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Gardenia £15.99
Add lustre to their Christmas with these sparkling gardenia. They assail both the sense of sight and smell with its sumptuous pearlescent blooms, glossy evergreen foliage and exotic perfume. They'll grace any home with a long-lasting display of opulent beauty and fragrance.

Christmas Gifts
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Christmas 2010

Hyacinth : Traditional Basket £19.99  now £14.99
All the glitter and tinsel of Christmas can't compare with the sparkle and scent indoor hyacinths provide. When the ground outside is frozen we really appreciate the simple pleasure a basket of fragrant hyacinths can bring.

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Hyacinth : Deluxe Basket £24.99 now £19.99
Blessed with such a divine perfume, hyacinths are a welcome taste of the spring to come and guaranteed to invigorate the spirit. Our deluxe basket is crammed with seven sensational red-pink hyacinths, specially treated to remain compact and provide weeks of pleasure. As a Bonus, the bulbs can be planted outdoors in spring and the basket re-used. Truly the gift that gives twice.

Amaryllis Papillio £14.99
Streaked and striped in festive hues, this intriguing amaryllis knows how to celebrate in style. Its flared trumpets hit the right note every time, especially with those who don't have much luck with plants. There's no skill required and they'll love watching it grow by the day until the buds burst open.

Plants as Gifts

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Plants might seem to be the obvious gift for a gardener, but gardeners do tend to be a capricious lot when it comes to which varieties are allowed to grace their soil. I therefore tend to steer clear of garden plants unless you are very certain exactly what plant is wanted and the right size and variety.

Try doing some surreptitious scouting, asking questions when you see the person you're going to buy a gift for - flattering them into giving you some "expert advice" can be a fruitful approach as can asking their partner.

A beautiful and / or fragrant houseplant on the other hand always goes down well. Something that is alive, vibrant and growing strongly also makes a nice addition to all the cut foliage that is around. At the simplest a bowl of bulbs, Hyacinth or Narcissi, or more exotically, an indoor Stephanotis, Jasmine or Scented Orchid is bound to please.

Containerised plants also give an extra flexibility that those intended for planting straight into the soil don't have. A specimen plant in a well matched container could be the perfect solution. If your recipient doesn't like it the way it is, they can separate the two and have two presents that any gardener would be very pleased to use in their garden.

Lily of the Valley Pot £19.99
Nostalgic Lily of the Valley emanates a timeless, natural beauty. In the Victorian language of flowers it symbolised the return of happiness, and who wouldn't be overjoyed to receive this delightful gift? The miniature woodland bells pervade the air with their soft, cool fragrance and can be planted in the garden after flowering. Flowers approx 2-3 weeks after receipt.

Hyacinth : Multi Flowering Basket £17.99
Imagine the excitement as your loved ones watch their gift spring to life. Shoots emerge from their mossy bed to greet the Christmas festivities with a flurry of celestial blooms. These multi flowering hyacinths are a welcome break from the traditional reds and greens of the season, assailing both the sense of sight and smell with their profusion of captivating blue bells that pervade the air with their heart-lifting perfume. (My Great Aunt Dora loved this)

Narcissus Tete a Tete £15.99
Bring a dose of springtime magic into the home with a basket of sunny, miniature daffodils. These sprightly flowers radiate a warm glow as they sit prim and pretty atop slender stems in a gold basket, and release a sweet perfume that floats in the warm air. The basket is delivered with the daffodils in bud to ensure maximum enjoyment from this gift. After flowering, they can be planted in a favourite spot in the garden for years of pleasure.
Stephanotis & Pot £19.99
Get scent-imental with exotic Stephanotis. It's glossy foliage winds around a tubular frame to create a tower of glistening colour and fragrance. It's teeming with buds that open into pure white blooms, each one exuding an intoxicating perfume straight from a tropical island. Spruced up in a dazzling red cachepot, it's a mesmerising plant to give or receive.

Chrysanthemum Christmas Charisma £11.99
Gleaming like rubies on a jewel-encrusted gown, this red and gold chrysanthemum adds grandeur to any yuletide setting. All dressed up in seasonal colours, it's set to take centre stage on a favourite piece of furniture or windowsill. Renowned for the longevity of its blooms, this personable gift will remain a talking point for many weeks. Consider it too when decorating your own home for Christmas.

Cyclamen Picotee 3 Plants in Gold Basket £17.99
Among the most prized of house plants for winter colour, endurance and longevity, this delectable combination of cyclamen makes a mesmerising gift. Graceful, inverted flowers emerge from cocoon-like buds and float like butterflies above silver and green foliage for many months.

Muscari Basket £14.99
Watch in delight as spires of grape hyacinths emerge from their slumber to reveal clusters of bell-shaped flowers in striking blue. Their subtle fragrance emanates spring freshness while other plants are still in hibernation. An ideal gift for those who relish the promises of spring.

Sentimental Rose £15.99
Nothing expresses love and romance like a gift of red roses. This well-loved favourite delivers radiant, velvety blooms that can't fail to impress. Bursting with buds on the verge of bloom, our miniature rose bush brings the delights of a summer garden into the home in the middle of winter. Then once the festivities are over, it can be planted outdoors for lasting beauty.

