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Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pretty, lemon-yellow daisy-like flowers appear from June to August above finely cut, aromatic, mid-green leaves. This cheerful, long-flowering lemon-yellow marguerite will lift a sunny, well-drained border. It is also drought-tolerant, although. it is usually a short-lived plant. Garden care: Support with brushwood or link stakes in late spring before the flowers appear. After flowering cut back the faded stems to the ground to encourage new growth from the base of the plant.

Golden Wild Marjoram £3.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil. Rate of growth: slow to average. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Loose clusters of pale pink flowers appear from mid summer to early autumn among aromatic golden leaves that mature to a deeper green. This golden, wild marjoram makes a pretty edging plant for a sunny herb or gravel garden, where the leaves can be used to make savoury sauces. It thrives on alkaline soil, an important consideration when planting a site recently cleared of builders' rubble. Garden care: Ensure that plants are well watered during the growing season. Cut back established plants by a two-thirds in late summer to prevent them from becoming too straggly. Goes well with: Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', Melissa officinalis, Thymus serphyllum, Petroselium crispum, Ocimum sativum, Mentha spicata

Hairy Michaelmas Daisy £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Vivid, lipstick-pink daisy-like flowers with yellow centres erupt from late summer to mid-autumn. The petals are tightly packed, making the flowers more showy than many asters. It's excellent for adding a splash of colour at the end of the season towards the back of a sunny herbaceous or mixed border. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.

Marjoram £3.99

Position: full sunSoil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Small, round, purple-flushed leaves are topped, from June to September, by dense clusters of tiny pink flowers borne on red-purple stems. As it matures, the foliage turns dark green. Marjoram is a long-flowering perennial that makes a colourful edging plant for a sunny, well-drained border or herb garden. It thrives on alkaline soil, an important consideration when planting a site recently cleared of builders' rubble. The aromatic leaves can be used to flavour savoury sauces. Garden care: Cut back old faded flower-heads and stems in spring. Goes well with: Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', Melissa officinalis, Thymus serphyllum, Petroselium crispum, Ocimum sativum, Mentha spicata

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Small, papery, plum-coloured, pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of wine-tinted bracts, are produced from June to August above deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Although. it is an old cottage-garden favourite, this astrantia works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Use it towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border. Astrantias do not like dry soil. The faded blooms are best cut back close to the ground to prolong flowering. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britainsince the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hatties pincushion and the more well known masterwort. Garden care: Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun to partial shade. Soil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June and July. Hardiness: fully hardy. A classic perennial that's still as popular as ever. Beautiful, papery, pink pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of paler bracts last all summer long above deeply divided foliage. The flowers of this astrantia are larger than most astrantias. Although. it is an old cottage-garden favourite, this works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Use it towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border, where the flowers will darken with age. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hatties pincushion and the more well-known masterwort. Garden care: Astrantias do not like dry soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed. Cut back to the ground after flowering in the summer for a second flush in the autumn.

Masterwort £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. This is one of the darkest-flowered astrantias, with deep, ruby red pincushion-like flowers with a ruff of longer bracts than many other varieties. The leaves are pretty, too; deeply lobed and dark green. Although. it is an old cottage-garden favourite, this astrantia works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Use towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border, where the flower colour can be fully appreciated.Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well-known masterwort. Garden care: Astrantias do not like to dry out. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Flowers: pale pink. Other features: excellent cut flowers. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pretty, pale pink or whitish green flowers held on slender, branched stems above deeply lobed, mid-green leaves. This old cottage garden favourite that has been cultivated since the 16th century and works equally well in the dappled shade of a woodland edge or in a sunny, but moist garden border. For an eye catching display, why not combine it with pink turk's cap lilies, escallonia and a climbing rose? Garden care: Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Sultry, dark red button flowers, surrounded by a ruff of near-black bracts are produced from June to August above deeply lobed, dark green leaves with almost imperceptible black margins. This stunning, dark red astrantia works equally well in contemporary and cottage-style plantings. For best colour, plant it in fertile, moist soil in full sun. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hatties pincushion and the more well-known masterwort. Garden care: Astrantias do not like dry soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed

