More From Contributor

£8.99
This Penstemon Ice Cream Collection produces eye-catching tubular flowers above a flush of glossy semi-evergreen foliage that deserve a prime spot in any garden. Their long-lasting blooms continue well into autumn long after other plants have run out of steam. Undemanding & easy to grow Penstemons tolerate almost any position in the garden regardless of rain or drought & even resist slug damage.

Collection comprises:
Penstemon Blueberry Ice: luxurious violet tubular blooms
Penstemon Juicy Grape: wide trumpet shaped flowers in a fruity shade of violet
Penstemon Strawberries & Cream: white trumpet shaped flowers with delicately speckled throats

Type: Hardy Perennials
Flowering period: Jun-Oct

Height:
80cm
Spread: 45cm

Pot up penstemon plants & grow them on in frost free conditions until plants are well grown. Pinch out the growing tips while plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. When plants are well developed acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors into borders & patio containers. Grow penstemon in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile well drained soil. Penstemons can tolerate dry soils once established but dislike heavy soils that are particularly cold & wet in winter. Improve heavy soils by adding plenty of coarse grit prior to planting.

Feed & water penstemons regularly until they are fully established. Once established they are reasonably tolerant of drought & will require little maintenance. Deadhead faded penstemon flowers to maintain the plant








...
Archived Product
£14.99
This Penstemon Ice Cream Collection produces eye-catching tubular flowers above a flush of glossy semi-evergreen foliage that deserve a prime spot in any garden. Their long-lasting blooms continue well into autumn long after other plants have run out of steam. Undemanding & easy to grow Penstemons tolerate almost any position in the garden regardless of rain or drought & even resist slug damage.

Collection comprises:
Penstemon Blueberry Ice: luxurious violet tubular blooms
Penstemon Juicy Grape: wide trumpet shaped flowers in a fruity shade of violet
Penstemon Strawberries & Cream: white trumpet shaped flowers with delicately speckled throats

Type: Hardy Perennials
Flowering period: Jun-Oct

Height:
80cm
Spread: 45cm

Pot up penstemon plants & grow them on in frost free conditions until plants are well grown. Pinch out the growing tips while plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. When plants are well developed acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors into borders & patio containers. Grow penstemon in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile well drained soil. Penstemons can tolerate dry soils once established but dislike heavy soils that are particularly cold & wet in winter. Improve heavy soils by adding plenty of coarse grit prior to planting.

Feed & water penstemons regularly until they are fully established. Once established they are reasonably tolerant of drought & will require little maintenance. Deadhead faded penstemon flowers to maintain the plant








...
Archived Product
£19.99

A fantastic bargain to create masses of colour in your garden over the summer months this spectacular Perennial Pack comprises

...
Archived Product
£14.99

Add glorious colour to your flower beds & borders with this bumper bargain Perennial Pack A collection! These herbaceous perennial

...
Archived Product
£14.99

This bumper bargain Perennial Pack B will create a vivid splash of colour in your flower beds & borders over the summer months.

...
Archived Product
£9.99
The Perennial Sunflower also known as the Maximilian Sunflower produces masses of golden yellow 7cm wide blooms all the way up the tall stems which have a sweet chocolate fragrance. Perennial Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani makes a stunning addition to the back of borders & a good late summer food source for both birds & butterflies.

  • Bee & butterfly friendly

    Type: Hardy Perennial
    Flowering period: Sep-Oct

    Height:
    250cm
    Spread: 100cm

    Pot up helianthus plants & grow them on in warm frost free conditions until all frost has passed & sunflowers are large enough to be planted outdoors. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days prior to planting out in borders. Choose a position that is sheltered from strong winds on fertile neutral to alkaline soil. Helianthus maximiliani thrives in reliably moist soil in full sun & is at its best during long hot summers.

    Stake the tall sunflower stems with sturdy canes to support them. Cut back the old stems to ground level in autumn & apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift & divide overcrowded clumps of helianthus in spring.

    Quantity: 5 Postie Plugs (Letterbox friendly)





  • ...
    Archived Product
    £14.99
    You will love the fragrant double blooms of Petunia Frills & Spills. These outstanding trailing petunias were bred in the British climate for the British climate so their resilient flowers are completely weather tolerant. The ruffled flowers are larger than other double trailing types so they look fantastic tumbling from baskets window boxes & patio containers & trail up to 30cm.

