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I would just like to say thank you for the excellent service. The plants came quickly, well wrapped and still moist on arrival, with good roots. They are now planted and I look forward to watching them grow. Thanks.
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Summer Flowering Plants
Ensure that your garden stays bustling and brimming with blooms during the hot summer months with our selection of summer flowering plants. From firm British favourites to more exotic species, our summer flowering plants category casts a wide net and brings you only the best varieties with the greatest growing characteristics. All grown and supplied direct from our UK nursery, choose carefully from this selection to build a stunning season-long floral display that will take you through the warmest (and sometimes wettest!) period of the year. Need advice or a recommendation? Then feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Adriatic Bellflower Plant
A pretty perennial which will slowly spread to form a delicate-looking ground cover. Clusters of blue star-like flowers with white centres are produced all summer long.
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Cardinal Flower 'Queen Victoria'
Quite Sensational! A perennial variety of Lobelia that produces striking spikes of vibrant red blooms. Lovely as a cut flower. Thrives in boggy soils.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Chameleon Plant
Bright green leaves become overlaid with shades of cream and red. Masses of white flowers mid summer. Tolerates both very wet and very dry soils.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant.
Chinese Pagoda Primrose
Sometimes known as the Orchid Primrose. Each year a small clump of leaves appear, followed by a spike topped by a cone shaped red and mauve flower.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Coneflower 'Primadonna Deep Rose Pink'
Elegant daisy like flowers have rosy pink petals with an orange centre that rises like a cone. Very hardy and drought tolerant.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Coral Bells 'Bressingham Hybrids'
A beautiful evergreen that forms a mound of puckered green leaves. Early Summer delicate small bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink rise on wiry stems. Ground Cover.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Cottage Garden Chrysanthemum
Beautiful 1" (2.5 cm) diameter flowers are produced in a profusion of colours throughout the Summer. Repeat flowering. Subtly scented. Love the sun.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Creeping Thyme Lawn
Makes a lovely, lush, green carpet which is surmounted by tiny pink flowers in the summer. Highly aromatic when crushed underfoot. Evergreen.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Series' Mixed
Often known as Larkspur. Majestic spikes of blooms up to 3 feet (90 cm) in shades of blue, lilac and white. Compact in habit so less prone to wind damage.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Foxglove 'Camelot' Series Mixed
A fairly new hybrid variety of Foxglove that produces a multitude of flower spikes in shades of cream, lavender, rose and white. Compact in habit.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (in mixed colours only).
Foxglove (Old English)
Tall racemes of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple and cream. Wonderful when planted en masse. Thrives in partial shade.
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Fuchsia Seed
Grow and name your own fuchsias from seed. Great fun, and not as difficult as you might think! Open pollinated seed from our 6000 square feet Fuchsia House.
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Supplied as a packet of approx 18 seeds.
Geum 'Mrs J Bradshaw'
Sometimes known as Avens. A truly reliable perennial. Large bright red flowers are borne over a long period. Love the sun. Extremely tough and hardy.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Geum 'Koi'
A compact perennial member of the Geum family, its low mounds of leaves are topped off with masses of dainty orange flowers. Free-flowering, and ideal for a brilliant display in the herbaceous border or rock garden.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Geum 'Sunrise'
A tough, hardy perennial. Geum 'Sunrise' forms clumps of vibrant evergreen leaves, and produces vibrant golden yellow double flowers. Loves full sun or partial shade.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Half Hardy Fuchsia Plant Collection
Half hardy shrubby fuchsias suitable for garden or greenhouse growing with amazing colours and variety! Suitable for containers or growing in the ground.
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Supplied as a collection of five individually named plants of our selection, well grown in 9 cm pots.
Hardy Garden Fuchsia Plant Collection
A 'garden must have' collection of fully hardy, shrubby fuchsias suitable for permanent planting in the garden to make an amazing display of colour.
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Supplied as a collection of five individually named plants of our selection, well grown in 9cm pots.
Heath Pearlwort Lawn
In our opinion the best of all groundcover lawn alternatives! Utterly hardy, excellent drought resistance. Tolerant of fairly heavy foot traffic. Sometimes known as Irish Moss.
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Japanese Water Iris
Ornamental plant. A hardy perennial, the Japanese Water Iris has sword-shaped leaves and huge striking flowers in a mix of blues, lilacs, purples and white.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
King Cup Plant
The true Marsh Marigold grown from our own seed here at the nursery. A beautiful flower that loves to grow in wet, marshy ground. Flowers April to August.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant.
