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 Amaryllis Christmas Carol
£19.95
£14.99
In a hush of expectation amaryllis 'Christmas Carol' emerges from its slumber to herald the festive season, its trumpets resounding in a floral fanfare of glorious colour. Just one giant bulb sends up numerous stems, topped with as many as 30 blooms of fiery red that put on an unforgettable show this year and next!
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 Amaryllis
Papillio
£14.99
£6.99
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.
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Plants as Gifts
 Gift
Vouchers £5 Gift Voucher
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.
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  Lily
of the Valley Pot
£19.95
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.
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 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)
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 Narcissus
Tete a Tete
£15.99
£10.99
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
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 Stephanotis
& Pot
£19.95
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
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 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.
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 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.
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 Hyacinth
: Deluxe Basket £25.45
£20.45
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.
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 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.
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 Jasmine
on a Hoop
£17.99
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.
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 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.
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 Narcissus
Erlicheer
£20.45
£14.99
The best
things in life are worth waiting for and this fragrant gift
is no exception. Cute little flowers finally awake from their
mossy bed in late January and quickly make their cheerful presence
known throughout the home. Their blissfully vibrant fragrance
is one of nature's finest air fresheners, a sure sign that spring
is just around the corner. This basket of dancing daffodils
will make any room gleam that little bit brighter and is guaranteed
to a put smile on everyone's face. Can be planted outdoors where
they will continue to flower each year.
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 Jasmine
Pyramid
£37.99
Fill
your home and theirs with the welcoming fragrance of jasmine.
This blossoming vine transforms itself from a tangle of stems
to a vertical tapestry of twinkling white blooms. Each starry
flower releases a pronounced, summer-sweet fragrance that drifts
through the home and helps you forget the long dark winter.
Standing an impressive 30" tall, this jasmine pyramid makes
a stylish and simple accent that remains colourful for months.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Campanula
White
£12.99
Flawless
bellflowers ring out their seasonal greetings and set the scene
for some festive magic. Dainty rosebud blooms are tastefully
accented with shiny red baubles held on gold twirls and clasped
in a silk pot cover and bow for a fresh, modern look. Every
summer this garden favourite will flower outdoors in the border
as a permanent reminder of your kindness.
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 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.
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 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!
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 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.
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 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.
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 Bonsai
Ficus
£49.99
Golden Larch £14.99
(half price)
Small
but perfectly formed, these dwarf ornamentals have all the charm
and character of a full-size tree. Meticulously cultivated to
achieve a mature shape they're appealing from every angle and
very easy to look after - just prune and keep watering. Bonsai
Ficus (shown left) - a superb 7-10-year-old tree in a ceramic
pot with natural rock. Height approx 18" (45cm), length 12"
(30cm). Weight approx 4kg. Bonsai Golden Larch (shown right)
- supplied as a 3-year-old tree in a ceramic-effect pot. Height
12-14" (30-35cm).
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 Hibiscus
Fireglow
£22.99
£8.99
For a
gift with that special WOW factor, send this lavish hibiscus
houseplant. Send a vision of a tropical summer to chase the
winter blues away. Breathtaking 4-5" flowers unfurl each morning
from long, slender buds to greet the day with their smiling
faces. Dressed to thrill in a silk wrap and bow, this lovely
gift will continue to produce show-stopping blooms for many
years.
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 Crocus
in a Pot
£15.99
£10.99
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.
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 Topiary
Plant Pets & shears
Cat
£17.99
£15.99
Squirrel
£17.99
£15.99
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!
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 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.
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 Orchid
: Scented Orchid Star Class
£29.99
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).
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 Rose
: Scented Rose Spicy Kordana in 15cm pot
£18.99
£14.99
Surround
them with the heart-warming beauty of indulgent peach roses.
Arriving on the verge of bloom, the buds spiral open to reveal
flawless flowers in glowing fireside shades, and just as one
bloom fades another emerges to create a lasting, living bouquet.
To enhance their subtle, natural perfume a fragrance stick is
hidden in the foliage to infuse the air with perfume. Once the
weather improves, this rose can be transplanted outdoors as
a permanent reminder of your thoughtfulness.
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 Rose
: Rose Basket
£20.45
Everyone loves to receive
roses; the ultimate floral expression of love and affection. Our miniature
bouquet rose bushes look utterly charming as they snuggle together in our
white-washed basket. This delectable gift is narrow enough to dress up a
mantel or windowsill, or grace a favourite piece of furniture with weeks
of vibrant colour. Planted outdoors after the frosts, their splendour will
live on long after Christmas is but a memory.
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 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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 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.
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 Orchid
: Emma 1 Orchid
£19.95
As pretty
as a picture, Emma shows off her exotic blooms for as many as
10 weeks each and every year. Presented in a matching jute bag
pot cover for instant appeal.
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 Orchid
: Fresh Cymbidium Stem
£14.99
Impossibly
irresistible, this freshly cut orchid stem will delight for
at least two weeks - twice as long as supermarket flowers! Beautifully
presented and shipped with a water tube.
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 Lachenalia
in Pot
£14.99
All that glitters may not be
gold but this desirable gift is a real treasure. Glowing spires of
golden-yellow tubular flowers rise from a nest of mottled foliage. First
discovered in South Africa in 1652, Lachenalia was once a prized
possession of the rich. This new strain may not command a king's ransom,
but any proud owner will benefit from the wealth of its beauty. The
bulbs can be transplanted outdoors after flowering.
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 Kalanchoe
Evita
£16.99 £11.99
Serene and feminine, Evita
brings tranquillity into the home at such a busy time of year. From
tight pincushion buds emerge sparkling, rose-like blooms that smother
the foliage like a blanket of fallen snow. The flowers last for 6 weeks
or more with repeat flowering throughout the year. Stunning in a cool
white silk wrap and bow, this living bouquet is a simply breathtaking
gift.
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 Guzmania
in Bag
£24.99
When the days are short and
the weather unsuitable for outdoor gardening, we really appreciate the
value of house plants. Few have more visual impact than this tropical
Guzmania with its dramatic striped foliage and torch-like bract of fiery
red. It'll jazz up any room over the Christmas period but come spring,
when the celebrations are but a memory, this strong architectural plant
will still be looking amazing.
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