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• 'I live for your love' - 'I live for your Love'What the card that comes with the flowers will say?'I live for your Love'What the flowers mean (and do they suit the person they are for?)Tulips are a traditional declaration of love and anemones are symbolic of looking forward to seeing someone.What you get for your money:Twenty, sumptuously red 'Queen of Marvel' tulips.Eighteen velvety, purple 'Mona Lisa' anemones from Italy.The bouquet has been hand-tied and wrapped in black tissue paper ready to be placed straight into a vase.Optional extras If you'd like to add a box of 'I love you more than chocolate' or Manni the bear to your bouquet, you can. Press the 'continue' button and you will be given the option.
• 'I'm totally in love with you' - 'I'm totally in love with you'What the card that comes with the flowers will say?'I'm totally in love with you'What the flowers mean (and do they suit the person they are for?)The red rose means 'I love you' and is a symbol of deep passion. The white rose means 'Innocence, worthiness' . Together they speak of a love that knows no boundaries.What you get for your money:Six long stemmed white 'Madame Delbard' roses and six long stemmed red 'Grand Prix' roses. Both varieties are chosen for their long stems and and wonderful, large, velvety flowers.The bouquets come wrapped in tissue. They have been hand and can be placed straight into a vase. Optional extras If you'd like to add a box of 'I love you more than chocolate' or Manni the bear to your bouquet, you can. Press the 'continue' button and you will be given the option.How are they packaged? (click here)
• 'Lust' - 'Lust'What the card that comes with the flowers will say?'I want you'What the flowers mean (and do they suit the person they are for?)Lily symbolises beauty, while Tuberose means dark pleasures and ginger means desire. Put them together and you get: (your) beauty (hints of) dark pleasures (and burning) lust. Quite simply: 'When I am with you I can think of only one thing!'What you get for your money:One of the most potent flower combinations possible! Together they are positively X-rated:Five stems of tuberose with its heavenly smell, five striking, scarlet gingers and three multi-headed 'La Reve' lilies all surrounded with 'Baby Blue' eucalyptus and wrapped in black tissue. Optional extras If you'd like to add a box of 'I love you more than chocolate' or Manni the bear to your bouquet, you can. Press the 'continue' button and you will be given the option.How are they packaged? (click here)
• 'We were meant to be' - 'We were meant to be'What the card that comes with the flowers will say?'We were mean't to be'What the flowers mean (and do they suit the person they are for?)Red roses mean 'I love you' and are a symbol of deep and passionate love. Bear grass is symbolic of togetherness. Perfect, therefore, for someone you can't bear to be without!What you get for your money:Twelve long-stemmed, red 'Grand Prix' roses, freshly cut and flown in from Holland and six clumps of bear grass(Xerophyllum tenax).They are hand-tied and ready to be placed straight into a vase. Optional extras If you'd like to add a box of 'I love you more than chocolate' or Manni the bear to your bouquet, you can. Press the 'continue' button and you will be given the option.How are they packaged? (click here)
• £90 Big Boy Toy - Fireworks - Light touchpaper and stand well back! This single firework produces nearly 2 minutes of continuous action, building to a spectacular Finale. The effect is one of colour and noise from 100 individual 'shotsý. Some swarm like angry bees, others crackle and spit venomous stabs of colour, but the majority burst like neon flowers in the night. Ends with a huge crescendo of noise. Turn up to a fireworks party with this piece of lightening and youýll steal everybody elseýs thunder.buying fireworks conditionsfireworks safety codePlease NoteThis item is sent direct from the manufacture. The gift wrapping service is not available on this item.Fireworks must be signed for and delivery must be to the cardholder's billing address. You have to be over 18 to buy fireworks and you have to be over 18 to take delivery of them. Our couriers can only leave your order with an adult, so you must ensure that there is someone at the delivery address who is over 18 to receive the box. If nobody is at the address to receive delivery then our courier will leave a card on which you must telephone them to arrange a 2nd delivery. However, if you are not in on this occassion then you will be charged for a failed arranged delivery of £20.
• 3 Colour Roses - Why bother?For those that want to avoid the obvious this is a very, very stylish choice. It's one of our favourites.See what The Times had to say about our flowersWhat you get for your money:7 'Black Baccara', 7 'Aqua' and 7 'Grand Prix' roses wrapped in Aspidistra leaves. 'How do I love thee. Let me count the ways'... Optional extras If you'd like to add a box of 'I love you more than chocolate' or Manni the bear to your bouquet, you can. Press the 'continue' button and you will be given the option.How are they packaged? (click here)
• Abelia - Fabulously fragrant, funnel-shaped, pale pink-tinged white flowers on arching branches from June to October and glossy, dark green leaves. This vigorous, long-flowering, semi-evergreen shrub makes a perfect focal-point plant for a sunny, well-drained, border. Since it's not reliably hardy in cold areas its best grown against a warm, sunny wall, protected by other shrubs.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to OctoberFlower colour: pink-tinged whiteOther features: glossy, dark green leavesHardiness: borderline hardinessGarden care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In autumn after flowering lightly trim back the flowered shoots to retain a neat and tidy shape. Remove any dead or damaged wood in April
• Adam's Needle - Towering spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers in July and August above clumps of stiff, dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Adam's needle makes an excellent focal point for a sunny, well-drained Mediterranean-style garden. A gravel mulch accentuates the architectural foliage and helps to protect the crown of the plant from frost-damage.Position: full sunSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: whiteOther features: the leaves have sharp tips and serrated edgesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: During the growing season water well, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month Remove the faded flower-spikes at the end of the season.Goes well with: Trachelospernum jasminoides, Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii 'John Tomlinson', Euphorbia myrsinites, Santolina rosmarinifolia, Thymus 'Silver Posy', Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
• African Lily - A wonderful white form of African blue lily bearing rounded heads of trumpet-shaped flowers from July to September. This bold perennial provides a perfect focal point for a sunny, moist but well- drained border. Where temperatures fall below zero, container grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes no. 3 compost for containers) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: whiteOther features: bold clumps of strap-shaped, mid- green leaves, retained all year; excellent as cut-flowersHardiness: half hardyGarden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. Over-winter container-grown specimens in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, watering sparingly
• African lily - Rounded heads of trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers from July to September held above bold clumps of strap-like, mid-green leaves. These beautiful African lilies provide valueable late summer interest in a sunny, well-drained border or large patio pot. Where temperatures fall below zero, container grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes no. 3 compost for containers)Rate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep blueOther features: excellent as cut flowersHardiness: half hardyGarden care: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring until flowering. Divide plants in spring
• Alexandrian Laurel - Arching sprays of slender, lustrous, dark green leaves and greenish- yellow flowers in June, followed by orange-red berries. Alexandrian laurel is an attractive low-maintenance plant for moist shady areas of the garden. Best sheltered from strong winds, the foliage makes a wonderful addition to flower arrangements in autumn and winter.Position: full or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June Flower colour: greenish-yellowOther features: useful for indoor flower arrangementsHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Cut back old shoots back to ground level in spring. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plantGoes well with: Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Helleborus x sternii, Viburnum davidii, Mahonia japonica Bealei Group, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
• Allium - An unusual white-flowering allium producing loose clusters of drooping, bell-shaped, lilac-flushed flowers in May and June, tinted green at the base. This tall, exotic-looking bulbous perennial is perfect for adding vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained border. The curious shuttlecock-like seed heads that follow the faded blooms extend the season of interest and are valuable for flower arrangements.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: whiteOther features: long, strap-like leaves which give off a pungent aroma when crushed; the dried seed heads are useful in flower arrangingHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumnGoes well with: Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood', Erygium variifolium, Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht', Echinops ritro, Perovskia 'Blue Spire', Stipa tenuissima
