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Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. A tall pink with small, single, magenta flowers above narrow, grassy green foliage. Hailing from the alpine meadows of central and southeast Europe with pretty pink flowers through. out the summer, it thrives in dry, sunny sites and alkaline soils. Try it among ornamental grasses, or to bring cheery summer colour to a meadow. Deadheading regularly will help encourage more flowers. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Drumstick Primrose £5.45

Vibrant purple pompoms of flowers bloom on upright, white-dusted stems from mid-spring to summer. This primula looks great planted in a slightly shady garden border with Primula denticulate 'Alba'. The flowers provide a striking colour contrast and associate well with other spring-flowering bulbs. Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Rate of growth: fast growing. Flowering period: April to June. Flower colour: purple. Other features: spoon-shaped, mid-green leaves. Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Divide large clumps after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell

Evening Primrose £1.25

Position: full sunSoil: poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. Landlife Wildflower Seed Range: By choosing Landlife Wildflower seeds you are directly helping to save wildflowers and the wildlife that depend on them for their survival. Landlife is a charity (reg 290510) who plough. the profits from their sales into their environmental activities in creative conservation - developing new spaces for wildflowers to grow as well as safeguarding existing areas.Evening primroses are prized for their ephemeral flowers that open at night and fade by dawn, and for their delicate fragrance that fills the air at dusk. The bowl-shaped, pale yellow flowers which appear on tall spikes from June to September seem to glow as the light fades and age to dark golden-yellow. They are happiest in a sunny, well-drained border or wildlife garden, and as the name suggests, are biennial. The flowers are an important source of nectar for bees and other insects and the seeds are used commerically for making evening primrose oil. Garden care: Protect the young foliage from slug damage using beer traps or environmentally-friendly slug pellets. Goes well with: Centaurea cynarus, Lonicera pericymenum, Briza media, Knautia arvensis, Papaver rhoeas, Rosa rugosa var. alba

Field Poppy £1.25

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, preferably poor soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy. Once a common sight in cornfields, this brilliant red field poppy is perfect for a sunny wildflower garden or meadow, where it will self-seed freely. Profits from these seeds are used to protect existing wildflower areas and develop new sites where wildflowers can grow. In folklore field poppies were believed to cause thunderstorms. Garden care: When sowing seeds do not use a fertiliser since wildflowers prefer poor soils. In autumn after flowering cut the faded flower-heads down to the ground and compost the dead stems. Goes well with: Knautia arvensis, Cardamine pratensis, Lonicera pericymenum, Briza media, Fritillaria meleagris, Crataegus monogyna.

Himalayan Blue Poppy £6.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: humus rich, moist, well drained, neutral to slightly acid soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June. Flower colour: bright blue. Other features: toothed, hairy, bluish green leaves. Hardiness: fully hardy. Spectacular, saucer shaped, bright blue flowers with golden centres in early summer above rosettes of toothed, hairy, bluish green leaves. This elusive Himalayan blue poppy looks lovely growing in a shady woodland setting. It is short-lived perennial and unless planted in moist soil can die after flowering, though. it usually does produce several crowns around the parent plant which will bloom the following year. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood before the flowers appear. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of bark chippings, well-rotted leaf mould or composted pine needles around the base of the plant in spring.

Paeony / Peony £6.95

Enormous, rose pink, fragrant, double summer flowers and mid green leaves. This magnificent, late-flowering, pale pink peony has been popular since the Edwardian era. To support the large flowers stake in spring using bamboo canes or metal link stakes. An excellent specimen plant for a partially sunny border. Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Flower colour: pink. Other features: ideal as cut flowers. Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide

Paeony / Peony £9.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Hardiness: fully hardy. In spring, purple, divided leaves push through. the soil, rapidly unfurling and turning green and glossy. These are followed in early summer by large, single, cup shaped, white, fragrant flowers with ruffled petals. This striking, single white peony provides a long season of interest from early spring to autumn, when the leaves turn red. An excellent specimen plant for a sunny border protected from cold and early morning sun. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.