Masterwort £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. This astrantia has stunning ruby-red pincushion flowers with a suggestion of white at the base of each petal. The leaves are pretty, too; deeply lobed and mid green. This old cottage garden favourite has been enjoying a resurgence of interest in recent years, as it works equally well in contemporary style plantings. Use towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border, where the intense flower colour can be fully appreciated. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well-known masterwort. Garden care: Astrantias do not like to dry out. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June to August. Flowers: white. Other features: the flowers are excellent for cutting and drying. Hardiness: fully hardy. Wonderful, white, pincushion flowers with a collar of extra long, green tipped petals on wiry, branched stems above deeply divided, dark green leaves. This astrantia is thought to have originated in Margery Fish's garden at East Lambrook in Somerset, and christened there and then. It is one of the best pale varieties, with large flowerheads and more deeply cut foliage. Like all astrantia, it can cope with a range of soils from alkaline to heavy, damp soil in dappled shade. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well known masterwort. Garden care: Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun to part shade. Soil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pinky-red, pincushion-like flowers with a ruff of reddish bracts appear from June to Augusts above pretty, deeply lobed, dark green leaves. This astrantia spreads gently, and is perfect for naturalising in areas of moist, dappled shade. It works equally well in a woodland edge or in a mixed border. It will grow happily in sun, too, as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well-known masterwort. Garden care: Astrantias do not like dry soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially with newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: June to September. Flowers: soft pink. Other features: excellent cut and dried flowers. Hardiness: fully hardy. Delicate, papery, soft pink flowers which are held on wiry stems above attractive deeply lobed, mid-green leaves. This delightful masterwort is a vigorous variety with a much longer flowering period than most pink or red varieties. It looks particularly fetching planted with grasses and is garden designer, Piet Oudolf's favourite masterwort. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well known masterwort. Garden care: Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. This new variety of astrantia has stunning silver centres surrounded by a ruff of clear, red-tinged bracts. The leaves are dark green and deeply divided. This astrantia looks equally at home in cottage style plantings as well as in a contemporary setting, among grasses and perennials. Garden care: Astrantias do not like to dry out. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially with newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pretty, pale pink pincushion flowers suffused with green and with a white ruff appear from June to August above deeply lobed, dark green leaves. This astrantia has larger flowers than many cultivars. Although. it is an old cottage-garden favourite, it works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Use towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border, or at a woodland edge. Garden care: Astrantias do not like to dry out. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Masterwort £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil. Rate of Growth: average to fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. This is a new variety of astrantia with stunning dark red pincushion flowers surrounded by a ruff of black-red bracts that appear from early to late summer. The leaves are pretty too; deeply lobed and dark green. Although. it is an old cottage-garden favourite,this astrantia works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Usetowards the front of a sunny,yet moist border. It makes an excellent cut flower as the flowers last up to two weeksin a vase. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well-known masterwort. Garden care: Astrantias do not like dry soil so incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather,especially with newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in earlyspring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Mathiasella £6.95

Position: full sun to partial shade. Soil: rich but well drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to June. Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection during winter) Fabulous, nodding, jade-green, bell-like bracts appear from April to June gradually turning pink and persisting well into autumn. This interesting plant has umbelliferous flowerheads that slightly resemble those of lovage and angelica, and is great for cutting and drying. Originally from Mexico, this genus is named after the California plantswoman Mildred Mathias, who discovered it in 1954. Crocus were the first to preview this plant in our garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2007. Garden care: These plants are quite tolerant of low temperatures however it is important that you make sure the plant does not get too wet during the colder weather. Provide a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant in spring.

Meadow Clary £5.95

One of the earliest of the salvias to flower. Each slender upright stem carries a series of comparatively large hooded flowers in candyfloss pink, which open in succession up its length. Large rosette of grey green leaves form a dense groundcover canopy. A fine Salvia exhibiting strong and vigorous growth and producing a second flush of flowers later in July and August. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: pale pink. Other features: useful early flowering form. Hardiness: fully hardy. Garden care: To prolong flowering, cut out spent flower spikes as soon as they start to fade, leaving foliage to mature into rich autumn tones. Alternatively, cut back the whole plant after early flowering in late May/June to enjoy a second flush of blooms in July and August. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.

