Companion Plants & Flowers
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Eschscholzia (Californian Poppy) – Thai Silk Rose Chiffon
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(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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Grasses – Annual Mix
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(10 Plug Plants)Perfect for dried flower arrangements
This mixture of grasses is a good one to grow if you love dried flower arrangements, adding variation and texture. They are easy to grow (as most grasses are!) and need minimal upkeep. They will grow well in most garden plots and even large containers.
No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Gypsophila – Covent Garden
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(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
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(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
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(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’
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(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
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(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
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Larkspur – Giant Imperial
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(10 Plug Plants)Tall spikes with loads of flowers
Such a gorgeous flower for filling vases, this tall plant is stunning in the garden and in the house. It’ll flower for several weeks over the summer, and is popular with the bees too. Mixed colours.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Giant Imperial Crown Mix
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Lupin – Gallery Mixed
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(10 Plug Plants)A dwarf variety that is perfect for cutting
These are a good option if you’re growing cutting flowers in pots and containers, but remember to choose a large pot. They will grow to around 70cm tall, with packed out flower spikes that look great in vases. Mixed colours: pink, cream, yellow, purple. Plant 30cm apart.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Nasturtium
Original price was: £5.99.£4.79Current price is: £4.79.
(10 Plug Plants)Fab edible flowers that make great companion plants
Pop some nasturtium plants in a pot near your brassicas to keep cabbage white butterflies off your veg crops, or pop them in a pot elsewhere so that you can pick off the edible flowers to enjoy in salads or sprinkled on dishes like risotto. Nasturtiums are very easy to grow from plug plants – just plant them and keep them well watered during dry spells. A full growing guide comes with the plants.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Nasturtium – Blue Pepe
Original price was: £5.99.£4.79Current price is: £4.79.
(10 Plug Plants)Fab edible flowers that make great companion plants
A striking variety of the Nasturtium plant with beautiful blue-green leaves and brilliant red flowers. Pop some nasturtium plants in a pot near your brassicas to keep cabbage white butterflies off your veg crops, or pop them in a pot elsewhere so that you can pick off the edible flowers to enjoy in salads or sprinkled on dishes like risotto.Nasturtiums are very easy to grow from plug plants – just plant them and keep them well watered during dry spells. A full growing guide comes with the plants.
No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Blue Pepe
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Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist)
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(10 Plug Plants)Great for cutting
Nigella, also known as Love-in-a-Mist is a lovely flower to grow in the kitchen garden. The flowers are edible (in small quantities, and only the flower, not the whole plant!), and they are also perfect for cutting to make posies for the kitchen – pop a few stems in a small vase or jam jar.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Persian Jewel Mix
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Sweet Pea – Giant Spencer
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(10 Plug Plants)Beautiful blooms for cutting
Plant at the base of a wigwam or fence and let them scramble – you’ll get flowers for several weeks, and they are great for cutting to make small posies, and there will be loads for the bees and other pollinators to enjoy too. Mixed colours.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Tagete – Starfire Mix
Original price was: £5.99.£4.79Current price is: £4.79.
(10 Plug Plants)Pretty flowers that’ll attract the bees
Tagetes have long been a veg patch favourite for encouraging bees and other pollinators, as well as helping to protect your crops from pests like aphids. Dotting a few clusters here and there amongst your crops will really bring your plot to life. They’ll keep flowering right through summer and autumn until the frosts get too heavy. Tagetes are easy to grow from plug plants – just pop them in the soil and let them do their work. A full growing guide is provided with all plants.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Starfire Mix
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Zinnia – Purple Prince
Original price was: £6.99.£5.59Current price is: £5.59.
(10 Plug Plants)A brilliant pop of colour
Easy to grow and stunning colour, zinnia is a great addition to the cut flower patch. Pop it in amongst some filler foliage like Hare’s Ear, and your vase will immediately be beautiful and zingy!No. of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Purple Prince
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Borage
Original price was: £5.99.£4.79Current price is: £4.79.
(10 Plug Plants)A beautiful blue flowering herb that is loved by bees and by us.
Borage leaves, flowers and stalks are all edible. It has a delightfully delicate cucumber flavour and is not readily available in shops, so it’s a good one to add to your garden.Number of plants: 10 plug plants
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In the kitchen: Borage works wonderfully served with shellfish. The leaves are good in salads, yoghurt or cream cheese mixtures.