Paeony / Peony £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their shortish flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls from spherical red buds, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. 'Karl Rosenfield' has fragrant double flowers of startling magenta, from early to mid summer among deeply cut mid green leaves. The reddish-bronze foliage of this striking peony provides interest from early spring and after the plant has flowered. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top dressing of a balanced, slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botry. Tis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Paeony / Peony £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their shortish flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls from spherical red buds, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. 'Shirley Temple' is later flowering than many peonies with large, pale pink, double flowers, gently fading to buff-white, and mid green leaves. The centre of each beautiful, scented flower is full of small, loosely arranged ruffled petals. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Fill the bare ground around the peony before the leaves appear with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top dressing of a balanced, slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botry. Tis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Paeony / Peony £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls from spherical red buds, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. 'Duchesse de Nemours' has huge, bowl-shaped pure white, fragrant, double flowers, flushed green in bud, from early to midsummer. This classic, double-flowered peony from the mid nineteenth century is a favourite of the cut-flower trade. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Fill the bare ground around the peony before the leaves appear with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botry. Tis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Paeony / Peony £32.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to June. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open from spherical red buds, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. 'Claire de Lune' is a variety, with stunning, large, single, fragrant, pale lemon-yellow flowers with deeper yellow, fluffy centres from late spring to early summer. It flowers best in full sun. Fill the bare ground around the peony with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botry. Tis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In autumn, cut off all foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Paeony / Peony £8.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: early summer. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open from spherical red buds, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. 'Buckeye Belle; has fragrant, deep red semi-double flowers from early to mid summer and dark green leaves. This lovely, early-flowering peony will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Fill the bare ground around the peony with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botry. Tis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In autumn, cut off all foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Paeony / Peony £25

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls from spherical red buds, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. 'Duchesse de Nemours' has huge, bowl-shaped pure white, fragrant, double flowers, flushed green in bud, from early to midsummer. This classic, double-flowered peony from the mid nineteenth century is a favourite of the cut-flower trade. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Fill the bare ground around the peony before the leaves appear with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botry. Tis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Perennial Phlox £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Phlox have always been country garden favourites for their delicious scent and attraction to butterflies and bees. This variety has trusses of fragrant, starry, pure white flowers with narrow petals, from July to October and slender, toothed mid-green leaves. This elegant perennial will tolerate full sun or partial shade, but all like phlox, does not like soil that dries out in summer. It looks wonderful in a cool planting scheme based on pink, purple and mauve. The stems need supporting in spring before the flowers appear. Garden care: Support with bamboo canes, brushwood or ring stakes before the flowers appear. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3in) deep, of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flower stems to prevent re-seeding. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Lift and divide clumps in autumn and spring.

Perennial Phlox £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: July to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Phlox have always been country garden favourites for their delicious scent and attraction to butterflies and bees. This variety bears large trusses of fragrant, rose-pink flowers from July to October on tall stems with narrow, toothed, mid-green leaves. This long-flowering, vigorous perennial will tolerate full sun or partial shade, but like all phlox, does not like soil that dries out in summer. Try it in the middle of a border as part of a deep blues and purple colour scheme. The stems need supporting in spring before the flowers appear. Garden care: Support with bamboo canes, brushwood or ring stakes before the flowers appear. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3in) deep, of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flower stems to prevent re-seeding. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Lift and divide clumps in autumn and spring.

Perennial Phlox £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. Phlox have always been country garden favourites for their delicious scent and attraction to butterflies and bees. This variety bears fabulous trusses of fragrant, hydrangea-like violet flowers with broad petals and deep purple eyes appear from July to August on tall stems with narrow, toothed, mid-green leaves. This pretty perennial will tolerate full sun or partial shade, but like all phlox, does not like soil that dries out in summer. Try it as part of a 'cool' planting scheme based on blue shades. Garden care: Support with bamboo canes, brushwood or ring stakes before the flowers appear. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3in) deep, of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flower stems to prevent re-seeding. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Lift and divide clumps in autumn and spring.

Perennial Phlox (syn. Fujiyama) £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. Phlox have always been country garden favourites for their delicious scent and attraction to butterflies and bees. This is a late-flowering variety with clusters of small, starry, fragrant, white flowers in August above dark green leaves. This pretty, long flowering perennial phlox will tolerate full sun or partial shade, but like all phlox, does not like soil that dries out in summer. Try it in the middle of a border, alongside the spikes of salvias or veronicastrums to extend the flowering season into autumn. Garden care: Support with bamboo canes, brushwood or ring stakes before the flowers appear. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3 in) deep of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flowers to prevent reseeding. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Cut down to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

Phlomis £6.95

Position: full sun Soil: any fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average-fast Flowering period: May to September. Hardiness: fullyhardy. From late spring, right through. to early autumn, whorls of hooded, pale yellow flowers appear at intervals on tall, erect stems with dramatic, heart-shaped leaves. A vigorous, spreading perennial that's justifiably popular, due to its long flowering season and tolerance of drought. It looks great in a mixed border, but it needs room to express itself. The flowers are also worth leaving on in winter as they look magical when covered in frost. Garden care: In mid-spring shorten any frost-damaged stems, cutting back to just above a healthy bud. Remove any weak or diseased shoots, cutting cleanly back to the base.

