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Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) – Lucky Lips
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Award-winning, two-tone snapdragons
Commonly known as Snapdragon, this two-tone variety of Antirrhinum produces elegant spikes of flowers that look wonderful in vases. It will grow to around 60cm – it’s a good idea to set flower netting about 30cm off the ground for growing snapdragons if they are going to be exposed to the wind, otherwise they tend to fall over on gusty days. Leave 25cm between plants. It should flower from June to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (annual)
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Aster – Ostrich Plume Mixed
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Double blooms in stunning colours
The feathery petals of these double blooms looks great in any flower arrangements. It is a prolific grower as it produces several branches from the main stem, giving you an excellent supply of cut flowers to fill vases in your home. The plant will grow to approximately 45cm. Best planted 40cm apart. Flowers from July to October, with a mix of pinks, purples and cream/whites.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (half hardy annual)
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Brussels Sprouts – Evesham Special
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Perfect for a festive harvest
This traditional variety produces large quantities of medium size, solid sprouts which, if planted in early spring, will crop from October to Christmas. If you plant them later in the year, say June or July, you can expect a crop from December through to February. Sprouts are easy to grow, just remember to earth them up a little to keep them stable on windy days. Harvest them individually from the bottom of the stalk upwards, or pull up a whole stalk. Our plug plants make it very easy to get going, and your plants will come with a complete growing guide.Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Evesham Special (organic*)
In the kitchen: Roast sprouts with balsamic, finely slice and stir fry, steam and add garlic butter and bacon.
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Candytuft (Iberis) – Crown Mixed
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)A splash of white and pinks
These have strong stems which make them last well in vases. The plant will grow to approximately 20-25cm and produces a flurry of pink and white flowers. Best planted 40cm apart. Flowers from May to September, with a mix of pinks, magentas and cream/whites.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy annual)
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Chrysanthemum – Crazy Daisy
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Daisy-like double flowers
These are really fun flowers with feather-like petals. They look lovely growing in borders and make an excellent cut flower, especially for more natural looking, less formal arrangements. The plant will grow to approximately 80cm. Best planted 40cm apart. Flowers from June to October.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy biennial)
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Colourful Carrots
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Grow Rainbow Coloured Carrots this year
This fun and easy-to-grow colourful carrot plant collection contains purple, orange and yellow carrots, giving you a lovely burst of colour to brighten up any dish. The plug plants come in biodegradable pots to protect the roots – we would recommend planting them like this to avoid disturbing the roots. Carrots are easy to grow, just follow the growing guide advice when your plug plants arrive.Number of plants: 10 plug plants
In the kitchen: Can be steamed or are delicious eaten raw in salads. They are also great roasted with some honey.
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Companion Plant Pack (large)
£21.99
(60 Plug Plants)Keep pests at bay with a big pack of beautiful companion plants
Companion planting is a traditional and natural way to deter pests from crops that you are growing and to attract good insects such as hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds which are the best natural predators of aphids and whitefly. Our large companion plant pack is perfect for larger veg patches and allotments. Not only do the plants look lovely when interspersed with your vegetables, they all have the advantage of being edible too.With 60 plants in total, this pack contains the following plants:
Tagetes x 20 plug plants
Plant tagetes close to your tomatoes, peppers and aubergine to deter whitefly. They also look very pretty when in flower. The petals have a distinctive zesty flavour and can picked and used fresh to garnish salads.Marigold x 20 plug plants
The strong colour of marigolds attracts beneficial hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds. Plant them in amongst your crops or next to rows of veg. The flowers and leaves have a mild citrus flavour and can be used to garnish salads or desserts.Nasturtiums x 20 plug plants
Nasturtiums secrete a mustard oil that insects love, plant them as a sacrificial crop close to brassicas to deter caterpillars. A wonderful pretty companion plant with edible leaves and petals which have a distinctive peppery taste. -
Cornflower – Crown Mix
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Beautiful blues
These lovely flowers are a great addition to the cut flower garden – they are easy to grow from plug plants and will do well in pots and beds alike. They love sun so be sure to plant in a sunny spot. The flowers are also edible, just sprinkle a few on top of salads for a pop of blue.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Crown Double Mix
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Cosmos – Sensastion Mix
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Whites, Light Pinks & Deep Pinks
Easy to grow and stunning colours, cosmos is an essential ingredient for the cut flower patch. It flowers for a long time, especially if you are harvesting regularly.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Sensation Mix
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Dahlia – Figaro Improved
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Compact dahlias in gorgeous colours
Mixed reds, yellows, pinks and whites, and double and semi-double flowers makes this such a great option if you’re looking to grow dahlias for cutting this summer. At approx 40cm tall, these are nice and compact so you can fit them in easily. Expect blooms from July to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Delphinium – Crown Mixed
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Gorgeous cottage garden favourites
Crown Special Mixed is a specially blended mixture of delphiniums that give the widest colour range. This variety will grow to an approximate height of 140-160cm. They are great cottage garden flowers, perfect for the back of borders and ideal for cutting too. Best planted 30cm apart. Flowers in the second year, from June to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy perennial)
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Didiscus caerulea – Blue Lace
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)A brilliant filler for arrangements
A gorgeous filler for flower arrangements, with large, blue lacy umbels of flowers on strong stems. Sweetly scented, great for borders. Best planted 30cm apart. Grows to 60cm. Flowers from July to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (half hardy annual)
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Digitalis Foxgloves – Foxy Mix
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)A dwarf variety of a cottage garden classic
Dwarf foxgloves are an excellent choice for cut flowers. These will flower in the second year, and are well worth growing for the beautiful spikes in a range of whites and pinks. Best planted 30cm apart. Grows to 75cm. Flowers from June to August (in the second year).No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy biennial)
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Echinops – Ritro
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Brilliant Blues for Bees and Vases!