• Allium - Large spherical flowerheads made up of numerous star-shaped, deep violet flowers in summer. A welcome addition to the garden where the enormous flowerheads, measuring from 15cm, look great in pots or borders where they can be seen in their full glory. Alliums look best surrounded by medium-sized herbaceous plants, which help to mask the strap-like leaves, which have often faded by the time the flowers appear.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: deep violetOther features: narrow, grey-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Split and divide large clumps in autumn or springGoes well with: Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood', Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum', Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht', Echinops ritro, Perovskia 'Blue Spire', Stipa tenuissima
• Allium - Spherical globes of star-shaped, pale pink summer flowers and broad, grey-green or greyish-purple leaves. This ornamental onion is excellent for the front of a sunny border or rock garden. Despite its short stems the flowerheads can reach 8cm (3in) in diameter and are useful for dried flower-arrangements.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to JulyFlower colour: pale pinkOther features: dried flowerheads are useful for flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring
• Alpine Clematis (Group 1) - Semi-double, deep purplish-red, bell-shaped flowers, followed by fluffy seed-heads in summer and mid-green leaves. This alpine clematis is a particularly free-flowering variety. An attractive choice for covering a north- or east-facing wall, it occasionally produces a second, smaller flush of flowers in summer.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: deep purplish-redHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. alba, Chionodoxa luciliae
• Alpine Clematis (Group 1) - Semi-double, pale pink early spring flowers with deep pink veins and creamy centres and mid-green leaves. This lovely clematis is perfect for a north- or east-facing site, grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree. The delicate flowers are followed by highly decorative, fluffy seedheads.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: pinkOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Alpine Clematis - Small, bell-shaped, mid-blue spring flowers with creamy-white centres, followed by fluffy seed-heads, and mid-green leaves. This early spring flowering clematis is ideal for a north- or east-facing site. Given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: blueOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Alpine Clematis - Small, delicate, bell-shaped flowers that are pale pink darkening to towards the base, with deeper pink undersides and cream anthers. This is early-flowering clematis with flowers appearing from April to May followed by fluffy seed-heads. A great clematis for a north- or east-facing wall or trellis. Given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: pale pinkOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'January Sale Was £7.95Now £5.95
• Alpine Columbine - Racemes of two or three nodding blue flowers, sometimes with white petal tips, in late spring above finely divided, bluish green foliage. This charming alpine columbine is perfect for rich soils in a sun or part shade. A great addition to the front of a border or on a rock garden.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: nodding blue flowersOther features: finely divided leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritationJanuary Sale Was £5.45 Now £4.45
• Amsonia - Dense, round clusters of pale blue flowers are borne from late spring to midsummer above long, dark green leaves. A lovely clump-forming perennial that is suitable for the front or middle of a sunny border. The blue blooms look particularly stunning next to delicate white flowers of Geranium phaeum 'Album'Position: full sunSoil: moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JulyFlower colour: pale blueOther features: spherical, bluish-purple autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Divide plants in springJanuary Sale Was £5.45 Now £4.45
• Angels Fishing Rod - Arching stems of bell-shaped, pale to deep magenta-pink summer flowers above clumps of grass-like, mid to grey-green leaves, retained all year. Angel's fishing rod is perfect for introducing movement to a well-drained border in a sunny, sheltered site. Initially slow-to-establish, it associates particularly well with early autumn-flowering ornamental grasses.Position: full sunSoil: humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: pale to deep magenta-pinkHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Water freely during the growing season. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring
• Armenian Cranesbill - This vigorous Armenian cranesbill produces a mass of shallowcup-shaped, vivid magenta flowers with black centres and veins from early to late summer. It quickly forms loose hummocks of deeply cut, mid-green leaves, which turn a fabulous shade of red in autumn. An excellent plant for the middle of the border.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drainedRate of Growth: fast growingFlowering period: June to AugustFlowers: magentaHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In midsummer rejuvenate plants that are beginning to look jaded, by removing old flowered stems and leaves. Lift and divide large colonies in spring
• Artists' Rose - Rose Edgar Degas &#174; delstrisangA hybridised shrub rose that has been bred as a homage to the great painter, Degas. Semi-double, red striped with golden yellow and white flowers. This is a vigorous rose with beautiful foliage that is strong growing and disease resistant. The scent of the flowers is predominately hyacinth with undertones of blackcurrant and strawberry - delicious!Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: red striped with golden yellow and whiteHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Artists' Rose - Rose Grimaldi &#174; delstrorA hybridised shrub rose that pays homage to the painter, Grimaldi. Open cup, pinky white striped flowers that are grouped in clusters. A gorgeous rose that is perfect as a cut flower and smells sweetly of roses and lemons.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pinky white stripedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Artists' Rose - Rose Henri Matisse &#174; deltisseA hybridised shrub rose that pays homage to the Impressionist, Henri Matisse. Semi-double, white striped, red-rose coloured petals. The large flowers are extremely fragrant and floriforus. A classic fragrance, the blooms have a heady scent of roses and raspberries.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: white striped, red-rose flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Arum Lily - Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Position: full sunSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: borderlineGarden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter
• Arum Lily - Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Position: full sunSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: borderlineGarden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter
• Auricula - Beautiful, blooms of varrying colour with primrose-yellow centres and rosettes of pale green or grey-green leaves. These hardy garden auriculas are perfect for the front of a mixed, herbaceous or cottage-garden border. Best planted in moist, humus-rich, soil, they're ideal for brightening slightly shady areas of the garden in spring.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: March to May Flower colour: yellowOther features: the flowers are often highly fragrantHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide large clumps after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spellGoes well with: Primula florindae, Anemone nemorosa, Polygonatum odoratum, Galanthus nivalis, Primula vulgaris, Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
• Avens - Splendid, scarlet red, semi-double flowers on slender branched stems from June to August above rosettes of hairy, kidney-shaped, fresh green leaves. This easy to grow, scarlet red avens is perfect towards the front of well-drained garden border in sun or partial shade. To guarantee a long flowering season remember to remove the spent blooms regularly.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well drained soilRate of growth: fastFlowering period: June to AugustFlower colour: redOther features: hairy, kidney-shaped, fresh green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every year in early spring or late autumn
• Baby's Breath - Frothy clouds of white, double flowers up to 1.5cm across from July to August and slender, grey-green leaves. This pretty perennial is perfect towards the back of a sunny herbaceous or mixed border with light, sharply drained, alkaline soil. Chose a site sheltered from cold, drying winds and support with twiggy pea-sticks well before the flowers appear. Position: full sun Soil: deep, light, preferably alkaline, sharply drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: white Other features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Support using twiggy pea sticks or brush wood before the flowers appear. Cut back to ground level after flowering. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn
• Bachelors Buttons - Masses of large, double, golden yellow early spring flowers and sharply toothed, bright green leaves. This upright shrub with arching shoots is ideal for a sunny shrub border or woodland edge. A useful plant since it tolerates poor soils, but avoid planting close to a lawn since suckers may cause problems.Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: vigorous Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: golden yellow Other features: n/aHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune in late-spring after flowering removing one in three stems to ground level. Cut back the remaining flowered stems to different levels to encourage flowering shoots at different heights. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant.Goes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalis, Polygonatum odoratum, Geranium sanguineum, Smyrnium perfoliatum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum'.
