If you’ve ever tried to grow Perennial Sweet Peas, you’ll know that they are generally not very fragrant, most unlike their annual cousins. Sweet Pea Lord Anson is an honourable exception to this rule: a lavender-blue Sweet Pea that is delightfully fragranced.
We’ve currently got this on special offer, just £3.95 for 5 pot ready plants with any order. Why not give them a try this summer?
Feb 5
I haven’t braved the back garden for a few weeks – the ground is either too boggy or frozen, and working during the week means that, in winter, the only chance you get is at the weekend. Last weekend I decided to venture out to survey the damage done by the snow, frost and rain.
I’ve lost a few perennials that have survived previous winters – my Echium pininana (pictured) which was about four feet high at its prime – now looks a sorry site and my Echinops that I was so proud of, looks like it’s had its day. But there is some good news in the corner – some bulbs are showing their heads. I didn’t plant them last Autumn so they mush have been there a bit longer but I can’t for the life of me remember what variety they are!
A sad looking Echium
Bulbs - crocus perhaps?
For everyone who loves a beautiful garden, there’s always room for perennials! Perennials are the plants that truly keep on giving. They’re also a cost effective way to brighten your garden year after year and whether in borders or patio containers, they will delight you with their stunning shapes and colours. The more you plant, the more dazzling the display will be.
This collection includes 19 plants of of 8 different perennials.
Geranium Himalayense Plenum – A stunning double geranium with ruffled flowers of striking purple and red.
Eucomis Twinkle Stars - It’s a dwarf variety with a very short flower stem that appears in July and can flower till the end of August.
Sisyrinchum Sapphire - This jewel of a plant will look beautiful drifting across a border, sparkling in a patio container or brightening a rockery, its sapphire blue flowers with yellow eyes nestling amongst emerald green foliage.
Arisarum Proboscideum - The uniquely shaped flowers are a lustrous brown with a white throat that tapers to a long, curled ‘tail’!
Helleborus Orientalis Tutu - With a pleated anemone-like centre, its deeper pink petals with lighter picoteed edges surround golden stamens.
Epimedium Orange Queen - The pretty heart-shaped evergreen foliage – young leaves can be blushed red – is a wonderful foil for the dancing, pale copper orange flowers.
Rudbeckia Hirta Cherry Brandy - The bright cherry red flowers are ideal for attracting butterflies into your garden and are also superb as a cut flower.
Ascelpias Tuberosa - A very popular long flowering perennial with bright orange flowers borne on sturdy stems.
Aug 28
If you like perennials, you’ll love this week’s special offer. 3 plants of Crested Iris Abbey’s Violet, 3 of Bearded Iris War Chief and 3 Oriental Poppy Patty’s Plum for just £21.95, saving £10. Plus the beautiful Paeony Angel Cheeks (left) free.
Jul 28
I just love Crocosmia – in Devon it seems to grow wild in many of the hedgerows but it also makes a great border plant. We’ve got some in the front garden and the other morning, on my way to work, I couldn’t help being struck by how beautiful it looked so I took this snap. I’m not 100% sure but I think this variety is Crocosmia Lucifer.
Jul 24
This week sees a great special offer on Hostas – a saver collection featuring Hosta Blue Angel, Hosta Great Expectations, Hosta Patriot and Hosta Wide Brim.
Really pleased with this week’s special offer – it’s 3 pot ready plants of the gorgeous Helleborus Picotee for just £9.95!
Helleborus Picotee
Jun 29
My Echinops has started to flower – it’s such an unusual flower, almost primitive in its beauty, that I thought it was worth a photograph. It’s now got loads of these perfect little flowers opening throughout the plant.
Echinops in flower
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