MARIGOLD AFRICAN TYPES
Large plants with fully double huge blooms in yellows and orange Also available Dwarf Taishan Mixed.
available MID May
Bedding Plants
Early hardy bedding ready from late April Tender bedding available mid May
MARIGOLD Vanilla AFRICAN TYPE
"Vanilla" An unusual creamy white colour in African Marigolds
available MID May
NASTURTIUM “ALASKA”
More compact and less sprawling than many Nasturtiums, Alaska has flowers in soft pastel shades with the added bonus of white marbled foliage. Best in poorer soils and full sun. Too rich a compost and the flowers open beneath the foliage. Seed pods must be removed to promote continued flowering
available MID May
NICOTIANA “AFFINIS”
Taller growing type with sweetly scented flowers pure white flowers. Height 24 inches spread 15 inches. For full sun or part shade. Also available Whisper Mixed (pink shades) and Perfume Mixed.
available MID May
NICOTIANA “CUBA ROSE”
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high. Rose pink Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer
available MID May
NICOTIANA “CUBA BRIGHT RED”
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with bright red flowers. Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer
available MID May
NICOTIANA “CUBA DEEP LIME”
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with lime green flowers. Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer
available MID May
NICOTIANA “CUBA WHITE”
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with pure white flowers. Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer
available MID May
NICOTIANA “ONLY THE LONELY” (sylvestris)
N. sylvestris. This is the tall growing variety with flower stems that can reach 5 feet high with a spread of up to 30 inches across, ideal for height in the border. Masses of pure white pendulous, tubular flowers
Similar to the Tobacco type in appearances but makes a lousy cigar, I know, I tried it!
available MID May
PENSTEMON “GIANT HYBRIDS”
Grown as an annual but sometimes surviving the winter, this Penstemon has large trumpet flowers on spires up to 24 inches high in a wide colour range, some with white or striped throats. Great summer performer and adds height to the border. Best in sun although tolerates a little shade
PETUNIAS BEDDING TYPES
Our range of seed raised bedding petunias is second to none. Comprising over 30 varieties ranging from the large flowered Grandiflora to the middle sized Multifloras and finally the small flowered Milliflora types. All available in mixtures or separate colours. All require a sunny spot. Use for borders, containers and hanging baskets
available EARLY May
RUDBECKIA “INDIAN SUMMER”
A taller Rudbeckia flowering at around 30 inches with a bushy, well branched habit. Flowers are rich orange on long stems and bloom continuously all summer and well into autumn. For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil
Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond
Only in 13 cm pots
available LATE May
RUDBECKIA “PRARIE SUN”
A medium tall Rudbeckia flowering at around 20 inches with a bushy, well branched habit. Light yellow with a green centre. Blooms continuously all summer and well into autumn. For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil
Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond
Only in 13cm Pots
available LATE May
RUDBECKIA “TOTO”
A dwarf bedding Rudbeckia with light orangey yellow blooms with the typical dark centres Blooms continuously all summer and well into autumn. For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil Height and spread 12 x 8 inches
Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond
available MID May
SALVIA “VICTORIA BLUE”
Spires of deep blue flowers on compact and bushy plants Good all summer and gets even better as autumn approaches Height and spread 20 x 12 inches. Also available in Blue Bicolour - blue/silver shade.
available MID May
SALVIA “VISTA RED”
Upright, bushy salvia producing deep red flower spikes all summer. Best in full sun and remove faded spikes throughout the season. Height and spread 12 x 10 inches. For full sun or a little shade. Also available in Mixed.
available MID May
SWEET PEA “ROYAL MIXED”
Tall growing with long flower stems suitable for cutting. Good, balanced mixture. Heat tolerant and early flowering
VERBENA
Mixed and Waterfall (white and blue shades) are available in this short growing edging or bedding plant. Also available in taller Imagination (purple).
For full sun or a little shade
available MID May
ZINNIA “ZAHARA” SERIES
Upright at first then spreading Zinnias. Long lasting flowers which are impervious to wet weather. Older flowers are covered over with fresh growth giving a clean and tidy appearance. For bedding or tubs and baskets Height and spread 12x15 inches, various colours, also Swizzle Mixed-upright habit with large two tone coloured flowers
available MID May