• Balkan Cranesbill - Clusters of dazzling, crimson-purple, saucer-shaped, summer flowers and aromatic, light green leaves turning orange-yellow in autumn. The deeply cut, scented, semi-evergreen foliage soon spreads to form low hummocks, valuable for suppressing weeds at the front of an herbaceous border. A reliable plant for a dry, shady spot.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: crimson-purpleOther features: aromatic, light green leaves, autumn colourHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In midsummer rejuvenate plants that are beginning to look jaded, by removing old flowered stems and leaves. Lift and divide large colonies in spring
• Barberry - Clusters of striking, dark orange flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by bluish-purple autumn berries, and spiny, dark green, holly-like leaves. This upright, evergreen shrub is ideal for growing in a shrub border or as an informal, flowering hedge. Vigorous and easy-to-grow, it often produces a second flush of flowers in autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: dark orangeOther features: spherical, bluish-purple autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where some pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Magnolia stellata, Sisyrinchium striatum, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'. Choisya ternata, Myrtus communis
• Barberry - Pink and white-marbled, reddish-purple leaves and small, red-tinted, pale yellow flowers in April and May. This attractively variegated deciduous shrub makes a great specimen plant for a well-drained sunny border. Dense and compact in habit, the variegation is superior where the plant is pruned annually in autumn or winter.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: slow to average Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: yellowOther features: glossy, red autumn fruit; attractive autumn foliageHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Buddleja 'Lochinch', Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', Magnolia stellata, Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea', Sisyrinchium striatum, Choisya ternata
• Bats-in-the-belfry - Landlife Wildflower Seed RangeBy choosing Landlife Wildflower seeds you are directly helping to save wildflowers and the wildlife that depend on the for there survival. Landlife is a charity (reg 290510) who plough the profits from their sales into their environmental activitiies in creative conservation - in other words developing new spaces for wildflowers to grow as well as safeguarding existing areas.Clusters of tubular, mid-blue, lilac or white flowers on robust, red-tinged stems in July and August and nettle-like, bristly, mid-green leaves. In former days this nettle-leaved bellflower was widely used for treating throat infections. Thriving in partial shade it's an excellent, tall plant for the edges of a woodland or wildflower garden.Position: partial shadeSoil: dry, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July and AugustFlower colour: mid-blue, lilac or whiteOther features: nettle-like, bristly, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems down to the ground and compostGoes well with: Knautia arvensis, Cardamine pratensis, Lonicera pericymenum, Briza media, Fritillaria meleagris, Crataegus monogyna
• Bay Laurel Pyramid - These evergreen bay laurel pyramids are ideal for punctuating a formal or contemporary planting scheme. Since the lustrous, aromatic, dark green leaves, valuable for culinary use, are susceptible to wind scorch provide a sheltered, sunny or partially shady site and winter protection in cold areas.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to May Flower colour: clusters of greenish-yellow flowersOther features: black autumn berries on female plants; contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies; the mature leaves may be used fresh or dried in bouquet garni, for flavouring stocks and saucesHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season and feed with a slow-release fertiliser such as Osmacote. Clip established plants lightly twice during the summer months to retain a balanced shape, using secateurs not shearsGoes well with: Taxus baccata, Ligustrum delavayanum 'Cone', Phlox divaricata 'White Perfume', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d Anjou', Astrantia major 'Alba'
• Bay Standard - This evergreen bay laurel standard makes an elegant centre piece for a formal vegetable garden or potager. Provide a sheltered, sunny or partially shady site and winter stem protection in cold areas. Clippings of the lustrous, aromatic, dark green leaves are valuable, fresh or dried, for flavouring savoury stocks and sauces.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to May Flower colour: clusters of greenish-yellow flowersOther features: black autumn berries on female plants; contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies; the mature leaves may be used fresh or dried in bouquet garni, for flavouring stocks and saucesHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season and feed with a slow-release fertiliser such as Osmacote. Clip established plants lightly twice during the summer months to retain a balanced shape, using secateurs not shearsGoes well with: Taxus baccata, Ligustrum delavayanum 'Cone', Phlox divaricata 'White Perfume', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d Anjou', Astrantia major 'Alba'Size Guide&#188; standard plants have a 45cm clear stem beneath a 35cm head&#189; standard plants have a 60cm clear stem beneath a 30cm head&#190; standard plants have a 80cm clear stem beneath a 55cm headStandard plants have a 1m clear stem beneath a 55cm head12" Versailles Hardwood Planter is Ideal for the 1/2 stds - 16" for the 3/4 and Standard BaysJanuary Sale &#189; Bay Standard Was £49.99Now £29.99
• Bear's Breeches - Towering spikes of pure white and purple flowers from May to July and deeply lobed, spiny-edged, dark green leaves. This striking architectural plant is ideal for adding height and drama to a large herbaceous border. Working particularly well with stonework and garden statuary, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: deep, fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: pure white with purple bractsOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To minimise the risk of powdery mildew taking hold ensure that the plant is watered well during hot, dry spells. To rejuvenate and minimise congestion lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring
• Beard Tongue - Brooding border perennial with deep purple tubular flowers, each with a striped throat. A wonderful penstemon for adding sensuous tones to planting schemes and for partnering purples. Plant in the middle of a sunny, well-drained border and feed with a potash-rich liquid feed from June.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Flower colour: deep purpleHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back and compost the spent flower stems in autumn and apply a dry mulch around the crown of the plant to protect against frost damageGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Verbena bonariensis, Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii, Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', Clematis 'Niobe', Santolina rosmarinifolia
• Beard Tongue - Delightful perennial with large, tubular-bell-shaped scarlet flowers from September to October above narrow, green leaves. A great penstemon for the middle of a well-drained, sheltered, sunny border. For the best results apply a potash-rich liquid feed in June and early August and deadhead regularly.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: September to October Flower colour: scarletHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back and compost the spent flower stems in autumn and apply a dry mulch around the crown of the plant to protect against frost damageGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Verbena bonariensis, Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii, Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', Clematis 'Niobe', Santolina rosmarinifolia
• Bearded Iris - Fabulous, slightly fragrant, flax-blue flowers with spectacular, ruffled petals in May and June and fans of sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. This popular, tall bearded iris is perfect for a sunny, well-drained border. Best planted where the subtle scent can be appreciated close-up, the stems require staking with bamboo canes in exposed, windy sites.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: blueOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: For comprehensive garden care for your iris, click here
• Belladonna Lily - An unusual amaryllis which has spidery red petals brushed with vivid chartreuse. There usually are 4-5 wispy blooms per stem and looks great planted with 3 bulbs in a pot. Flowers should be produced 6 weeks after planting.General care: Plant the bulbs just below the soil surface and keep them moist but not too wet. Place in a warm, sunny spot and start to increase the watering once the flower stem starts to appear. Feed weekly with a general houseplant fertiliser. Once the flower has faded, cut the stem back but allow the leaves to die back naturally. When the leaves have turned yellow, stop watering the plant.