Also known as Globe Thistle, these are excellent for cutting as well as good for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. They grow tall, to around 1 metre high, and look very impressive at the back of borders. The flowers are good for drying too. Best planted 50-60cm apart. Flowers from July to September (most likely in the second year).No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy perennial)
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Edible Flower Pack
£21.99
(40 Plug Plants)Beautiful flowers to decorate salads and cakes
This collection of edible flower plug plants will provide an abundance of pretty blooms to adorn anything you are cooking, from salads to cupcakes!This pack contains the following plants:
Borage x 10 plug plants
Lovely little blue flowers that will look super on cakes and desserts. They have a cucumber-like flavour – they’re a great addition to a gin & tonic!!
Violas x 10 plug plants
These pretty flowers are so sweet and really decorative.
Calendula x 10 plug plants
Use the striking, orange petals to add a splash of colour to risottos and paella. They have a mild saffron like flavour.
Nasturtium x 10 plug plants
Pick off the leaves and petals to enjoy in salads or sprinkled on dishes like risotto. They have a distinctive peppery taste.
Please note that contents may vary slightly depending upon the season
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Eschscholzia (Californian Poppy) – Thai Silk Rose Chiffon
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Gorgeous colours to grow & cut
This is a beautiful variety of Californian Poppy with rose-pinks, creams and reds on fluted petals. Lovely for filling small vases and jam jars of natural, less formal arrangements. Grows to 40cm tall. Best planted 20cm apart. Flowers from July to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy annual)
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Everlasting Sweet Pea – Lathyrus Latifolius Crown Special Mix
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Stunning sweet peas for perfect posies
A perennial sweet pea variety with gorgeous pink flowers so be sure to plant in a permanent position. Excellent for growing along a south facing fence or trellis allowing room for them to spread out. Not as fragrant as some sweet peas, but they are great for cutting to make small posies, and there will be loads for the bees and other pollinators to enjoy too.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Lathyrus Latifolius – Crown Special Mix
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Frills Mustard
£5.99
(10 Plants)Packs a flavoursome punch!
These leaves have a fab flavour, giving a mustardy punch to salads and other dishes. You can start harvesting as soon as the leaves reach 5-10cm and if you keep picking off the leaves it will keep producing more for you to enjoy right through the summer months and into autumn.
Number of plants: 10
Variety: Frills (organic*)
In the kitchen: The texture is crunchy yet tender with a robust mustard flavour and mildly sweet and spicy pepper-like finish. The young leaves are mild and best used raw in a salad, but more mature leaves stand up well to a light sauté or braise.
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Giant Red Mustard
£5.99
(10 Plants)Easy to grow, decorative and tasty
This is a fabulous plant that grows quite large. It’s great looking. Best used as a cut-and-come-again leaf it has a really punchy, mustardy flavour. Add baby leaves to salads or treat larger leaves like spinach and wilt them down.
Number of plants: 10
Variety: Giant Red (organic*)
In the kitchen: Cut as baby leaf salad or leave to mature to use in stir-fries.
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Gypsophila – Covent Garden
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)A cutting garden essential
Large, frothy white flower heads with feathery green foliage. Height 60cm. This graceful bloom is a real favourite among flower arrangers because it is such a useful filler that works with nearly all arrangements, whether you’re going for something sophisticated and formal, or natural and cheerful. Grows to 60cm tall. Best planted 30cm apart. Flowers June to August.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy annual)
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Helianthus Sunflower – Cucumerifolius Mixed
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Mixed shades of yellow
A mix of different creamy yellows and sunny yellows, these sunflower blooms are ideal for cutting and easy to use in arrangements. Plant at the back of a border. Grows to 1.5m tall. Best planted 30cm apart. Flowers July to Spetember.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy annual)
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Helianthus Sunflower – Red Sun
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Fiery looking sunflowers
Deep red sunflowers that are beautiful for cutting. This variety grows tall, so plant it at the back of a border, ideally facing south. Grows to 1.5m tall. Best planted 30cm apart. Flowers July to Spetember.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy annual)
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Helianthus Sunflower – Summer Lovin’
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Sunflowers with a twist of peachy colour
A mix of light creams with maroon rings, these sunflower blooms are a little different from the usual yellow and make for a rather special display when it comes to cutting them. It grows tall and branches out, so plant at the back of a border. Grows to 1.8m tall. Best planted 30cm apart. Flowers July to Spetember.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (hardy annual)
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Honeywort – Cerinthe Major Purpurascens
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Wistful foliage and flowers for cutting
These are great for the cut flower patch – they will produce flowers and foliage right through the summer. Great for beds and planters. They self-seed readily, so if you’d rather they don’t spread, cut flowers regularly and then cut them right back when you see the first seeds starting to form.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Cerinthe Major Purpurascens