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: 36 plug plants
... 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
... 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
... Type: Half hardy Perennial
Flowering period: Jun-Sep
Height: 30cm
Spread: 25cm
Pot up pelargonium plants & grow them on in warm frost-free conditions. When all risk of frost has passed gradually acclimatise geraniums 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 full sun 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: 10 Jumbo Plugs
... Type: Half hardy Perennial
Flowering period: Jun-Sep
Height: 30cm
Spread: 25cm
Pot up pelargonium plants & grow them on in warm frost-free conditions. When all risk of frost has passed gradually acclimatise geraniums 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 full sun 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: 5 Jumbo Plugs
... Type: Tender Perennial
Flowering period: Jul-Oct
Height: 60cm
Spread: 50cm
Pot up kohleria plants & grow them on in warm frost-free conditions at a temperature of around 21C. A warm greenhouse conservatory or windowsill is ideal. Choose a position in bright indirect light with high humidity. Kohleria plants benefit from pinching the stems to promote bushier growth.
Water kohleria plants regularly during spring & summer to keep the compost moist & feed once a month with a general purpose fertiliser. In winter while kohleria plants are dormant water only when the soil begins to dry out. Whenever possible kohleria plants prefer soft or filtered water. Kohleria is a tender perennial which must be overwintered at a minimum temperature of 15C.
Quantity: 3 Jumbo Plugs
... Type: Tender Perennial
Flowering period: Jul-Oct
Height: 60cm
Spread: 50cm
Pot up kohleria plants & grow them on in warm frost-free conditions at a temperature of around 21C. A warm greenhouse conservatory or windowsill is ideal. Choose a position in bright indirect light with high humidity. Kohleria plants benefit from pinching the stems to promote bushier growth.
Water kohleria plants regularly during spring & summer to keep the compost moist & feed once a month with a general purpose fertiliser. In winter while kohleria plants are dormant water only when the soil begins to dry out. Whenever possible kohleria plants prefer soft or filtered water. Kohleria is a tender perennial which must be overwintered at a minimum temperature of 15C.
Quantity: 6 Jumbo Plugs
...This quick growing Fragrant Clematis Collection or Old Man's Beard provides a great cover for walls & fences which is easily maintained. The scrambling stems bear curiously twisted star-shaped blooms with a delicate almond scent followed by ornate seed heads for autumn interest. At the end of the season simply cut them to ground level