• Bellflower - Masses of pretty, pure white, bell-shaped flowers on branched stems from June to September and heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. These elegant bellflowers look great cascading over the edges of a sunny rock garden outcrop or raised bed. Robust and long flowering, they prefer a moist but well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: heart-shaped, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Protect the tender foliage from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each monthGoes well with: Eryngium variifolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll', Sisyrinchium striatum, Aquilegia 'Blue Star', Perovskia 'Blue Spire', Muscari armeniacum
• Bellflower - Panicles of star-shaped, pure white flowers in June to September and rounded, mid-green leaves. These beautiful white bellflowers are perfect for softening the edges of hard landscaping. An extremely vigorous variety they're best planted away from smaller, less robust plants in moist, but well-drained fertile soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, fertile soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: rounded, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Protect the tender foliage from slug-damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month
• Bergamot - Whorls of pale pink flowers surrounded by striking, purple pink bracts from July to September and aromatic, purplish green leaves. This pale pink bergamot is an ideal, long flowering plant for the middle of a sunny, mixed or herbaceous border. One of the oldest and most popular varieties it does best in a soil that retains moisture over summer.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pale pinkOther features: fresh or dried leaves make a delicious tea Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in early April and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around each plant. Resist cutting bergamot back in autumn since the stiff, vertical stems look good all winter
• Bergamot - Whorls of rose pink flowers with pink tinged bracts from July to September and aromatic, mid-green leaves. This pretty, rose pink bergamot is an ideal, long flowering plant for the middle of the border. Highly attractive to bees, it looks lovely planted in drifts, as a backdrop to a sea of hardy, semi-evergreen geraniums.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rose pinkOther features: fresh or dried leaves make a delicious teaHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in early April and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around each plant. Resist cutting bergamot back in autumn since the stiff, vertical stems look good all winter
• Bergamot - Whorls of wonderful, wine red flowers with brownish red bracts from July to September and aromatic, mid green leaves. The shaggy, unkempt flowers of this bergamot associate particularly well with late summer flowering perennials such as achillea and veronicastrum. Perfect for the middle of a sunny border, it requires a well-drained, yet moisture retentive soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: wine redOther features: fresh or dried leaves make a delicious tea Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in early April and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around each plant. Resist cutting bergamot back in autumn since the stiff, vertical stems look good all winter
• Bishop's Hat - Mid-green leaves red-tinted in spring and autumn and reddish-orange and yellow spring flowers suspended on wiry stems. The colourful heart-shaped leaves provide spectacular all-year foliage interest for shady areas. This form is particularly valuable groundcover since it is one of the bigger epimediums.Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingUltimate size: 50x75cm/20x30inFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: reddish-orange and yellowOther features: the leaves are valuable for winter flower displaysHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring remove dead and damaged leaves before the flowers appear and apply a thick mulch of compost or well- rotted compost around the crown of the plant. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn
• Bishop's Hat - Tiny, crimson and pale yellow flowers suspended on wiry stems in mid to late spring above young bronze-red leaves. The heart-shaped leaves of this elegant groundcover plant turn a beautiful shade of reddish-brown in autumn. Slow-to-spread it copes well in the dry shade underneath tree and shrubs.Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: crimson and pale yellowOther features: the leaves are valuable for winter flower displaysHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring remove dead and damaged leaves before the flowers appear and apply a thick mulch of compost or well-rotted compost around the crown of the plant. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn
• Black Elder - This fantastic new variety of elder has intense, black burgundy foliage and sweet, lemon scented, pale pink flowers in early summer, opening from dark red buds. Darker than other varieties it makes an excellent ornamental plant for a site in sun or partial shade. As an added bonus the purple black autumn fruits are highly attractive to songbirds.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: JuneFlowers: pale pinkOther features: purple black autumn fruits are attractive to birdsHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: To achieve the best foliage effect cut back to ground level each year in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Salix alba var vitellina, Trollius europaeus, Primula florindae, Carex elata 'Aurea', Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans
• Bleeding Heart - Arching stems of pure white, heart-shaped flowers and fern like, fresh green leaves. This elegant, white form of 'Ladies Locket' is ideal for illuminating a woodland garden or shady border. Robust and easy to grow, it flowers from late spring to early summer, and copes well in sun as long as the ground is kept moist.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich rich, preferably neutral to slightly alkaline Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure white Other features: long flower stems make excellent cut flowers.Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps late autumn when the leaves have died down or early spring before the new growth appears, taking care not to damage the fragile roots
• Bleeding Heart - Feathery blue-grey leaves and sprays of deep pink, locket like flowers held on graceful, arching stems. This compact form looks lovely in a cottage garden with low growing hardy geraniums. As long as its roots are kept moist, it copes in shade or sun and reliably flowers from mid spring to early or mid summer.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich rich, preferably neutral to slightly alkalineRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JulyFlower colour: deep pinkOther features: feathery blue-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps late autumn when the leaves have died down or early spring before the new growth appears, taking care not to damage the fragile roots
• Bloody Cranesbill - This elegant white cranesbill is smothered with pure white, cup shaped flowers from May to August. It quickly forms loose hummocks of deeply cut, dark green leaves, valuable for suppressing weeds at the front of the border. An excellent cottage garden plant it thrives in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast growing Flowering period: May to AugustFlower colour: pure-white Other features: deeply cut, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In midsummer rejuvenate plants that are beginning to look jaded, by removing old flowered stems and leaves. Lift and divide large colonies in spring
• Blue Oat Grass - Tightly rolled grey-blue leaves, topped with purple-tinted flowerspikes on stiff, upright stems in early and mid-summer, maturing to a straw colour. This handsome, evergreen, ornamental grass is perfect for a well-drained gravel garden or new perennial border. Chose a sunny site, preferably on alkaline soil, since specimens planted in shade may be affected by rust in wet summers.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, preferably alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: purple-tinted flower-spikes maturing to a straw colourHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Remove dead foliage and flowering stems in late winter or early springGoes well with: Lavandula augustifolia 'Hidcote', Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht', Perovskia 'Blue Spire', Stipa tenuissima, Allium sphaerocephalon, Pinus mugo 'Mops'
• Bluebeard - A gorgeous, golden-leaved, aromatic shrub producing contrasting clusters of lavender-blue flowers in late summer. This golden-leaved form of 'bluebeard' is guaranteed to create a striking impact at the front of a sunny, well-drained border. Highly attractive to butterflies and bees, in cold areas it's best grown against a warm, south or west-facing wall.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: lavender-blueOther features: highly attractive to butterflies and bees; slightly toothed, aromatic, warm yellow leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plantJanuary Sale Was £5.95 Now £4.95
• Bluebeard - Clusters of piercing dark blue flowers in August and September and slightly toothed, aromatic, grey-green leaves. This splendid, dark blue form of 'bluebeard' is perfect for the front of a sunny shrub or mixed border. Strongly upright in habit, where temperatures fall below -15&#176;C it's best grown against a warm, south or west-facing wall.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: dark blueOther features: highly attractive to butterflies and beesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant
