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A late-summer marvel, the Drumstick Allium is a master of transformation. It begins as a slender green bud, slowly developing its signature oval head that transitions from green to a rich burgundy-claret, starting from the top down. Planted in generous drifts, these tightly packed, egg-shaped blooms sway on wiry stems, creating a mesmerizing, rhythmic dance in the breeze. They are perfect for weaving through perennial borders, adding a pop of deep, jewel-toned colour and dynamic texture long after other flowers have faded. Their slender profile allows them to mingle effortlessly without overcrowding neighbors, making them an exceptional choice for naturalistic and prairie-style plantings, bringing your garden composition to a beautiful crescendo.

A legendary and much-sought-after variety, 'Valerie Finnis' is an RHS Award-winning Grape Hyacinth cherished for its unique and beautiful colouring. The flower spikes are densely packed with bell-shaped florets of an extraordinary and delicate, pale, chalky, sky-blue. This soft, ethereal colour is very different from the more common cobalt-blue of other Muscari and brings a touch of rare, refined beauty to the early spring garden. It has a gentle fragrance and a neat, compact habit. 'Valerie Finnis' is perfect for connoisseur gardeners and anyone wishing to create a sophisticated, pastel-themed display in rock gardens, troughs, or elegant containers.

A cheerful and classic Double daffodil, 'Dick Wilden' brings a big, bold splash of sunshine to the mid-spring garden. The large, peony-like blooms are incredibly full and packed with layers of ruffled petals. The main flower is a bright, clear buttercup-yellow, which provides a sunny backdrop for a densely packed centre of smaller, frilly petaloids in a contrasting, softer primrose-yellow. This two-tone yellow effect gives the flower wonderful depth and texture. It is a very strong and reliable grower with sturdy stems that hold the heavy blooms well. It's a fantastic choice for creating an impactful display and is also an excellent and long-lasting cut flower.

Dahlia 'Café au Lait Royal' is a decorative dahlia grown for generous, ruffled blooms that read as soft blush-pink from a distance, with white and lilac tones up close. It’s a standout for borders and for cutting—perfect when you want romantic, pastel stems.

For best results, start tubers in pots from March or April in a frost-free place, then plant out once the risk of frost has passed. Choose full sun and a warm, sheltered position, and mix in plenty of garden compost to improve structure and drainage.

Plant tubers about 10–15cm deep with the ‘eye’ facing upwards, spacing plants roughly 45–60cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist as shoots develop. If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.

Water deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.

After the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.

A delightful and easy-to-grow perennial, Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl', also known as Sneezewort, offers a completely different look to common yarrows. It forms a spreading clump of lance-shaped, dark green leaves. From early summer right through to autumn, it produces a profusion of branching stems topped with loose sprays of charming, button-like, pure white, fully double flowers. The individual blooms look like perfect little pearls or pom-poms, creating a wonderfully frothy and delicate effect in the border. Unlike other Achilleas, this species prefers moister soils. It is a fantastic filler plant, weaving amongst other perennials, and is an outstanding cut flower, adding an airy, baby's-breath-like quality to bouquets. It is vigorous and will spread by rhizomes to form a good-sized patch.

Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Firey Stars) produces fiery red flowers on tall, arching stems on arching stems, adding movement and bold colour to mid and back borders in late summer. The flowers are loved by pollinators and make strong cut stems too.

Reaching an established height of around 120–160 cm, crocosmia forms clumps of sword-like foliage and throws up branching sprays of bloom. It’s a reliable perennial that provides colour into early autumn.

Plant corms in spring in full sun or light partial shade, in soil that is fertile and moist but well-drained. A sheltered position helps stems stay upright and extends the flowering display.

Water in dry spells during active growth, and feed in late spring for best flowering. After flowering, remove spent stems if desired, but leave foliage to die back naturally to feed the corms for next year.

Ideal for prairie-style borders, cottage gardens and large containers, crocosmia pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials.

Dahlia 'Café au Lait' brings large, creamy blooms with a soft peach flush to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.

Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches around 1.2m, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.

Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.

Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.

Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.

Crocosmia 'George Davidson' produces golden yellow blooms that open from orange buds on graceful, arching stems, adding movement and hot colour to mid and back borders in late summer. The flowers are loved by pollinators and make strong cut stems too.

Reaching an established height of around 60–90 cm, crocosmia forms clumps of sword-like foliage and throws up branching sprays of bloom. It’s a reliable perennial that provides colour into early autumn.