Phlomis £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: any fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July. Hardiness: fully hardy. An erect perennial with distinctive whorls of tubular, lilac-purple flowers in July strung like beads at intervals on tall stems above woolly, yellow-grey leaves. After the flowers fade, this plant retains a dramatic presence in the border, with architectural seedheads that look wonderful among late-flowering perennials and grasses. Try it in small groups in the middle of a herbaceous or mixed border, and plant low-growing perennials in front to hide the 'legs' of the plant. Garden care: In mid-spring shorten any frost-damaged stems, cutting back to just above a healthy bud. Remove any weak or diseased shoots, cutting cleanly back to the base.

Phlox £5.45

Position: partial shade. Soil: humus-rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil, including heavy soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pretty carpets of pale to deep lilac-blue flowers appear in June with magenta stars at the centre and hairy, bright green leaves. This compact, spreading, semi-evergreen woodland phlox is one of the loveliest low-growing varieties. Try it en masse at the edge of a border in partial shade, or among deciduous trees. To minimise the incidence of powdery mildew plant in soil that remains moist in summer. Garden care: Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3in) deep, of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flower stems to prevent re-seeding. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Lift and divide clumps in autumn and spring. Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Salvia verticillata 'Purple Sensation', Verbena bonariensis, Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', Echinops ritro, Veronicastrum virginicum f. album

Phlox £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to November. Hardiness: fully hardy. Phlox have always been country garden favourites for their delicious scent and attraction to butterflies and bees. This new variety has gorgeous trusses of hydrangea-like, pure white flowers which appear from July to November above dark green leaves. It is a showy perennial that forms a natural mound and looks wonderful planted near patios or paths where the scent of the flowers can be fully appreciated. It will tolerate full sun or partial shade, but like all phlox, does not like soil that dries out in summer. This vigorous variety has good resistance to powdery mildew too. Garden care: Support with bamboo canes, brushwood or ring stakes before the flowers appear. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3 in) deep of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flowers to prevent reseeding. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Cut down to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

Pincushion Flower £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Flower colour: lavender-blue. Other Features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees; valuable for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Hardiness: fully hardy. Fantastic, lavender-blue, pincushion-like 8cm-wide flowers from July to September held on delicate stems above clumps of lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. This long-flowering blue scabious is ideal for a sunny, well-drained meadow, rock garden or container planting. highly attractive to butterflies. Garden care: Protect young plants from slug-damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.

Pincushion Flower £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July and August. Flower colour: dark claret purple. Other features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees; valuable for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Hardiness: fully hardy. Dramatic, deep claret-purple, pincushion-like flower heads in mid- and late summer, above clumps of lance shaped, grey-green leaves. The eye catching almost black flowers of this scabious work equally well in a contemporary or cottage style planting. For best results plant in a sunny, well-drained spot, preferably on chalky ground. Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Dead head regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumnGoes well with: Knautia macedonica, Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum', Cimicifuga simplex 'Atropurpurea', Eryngium giganteum, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum', Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are biennial/short lived perennials.

Pincushion Flower £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to August. Flower colour: dark raspberry purple. Other features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees; valuable for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Hardiness: fully hardy. Fragrant, double, dark raspberry purple, pincushion like flowers on wiry stems from June to August, above clumps of mid green leaves. The sumptuous dark flowers and scents of sweet scabious are best appreciated close up. highly attractive to butterflies and bees, it's an ideal long flowering plant for a sunny, well-drained border close to an entrance or path. Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are biennial/short lived perennials.