• Blueberry - An early fruiting variety which produces a heavy crop of light blue berries that are full of flavour. It is a vigorous shrub with an upright habit and has good drought resistance. Like all blueberries, it must have moist, acidic soil to flourish. Even without the added bonus of delicious berries, it does make an attractive deciduous shrub with white flowers in spring and striking autumn colours.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained acidic soilRate of growth: fast-growingOther features: light blue berries (July)Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Blueberries can also be grown in large pots and containers if ericaceous compost is used. Prune in winter, cutting out dead or damaged branches. In spring, feed with sulphate of ammonia, sulphate of potash and bonemeal and top-dress with ericaceous compost
• Boston Ivy - This handsome Boston ivy is an especially vigorous variety with large, deeply lobed, dark green leaves, that turn spectacular shades of red- purple in autumn. Perfect for covering a large north or east-facing wall, it needs careful siting to minimise annual maintenance and any potential damage to guttering and roofs.Position: shade or sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to AugustFlower colour: insignificant greenish flowersOther features: fabulous autumn tints, sometimes blue-black autumn berries; berries can caused upset stomach if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Provide some support until the climber is well established. (This may take up to two years.) Once established prune in early winter to keep the plant within bounds, paying particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofsGoes well with: Hedera hibernica, Mahonia 'Charity', Sarcococca hookeriana var digyna, Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty', Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Dryopteris filix-mas
• Bottlebrush - Splendid crimson-red, brush-like flowerspikes borne on in June and July. This crimson bottlebrush plant makes an eye-catching specimen for a sunny shrub border with is silky, pinkish-red young shoots which turn dark green with age. In frost prone areas it's best grown in a container in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. The leaves release a delicious lemon scent when crushed.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and JulyFlowers: scarlet redHardiness: half hardyGarden care: Tip prune young plants to maximise bushy growth. Established plants should be pruned in stages over two or three summers, cutting back older wood to younger, outward-facing shoots immediately after floweringGoes well with: Melianthus major, Canna indica, Trachycarpus fortunei, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Musa bajoo, Aloysia triphylla
• Brandy Bottle - Bottle-shaped yellow flowers from June to August above leathery, mid- to deep green floating leaves. The flowers of this vigorous deep water aquatic plant smell strongly of alcohol - hence its intriguing common name. Coping well in sun or partial shade, it's ideal for a large pond or lake.Position: full sun or partial shadeDepth of water: 60-200cm (2-6ft)Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: yellowHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide large clumps in late spring or summerGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
• Bridal Wreath - Gorgeous arching sprays of white flowers in mid and late spring and toothed, bright green leaves. This popular, deciduous shrub is ideal for a sunny, well-drained shrub or mixed border. Relatively vigorous and easy to grow, to guarantee an abundant, foam-like display it must be pruned annually immediately after flowering.Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of Growth: average to fastFlowering period: April and MayFlowers: white Other features: toothed, bright-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Immediately after flowering prune flowered shoots to strong buds. On mature specimens cut back between a quarter to a fifth of the old shoots to the base. Goes well with: Kerria japonica, Choisya ternata, Hebe 'Mrs Winder', Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Galanthus nivalis.
• Brook Thistle - Spectacular, deep-crimson thistles borne on erect stems in July and August above spiney, dark-green leaves. This handsome, towering thistle is a valuable addition to a summer wildflower garden. Although the plant will tolerate dry conditions and partial shade, it does best in a moist, sunny border.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drainedRate of Growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July and AugustFlowers: deep crimsonHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide plants from autumn to spring and dead-head to prevent self-seeding
• Bugle - Large, glossy, bronze-purple leaves with upright, spires of deep blue spring flowers. An ideal groundcover plant for a slightly shady border. This variety is perfect for covering large areas since it has bigger leaves and is particularly vigorous. Shade tolerant, it also copes well with sun and poor soils.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: MayFlower colour: deep blueOther features: large, glossy, bronze-purple evergreen leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: To rejuvenate and minimise congestion lift and divide clumps in late autumn or early spring every two years
• Bull Bay - A larger flowering variety with slightly twisted leaves and cream blooms. The cup-shaped flowers are produced later than most varieties, appearing in autumn. It has a more compact habit than most but still needs protecting from the wind which can damage its brittle branches.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: September to OctoberFlower colour: fragrant, creamy whiteOther features: tolerant of chalky soilsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
• Burkwood Viburnum - Domed clusters of fragrant white flowers in April and May, opening from pink buds, followed by red fruit, and glossy, dark green leaves. This evergreen Burkwood viburnum is one of the best scented varieties. To fully appreciate the fabulously fragrant flowers chose a partly shady border close to an entrance or path.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: fabulously fragrant flowers; red fruits, ripening to black in autumn, which can cause a mild stomach ache if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where necessary remove any misplaced or diseased branches in mid-summer after flowering
• Butterfly Bush - Elegant white form of the butterfly bush which produces huge clusters of fragrant, yellow-eyed white flowers on arching stems from July to September. Pruned hard each spring the flowerspikes, which are attractive to butterflies, can be up to 40cm (16in) long. In autumn the pointed grey-green leaves gently fade to butter-yellow.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: white with yellow eyesOther features: autumn colour, scented flowers attractive to butterfliesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four budsGoes well with:Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', Euphorbia myrsinites, Nepeta x faasenii, Pennisetum orientale, Lavandula augustifolia 'Munstead', Stachys byzantina
• Butterfly Bush - This fabulous summer-flowering shrub is guaranteed to create an impact in a sunny border. Pruned hard in early spring it produces dense spikes of fragrant, dark purple flowers, which attract butterflies and other beneficial insects into the garden. In autumn the pointed grey-green leaves turn butter-yellow.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: dark purpleOther features: autumn colour, flowers attractive to butterfliesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four budsGoes well with:Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', Euphorbia myrsinites, Nepeta x faasenii, Pennisetum orientale, Lavandula augustifolia 'Munstead', Stachys byzantina
• Californian Lilac - Fluffy clusters of bright blue flowers in August and September and glossy, bright green leaves retained throughout the year. This bushy, evergreen shrub is ideal for a south or west-facing border, protected from cold winds. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for a small, sunny garden with neutral to acid soil.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August and SeptemberFlower colour: bright blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In spring remove any dead or damaged stems, cut back some of the main stems to the base and reduce the stems on the previous year's growth to within 2-4 buds of the older woodGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Californian Lilac - Fluffy clusters of rich sky-blue flowers from August to October and glossy, bright green leaves retained throughout the year. This upright, evergreen shrub is ideal for a south or west-facing shrub border or sunny wall. Although one of the hardier varieties of Californian lilac it does needs protection from strong winds.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August to OctoberFlower colour: sky-blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In spring remove any dead or damaged stems, cut back some of the main stems to the base and reduce the stems on the previous year's growth to within 2-4 buds of the older woodGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Californian Lilac - Open clusters of dark blue flowers in late spring and early summer and glossy, mid-green leaves. This bushy, evergreen shrub is ideal for a south or west-facing mixed border. It requires protection from cold, drying winds and a neutral to acid soil.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: dark blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: frost hardy Garden care: Each year after the plant has flowered reduce the shoots by one third and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plantGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Californian Lilac - This spreading, evergreen shrub is covered in dense clusters of dark blue flowers in mid- and late spring. An excellent specimen plant for a south or west-facing border on neutral to acid soil, it requires a protected site since the deeply veined, dark green leaves are easily scorched by cold, drying winds.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: vigorousFlowering period: April to JuneFlower colour: dark blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: frost hardy Garden care: Each year after the plant has flowered reduce the shoots by one third and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plantGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Camellia - A lovely camellia with large, semi-double, dark geranium red flowers and compact, upright growth. This is arguably the best red camellia, flowering abundantly each spring. Ideal for a mixed border with moist but well-drained acid soil, the glossy, dark green foliage provides an excellent foil for other ornamental and feature plants.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to May Flower colour: dark geranium red flowersOther features: glossy, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