Plant corms in spring in full sun or light partial shade, in soil that is fertile and moist but well-drained. A sheltered position helps stems stay upright and extends the flowering display.

Water in dry spells during active growth, and feed in late spring for best flowering. After flowering, remove spent stems if desired, but leave foliage to die back naturally to feed the corms for next year.

Ideal for prairie-style borders, cottage gardens and large containers, crocosmia pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials.

Dahlia 'Café au Lait Twist' is a dinnerplate-style decorative dahlia with creamy petals and a lively pink ‘twist’ that makes every flower slightly different. The big heads are brilliant for bouquets and statement pots, and the plant keeps flowering right up to the first frosts.

For best results, start tubers in pots from March or April in a frost-free place, then plant out once the risk of frost has passed. Choose full sun and a warm, sheltered position, and mix in plenty of garden compost to improve structure and drainage.

Plant tubers about 10–15cm deep with the ‘eye’ facing upwards, spacing plants roughly 45–60cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist as shoots develop. If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.

Water deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.

After the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.

Dahlia 'Kelvin Floodlight' is a summer-flowering dahlia grown from a tuber, loved for huge primrose-yellow blooms that glow at dusk. The fully double, show-stopping blooms sit above fresh foliage and bring instant impact to borders, cutting gardens and large pots.

Flowers appear from mid-summer until the first frosts, especially if you keep deadheading. Dahlias are excellent cut flowers—snip stems regularly to encourage new buds. Its bright yellow is a classic choice for exhibitions and big borders.

Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Start tubers in pots under cover in March or April, then plant out after frost risk has passed, or plant directly outside in May. Set tubers about 10–15cm deep and space plants 45–60cm apart.

This variety typically reaches 0.5–1 m with a spread of around 0.1–0.5 m. Taller types benefit from staking in windy spots. Water during dry spells and feed with a high-potash fertiliser every couple of weeks once buds form.

In autumn, once frost blackens the foliage, cut stems back and lift tubers to store cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch and leave them in the ground. Replant in spring for another season of colour.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis (syn. Dicentra spectabilis) is the classic bleeding heart, loved for its arching stems lined with heart‑shaped flowers in spring. The blooms are typically pink with white tips, and the softly divided foliage gives a graceful, traditional cottage‑garden look.

Plant in partial shade in moist, fertile soil that drains well. It’s perfect beneath light‑canopied trees, alongside hostas and ferns, or tucked into the middle of a border where later‑flowering plants can take over as it finishes for the year.

Set the crown at the same depth as it was growing and water well while it establishes. Mulch in spring to keep roots cool and retain moisture. In very dry spells, watering helps prevent the plant going dormant too quickly after flowering.

After blooming, foliage may fade back as summer arrives. Leave it to die down naturally, then clear away old stems once they are dry. Mark the spot so you don’t disturb the crown, and avoid digging close to the plant while it’s resting.

You’ll receive one plant in the stated grade, dispatched in season for planting. With a little patience, it will form a long‑lived clump that returns each spring with a fresh display of dangling hearts, ready to welcome pollinators back to the garden.

Galanthus nivalis is a reliable spring bulb for natural drifts and small pockets of early colour. Supplied “in the green”, it arrives with foliage attached so you can replant it soon after flowering, which can help it settle in faster than dry bulbs.

These plants are perfect for lawns, borders, and woodland edges where they can return year after year. In late winter, nodding white flowers with green touches appear on short stems, often pushing through frost. They’re especially striking when planted in generous groups and allowed to naturalise.

Plant promptly into soil that stays moist but drains well, ideally enriched with leaf mould or garden compost. Keep each clump at the same depth it was growing previously, then firm the soil around it. Water in well to settle roots and remove air pockets.

Once established, maintenance is simple. Let the foliage die back naturally so the bulb can store energy for next season’s display. Where planted in grass, delay mowing until the leaves have fully yellowed and collapsed.

For the most natural effect, repeat the planting in several small drifts and vary the spacing slightly. Snowdrops pair well with winter aconites and early narcissus, and they’re excellent for underplanting deciduous trees. With the right conditions, clumps will slowly broaden over time into a more generous seasonal carpet.

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is loved for the contrast of bright red flowers against very dark foliage. It’s a classic choice for cottage borders and cutting beds, and it flowers from summer into autumn. This variety also carries the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

For best results, start tubers in pots from March or April in a frost-free place, then plant out once the risk of frost has passed. Choose full sun and a warm, sheltered position, and mix in plenty of garden compost to improve structure and drainage.

