Ranunculus Now in store Great dollops of colour top the upright stems of this fantastic collection of ranunculus from early summer. They come in lots of vibrant shades including red, pink, yellow, orange and white, so add lashings of colour to the bedding scheme. They also look lovely in pots. Plant the talon-like corms […]
How amazing is our Amaryllis! Have you seen this in store? It has been grown on site from a single bulb and is now over 40 years old!
Mysostis – Forget-Me-Nots 29.03.21 Forget-me-not is a glorious spring flower, which appears in frothy blue clouds and is great for the front of borders and at the edges of paths. It complements other spring flowers, making a great backdrop for taller tulips etc Forget-Me-Nots flowers between mid-spring and mid-summer. The nectar and pollen are enjoyed by […]
A healthy poinsettia plant will have intact bracts. If the little yellow buds between the coloured bracts – the actual flowers – still look tight then you’ll know that the quality of the poinsettia plant is good. When you’ve chosen and bought your poinsettia, make sure to wrap it up in paper for the […]
Our real Christmas trees are due in today! 13.11.20 The Nordmann fir This is one of the most important species grown for Christmas trees, being favoured for its attractive foliage, with needles that are not sharp and do not drop readily when the tree dries out. The Frazer Fir Splendid for smaller spaces due […]
Mimosa pudica is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant of the pea/legume family Fabaceae and Magnoliopsida taxon, often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later. Caring for this captivating houseplant isn’t difficult, and this […]
The Family Tree 17.09.20 A “family tree” is a name of tree which has several varieties grafted on to one trunk and are perfect for gardens with little space. This unique apple tree produces 5 different varieties of apples, which ensures excellent pollination during flowering. These 5 different varieties mean you will be able to […]
25th August 2020 Fatsia Jap – Spriderweb Sense This fatsia is primarily grown for its great foliage, which looks as though it has been variously dusted with icing sugar – with some leaves having had a more generous dusting than others! It makes a wonderful specimen, particularly when planted near white-flowering plants that complement the […]
21st July 2020 Physalis Physalis alkekengi is a distant relative of the new world P. peruviana. This species is native to Asia unlike the rest of Physalis that is native to the Americas. It is easily identifiable by the large, bright orange to red papery covering over its fruit, which resembles paper lanterns Other common […]
Cirsium A hardy, speading perennial with large, pricky dark green leaves. In summer it bears deep crimson thistle-like flowerheads on erect stems. Ideal in moist soil in sun – effective in a wild garden or steamside. Height x Spread 1.2m x 60cm (4ft x 2ft) Other common names – Plume thistle ‘Atropurpureum’ Family – Asteraceae […]
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