Jasmine on a Hoop £17.99 now £15.99
One of the most evocative perfumes encountered in the garden, jasmine fills an entire room with warm nuances of the truly exotic. Artfully coaxed into a circle, this living wreath of green is spangled with myriad pure white flowers that explode like fireworks from delicate pink buds, their starry host forming a glistening halo. Positively heaven-sent, jasmine will transport your loved ones out of the depths of winter.

Cyclamen : Mini Trio 3 plants £12.99
What more fitting a gift can you offer those dearest to you this year than a trio of popular houseplants encased in gold? Petite but perfectly formed, these charming little plants are set in gold pots like precious stones and cradled in a unique self-watering bar. A truly thoughtful gift and a lovely decoration for the festive season.

Campanula : Mini Trio 1 £10.99
What more fitting a gift can you offer those dearest to you than a trio of popular houseplants encased in gold? These pocket-size plants are so cute sitting in their gold pots like precious stones and cradled in their unique self-watering bar. Wonderful as a table setting or simply as a festive accent on a windowsill or mantel, they make a truly thoughtful gift and a lovely decoration for the Christmas season.

Crocus in a Pot £16.99
Give the gift of an early spring with this exclusive crocus planter. Specially treated bulbs arrive ready to sprout and deliver a refreshing display of cool winter white and warm purple tones. Set in an elegant zinc pot, these favourite spring flowers make a welcome appearance in the dead of winter, and can be transplanted into the garden or patio pots.

Campanula Crown Princess 1 plant in 11cm pot £15.99
Everyone loves a good rags to riches story, but the fairy tale of this stunning campanula is true. From humble wild beginnings on the mountains of Greece, this exquisite campanula has been christened by none other than HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. Its alluring, large bell-shaped blooms are almost white when they first open and gradually deepen to form a pyramid of powder blue. This lovely plant has a delicate fragrance that is more pronounced in the morning, and can be grown outdoors in the garden.

Christmas Cactus £14.99
Send a blaze of blooms that reignites each year with ever-increasing fervour. Iridescent flowers flare from tiny bauble-like buds at the tip of each stem like a volley of fireworks to celebrate advent. This seasonal succulent remains lush and attractive all year round, and grows into a magnificent arching structure over the years - some plants can last 20 years!

Cyclamen Victoria £12.99
Rarely offered, Cyclamen Victoria is truly fit for a queen. Resplendent in cool winter-white accented with a luminous pink eye and frilly edges, the flamboyant blooms perch nobly above a skirt of shimmering, marbled foliage. Bred by traditional open pollination methods, it's arguably the longest-flowering cyclamen of all and one of the most rewarding house plants you can give.

African Violet: Mini Trio £10.99
What more fitting a gift can you offer those dearest to you than a trio of popular houseplants encased in gold? These pocket-size plants are so cute sitting in their gold pots like precious stones and cradled in their unique self-watering bar. Wonderful as a table setting or simply as a festive accent on a windowsill or mantel, they make a truly thoughtful gift and a lovely decoration for the Christmas season.

Topiary Plant Pets & shears Cat £17.99
Squirrel £17.99
Grow a pet with our easy-care topiary kits. If your friends and family love animals, or are simply scissor-happy, they'll have endless hours of fun with these novel gifts. A lush green buxus plant grows through a three-dimensional aluminium mesh frame to create an evergreen animal that can be kept in shape simply by snipping a few centimetres off the growing tips. Topiary is fast becoming an absorbing hobby and one pet may not be enough to keep them amused!

Solanum Winter Cherry 1 plant in 11cm pot £13.99
Just as we decorate trees with baubles, this endearing plant dresses itself in bright orange-red berries in preparation for advent. The bushy, evergreen foliage remains laden with fruit for many months and in summer is spangled with starry white flowers. An ideal gift for anyone who craves sure results without the fuss.

Orchid : Scented Orchid Star Class £29.99 now £20.79
Take their breath away with the star of winter house plants. This magnificent dendrobium orchid oozes glamour and elegance and will add a sophisticated touch to any room. Dripping in opulent, pearlescent blooms with a fantastically feminine fragrance, this plant diva parades its floral extravaganza for up to 15 weeks each and every year. Dressed for the occasion in a chic satin couture bag, it's an ideal gift for those who desire a classy companion that isn't high maintenance. Approximate height: 24 inches (60cm).

Orchid : Miniature Waterfall Orchid £14.99
Such a cutie at only 12 inches tall, this miniature orchid makes a fashionable gift. Its long-lasting white blooms arch over the sleek ceramic pot in a waterfall of shimmering colour.

Rose : Mini Trio £10.99
What more fitting a gift can you offer those dearest to you than a trio of popular houseplants encased in gold? These pocket-size plants are so cute sitting in their gold pots like precious stones and cradled in their unique self-watering bar. Wonderful as a table setting or simply as a festive accent on a windowsill or mantel, they make a truly thoughtful gift and a lovely decoration for the Christmas season.

 

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