Pineapple Flower £6.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil (or loam-based potting compost with sharp sand or grit for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: greenish-white. Other features: broad, lustrous, light green leaves. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) The unusual flowers of this plant look great planted in clumps in the front of tropical or jungle themed borders. This variety has slender, upright spikes of greenish-white flowers that emerge from a basal rosette of strap-shaped light green leaves with wavy edges - and these flowerspikes are topped with a rounded cluster of small leaves that look like a spikey top-knot. They are not fully hardy in colder areas, so unless you have a sheltered spot, you should plant them into pots so they can be over-wintered in a cool greenhouse. Garden care: Water freely during the growing season and sparingly during winter. Protect the crown of the plant with a dry winter mulch or over-winter indoors under glass. Top-dress or re-pot container-grown specimens each spring.

Pink £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. A lovely, old-fashioned, mat-forming pink with highly scented, double, ragged white flowers from early summer through. to autumn. The silver-green foliage sets off the flowers beautifully, but even when it is not in flower, this low, creeping evergreen makes a good foil for other plants. It is best planted towards the front of a perennial border, between cracks in paving, in a rock garden, or in a pot. Deadheading regularly will help encourage plenty of flowers and keep the plant looking tidy. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole when planting out. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. A modern pink that forms loose mounds of glaucous, evergreen foliage and produces double, peach-apricot-coloured flowers through. out the summer, with a strong clove scent. A cottage-garden favourite, this is a robust plant with a long flowering period and wonderful scent of cloves. It is best planted towards the front of a perennial border or rock garden, or in a pot, where you can enjoy its fragrance. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead to prolong flowering.

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hard. The flowers on this popularpink have a dark crimson eye surrounded by a frill of pure white petals with serrated edges. It will spread to form a mat of narrow, dark green leaves studded with flowers all summer. Old-fashioned by reputation, this is none the less a robust plant witha long flowering period that will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is best planted towards the front of a perennial border, between cracks in paving, in a rockgarden, or in a pot. The flowers have a sweet scent and are good for cutting. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compostinto the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring anddeadhead to prolong flowering.

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to September. Flower colour: white. Other features: looks great at the front of a herbaceous border. Hardiness: fully hardy. A compact pink with highly scented, double, white flowers with a ruffled edge to the petals. This pretty, cottage garden favourite will flower through. out the summer, but to keep the flowers coming and to help keep the plant looking tidy, you should deadhead regularly. The flowers are excellent for cutting. This plant is happiest in a dry, sunny spot. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole when planting out. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. The intense, pinky purple flowers of this pink are set off by clumps of evergreen, blue-grey foliage and smell strongly of cloves. Old-fashioned by reputation, this is none the less a robust plant with along flowering period that will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Low-growing and mat-forming, it looks best at the front of a cottage-garden scheme, in an alpine bed or rock garden. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead to prolong flowering.

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. In late summer, this modernpink produces large, blowsy, blush-pink rosettes of flowers with deep, carmine centres. The leaves are glaucous and evergreen and the flowers are highly fragrant, smelling strongly of cloves. Old-fashioned by reputation, this is none the less a robust plant with a long flowering period that will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is best planted towards the front of a perennial border or rock garden, or in a pot. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead to prolong flowering.

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. One of the most popular varieties of pink, with flowers that look like raspberry ripple ice cream. 'Gran's Favourite' is a 'laced' variety, which means the flowers are made up of two colours - with a contrasting centre and edge to the petals. This one has ruffled white petals with a splotch of deep purple-red in the centre and edge. It is sturdy and compact, and is best planted towards the front of a perennial border or rock garden, or in a pot. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead to prolong flowering

Pink £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Flower colour: white to pale pink. Other features: pretty cut flowers. Hardiness: fully hardy. This variety was introduced around 1971 by Cecil Wyatt as a pure white form, but these days the flowers tend to be very pale pink, or white with the occasional red splotch on the petals. The flowers are large for a Dianthuas - up to 5cm across - which means they do tend to get floppy when in flower. If this is a problem you can always cut them and bring them into the house where you can enjoy their delicate scent. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole when planting out. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring but be careful not to over-feed. Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering and be careful not overwater - especially during the winter. These can be short lived so take cuttings to make sure you keep your stocks levels up.

