Long Canes

Long cane raspberries are your opportunity to benefit from a massive breakthrough in raspberry fruit production! Raspberries usually produce their fruit on the previous year's growth of canes. However, they are often sold in garden centres cut back as short canes - great value, but you have to wait an extra year for fruit.Now, with long canes you will get fruit in the first season, because they have not been cut back - they are harvested at about 1m or taller and will fruit this summer.A great garden variety, not too vigorous, yet fruiting early to mid-season in July and August and producing good bright red sweet fruits. You will get around a pound of fruit or more per cane for 4-5 years. These raspberries will fruit on the full length of the canes you receive so do not prune them down when you plant them!Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. This raspberry variety, 'Glen Ample', has also been recommended as a 'Plant for Pollinators'.If space is at a premium, grow them in large pots in a wigwam form it will look great and also produce massive amounts or fruit in the minimum of space! Otherwise, plant in rows about 60cm apart, using supporting wires for easier fruit picking. Take advantage of new long cane raspberry production techniques for bigger and quicker crops.Supplied as long canes, each approximately 100-120cm tall which means you will get fruit this year!

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Sweet Corn Swift F1 Seeds

Sweet Corn Swift F1 Seeds

A very early Xtra-Tender© variety, 'Swift F1' has been specifically bred to give very sweet and succulent cobs. Quick to grow from seed, the vigorous plants produce good-sized cobs of up to 20cm long, with golden-yellow kernels that have a mouth-wateringly rich flavour.A worthy recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Swift F1' is easy to grow and a reliably good cropper - a great choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. It is also one of the best crops for getting children interested in gardening as the seeds germinate soon after sowing, grow to an impressive size and produce delicious corn cobs that they will relish.Cobs can be cooked whole - simply remove the husks and boil the cobs for a few minutes, roast in the oven or wrap them in foil for the barbeque. They can also be eaten raw; just strip off the kernels with a sharp knife and add them to salads for an extra sweet crunch. Sweetcorn is rich in fibre and a good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The cobs are best eaten soon after picking but will keep for a few days in the fridge and they freeze well.Sweetcorn thrives in a sunny position. Sow indoors March to May for planting out in May to June; or sow the seeds outdoors in May, directly into their cropping position in well-cultivated, fertile soil. Flowers will appear approximately 8 weeks after sowing and mature cobs can be picked after 16 weeks - or pick for baby corn 1 to 2 days after the silks emerge, when the ear is up to 10cm (4in) long.Supplied as a packet of 35 (approx.) seeds ready to sow indoors or outdoors in their growing position. Grows to a height of up to 200cm (79in) and spread up to 45cm (18in).

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Hosta Collection

Hosta Collection

Hostas are one of the best perennials here in UK gardens, forming mounds of wonderfully lush, attractive, often colourful foliage, which is topped with spires of bell-shaped flowers in beautiful shades of pale pink, purple and white during summer.Growing virtually anywhere, and particularly valuable for those awkward shady spots, they are available in a wide range of colours and forms to suit any garden.Also known as Plantain Lilies, Hostas are great for filling gaps in beds and borders, and they also look fabulous planted up in patio pots and containers separately for a more formal look.Their attractive foliage creates interest all year round and their stunning, often fragrant flowers really wow in the summer.Although they like the sun Hostas will perform just as well in the shade and are a great choice for planting underneath trees and shrubs in dappled shade, acting as great groundcover plants.Supplied as a set of five bare roots, grade 1, from the following varieties:AlbopictaChristmas TreeHyacintinaFrances WilliamsHalcyonImages are for illustration puposes only. Varieties may vary depending on availability.

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Terracotta Bella Planter 26cm

Terracotta Bella Planter 26cm

This terracotta coloured 'Bella' planter is just the thing for all your planting needs. A perfect pot that is ideal for showing off your bedding plants and bulbs. A great and easy way to add instant impact to your garden, patio or balcony and its warm terracotta colour will set your plants of to perfection.Made from lightweight plastic, it is frost resistant and UV stable, so it'll last for many years to come. In addition, the drainage holes are predrilled, so there's no fiddling with power tools.Supplied as 1 x planter, diameter: 26cm (10in), height: 18.5cm (7in), volume: 6L.