Meadowsweet £1.25

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately-fertile, leafy, moist but well-drained soil. It also tolerates boggy conditions. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. A familiar sight on the banks of streams or wet ditches, our native meadowsweet is a vigorous, easy-to-grow plant that's ideal for boggy areas of the garden or beside water. Handsome, deeply veined leaflets are held on arching stems, topped with fluffy sprays, up to 25cm across, of creamy-white flowers in summer. The plant forms clumps of upright growth, but will self seed freely in the the right spot. Garden care: Do not let plants dry out as they may become susceptible to powdery mildew. To control their tendency to seed everywhere, remove the faded flowers before they set seed. Goes well with: Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Carex elata 'Aurea', Aruncus dioicus, Actaea simplex Atropurpurea Group, Primula florindae

Mexican Fleabane £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of Growth: average. Flowering period: June to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Masses of small daisies, emerging white, then turning pink, with yellow centres, give this plant an unusual, two-tone effect. It has a long flowering period, from May to October, and is amazingly versatile, being low-growing, happy in sun or partial shade and thriving in any well-drained soil. It's also tolerant of coastal conditions. Try it as an edging plant in a mixed border, alongside paths, in a gravel garden, spilling over walls, or planted in the cracks in paving. Bees and butterflies love all erigerons, so they make a wonderful addition to a wildlife garden, too. Garden care: Trouble free. Cut back the flowered stems to ground level in early spring. Lift and divide large clumps every second or third year, discarding the woody crowns.

Mexican Giant Hyssop £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, fertile soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October. Hardiness: hardy (borderline) Hyssops are great for adding vertical accents to a border, with whorls of long-lasting, tiny flowers arranged like a bottlebrush and pointed, aromatic fresh green leaves that are attractive to butterflies and bees. They are short-lived though. , and may need replacing every few years, especially after a cold or wet winter. Blue Fortune has loose spires of lilac-blue flowers from July to October and peppermint-scented leaves. This upright, bushy perennial is perfect for the middle of a sheltered, sunny border. Try it as part of a Mediterranean scheme, with grey-leaved plants, or among ornamental grasses. Garden care: Don't cutback the faded flower-stems in until early spring, as they provide interest in the winter months. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring.

Michaelmas Daisy £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Masses of long lasting, lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers with orange centres from August to September and dark green leaves. These charming Michaelmas daisies are ideal for a mixed or herbaceous border with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Best in full sun, they associate especially well with late summer flowering perennials such as Rudbeckia and Echinacea. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant. Asters are one of the easiest plants to take cuttings from. All you need to do is pull away sideshoots that have al. Ready rooted. These can then be potted up individually or planted directly in to the garden.

Michaelmas Daisy £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: September to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Masses of mauve flowers appear from September to October among lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. This is a pretty Michaelmas daisy that will brighten up the back of a mixed or herbaceous border after other perennials have done their bit. It will also flourish in both sun or dappled shade. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant. Seedlings rarely come true to the parent plant. Asters are one of the easiest plants to take cuttings from. All you need to do is pull away sideshoots that have al. Ready rooted. These can then be potted up individually or planted directly in to the garden

Michaelmas Daisy £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Masses of semi-double, crimson flowers with golden centres appear from August to October above lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. This is a pretty Michaelmas daisy that will brighten up a mixed or herbaceous border after other perennials have done their bit. It will also flourish in both sun or dappled shade. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant. Seedlings rarely come true to the parent plant. Asters are one of the easiest plants to take cuttings from. All you need to do is pull away sideshoots that have al. Ready rooted. These can then be potted up individually or planted directly in to the garden.

Michaelmas Daisy £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. A compact variety with violet-purple flowers that have yellow centres from August to October and lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. This is a pretty Michaelmas daisy that will brighten up a mixed or herbaceous border after other perennials have done their bit. It will also flourish in both sun or dappled shade. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant. Seedlings rarely come true to the parent plant. Asters are one of the easiest plants to take cuttings from. All you need to do is pull away sideshoots that have al. Ready rooted. These can then be potted up individually or planted directly in to the garden.

Michaelmas Daisy £5.45

Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Asters are invaluable for providing late summer and autumn colour in the garden. This mildew-resistant form produces a fountain of twiggy stems, topped by full sprays of simple starry daisies in pale lavender blue. Their golden cental eye is a target for bees and butterflies. Suitable for middle or front of a sunny border where it will give a colourful display for many weeks. An excellent cut flower. Garden care: Leave top growth on through. the winter to provide protection and valuable food for birds and insects. Insert twiggy prunings early in the season to provide invisible and effective support. Apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in the autumn, taking care not to cover the crown.