• Camellia - An extremely hardy camellia producing large, peony-form, crimson blooms in February and March. This handsome, evergreen shrub is one of the most popular and easy-to-grow forms of camellia. Narrowly upright in habit, it's ideal for use in a large patio container or for creating an informal, flowering screen.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: February and March Flower colour: crimsonOther features: glossy, bright green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
• Camellia - Fragrant, single, pink-tinged white flowers set against lustrous, dark green leaves. The delicate petals of this award-winning camellia start to unfurl in October just when the garden is most in need of colour and scent. Strongly upright in habit, it's best grown in a sheltered spot or a large container, that can easily be overwintered under glass.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: average Flowering period: October to December Flower colour: pink-tinged white flowersOther features: lustrous, dark green leaves, pale green underneathHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
• Carpenteria - Fabulously fragrant, cup-shaped, pure white, anemone-like flowers in June and July and lustrous, dark green leaves. This summer-flowering, evergreen shrub looks marvellous grown against a sheltered, south or west-facing wall, protected from cold, drying winds. It's upright then slightly spreading form is perfect for training into a fan-shape.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: peeling, pale brown barkHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: After pruning lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plantGoes well with: Fremontodendron californicum, Choisya ternata, Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue', Itea ilicifolia, Ceratostigma willmottianum, Hemerocallis 'Cartwheels'
• Catmint - Towering spires of lavender-blue flowers from June to July and aromatic, light grey-green leaves. This tall form of catmint is perfect for a sunny mixed or herbaceous border. A useful groundcover or edging plant it works especially well with silver-grey foliage and mauve, purple and blue flowers.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: lavender-blueOther features: attractive to bees and other beneficial insectsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lift and divide large clumps in spring, replanting divided specimens with lots of well-rotted organic matter. If powdery mildew becomes a problem prune out the affected areas and treat the remaining plant with fungicide
• Centifolia Hybrid Rose - Delicately scented, fully double, light pink flowers with slightly reflexed petals in June and July and glossy, dark green leaves. This award-winning, old-style shrub rose makes an excellent specimen plant for a mixed or shrub border. Upright and open in habit, it's best grown on a support in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Chempak Orchid Fertiliser - A super orchid feed specially designed to produce foliage and lots of flowers. Feed once a week during the growing season and occassionally at any other time of year. Contains: NPK - 35-10-10. (High phosphate to keep the roots active in poor growing conditions)
• Cherry - A superb large, dark red acid cherry that is ideal for cooking. It has a compact but spreading habit, small white flowers in spring and bitter-sweet fruit in August which are perfect for stewing. A popular, self-fertile cherry that is suitable for north facing situations and can tolerate heavy soil.Position: full sunSoil: deep, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow growingUltimate size (Colt): 7x7m (23x23ft)Flowering period: April to MayFlower colour: whiteOther features:a popular acid cherry dark red fruit (August)Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial cankerGoes well with: Malus domestica 'Greensleeves', Prunus domestica 'Czar', Ribes uva-crispa var. reclinatum 'Invicta', Ribes rubrum 'Laxton's, Galanthus nivalis, Hyacinthoides hispanica
• Chinese Rhubarb - Tall spires of white, pink or crimson flowers in early summer held proudly above coarsely toothed, reddish-green leaves becoming dark green with age. This form of Chinese rhubarb has larger leaves than other varieties, often purple-tinted. Requiring considerably less space than gunnera, it's an excellent architectural plant for the moist margins of a medium-sized domestic pond.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: deep, moist, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June Flower colour: white, pink or crimsonOther features: the leaves may cause severe discomfort if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring
• Chinese Silver Grass - Feathery, brown-gold flower-heads in late summer and early autumn held high above clumps of arching mid-green leaves. This imposing ornamental grass makes a striking specimen plant for a large, sunny, well-drained site. Quicker to establish than many other varieties of Miscanthus, the foliage and flowers take on beautiful shades of red in the autumn.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drainedRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: August to SeptemberFlowers: brown-gold then redOther features: arching mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back the withered stems to the ground in early spring. Divide in late spring by removing small sections from the rootball of the mature plant, without digging the complete plant up. (It resents disturbance to the roots)Goes well with: Dahlia 'Arabian Night', Veronicastrum virginicum f. album, Knautia macedonica, Eupatorium purpureum 'Atropurpureum', Allium sphaerocepthalon, Penstemon 'Burgundy' arundinacea var. picta 'Picta'
• Chinese Silver Grass - Large, silver-white flower plumes held high above clumps of slender, arching, mid-green leaves in late summer and early autumn. Given sufficient space this beautiful ornamental grass makes a striking specimen plant. Perfect for a sunny, well drained border, the frosted upright stems and flower-headsare a significant feature of the winter garden.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well drainedRate of Growth: averageUltimate size: 175x120cm/84x48inchFlowering period: August and SeptemberFlowers: silver-whiteOther features: slender, arching mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy
• Chinese Trumpet Flower - Clusters of deep rose-pink to purple tubular flowers from early to mid-summer. The exotic, trumpet-like flowers, up to 8cm (3in) across, usually appear before the mid-green foliage. Perfect for a sunny border on moist, well-drained soil. As long as protection is provided against extreme weather conditions, it's also suitable for growing in a container.Position: full sunSoil: moist, fertile, well-drainedRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: pinkOther features: mid-green foliageHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Plant the crown of the plant 8-10cm (3-4in) below the surface of the soil. Provide shade in summer and protection against severe winter weather. Take special care not to damage the fleshy roots
• Chinese Wisteria - Pendant clusters of fragrant, pure white, pea-like flowers in May and June followed in hot summers by velvety, green seed-pods. This classic white Chinese wisteria looks wonderful trained as a small weeping tree. Renowned for its superior fragrance, it's an ideal, fast- growing climber for covering a sheltered, sunny wall or strong pergola.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After planting prune back the leading shoot to 90cm (36in) above the ground. In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three budsGoes well with: Nepeta x faasenii, Pennisetum orientale, Lavandula augustifolia 'Munstead', Stachys byzantina, Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Eryngium giganteum
• Chinese Yellow Banana - Thought to be extinct only a decade ago, this gorgeous banana was found growing in remote regions of the Himalayas in southwest China. This clump-forming banana has dramatic leaves and long-lasting yellow, summer flowers. As the flower develops the original plant will start to die but it will produce off shoots and will continue to thrive in the garden. Although a cold snap will brown the foliage the plant will come back and continue to grow.Position: full sun to partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: yellowHardiness: hardyGarden care: Though the root is hardy, protect the foliage with straw and fleece