  • Best in class for double petunia

    Type: Half hardy Annual
    Flowering period: Jul


  • ...
    Archived Product
    £14.99
    Petunia Trailing Surfinia Mixed is world-renowned for super-long trailing stems & a fabulous vivid colour range. They are ideal for creating a cascade of colour from hanging baskets flower pouches & containers. For a less formal display let these vigorous trailing petunias tumble over walls in a wave of trumpet shaped blooms.

  • Weather resistant

    Type: Half hardy Annual
    Flowering period: Jun-Oct
    Trail: 90cm

    Pot up petunia plants & grow them on in warm frost-free conditions for transplanting later on. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage branching & form a bushier plant which will produce more flowers later on. When all risk of frost has passed gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days before transplanting them outdoors into baskets window boxes & containers in well drained soil in full sun.

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

    Quantity: 20 Postie Plugs (Letterbox friendly)



  • ...
    Archived Product
    £24.99
    Enjoy beautiful fresh raspberries from late June all the way through to mid-October with this Raspberry Full Season Collection. They are British-Bred superbly flavoured heavy cropping varieties that have been inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture for pests & diseases & certified. The bare root plants are hand graded & carefully selected before packing.

    Collection comprises:
    Raspberry Glen Moy: early season summer fruiting producing an abundance of firm medium sized fruits from June to July on virtually spine-free canes which make harvesting a pleasure
    Raspberry Glen Ample: exceptional high-yielding mid season summer fruiting producing a heavy crop of large deep red succulent berries with superb flavour
    Raspberry Joan J: late season autumn fruiting producing an outstanding primocane

    Type: Hardy Shrub

    Height:
    150cm
    Spread: 50cm

    Grow raspberry plants in a sunny position in any well drained soil. Prior to planting incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. The stems of summer fruiting raspberries will require support. Before planting prepare a framework of wires stretched horizontally between two sturdy 1.8m posts. Autumn fruiting varieties will not require supports. Plant raspberry canes in a row against the wire supports allowing a distance of 60cm between plants. Water well. Canes should be pruned to 15cm above ground level immediately after planting to encourage more shoots to be produced.

    Water well for the first year until plants are fully established. Loosely tie the stems of summer fruiting raspberries in to their support wires as they grow. When berries begin to develop place a net over the plants to protect the crop from birds. Apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the canes in spring. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer.

    Summer fruiting: In autumn prune the canes which have fruited over summer to ground level. Canes which have not fruited should be







    ...
    Archived Product
    £14.99
    This Strawberry All Season Collection produces a constant supply of delicious sweet juicy strawberries from early June through to November. It is a specially selected collection to extend the cropping season & cropping periods can also be brought forward or extended if you are growing them in a greenhouse or polytunnel.

    Collection comprises:
    Strawberry Elegance: a fabulous garden variety producing enormous tasty strawberries that are up to 30% bigger than usual standard with a high percentage of Class 1 fruits. This magnificent strawberry is easy to grow for a delicious mid season crop in June & July
    Strawberry Florence: ideal for a late season harvest producing delicious sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July. A prolific cropper with exceptional pest & disease resistance
    Strawberry Flamenco: try growing this ever-bearing variety to maximise your crop of delicious sweet & juicy fruits over a long picking period. From only 12 mature plants you will be able to harvest a bumper crop of 10kg of fruit in one cropping season from mid May until November

    Type: Hardy Perennial

    Height:
    30cm
    Spread: 20cm

    Plant strawberry plants in autumn or late spring in a sheltered sunny position in well manured free draining soil. Plant strawberry runners every 45cm in rows spaced at 75cm apart. Spread out their roots & place them in the soil at a level where the crown of the plant is just poking above the surface. Avoid planting them too deeply as this may cause them to rot. Alternatively try growing strawberry plants in hanging baskets or in specially designed strawberry planters for the patio.

    Water strawberries frequently throughout the growing season & weed regularly between rows. When growing strawberry plants in baskets & containers they will also need feeding every two weeks. From early summer remove any runners that are produced as these will weaken the plants vigour. Protect the developing fruit from slugs & snails by spreading straw around each plant. Positioning a net over the plants will also prevent crop damage by birds. The netting & straw can be removed after cropping to allow better air flow around the crown of the plant. Mulch strawberry plants with well rotted manure in spring.

    Please note: Although strawberry plants will continue to fruit in successive years the crop will become considerably reduced & it is advisable to completely replace strawberry plants every 3 years.

