Companion Plants & Flowers
Companion Plants are a great way of keeping garden pests at bay. These organically grown plug plants make it very easy to start using companions – just pop them in the ground in the veg garden and let them do their work.
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Bee & Butterfly Wildflower Plugs (Large)
£29.99
(100 Plug Plants)Plant a mini wildflower meadow!
Hugely popular when we introduced them in 2020, our wildflower plug plants are brilliant for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. There are over 100 different varieties, all annuals which will readily self seed, giving you continual colour for months. They are great for planting in a dedicated patch in the garden, or in a pot/planter for a mini-meadow on your patio!As pictured, each plug plant will have a cluster of different seedlings emerging, a lucky dip from the list below, and should not be thinned out. This way, you’ll get a fairly natural looking little meadow. For best results, plant the plugs straight into pots, containers or beds quite close together, about 3-4cm apart. We would recommend 50 plugs to a 50cm-100cm wide pot, or 100 per square metre if planting in beds/borders (or for one of our traditional crate planters )
Number of plugs: 100 plug plants (multiple seedlings per plug!)
Contains a lucky dip seedling mix from over 100 different wildflowers, including:
Borage
Clover
Corn Cockle
Cornflower
Daisy – Ox-Eye
Foxglove – Wild
Knapweed
Cranesbill
Poppy – Common
Scabious – Field
Ragged Robin
Teasel
Yarrow
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Bee & Butterfly Wildflower Plugs (Small)
£19.99
(50 Plug Plants)Plant a mini wildflower meadow!
Hugely popular when we introduced them in 2020, our wildflower plug plants are brilliant for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. There are over 100 different varieties, all annuals which will readily self seed, giving you continual colour for months. They are great for planting in a dedicated patch in the garden, or in a pot/planter for a mini-meadow on your patio!As pictured, each plug plant will have a cluster of different seedlings emerging, a lucky dip from the list below, and should not be thinned out. This way, you’ll get a fairly natural looking little meadow. For best results, plant the plugs straight into pots, containers or beds quite close together, about 3-4cm apart. We would recommend 50 plugs to a 50cm-100cm wide pot, or 100 per square metre if planting in beds/borders (or for one of our traditional crate planters )
Number of plugs: 50 plug plants (multiple seedlings per plug)
Contains a lucky dip seedling mix from over 100 different wildflowers, including:
Borage
Clover
Corn Cockle
Cornflower
Daisy – Ox-Eye
Foxglove – Wild
Knapweed
Cranesbill
Poppy – Common
Scabious – Field
Ragged Robin
Teasel
Yarrow
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Calendula
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Stunning edible flowers that make great companion plants
Whether you grow calendula for the bees, for adding petals to salads and paella or to keep pests at bay, the fabulous flowers will really add to your plot. Calendula plants grow easily in full sunshine and will flower right through the summer and on into autumn – just keep them well watered. They will self seed as well.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Companion Plant Pack
£12.99
(30 Plug Plants)Help to keep pests at bay with 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 little companion plant pack is a great way to get started and not only do the plants look lovely when interspersed with your vegetables, they all have the advantage of being edible too.With 30 plants in total, this pack contains the following plants:
Tagetes x 10 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 10 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 10 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. -
Achillea (Yarrow) – Milefolium Cerise Queen
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)Makes a great filler for vases
Achillea, or Yarrow as it is commonly known, produces flat heads of clustered flowers. This variety bursts into a deep magenta and is absolutely wonderful as a filler flower in vases, especially with its feathery leaves. It will grow to approximately 60cm, so plant it towards the middle/back of flower beds. Leave 30-40cm between plants. Expect flowers from June to August.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Acroclinium – Grandiflorum Mixed
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)A brilliant all-rounder
Also known as Everlasting Flowers because they are so good for drying, these colourful daisy-like flowers are wonderful for posies as well. This mix includes a range of shades, from white to magenta. They will grow to approximately 30cm and should be planted leaving 20-30cm between plants. Expect abundant flowers from July to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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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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Antirrhinum Snapdragon – Crown Mix
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)A brilliant all-rounder
We’d say that snapdragons are just all-round winners when it comes to cut flowers. All you need to do is pick a few and pop them into a vase or jam jar and they’ll look lovely, even on their own. Mixed colours.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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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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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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Carnation – Orange Sherbert
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)These are not just for weddings
Carnations do really well in vases and make an excellent cut flower. They look lovely growing in borders too. The plant will grow to approximately 50-60cm and produces an interesting bi-coloured orange flower. Best planted 40cm apart. Flowers from July to September.No. of plants: 10 plug plants (half 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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Companion Plant Pack (large)
£19.99
(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
£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
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Cosmos (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
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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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Edible Flower Pack
£19.99
(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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Hares Ear
£6.99
(10 Plug Plants)The perfect filler for cut flowers
This is an absolute essential for any cut flower patch, this filler foliage with tiny green/yellow flowers is just perfect to add alongside your main focus flowers in whatever display you are making – posies to give away, larger displays in vases, small jam jars down the centre of a table.No. of plants: 10 plug plants
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Honeywort (Cerinthe)
£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
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Larkspur
£6.99
(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
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Lupin – Gallery Mixed
£6.99
(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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Marigold
£5.99
(10 Plug Plants)Pretty flowers that’ll attract the bees
Marigolds 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 of marigold plants here and there amongst your crops will really bring your plot to life. Growing marigolds from plug plants is very easy – just plant in pots or beds, keep them well watered. Full growing instructions come with the plants.Variety: African Sunspot Mix
No. of plants: 10 plug plants