Milky Bellflower £4.95

'Price Pruned'Save ?1.00 was ?5.95 now ?4.95Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tall, branching stems bearing clusters of deep lilac or slate-blue, open, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September among toothed, mid-green leaves. This tall bellflower is a cottage-garden classic and is perfect towards the back of a mixed or herbaceous border. It's a happy companion for old roses, self-seeds freely, and the flower colour is retained best in partial shade. Garden care: Protect the tender foliage from slugs and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and prevent seeding. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant in spring. Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in spring before the flowers appear.&lt;br

Milky Bellflower £4.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tall, branching stems bearing clusters of violet-blue, open, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September among toothed, mid-green leaves. This tall bellflower is a cottage-garden classic and is perfect towards the back of a mixed or herbaceous border. It's a happy companion for old roses, self-seeds freely, and the flower colour is retained best in partial shade. Garden care: Protect the tender foliage from slugs and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant in spring. Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in spring before the flowers appear&lt;br

Milky Bellflower £4.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tall, branching stems bearing clusters of soft lilac, open, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September among toothed, mid-green leaves. This tall bellflower is a cottage-garden classic and is perfect towards the back of a mixed or herbaceous border. It's a happy companion for old roses, self-seeds freely, and the flower colour is retained best in partial shade. Garden care: Protect the tender foliage from slugs and deadhead regularly to prolongflowering and prevent seeding. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch ofwell-rotted compost around the base of the plant in spring. Stake withbamboo canes or brushwood in spring before the flowers appear.&lt;br

Mint, Sage, Thyme, Flat & Curley Parsley, Rosemary £11.95

A superb collection of six culinary herbs grown in 1 litre pots. The collection contains one of each of the following depending on the season: Garden mint, Mentha - the aromatic leaves are great for using in mint sauce, salads and in summer drinks. Grows to 1x1.5mGreen sage, Salvia officinalis - aromatic leaves are valuable for flavouring stuffings, herbal teas and meat dishes. Grows to 80x100cmChives, Allium schoenoprasum - the edible leaves enhance the flavour of many savoury dishes. Grows to 60x5cmThyme, Thymus - the aromatic leaves are useful for making bouquet garni, stuffings and sauces. Grows to 30x45cm. Flat-leaved parsley, Petroselinum neapolitanum - the chopped leaves are useful as a garnish and for adding to savoury sauces and fish dishes. Grows to 80x60cmCurley parsley, Petroselinum crispum - leaves are great for garnishing and for adding to sauces and fish dishes. Grows to 80x60cmRosemary, Rosemarinus Officinalis - leaves are great for garnishing and for adding to lamb dishes and stuffing. Grows to 120x60cmVictorian Herb Wheel

Miss Willmott's g. Host £6.95

Position: full sunSoil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and August. Hardiness: fully hardyEasily recognised by their ruff of spiky bracts surrounding a prominent , cone-like centre of tiny flowers, sea hollies make a bold statement in a sunny border or gravel garden. This variety is also known as 'Miss Wilmott's g. Host', after the nineteenth-century gardener, Ellen Wilmott, who liked to secretly scatter seeds of the plant in other pe. Ople's gardens. The name could equally apply to the plant's appearance, with its ruff of large, prickly, steely-grey bracts that shine a g. Hostly silver in the sun. The marbled, heart-shaped foliage is attractive too, and shown off to best effect planted in gravel. Or try this eryngium in bold clumps among grasses. Eryngiums are also perfect for use in dried flower arrangements. This variety is biennial, but self-seeds freely. Garden care: This eryngium looks tatty after flowering, so cut it to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large colonies in spring.

Montbretia £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: August and September. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) Arching spikes of bright, canary-yellow, freesia-like flowers appear from July to September. This vigorous montbretia soon spreads to form handsome colonies of sword-shaped, mid-green leaves. One of the best yellow varieties, it looks most effective planted in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered border with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It makes an excellent cut flower. Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.

Montbretia £4.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: August and September. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) Arching sprays of bold, tomato-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear in August and September among handsome, pleated, mid-green leaves. This vibrant bulbous perennial is perfect for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny, sheltered site or as part of a 'hot' colour scheme. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They make excellent cut-flowers. Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.