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Cherry Laurel Hedge Prunus laurocerasus Single Bare Root 40/60cm

Cherry Laurel Hedge Prunus laurocerasus Single Bare Root 40/60cm

Few hedgerows quite match the rich and dense evergreen foliage of a Cherry Laurel.Also known as English Laurel, this hedge of glossy green leaves acts as a remarkable backdrop for garden displays up and down the country, featuring springtime shows of dainty white flowers.In the winter months, when most other plants and gardens are starting to tire, the flowers fade to make way for festive displays of cherry-red berries, providing food for birds at a time when it is most needed.Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', the floral aroma of these blooms draw the attention of bees and other insects to transform the garden into a haven of wildlife.This hardy hedge performs well in most soil types and areas of the garden, including full sun or partial shade, although it is not suited to coastal conditions.Cherry Laurel hedges grow by 30-60cm every year, making them easy to control at a reasonable height for the garden.Don't forget to use one of our handy bamboo cane and spiral guard sets when planting a bare root hedge. The cane will keep the bare root upright as it grows, while the spiral guard will protect the base of the plant from wildlife to achieve as thick a hedge as possible.Supplied as a bare root plant, 40-60cm tall, ready for planting.

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Cherry Laurel Hedge Prunus laurocerasus Single Bare Root 90/120cm

Cherry Laurel Hedge Prunus laurocerasus Single Bare Root 90/120cm

Few hedgerows quite match the rich and dense evergreen foliage of a Cherry Laurel.Also known as English Laurel, this hedge of glossy green leaves acts as a remarkable backdrop for garden displays up and down the country, featuring springtime shows of dainty white flowers.In the winter months, when most other plants and gardens are starting to tire, the flowers fade to make way for festive displays of cherry-red berries, providing food for birds at a time when it is most needed.Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', the floral aroma of these blooms draw the attention of bees and other insects to transform the garden into a haven of wildlife.This hardy hedge performs well in most soil types and areas of the garden, including full sun or partial shade, although it is not suited to coastal conditions.Cherry Laurel hedges grow by 30-60cm every year, making them easy to control at a reasonable height for the garden.Don't forget to use one of our handy bamboo cane and spiral guard sets when planting a bare root hedge. The cane will keep the bare root upright as it grows, while the spiral guard will protect the base of the plant from wildlife to achieve as thick a hedge as possible.Supplied as a bare root plant, 90-120cm tall, ready for planting.

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Courgette All Green Bush Seeds

Courgette All Green Bush Seeds

A classic courgette, 'All Green Bush' is a reliable, quick-growing and high-yielding variety that will crop all summer long with regular harvesting. One plant will typically produce 6-10 fruits. Its compact habit makes it ideal for growing in pots or containers, or the seeds can be planted directly in the ground where they are to crop.The dark skins are tender so are great when cooked whole. For the best flavour, harvest as baby courgettes at about 10-15cm (4-6in) long. If not eaten immediately, they will keep well for a few days stored in the fridge. Alternatively, allow one or two fruits to remain longer on the plant to form marrows, which are just lovely when crammed with vegetable or meat stuffings and baked in the oven.Courgette flowers can also be eaten; use them as soon after picking as possible for best results. Try them stuffed with herbs and soft cheese, then dipped in batter and quickly fried, or wilt them in hot olive oil to add to risottos and other savoury dishes.Quick to mature and easy to care for, this is a great little vegetable to get children interested in gardening - as well as for anyone who just can't wait to eat the fruits of their labours in the garden!Supplied as a packet of 20 (approx.) seeds ready to sow indoors in pots or outdoors direct into growing position. Sow indoors March to May for planting out in May to June; or sow outdoors April to May directly into growing position in full sun, 60cm (24in) apart, in fertile, well-drained soil.

