Type: Half hardy Perennial
Flowering period: Jul

Type: Hardy Shrub

Height: up to 180cm
Spread: up to 180cm

Collection comprises:
Blueberry Brigitta: firm tasty fruits with a crisp texture making them ideal for freezing or eating fresh from the bush
Blueberry Chandler: enormous firm berries weighing up to 2g & measuring 20mm in diameter are produced in August & September
Blueberry Earliblue: an early maturing variety producing clusters of large light blue sweetly flavoured berries from the beginning of July.

Blueberries require a well drained acid soil in a sunny or semi shaded position. In areas where acid soil does not naturally occur grow blueberry plants in patio containers using a mix of ericaceous compost & soil based compost.

If possible blueberries should be watered with rainwater because the lime contained in tap water will reduce the acidity in the soil over time. Blueberries will begin to produce fruit in their third year. As fruits begin to develop cover the plants with netting to protect the berries from birds. From their third year begin to prune out the oldest stems each autumn to promote new growth & maintain a healthy plant framework. Culinary note: the fruit of Blueberry Brigitta are particularly suitable for freezing.

Quantity: 3 x 1.5 litre pots

Collection comprises:
Begonia Double Flowered Mixed: boldly coloured double flowered begonias with frilly blooms in a mixture of stunning shades
Begonia Fringed (Fimbriata) Mixed: vibrant blooms with crimped edges that resemble large carnations are produced on sturdy plants throughout summer
Begonia Giant Picotee Mixed: huge flamboyant blooms up to 15cm that have layers of elaborate ruffled petals with a picotee edge
Begonia Pendula: the pendulous stems of these spectacular trailing begonias are smothered by enormous double flowers all summer long

Type: Half hardy Tuber
Flowering period: Jul-Oct

Height: 30cm
Spread: 30cm

Tubers are ideal for containers making a larger plant in the first year than plug plants or growing from seed. From February start begonia tubers off in well-drained moist compost in a warm frost-free position in bright light. When planting begonia tubers position them just below the compost surface with the indented side facing upwards. When begonia plants are well grown & all risk of frost has passed gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days before planting them in their final positions. Choose a sunny or semi shaded position that is protected from strong winds.

Feed & water plants frequently throughout the growing season taking care not to over-water as this will cause new flower buds to drop. Deadhead faded blooms regularly to encourage more vibrant begonia flowers to be produced & to extend the flowering period. At the end of the growing season the leaves & stems will yellow & fall off naturally. Reduce watering to prevent begonia plants from rotting at this stage. When the stems have all dropped away dig out the tubers. Clean & dry them before storing them away in peat or sand at 7-15

Type: Half hardy Annual
Flowering period: Jun-Oct

Height: 30cm
Spread: 35cm

Pot up Impatiens plants & grow them on in bright frost conditions. When all risk of frost has passed acclimatise Busy Lizzie plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days prior to planting in their final positions. Plant Busy Lizzies directly into baskets beds containers & window boxes.

Grow Busy Lizzies in any well drained soil in sun or semi shade. Feed & water frequently throughout the summer to promote an endless supply of colourful Busy Lizzie flowers.

Quantity: 72 plug plants

• Propagation prohibited

Type: Half Hardy Perennial
Flowering period: Jun-Oct

Height: 45cm
Spread: 35cm

Pot up pelargonium plants & grow them on in warm frost-free conditions. When all risk of frost has passed gradually acclimatise geranium plants to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days before transplanting them into their final positions in containers beds & borders. Plant geraniums in a sunny or semi-shaded position in any light non-acidic well drained soil. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage branching & form a bushier plant which will produce more flowers later on.

Feed & water geranium plants regularly particularly during hot dry periods. Regular deadheading of geranium flowers will encourage further blooms to be produced throughout the summer.

Quantity: 72 plug plants