Montbretia £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately-fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)Distinct from other Crocosmia in their beautiful bronze foliage, which compliments the sprays of apricot yellow flowers from July to September. An unusual montbretia providing a welcome cooling note in a planting scheme of hot autumnal oranges and reds. For best effect, plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil. Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.u

Montbretia £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: August and October. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areasArching spikes of crimson-splashed, bright orange, freesia-like flowers appear in August and October among sword-like, mid-green leaves. These magnificent montbretia are perfect for a mixed border in a sheltered, sunny site. The wiry stems are self-supporting. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site withmoderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It makes an excellent cut flower. Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.

Montbretia £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately-fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)This bulbous perennial has sword-like, green leaves and arching spikes ofrich amber-yellow, freesia-like flowers in July and August. These cheerful montbretia are perfect for a planting scheme based on 'hot' colours. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.u

Montbretia £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: August and September. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Arching sprays of glowing orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear in August and September amongst handsome, long, green leaves. A vibrant montbretia that is perfect for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny, sheltered site or as part of a 'hot' border scheme. It is best planted in bold drifts in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. This bulbous perennial makes an excellent cut flower. Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.

Montbretia £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: August and September. Flowering colour: Other features: Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.

Moth Mullein £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: lean, well-drained, alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to July. Hardiness: short lived perennialElegant slender spires have widely space white flowers with a distinct violet eye and golden stamens. Basal rosettes of gloss oak-like leaves. Flowers achieve a rosy pink flush as they fade. This plant is most successfully grown in a lean, well-drained gravel or scree, where a meagre diet avoids the need for staking. On richer soils it may need twiggy support. A good subject for the sunny border, cottage-style plantings and gravel gardens. Garden care: Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem, pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although. they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

Mountain Knapweed £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: well-drained, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to July. Hardiness: fully hardy. This perennial cultivar of the annual cornflower has shaggy white flowers with reddish violet centres that are twice the size of the native species. It flowers from May to July and has lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. It looks particularly good with old cottage garden favourites such as lupins and catmint, or with grasses. An excellent plant for the middle of a well-drained, sunny border. Garden care: Stake with brushwood or bamboo canes before the flowers appear. Cut back to the ground after flowering and a second flush may appear. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.

Mullein £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: poor, well-drained, alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Towering spires of saucer shaped, yellow summer flowers with purple centres above rosettes of grey green leaves. This cheerful yellow verbascum provides vertical interest in a sunny border or cottage garden. It prefers a poor, well-drained soil. On more favourable soil conditions the plant needs staking in spring. Garden care: Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem, pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although. they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

Mullein £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: poor, well-drained, alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Bold spires of saucer-shaped, white flowers with mauve centres fromMay to August. One of the most reliable and long-flowering varieties of verbascum. Seeds sown in a cold frame in late spring or early summer produce rosettes of hairy, mid-green leaves and flowers the following year. Perfect for a sunny border. Garden care: Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem, pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although. they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

Mullein £6.95

Position: full sunSoil: poor, well-drained, alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. An award winning variety, producing tall stems with flowers covered in intense wine-red florets above rosettes of deep green leaves. Perfect for the middle of a sunny border or cottage garden it prefers poor, well-drained, alkaline soils. Garden care: Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem, pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although. they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

Mullein £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: poor, well-drained, alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Statuesque spires of saucer-shaped, soft yellow flowers from May to August above rosettes of grey-green leaves. This delicate pale yellow verbascum is perfect for a sunny border or cottage garden. The pale yellow flowers and grey-green foliage look excellent next to the thistle-like blue flowerheads of Echinops ritro. Thrives in poor, well-drained soil. Garden care: Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem, pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although. they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

Mullein £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: lean, well-drained, alkaline soil. Rate of growth: fast. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Magnificent tall stems rise out of felted grey-green basal leaves and are studded up their length with many open cupped flowers in cool ivory colour. Each flower nestles a clutch of golden stamens at its centre. Provides rapid stature and volume to the sunny border, with flowers persisting from early June to August. This giant of a plant will compliment the horizontal profiles of Achilleas, Verbena bonariensis and Foeniculum. Try also with Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'. Garden care: Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem, pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although. they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