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Lavatera Marshmallow Strawberry Cream

Lavatera Marshmallow Strawberry Cream

Trumpet flowers hold a special place in the hearts of many gardeners, as they leave an impression on all that see them. The 'Marshmallow' series of Lavatera promises not to disappoint, with brilliant and colourful blooms.Also known as a Tree Mallow, the compact and well-branched 'Marshmallow Strawberry Cream' perennial bursts to life for weeks through summer, and well into autumn.Flowering shrubs, such as this, will treat your garden to repeat performances of flowers for years to come, with silky petals - go on and give them a feel!Do not fret when leaves drop across the winter as the plant falls dormant, as new growth will emerge in the following March.Blooms are soft pink, only brightening towards the centre, with a near white eye. Lavatera are hardy and easy to grow, forming good-sized shrubs with the headline trumpet flowers.What's more, the blooms are particularly rich in nectar, so are attractive to pollinators, while the long and strong stems that hold each flower are perfect for cutting for a vase. Plant throughout the sunny beds and borders of your garden, including in patio pots or containers.Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting.

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Chive Seeds

Chive Seeds

Easy to grow, this long-lived herbaceous perennial, which is part of the onion family, is an essential addition to the herb garden. The edible leaves have a mild onion-like flavour and make an irresistible garnish for potatoes, omelettes, fish, salads, soups and many other dishes. The pinky purple, star-shaped flowers are also edible and are best picked just before opening to add a pretty and savoury highlight to your dishes.Chives can be grown indoors on your windowsill for year-round harvesting, although will grow more vigorously and achieve bigger plants when grown outdoors. As well as being a perfect choice for your vegetable beds, they can also make a great edging plant or provide some low-growing contrast in a mixed bed or border. They are equally happy growing in pots and containers. All they require is a moisture-retentive but well-drained fertile soil or compost in a sunny or semi-shaded position.The flowers produce nectar in abundance, so will attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden, with blooms appearing successively over a long season. In addition, this herb's slightly pungent aroma will repel insect pests such as carrot root fly, making it a great companion for vegetables or other herbs that are prone to infestation.Sow indoors all year for your windowsill or for planting out from May to June. Or sow outdoors from March to May, in beds or containers directly where they are to crop, where they can be cut for culinary use from late spring through to the first frosts of autumn. Plants will grow less vigorously through the winter, when they will die back somewhat, although it may be possible to still cut some leaves fresh for the kitchen.Supplied as a packet of 500 (approx.) seeds ready to sow indoors or outdoors in pots or directly into a bed or border. Grows to 40cm height by 30cm spread.

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Leek Musselburgh Seeds

Leek Musselburgh Seeds

A superb all-rounder for reliability, hardiness and flavour, this heritage variety was first cultivated by Victorian gardeners in the Scottish town of Musselburgh after being brought over from France in the 1830s. Since then it has become a firm favourite all around the UK, particularly in colder regions where other vegetables may not thrive - great for picking from late autumn to early spring when little else is available to bring in from the plot to the plate. A shorter variety of leek, it has densely packed, sturdy stems with creamy white bases rising to dark green leaves at the top.You won't find Musselburgh leeks in the supermarket as their growing span is too long commercial production, but this variety will reward the home gardener many times over with plentiful crops of superb quality. These leeks are easy to grow, with good resistance to pests and extremes of heat and cold. They can be left in the ground until needed, although once picked they will keep for up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Musselburgh is a great choice for allotments, where the plants will happily fend for themselves right through winter, requiring little attention over a long season.Whether picked early or left to mature, this versatile veg has a lovely sweet flavour and a firm but tender texture when cooked. Use young baby stems in salads and stir-fries and mature leeks for a great variety of dishes including soups, stews and quiches - and indeed in any dish where you would normally use onion. Having a ready supply of garden-fresh leeks will benefit your health as well as your palate - they are packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, B6, C and K, iron and magnesium, as well as being a good source of fibre and folate.The seeds can be planted directly into their cropping position or started indoors for establishing early - providing baby leeks from as early as late summer. They germinate easily and establish well, with minimum maintenance required. Their compact habit makes them a great choice for small gardens where space is a premium. Choose a sunny, sheltered position, with fertile, well-drained soil. They can make an unusual feature in an herbaceous border, with attractive flowers and seed heads if left to grow.Supplied as a packet of 500 (approx.) seeds ready for sowing indoors from January to February, or outdoors from March to April directly into a seed bed. Harvest from October to March, or even earlier for baby leeks. Grows to 45cm (18in) by 30cm (12in) spread.

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