    Quantity: 12 runners







    ...
    Archived Product

    Spring Plants - Perennial Sunflower - 10 Postie Plugs

    The Perennial Sunflower also known as the Maximilian Sunflower produces masses of golden yellow 7cm wide blooms all the way up the tall stems which have a sweet chocolate fragrance. Perennial Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani makes a stunning addition to the back of borders and a good late summer food source for both birds and butterflies.

  • Bee & butterfly friendly

    Type: Hardy Perennial
    Flowering period: Sep-Oct
    Height: 250cm
    Spread: 100cm

    Pot up helianthus plants and grow them on in warm frost free conditions until all frost has passed and sunflowers are large enough to be planted outdoors. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days prior to planting out in borders. Choose a position that is sheltered from strong winds on fertile neutral to alkaline soil. Helianthus maximiliani thrives in reliably moist soil in full sun and is at its best during long hot summers.

    Stake the tall sunflower stems with sturdy canes to support them. Cut back the old stems to ground level in autumn and apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of helianthus in spring.

    Quantity: 10 Postie Plugs (Letterbox
    friendly)




  • RIP - This product is no longer available on our network. It was last seen on 28.10.2016

    This page now acts as a permanent archive for this product. Add more information using the comments box below to ensure it can still be found by future generations.

    Use our search facility to see if it is available from an alternative contributor.
    Availability: In Stock
    £14.99

    Product Description

    The Perennial Sunflower also known as the Maximilian Sunflower produces masses of golden yellow 7cm wide blooms all the way up the tall stems which have a sweet chocolate fragrance. Perennial Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani makes a stunning addition to the back of borders & a good late summer food source for both birds & butterflies.

  • Bee & butterfly friendly

    Type: Hardy Perennial
    Flowering period: Sep-Oct

    Height:
    250cm
    Spread: 100cm

    Pot up helianthus plants & grow them on in warm frost free conditions until all frost has passed & sunflowers are large enough to be planted outdoors. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days prior to planting out in borders. Choose a position that is sheltered from strong winds on fertile neutral to alkaline soil. Helianthus maximiliani thrives in reliably moist soil in full sun & is at its best during long hot summers.

    Stake the tall sunflower stems with sturdy canes to support them. Cut back the old stems to ground level in autumn & apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift & divide overcrowded clumps of helianthus in spring.

    Quantity: 10 Postie Plugs (Letterbox friendly)

  • Reviews/Comments

    Add New

    Intelligent Comparison

    Oooops!
    We couldn't find anything!
    Perhaps this product's unique.... Or perhaps we are still looking for comparisons!
    Click to bump this page and we'll hurry up.

    Price History

    Vouchers

    No voucher codes found.
    Do you know a voucher code for this product or supplier? Add it to Insights for others to use.

    Facebook

    Jargon Buster

    Chocolate - A confectionary food made from the cacao bean
    Chocolate - A brown colour
    Butterfly - A common garden flying insect
    Garden - An outside area with grass and foliage
    Yellow - A primary colour. The sun is often described as yellow
    Summer - The season between Spring and Autumn. Usually the hottest season of the year
    garden - A planned space used for the display, cultivation and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature.
    sun - A star at the centre of the solar system.
    hot - An indication of the temperature being high and a sensation of heat to the tough
    quantity - A measurement, an amount or number
    strong - A descriptive word for an item that has physical strength
    Large - something that takes up more space than normal.
    Autumn - A season which falls between summer and winter.
    Wide - Something with a large width.
    Borders - A line that sometimes can be built up separating off an area, e.g. countries "the welsh boarder"
    Alkaline - Something that has a greater pH greater than 7.
    Sturdy - something hat is very stable and is solidly built.
    perennial - A plant that lives for more than two years. Tending to bloom during spring and summer to die back to root over winter.

    Supplier Information

    Greenfingers
    Stocking an extensive range of garden furniture, as well as garden storage, ornaments and more, Greenfingers is the leading online retailer of garden furniture in the UK. The majority of products are eligible for free UK delivery from www.greenfigers.com, where customers can view the full catalogue of products, many complete with consumer reviews. The impressive collection of products includes, but is not limited to, outdoor dining tables and chairs, picnic tables, swing seats, benches, hammocks, deck chairs, garden storage, barbecues, water features, garden lighting and ornaments, assorted hand tools, power tools, trimmers and mowers, plant pots and stands, outdoor footwear, compost, plants, plant care, and wildlife products.
    Page Updated: 2025-01-23 11:56:42

    Community Generated Product Tags

    Oh No! The productWIKI community hasn't generated any tags for this product yet!
    Menu