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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.
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 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.
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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
£19.99
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.
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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
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. |
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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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 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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 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
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.
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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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 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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 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.
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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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 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!
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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
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).
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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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 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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