• Chusan Palm - A single-stemmed evergreen palm with wonderful, fan-shaped, dark green leaves up to 75cm long. This handsome Chusan palm makes an excellent specimen plant for sunny exotic garden or courtyard. Although it's one of the most reliably hardy palms it's important to chose a sheltered spot and protect young specimens grown in cold areas with a warm, winter wrap.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, fertile soilRate of growth: slow-growing to average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: yellowOther features: on female plants the flowers are followed by spherical, blue-black fruitHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: In autumn wrap plants with a protective eiderdown of hessian and apply a deep, dry mulch of straw or bracken around the base of the plantGoes well with: Musa basjoo, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Melianthus major, Cerinthe major 'Purpurescens', Hemerocallis 'Cartwheels', Verbena bonariensis
• Cinquefoil - Lovely, long sprays of bright scarlet, saucer shaped flowers above clumps of hairy, strawberry-like leaves. This beautiful, scarlet cinquefoil is a perfect front of border plant for a bold planting scheme based on hot colours. Given a sunny, well-drained site it's easy to grow, producing a succession of flowers from June to August.Position: full sunSoil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to August Flower colour: bright scarletOther features: hairy, soft green, strawberry-like leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring
• Clematis (Group 1) - Beautiful, bright cherry-pink flowers in May and June amid purple-flushed, mid-green leaves. This award-winning form of montana clematis is ideal for covering a wall or fence in a north-facing site. A less vigorous relation of Clematis montana 'Pink Perfection', it's perfect for small gardens.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: bright cherry-pinkHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. alba, Chionodoxa luciliaeJanuary Sale Was £7.95Now £5.95
• Clematis (Group 1) - Exquisite, pure white, late spring and early summer flowers with yellow centres and dark green leaves. This extremely vigorous clematis is excellent for training over a pergola or covering an unsightly wall, fence or garden shed. It's an ideal climber for a north-facing site.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'January Sale Was £7.95Now £5.95
• Clematis (Group 1) - Fragrant, deep pink flowers with distinctive yellow centres in May and June and bronze-tinted foliage. This vigorous, early flowering clematis produces a mass of flowers up to 9cm (3&#189;in) across. Ideal for a north-facing site, it's best planted close to an entrance or path where the exquisite almond-scented flowers can be appreciated.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: deep pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis (Group 1) - Graceful, bell-shaped, violet-blue early spring flowers with cream centres, followed by attractive, silvery, seedheads retained throughout the summer. This early spring-flowering clematis is ideal for covering a north-facing fence or wall. It's also known as the downy clematis since the new shoots are covered with down.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: violet-blueOther features: silvery seedheadsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring
• Clematis (Group 1) - Large Creamy bell-shaped winter flowers and deep green leaves retained throughout the year. This winter-flowering clematis is perfect for training over a pergola, doorway or arch, in a sunny, sheltered site. Although drought-tolerant it may not survive severe winters.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: December to FebruaryFlower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: leaves retained throughout the yearHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Galanthus nivalis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis (Group 1) - Spectacular, semi-double creamy pink flowers with salmon-pink centres in May and June and bronze-tinted foliage. This vigorous, early flowering clematis is perfect for training over a pergola or garden arch. Suitable for a north-facing site, the colour of the flowers is best in full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: creamy pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'January Sale Was £7.95Now £5.95
• Clematis (Group 1) - Sweetly scented, large, soft pink flowers with golden-yellow centres in May and June and purple-flushed, mid green leaves. This fast-growing clematis is excellent for training over a pergola or covering an unsightly wall or fence in a north-facing site. Plant near an entrance or path where the delicate almond fragrance can be appreciated.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: soft pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring
• Clematis (Group 1) - This early spring-flowering clematis produces masses of nodding, deep blue, bell-shaped flowers with cream centres from April to May. An ideal climber for a north-facing site, the elegant flowers look lovely cascading over a pergola, garden fence or wall. The silvery seedheads, an important decorative feature, are retained throughout the summer.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: deep blueOther features: silvery seedheadsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis (Group 2) - Delicate, pale pinkish-mauve, early summer flowers with striking pink stripes and contrasting reddish-brown centres. This large-flowered clematis is best grown on a north-facing wall or in shade since the pale pink flowers fade badly in strong sun. It is perfect for training over a pergola or arch, alongside a late-flowering variety.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: pinkish-mauveOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Clematis 'Etoile Violette', Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Exquisite, pale lavender-blue flowers with delicate mauve veins and light-chocolate centres from May to September. This vigorous, large-flowered clematis looks lovely growing on its own or scrambling through a strong shrub or tree. A long-flowering variety, producing flowers up to 20cm (8in) across, it thrives in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: vigorousFlowering period: May to SeptemberFlower colour: lavender-blueOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Gorgeous single white flowers which are offset by large, domed bosses of deep purple stamens. The flowers appear in late spring or summer amongst the mid-green, semi-evergreen foliage. An excellent climber for a container or to weave up and through a wall shrub.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to AugustFlower colour: whiteOther features: attractive dark purple stamensHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Little pruning is required. However large plants can be cut back hard in early spring to reduce their size. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, bluish-white, double, early summer flowers with creamy-white centres and mid-green leaves. This stunning large-flowered clematis is best grown through a strong tree or shrub that will provide adequate support for the luxurious flowers. Prefers full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: bluish-white flowersOther features: suitable as a cut flower and container plantHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, mauve-blue, early summer flowers with a distinctive carmine stripe and mid-green leaves. This vigorous large-flowering clematis is best in a north- or north-west facing site, since the fabulous blooms fade in strong sunlight. An ideal partner for a climbing rose or for growing through a strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: blueOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, rich, mauve-blue flowers with contrasting red centres from early to late-summer and mid-green leaves. This clematis looks lovely growing in a large, well-drained container in full sun or partial shade, supported by a wigwam of garden canes. After three years container-grown specimens should be transplanted directly in the ground.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: mauve-blueOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.January Sale Was £7.95Now £5.95
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, rose-pink, early summer flowers with deep reddish-pink stripes and mid-green leaves. This clematis is perfect for a sunny site, since the colour holds up better to the bleaching effects of the sun than other large-flowered varieties. Ideal for growing through a climbing rose, strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Luscious, large, deep pink, early summer flowers with a darker pink stripe and mid-green leaves. This compact clematis is ideal for growing through a climbing rose or tree in partial shade. Although it may take time to establish it is well worth the wait, since it is a prolific flowerer.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: pinkOther features: ideal for growing in a containerHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Satiny, pure-white flowers with overlapping petals and golden-yellow centres from June to September. A reliable variety raised in the late nineteenth-century, this is probably the most widely grown white-flowered clematis. To appreciate the beautiful, white flowers close-up, it is best trained horizontally through a low-growing shrub in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 3) - Delicate mauve-pink, cup-shaped flowers with reddish-brown centres from July to September. This vigorous, large flowered clematis is ideal for a north-facing site. A compact variety useful where space is limited, it is best in partial shade since the pretty flowers fade in strong sunlight.