Lewisia 'Little Tutti Frutti'
Large flowers in a vibrant range of colours from pink to red to yellow and white nestle on short stems above strong fleshy rosettes. Withstand Winter wet.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Lupin 'Russell Hybrids'
Tall spires of flower in virtually every colour of the rainbow. Hardy and very reliable. Happy in full sun or even part shade. Group plant for a stunning display.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Marginal & Bog Plants
A mixed selection of marginal and bog plants. Great for pond side planting and to add colour and interest.
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Supplied as a range of marginal plants, not individually named, according to availability. Plants may be bare root or potted depending on time of year.
Mexican Cigar Plant
Sometimes known as the Firecracker Plant. Masses of bright orange-red flowers with ashen tips throughout the summer. Vigorous in habit and profuse in flowering.
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Mexicana Gazania
A real sun-lover! Large daisy-like flowers in a stunningly vivid range of colours. Rich green foliage. Perfect for tubs and containers or 'blanket' planting.
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Miniature Rose
Truly miniature roses. Double, semi double and single flowers in shades of white pinks and cream. Delicately scented. Repeat flowering.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Mole Plant
So called because these are known to have the property of deterring moles where planted. Commonly known as Caper Spurge.
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Supplied as a plant grown in a 7cm pot.
Penstemon
A late-flowering perennial. Beautiful spikes of Antirrhinum-like flowers in a lovely colour range from deep purple to pinks and whites. Can flower to the first frosts.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Perennial Sweet Pea
Beautiful pea flowers in shades of deep rose pink, white and purple. Can climb to 8 feet (2.4 metres) with suitable support. Perennial in habit.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Poppy 'Allegro'
Huge bright orange flowers with a black centre in late spring and early summer. Compact, strong-growing and very reliable. Will put on a fantastic display every year!
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Poppy 'Orange Feathers'
Often called the Spanish Poppy. This wonderful plant produces masses of gorgeous frilly orange flowers. Perennial in habit.
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Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Golden Starlit'
These pretty plants have large yellow flowers which appear during the Summer which are offset against the grey/green foliage. Hardy, perennial in habit.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants
Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Scarlet Starlit'
Stunning deep scarlet flowers in Summer, are easy to grow and work well in both rockery and flower gardens. They like a sunny or part shade position.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Red Hot Poker 'Flamenco'
Sometimes known as the Torch Lily. Tall spikes of red flower buds open to orange before fading to yellow. Plant on mass to give a real shock of colour to the garden.
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Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Rue Plant
This hardy plant is more commonly used as an ornamental plant now, but this herb is still used in the Mediterranean to flavour Grappa amongst other things.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.
Ballerina Fuchsia Hedging
Makes a very attractive hedge. Fully hardy and not usually eaten by rabbits. Can reach 10 feet (3 metres) tall. Very pretty and easy to grow.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants approximately 4" (10 cm) tall.
Bird-bill Dayflower Plant 'Electric Blue'
Thin grass like leaves terminate in a pretty blue flower that look like miniature Iris. Each flower lasts just a day. Profuse in flowering. An excellent summer ground cover.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Bloody Cranesbill
This hardy geranium is tough as old boots! Rosy purple pink flowers smother the bright green foliage throughout the Summer. A superb ground cover.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid / late April
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Carnation 'Dancing Geisha'
Not your average Carnation! Beautiful pendulous fringed petals in shades of pink, purple, white and red. Delicately scented. Love a full sun position.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Chamomile Lawn
A special seed-grown strain of dwarf chamomile. The rich green foliage is beautifully scented when crushed under foot. Evergreen. Ground Cover.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Columbine 'McKenna Hybrids'
Sometimes known as Grandma's Bonnets. One of the prettiest and most striking perennial border plants there is. Stunning when planted en masse.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid / late April
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Coral Bells 'Palace Purple'
A beautiful evergreen that forms a mound of puckered purple leaves topped with small bell-shaped pinky white flowers in late Spring to early Summer. Ground Cover.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Cottage Garden Carnation
Traditional hardy border carnations. Richly perfumed. Beautiful flowers in a variety of colours and shades and even striped. Love a full sun position.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Cottage Garden Pinks
A tough and wiry perennial. Beautifully perfumed flowers in shades of pink and white. Perfect for the open border or for container growing. Wonderful as a cut flower.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Dragonhead 'Fuji Blue'
Ornamental plant. Named for Mount Fujiyama, Dragonhead 'Fuji Blue' is a long-lived perennial forming low glossy green mounds, topped with brilliant blue flowers.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Evening Primrose
Also known as Ozark Sundrops. Bright golden yellow flowers open late in the afternoon. A beautiful ground cover with excellent drought tolerance.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
False Sunflower 'Burning Hearts'
Yellow and red flowers with purple tinted leaves that are bound to draw attention in any garden. Hardy perennial, suitable for smaller gardens.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Flanders Poppy Plant
The 'real' live form of the Remembrance Poppy. Bright scarlet flowers have dark centres. Perfect for planting on banks or margins of your margins of the garden. Will self seed.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Hardy Fuchsia 'Magellanica Alba'
Hardy Fuchsia. Single white flower with a hint of lilac / mauve. Will reach approximately 6 feet tall and can make a lovely informal hedge.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from - SOLD OUT UNTIL NEXT YEAR - 2024
Supplied as a pot grown plant, grown in a 9cm pot.