Pink £3.95

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil. Rate of growth: modest. Flowering period: May - July. Flower colour: Cerise Pink. Other features: makes a good groundcover. Hardiness: fully hardy, but protect from excessive winter wetA dwarf form of the popular garden pink, which forms neat hummocks of blue-grey foliage. These are studded with sprays of small, single flowers in brightest magenta for many weeks. Planted in a pot, or on a sunny terrace near to seating areas, their fragrant smell will perfume the air. Their tidy habit and evergreen foliage make this form a good subject for edging paths or steps. Garden care: Dianthus should be trimmed back lightly after flowering to promote new basal growth. Prune more closely in spring, as new shoots appear, to maintain tidy shape.

Pink £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. A popular modern pink with clove-scented, double, pale pink flowers with red centres from early summer through. to autumn. The fine, silvery-green foliage makes a lovely frame for the masses of flowers. Old-fashioned by reputation, and short-lived by nature, this is none the less a robust plant witha long flowering period that will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is best planted towards the front of a perennial border or rockgarden, or in a pot. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compostinto the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring anddeadhead to prolong flowering.

Plaintain Lily £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. This tough. hosta has huge, corrugated yellow-green leaves that seem to ward off slugs and snails. Spikes of pale lilac flowers appear in July. 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 leaves are best shaded from the midday sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to planting it in a container.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £4.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June Flower colour: greyish-white Hardiness: fully hardy. Bold, corrugated, blue-green leaves and spikes of greyish-white, bell-shaped flowers in June. This blue-leaved hosta has irregular, greenish-yellow margins which become brighter through. out the summer. It makes an ideal container or groundcover plant for a shady spot sheltered from cold, drying winds with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it's encourage the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. Huge, sculptural, corrugated grey-blue leaves are topped with spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers of the palest lilac in July and August. When the plant has finished flowering, the seed pods split into tiny, star-like segments. The striking leaves of this plaintain lily make a dramatic full stop at a woodland edge, where they contrast beautifully with ferns and other foliage plants. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to planting it in a container.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: lavender-blue Hardiness: fully hardy. Heart-shaped, light to mid-green leaves with wavy, cream margins, fading to white, and spikes of funnel-shaped, lavender-blue summer flowers. This variegated hosta is excellent groundcover for the front of a shady, moist, well-drained border. Contrasting well with dark-green and blue-leaved foliage varieties, it's best protected from cold, drying winds. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it's encourage the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy. Heart-shaped, slightly elongated, dark green leaves are highlighted with cream margins and topped with spikes of funnel-shaped, pale lavender-blue flowers in summer. This variegated hosta looks striking close to an entrance or path, or among other plants with distinctive foliage, such as ferns. It is best protected from cold, drying winds. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to planting it in a container.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £4.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. A smart hosta, with heart-shaped, olive-green, puckered leaves beautifully offset by neat white margins. Spikes of trumpet-shaped, lavender-blue flowers appear in July and August and, provided they are protected from slug and snail damage, the leaves retain their freshness until the end of September. This pretty plaintain makes a statement on its own in a large container, or try it as a bright full stop in a shady area under deciduous trees. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. One of the most glorious hostas, this has huge, glaucous, wavy edged leaves topped with pale blue, trumpet-shaped flowers in July and August. It prefers a cool shady spot, sheltered from cold, drying winds. One of the earliest flowering varieties, it makes a showstopping large container plant for a shady courtyard garden. Or try it as a full stop at a woodland edge, where it contrasts beautifully with ferns and other foliage plants. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: June Hardiness: fully hardy. Although. it has spikes of greyish-white, bell-shaped flowers in June, this, like most hostas, is grown for its handsome foliage. It has enormous, quilted, grey-blue leaves with prominent veins that will light up a cool shady spot, provided it is sheltered from cold, drying winds. One of the earliest flowering varieties, it makes an excellent large container plant for a shady courtyard garden. Or try it as a full stop at a woodland edge, where it contrasts beautifully with ferns and other foliage plants. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: lavender-blue Hardiness: fully hardy. Puckered, olive-green leaves with irregular, white margins and spikes of funnel-shaped, lavender-blue flowers in July and August. This vigorous, variegated hosta is perfect for illuminating shady areas of the garden. One of our recommended plants, it makes an eye-catching groundcover plant for a fertile, moist, well-drained border. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it's encourage the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: lavender-grey Hardiness: fully hardy. This is one of the smaller-leaved hostas, with smooth, lance-shaped, glaucous leaves and spikes of handsome, lavender-grey, bell-shaped flowers in July and August. It's a favourite of plantswoman Beth Chatto and makes a flourish at the front of a shady border, sheltered from cold, drying winds. The foliage is also invaluable for softening the edges of hard landscaping. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: August Hardiness: fully hardy. Lustrous, heart-shaped, pale green leaves with a corrugated appearance are complemented by strong spikes of fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers in August. This handsome hosta makes a stunning groundcover plant for moist, well-drained areas of the garden close to an entrance or path, where its fragrant flowers can be appreciated. Or try it among other plants with distinctive foliage, such as ferns. Although. it will cope with some sun, the leaves are best shaded from the mid-day sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to planting it in a container.Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. This variegated hosta has large, bright green, heart-shaped leaves with broad, creamy-yellow edges. In July and August, it makes a show of trumpet-shaped, mauve flowers. It's a vigorous, clump-forming variety that will quickly fill a large container. In a border, it is shown off to best advantage among other foliage plants, such as ferns. Although. it tolerates sun or partial shade, the foliage is best shaded from the midday sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. This hosta is instantly recognisable for its upright, twisted, blue-green leaves with a quilted appearance, and tall spikes of pale lilac, bell-shaped flowers in July and August. The boldly corrugated leaves of this hosta make a bold statement in a large, well-drained, terracotta or stone container. In the garden, it is shown off to best advantage among other foliage plants, such as ferns. It needs shelter from cold, drying winds. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. This is a real showstopper. Its heart-shaped, blue-green leaves splashed with lime green give it luminosity in a shady spot. In July it produces spikes of lavender-grey trumpet-shaped flowers. It's a variegated sport of Hosta 'Halcyon' and makes a flourish at the front of a shady border, sheltered from cold, drying winds, or on its own in a container. The foliage is also invaluable for softening the edges of hard landscaping. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plantain Lily (Hosta) £5.95

Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy. A dramatic hosta, whose twisted leaves have bottle-green margins and splashes of pure white at the centre. In July and August spikes of funnel-shaped, lavender flowers appear. This is a compact variety that will light up a shady spot among ferns and other foliage plants. Or try it as a focal point in a container. Garden care: You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to a container.Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disatrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.

Plume Poppy £5.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June and July. Hardiness: fully hardy. Hazy plumes of tiny, coral-pink or taupe flowers appear in June and July on stiff, towering stems, above unusual, scalloped, glaucous leaves. Unlike other flowering perennials of similar height, this handsome plume poppy seldom needs staking. Planted in bold swathes, it makes a lovely centrepiece for a large, sunny, moist but well-drained border, sheltered from cold, drying winds, and it looks wonderful with ornmanental grasses. Garden care: Lift and divide large colonies in late autumn or spring. Cut down to the ground in autumn or spring.

Poppy Field Collection £2.99

Landlife Wildflower Seed Range By choosing Landlife Wildflower seeds you are directly helping to save wildflowers and the wildlife that depend on the for there survival. Landlife is a charity (reg 290510) who plough. the profits from their sales into their environmental activities in creative conservation - in other words developing new spaces for wildflowers to grow as well as safeguarding existing areas. Flowers of our summer cornfields common until 40 years ago , the scarlet waves of poppies mingle here with the pinks of corncockle and the cornflower blue. A Palette of flowers to create a stunning impression and butterflies will fill your garden - Simply a wildlife delight Caution the poppies and Corncockle are Harmful if eaten. Collection Contains Corncockle - Agrostemma githago - Mauve Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus - Blue Field Poppy - Papaver rhoeas

Primrose £4.95

Dense crimson flower spikes edged violet-blue held proudly on white-dusted stems. This summer flowering primula is perfect for adding a splash of colour at the front of a shady border. Although. short lived, mass plantings of the erect flower spikes create a spectacular effect and are especially well suited to formal gardens. Position: partial shade. Soil: moist, humus rich, neutral to acid soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to July. Flower colour: crimson and violet-blue. Other features: lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Divide large clumps after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell

Primrose £4.95

This charming native primrose is one of the first spring flowers. From early March to May clusters of pale lemon-yellow, often fragrant flowers appear among rosettes of deeply-veined bright-green leaves. Primroses look especially lovely in a woodland garden or along a shady bank, and are suitable for most shady garden sites. Position: partial shade. Soil: moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Rate of growth: average to fast. Flowering period: March to May. Flower colour: lemon-yellow, often fragrant. Other features: deeply-veined bright-green leaves. Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Divide large clumps after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell

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