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Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: borderline hardy. Tightly packed clusters of lilac-purple flowers on tall, stiff, branching stems from June to September. This stylish perennial has been enjoying a resurgence of interest in recent years. Perfect for a sheltered, sunny, well-drained spot, its open, transparent shape means that it can easily be used at the front or middle of the border despite its height. Garden care: In cold conditions Verbena bonariensis can suffer dieback if cut back in autumn, so it's best to leave the plant until spring and cut back the old growth when you see the new shoots emerging at the base. Also it's a good idea to mulch around the base of the plant with a deep, dry mulch in winter to help protect the plant. Where the plant is grown in partial shade the stems may need to be supported - if this is necessary use natural materials such as brushwood or twiggy pea-sticks.

multibuy 3 plants £14

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: dry to moist, neutral to acid soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. A mound-forming, evergreen grass that's particularly versatile, as itthrives in both sun and light shade and theflowers persist well into autumn. Silvery, reddish-brown flower spikes appear from early to late summer above dense mounds of slender, arching, mid-green leaves. The feathery inflorescences of this elegant, ornamental grass mature to a soft golden yellow and shimmer like agolden cloud as it catches the light. Compact and easy-to-grow, it looks gorgeous spot-planted among perennials, ingroups towards the front of a border, or in a rock gardenGarden care: Remove the faded flowerheads in late winter before new growth appears. In warm areas the plant has a tendency to self-seed freely. Where this is the case remove unwanted seedlings as part of routine border maintenance

multibuy 3 plants £14

Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Achilleas are in vogue again, thanks in part to the many different colours and cultivars that have become available in recent years. Achillea was named by Linnaeus, the modern father of horticulture, in honour of the Greek hero Achilles. They are generally short-lived perennials, with flat, plate-like flowerheads held high on tall stems, and ferny foliage beneath. This one has has masses of rich, terracotta flowers that fade to soft yellow in autumn. It is long flowering and drought-tolerant. Try it in a sunny spot towards the back of an herbaceous border, in a border of hot colours or among grasses. The flowerheads contrast well withthe spire-like and spiky flowers of salvia, veronicastrum and eryngium(sea holly). It makes an excellent cut flower, too. Garden care: Achilleas do not like wet soil. Stake using bamboo canes or brushwoodbefore the flowers appear. Cut down to the ground in late winter, butresist the urge to do this earlier, as the seed heads look lovely inthe winter light. Pull out seedlings as they appear, as they rarelymatch the parent plant. Lift and divide large clumps in late autumn orearly spring.

multibuy 3 plants £14

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, preferably heavy but well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to October Flower colour: golden yellow. Other features: toothed, mid-green leaves; excellent, long lasting cut-flowers. Hardiness: fully hardy. Large, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers up to 12cm (5in) across with cone-shaped, blackish-brown centres from August to October. This award-winning black-eyed Susan looks great planted in bold drifts with other late summer-flowering perennials and ornamental grasses. Coping well in sun or partial shade, it's ideal for the middle of a border that doesn't dry out over summer. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Support with ring stakes or brushwood well before the flowers appear.

multibuy 3 plants £21

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: purplish-green maturing to pale gold. Other features: the flowers make attractive dried flower arrangements. Hardiness: fully hardy. Arching stems of glistening, golden, oat-like flowerheads above clumps of slender, grey-green leaves. This majestic evergreen grass is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny, mixed or new perennial border. Perfect for introducing movement, it looks stunning under-planted with the rich purple flowerheads of Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'. Garden care: When planting always wear stout gardening gloves to protect against the sharp edges of the basal leaves. Wearing gloves, comb through. the plant in early spring to remove dead foliage.

Western Mugwort £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, fertile soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Hardiness: fully hardy. Artemesias are prized for their fine, almost silver, aromatic foliage rather than for their flowers, which are dull and insignificant. This one is semi-evergreen and has slender, silvery-white leaves, that turn greener as they age and tiny, brownish-yellow, mimosa-like flowers in August and September. It is an ideal groundcover plant for a sunny, well-drained Mediterranean border or gravel garden. Drought tolerant once established, its an excellent foil for white or brightly coloured flowers. Give it space to spread out. Gardencare: Cut back stems back to ground-level in autumn and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around base of the plant.

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