Fuchsia Wall Hedging
A reliable hedging variety. Grows up to 5 feet (1.5 metres) tall with remarkable speed. Attractive variegated foliage and beautiful flowers. Bees love it!
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants approximately 4-6" (10-15 cm) tall.
Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Mixed'
A traditional favourite of cottage garden and formal border alike. Tall spikes of fully double flowers in a stunning colour selection. A perfect backdrop for any border.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Meadow Cranesbill 'Splish-Splash Bicolor'
A hardy, clump forming geranium with stunning white flowers with blue stripes and speckles which reaches approx 20" tall.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Milly's Honey Bee Flower Plant Mixture
A lovely mixture of pollinator friendly plants. Plant out in drifts to give a pretty show of colour all through the Summer until first frosts.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (each block containing approximately 8 different plants).
Molly's Cottage Garden Flower Plant Mixture
A lovely selection of different flowers that will give a gorgeous display all summer long. Plant in tubs and planters or mass plant for a stunning show.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (each block containing approximately 8 plants).
Monkey Flower
A real dash of colour for the herbaceous border or pond side. Bright scarlet, yellow, orange or cream-coloured flowers have a contrasting splotch of colour.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block-grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Opium Poppy
Large papery flowers in shades of pink and purple have a darker centre. A very pretty subject for the garden that looks beautiful when planted in drifts. Hardy Annual.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Pennyroyal
A lovely soil-hugging ground cover that exudes a powerful scent of peppermint when crushed. Pretty lavender-blue flowers throughout the summer months. The smallest-leaved of all the mints.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Periwinkle (Lesser)
Very pretty star-like blue flowers appear sporadically through spring summer and autumn. Rich green foliage carpets the ground. Tough and utterly hardy. Evergeen.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late November / early December
Supplied as bare rooted plants.
Periwinkle Gertrude Jekyll
White flowered Periwinkle with dark green foliage. Makes a lovely ground cover (particularly in those hard to get to areas). Easy to grow and maintain.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late November / early December
Supplied as bare rooted plants.
Rock Rose 'Mutabile' Mixed
Also known as the Sun Rose or Rush Rose. Dainty little flowers in a wide range of colours from pastels to vivids appear in late spring atop wiry foliage. Utterly drought tolerant.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).
Rose Mallow
Also known as the Swamp-rose Mallow or Hardy Hibiscus. Huge flowers up to the size of a dinner plate in shades of white, pinks and crimson. Herbaceous in habit.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as a plant grown in a 7cm pot (supplied in mixed colours only).
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Scented Geraniums
Distinctive highly scented foliage when squeezed between finger and thumb. Lovely for making pot pourri. Drought tolerant once established.
Currently Not Available To Purchase - Available from APPROXIMATELY mid May
Supplied as a plant grown in a 7cm pot (supplied in mixed colours and scents only).
Snapdragon 'Lemon Sherbet'
Snapdragon 'Lemon Sherbet' has large flowers in whites and creams, perfect for a cottage garden with a fresh, contemporary twist. Flowers April-October.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Sweet Pea Plant 'Old Spice' Mix
Gorgeously perfumed blooms in a profusion of colours. A lovely cut flower for the home. A carefully blended mix of some of the older varieties of sweet pea.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late March / early April
Supplied as strong plants ready for planting out, approximately 7 plants per pot (supplied in mixed colours only).
Sweet Pea Plant 'Spencer' Mix
Blended from over 40 of the famous Spencer varieties of Sweet Pea. Renowned for both their perfume and exhibition quality blooms. A beautiful show throughout the summer.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late March / early April
Supplied as strong plants ready for planting out, approximately 7 plants per pot (supplied in mixed colours only).
Sweet William Plant 'Messenger' Mixed
An amazing mix of colours, this early-flowering variety produces long stems making them ideal for bouquets or as cut flowers. Will flower this year.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as a compost block-grown plant.
Toadflax 'Springside White'
Spikes of tiny white flowers resemble snapdragons.Flowers June-September. Prefers a light, well-drained soil, grows well in dry conditions and enjoys full sun.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Tree Lupin
A delightful perennial favourite that grows to about 5 feet (1.5 metres) tall with amazing soft lilac, cream, lavender or yellow flowers. Makes a great screening plant.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (supplied in mixed colours only).