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: mauve-pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 3) - From July to September, large flowers of rich, velvety purple flowers are produced with silver undersides and dark brown anthers. A delightful clematis that looks particularly good growing against a light background where the rich flowers can really shine. Suitable for a sunny or partially shaded spot in well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: rich purpleHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis (Group 3) - Large rich dark purple flowers clothe this popular and reliable late-flowering clematis. The abundant blooms appear from mid- to late summer and look fantastic when grown up a trellis or wall. It is also a good clematis to grow through shrubs or trees as it is pruned right back and so never becomes too much of a burden on the supporting plant.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to AugustFlower colour: large, open dark purple bloomsOther features: plenty of velvety flowers cover the climberHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis (Group 3) - Masses of sweetly scented, pure white, star-shaped flowers from July to October, followed by silky-grey seedheads. The common name for this semi-evergreen or deciduous clematis - the fragrant virgin's bower - refers to the fantastic hawthorn-vanilla perfume that fills the air after rain. Perfect for growing through a tree or shrub in a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: silky-grey seedheadsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crownGoes well with:Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis (Group 3) - Nodding pale lilac, slightly fragrant bells appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn on this viticella clematis. It is perfect for growing through shrubs and trees as each spring the plant is pruned right back and so never becomes too much of a burden on the supporting plant. Plant in full sun with its roots inthe shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: pale lilac bell-shaped flowersOther features: long flowering period from mid-summer through to autumnHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis (Group 3) - Pearly-white, cup-shaped summer flowers with pale mauve undersides and yellow centres. This vigorous, late-flowering clematis produces a profusion of flowers from July to September. Introduced to the UK by Edwardian plantsman William Robinson, it is perfect for growing over an arch or pergola in full sun. Resistant to clematis-wilt.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 3) - Sumptuous, violet-purple flowers with deep red centres from July to September and grey-green leaves. This vigorous, late summer flowering clematis is perfect for covering a wall or fence in sun or partial shade. To guarantee a good display of large, velvety floors at eye level it needs to be cut back hard each year in early spring.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: violet-purpleHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crownGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. alba, Chionodoxa luciliae
• Clematis (Group 3) - This beautiful summer-flowering clematis produces a mass of large, rich red flowers with creamy-brown centres continuously from July to October. It makes a perfect and reliable companion for a climbing rose in full sun. To ensure a long flowering period, only half of the stems should be hard-pruned in early spring.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: rich-redOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 3) - This late-summer flowering clematis produces masses of large, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres from July to September. A favourite of gardeners since the beginning of the twentieth century, it is easy-to-grow and less prone to clematis-wilt than other large-flowered varieties. Ideal for growing against a sunny wall.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: mauve-pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crownGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis (Group 3) - This vigorous, late-summer flowering clematis produces a profusion of crimson-red flowers from July to September. Named after the kermis insect from which the red dye cochineal is obtained, the scarlet flowers look magnificent scrambling through trees, shrubs and climbing roses. Resistant to clematis-wilt it copes well in moderate wind.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: redOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 3) - Tulip-shaped, deep pink flowers with a reddish-pink stripe from mid-summer to autumn and mid-green leaves. This late-flowering clematis is excellent for clothing a sunny wall, Grown as ground-cover, the upward-facing flowers look particularly lovely. Copes well in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: deep pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (syn. Clematis 'Jadwiga Teresa') - Large, rich mauve-blue flowers with golden-yellow centres from June to September and mid-green leaves. This vigorous, large-flowered clematis is quick to establish, producing a profusion of mauve-blue flowers with finely scalloped petals over a long period. It is best grown on its own in sun or semi-shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: mauve-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis - Beautiful, double, white, early-spring flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This early spring flowering clematis occasionally produces a second flush of semi-double flowers in autumn. It makes an elegant companion for a climbing rose or a strong shrub or tree, in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and occasionally SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis - Elegant, double, white, spring flowers with creamy centres. This compact, spring-flowering clematis produces a second flush of semi-double flowers, up to 18cm (7in) across, in August and September. A prolific flowerer, it looks lovely scrambling through a strong shrub or tree, in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and August to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis - Masses of delicious, marzipan-scented, rosy-purple flowers fading to white at the base of the petals from July to September. This vigorous, late flowering clematis looks lovely scrambling over a garden wall, pergola or arch in full sun or partial shade. Plant near entrances or paths, where the fragrance can be appreciated.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rosy-purpleOther features: bright green to grey-green leaves; the flowers are followed by silky, white seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crownGoes well with: Viburnum tinus, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis - Masses of small, deep mauve-blue flowers that fade to light blue are produced from July to September. This semi-herbaceous clematis is a non-clinging variety so is perfect for scrambling through shrubs in the border. It's a small clematis and is ideal for growing in pots on the patio where it can grow up small supports, such as an obelisk.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep mauve-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis - Saucer-shaped, rich purple flowers with deep red centres from July to September and dark green leaves. This late-flowering clematis is perfect for growing over a pergola or through a shrub, tree or climbing rose in full sun or partial shade. An easy-to-grow variety, it is resistant to clematis-wilt and damage from moderate winds.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: purpleOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis - Small, white, bowl-shaped, early spring flowers with contrasting greenish-cream centres and parsley-green leaves. This unusual, evergreen clematis makes a lovely conservatory plant. In mild areas it may also be grown against a sunny, south-facing, sheltered wall. Protect the tender, new shoots from marauding snails and late-frosts.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: parsley-green evergreen leavesHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Galanthus nivalis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.January Salewas £18.25now £8.95
• Climbing Bourbon Rose - Masses of loosely cup-shaped, fragrant, double, deep pink flowers from June to September and mid-green leaves. This beautiful, repeat-flowering Bourbon rose is one of the best and most reliable climbing varieties. Excellent for covering a north-facing wall, it may also be pruned to form a tall, informal, flowering hedge.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep pinkOther Features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Climbing Floribunda Rose - Sprays of double, slightly fragrant, creamy or pure white flowers from June to September and masses of mid-green leaves. This repeat-flowering, climbing rose looks gorgeous silhouetted against a sunny house or garden wall. One of the most reliable climbers, as long as the faded blooms are regularly removed it will continue flowering into autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: creamy or pure whiteHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Climbing Hybrid Musk Rose - Large, single and highly scented flowers carried in huge trusses in summer. The attractive, white flowers open from pink buds and are followed by small red hips in autumn. A vigorous climbing rose that has bushy, glossy green foliage and is excellent for covering a house or garden wall as it can grow to 4.5m (15ft).Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: whiteHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Climbing Hybrid Tea Rose - A profusion of fully double, apricot-tinted, salmon-pink flowers from July to September and dark green leaves. This repeat-flowering climbing rose looks lovely displayed against a sunny wall. Best on fertile, moist, well-drained soil, it produce several flushes of beautifully shaped blooms, renowned for their superior scent.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-dr