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A myriad of relatively large, showy, intense coral red flowers are held in well-branched panicles and persist for 4-8 weeks beginning in late spring. They have a subtle, sweet fragrance and make a bold statement in the garden. They even attract butterflies! Removing spent flower stalks will extend the bloom time. This selection has green leaves and a compact mounding growth habit.Sold in a 11cm pot. -
Fabulous marbled foliage almost all year round the is especially bright in late spring. Cream coloured flowers in early summer are a bonus. Versatile in sun or shade and quite drought tolerant once established. Hardy and perennial.Height x Spread: 30cm (12") x 30cm (12") in 5 years.Sun or part shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil or potting compost. Plant at same depth as pot and gently firm and surrounding soil. Tubs plants will need watering regularly, especially if dry and windy. Border plants need regular watering until established. Feeding is only necessary in spring and summer.Sold in a 11cm pot.Web Orders: Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
Fabulous dark purple, crinkled foliage almost all year round that is especially rich in late spring. Cream coloured flowers in early summer are a bonus. Versatile in sun or shade and quite drought tolerant once estabilished. Hardy and perennial.Height and Spread: 30cm (12") x 30cm (12") over 5 yearsSun or part shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil or potting compost. Plant at same depth as pot and gently firm and surrounding soil. Tubs plants will need watering regularly, especially if dry and windy. Border plants need regular watering until established. Feeding is only necessary in spring and summer.Sold in a 11cm pot. -
Usually Bearing evergreen crimson purple leaves with a satin sheen, this plant provides suburb ground cover. Despite its looks it is fully hardy and displays dainty sprays of tiny white flowers on slender upright stems from early summer. Perfect in patio planters, garden beds and border. Very effective colour all year round.Sun or part shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil or potting compost. Plant at same depth as pot and gently firm and surrounding soil. Tubs plants will need watering regularly, especially if dry and windy. Border plants need regular watering until established. Feeding is only necessary in spring and summer.Sold in a 11cm pot.Web Orders:Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
'Great Expectations' is a hosta cultivar that features a 22-24 tall mound of large, variegated, oval, puckered, basal leaves with creamy white centers and wide, irregular, blue-green margins. Leaf centers emerge gold in spring before aging to creamy white. Foliage mound will typically spread to 30-33 wide.Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth.Cut back to ground level and these will return year after year.Sold in a 2 litre pot. -
In the warmer months this tough hosta has huge, corrugated yellow-green leaves, and in July spikes of pale lilac flowers that appear. This plaintain lily makes a bold statement in a large container in a shady courtyard. In a border, it looks stunning close to an entrance or path, or among other plants with distinctive foliage, such as ferns. Although it will cope with some sun, the soil must be kept moist. The leaves are best shaded from the midday sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too.Position: partial or full shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilTip, surround the area from the plant base outward to a fair bit with horitcultural grit, maybe place some large decorative stones to prevent the grit from escaping into the surrounding soil. Not only does this make the area look attractive but it acts as a deterrant to snails and slugs .Sold in a 2 litre pot. -
RHS award of Garden Merit Hosta Sum & Substance is a clump-forming eye-catching plant with massive mid-green leaves up to 60cm (24") across topped with slightly scented pale lavender flowers in summer.Re-grows from ground level every year.Height: 1.2m (4ft) x Spread: 1.2m (4ft)Position: Well-drained, moist soil in some shade.Planting Guide: 1. Water pot well and leave to drain, 2. Dig a hole twice the size of the plant pot., 3. Mix some compost and general fertiliser into the soil., 4. Remove pot and place rootball level with soil., 5. Fill gap with soil/comost/fertiliser mixture., 6. Finally firm in well with heel and water well.Aftercare: In early winter remove all the foliage. In spring, take meaures to protect the plant against slugs and snalils. If the plant becomes too large or congested then lift, divide and plant in the autumn or spring.Tip, surround the area from the plant base outward to a fair bit with horitcultural grit, maybe place some large decorative stones to prevent the grit from escaping into the surrounding soil. Not only does this make the area look attractive but it acts as a deterrant to snails and slugs .Sold in a 3 litre pot.
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Hosta Wide Brim, commonly known as Plantain lily is a clump forming, herbaceous perennial with large heart shaped dark green leaves with broad margins of a creamy yellow colour. The foliage of this Hebe is the main attraction to gardeners and the flowers these produce are just an extra benefit of growing this perennial. In July the Hosta Wide Brim bears tall, erect stems above the foliage with funnel shaped lavender coloured flowers which contrast well with the foliage.Planted in many locations, including flower beds and borders, used as ground cover or underplanting roses and trees. Flowers can be used as cut flowers. Commonly planted in containers also which allow for stunning patio displays or balcony planting for interest.Position: full sun, partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drainedSold in a 2 litre pot. -
Hosta Wide Brim, commonly known as Plantain lily is a clump forming, herbaceous perennial with large heart shaped dark green leaves with broad margins of a creamy yellow colour. The foliage of this Hebe is the main attraction to gardeners and the flowers these produce are just an extra benefit of growing this perennial. In July the Hosta Wide Brim bears tall, erect stems above the foliage with funnel shaped lavender coloured flowers which contrast well with the foliage.Planted in many locations, including flower beds and borders, used as ground cover or underplanting roses and trees. Flowers can be used as cut flowers. Commonly planted in containers also which allow for stunning patio displays or balcony planting for interest.Position: full sun, partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drainedSold in a 2 litre pot.
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These exotic-looking flowers are surrounded by paddle-shaped, emerald-green leaves, which shred with age, but remain a feature throughout the year. This beautiful bird of paradise makes an interesting house plant for a bright, well-lit room and in summer, can be plunged (pot and all) in the middle of a sunny border to create an instant tropical effect.Birds of paradise usually flowers in late winter and spring.Position: full light (with some shade from hot sun)Soil: loam-based potting compostPicture image shows plant when in flower.Sold in a 10 litre pot. -
A spectacular show of colour! Depending on how much sunlight is available, the Chameleon plant changes colour, hence the common name. In shady areas, the leaves will be variegated green and cream. With more sun, they will take on striking hues of yellow, pink, and scarlet red. In early summer dainty white flowers appear sporadically.For Autumn colour the display is unrivalled and like no other plant anywhere in the garden as the leave change through a myriad of shades. Houttuynia is a groundcover that is very easy to grow just about anywhere. Its main requirement is consistent moisture, and it can even grow in shallow water.Sold in a 11cm pot.Web Orders: Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service.
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