Plant tubers about 10–15cm deep with the ‘eye’ facing upwards, spacing plants roughly 45–60cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist as shoots develop. If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.

Water deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.

After the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.

Gladiolus ‘Peter Pears’ brings tall, sunset‑toned flower spikes to borders and cutting beds, opening in waves through midsummer. Each floret is a soft peachy orange, and the upright stems add clean, vertical structure among airy grasses and late‑season perennials.

Plant the corms in spring in a sunny, sheltered spot once the soil is warming. Choose fertile, well‑drained ground and set them 10–16cm deep, with sharp grit or sand beneath the corm for extra drainage. Stagger plantings every couple of weeks for a longer display.

Water during dry spells while shoots are growing and buds are forming, and keep weeds down so the plants don’t compete. Use a simple stake or discreet plant support if your garden is windy. After flowering, leave foliage to feed the new corm, then lift once the leaves yellow and store frost‑free.

These large‑flowered gladioli are excellent for vases: cut when the lowest florets begin to open and the rest will follow indoors. Pair the warm orange tones with burgundy foliage, pale creams, or soft pinks for an easy, cottage‑garden feel.

You’ll receive one planting unit in the stated corm grade, ready for seasonal dispatch. With the right light and drainage, ‘Peter Pears’ will return year after year by forming replacement corms for next season’s show—ideal for repeating colour through the border.

An excellent and hardworking perennial, 'Kudo Blue' is a fantastic Pincushion Flower that provides a continuous display of colour throughout the summer. It forms a compact, neat mound of grey-green foliage that stays low to the ground. From this base, a profusion of long, wiry stems emerge, each topped with a classic, intricate, pincushion-like flower head in a beautiful shade of lavender-blue. Like other members of the 'Kudo' series, it is notable for its exceptional hardiness and its incredibly long blooming period, often flowering from late spring right up to the first frosts. It is a favourite of bees and butterflies, and its airy, 'see-through' nature allows it to be woven through the front of a border without blocking plants behind it. It is also a wonderful, long-lasting cut flower.

An absolutely unique and spectacular plant, Primula vialii is often mistaken for an orchid or a Red Hot Poker. It boasts one of the most unusual flowers in the plant world. It forms a basal rosette of oblong, slightly hairy leaves from which emerges a tall, slender, leafless stem. This stem is topped with a remarkable, poker-like flower spike. The tight cone of unopened buds is a brilliant, vivid scarlet-red, while the tiny, star-shaped flowers open from the bottom up in a contrasting shade of lilac-purple. This creates a stunning two-tone effect that is completely captivating. It thrives in damp, boggy conditions and is perfect for adding a touch of the exotic to woodland gardens, pond margins, or damp borders. It is a relatively short-lived perennial, but its sheer beauty makes it well worth planting.

A classic and indispensable spring ground cover, Creeping Phlox forms a dense, evergreen, mossy mat of needle-like foliage. In mid to late spring, this green carpet is completely transformed, becoming a solid blanket of countless small, star-shaped flowers in a brilliant shade of clear, bright pink. The display is so profuse that the foliage is often completely obscured. This plant is perfect for cascading over the edges of retaining walls, spilling out of rockeries, or creating a weed-suppressing carpet at the front of a sunny, well-drained border. It is a tough, resilient, and reliable performer that brings a huge wave of vibrant colour to the garden, signalling that spring is truly underway.

A classic and invaluable spring ground cover, blue Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox creates a dense, evergreen mat of needle-like, mossy foliage. In mid to late spring, this mat is completely transformed into a breathtaking carpet of colour, as it becomes smothered in countless small, star-shaped flowers. The colour is a beautiful shade of clear lavender-blue or lilac, which is wonderfully refreshing and pairs beautifully with other spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips. This tough and reliable perennial is perfect for cascading over walls, covering sunny banks and slopes, edging paths, or filling gaps in a rockery. It is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent, low-maintenance weed suppression throughout the year.

A classic Tazetta Narcissus beloved for its powerful, sweet fragrance and ability to be easily 'forced' for indoor flowering during winter. Each stem produces a cluster of 10-20 small, pure white, star-shaped flowers. Unlike other daffodils, they do not require a chilling period to bloom, making them perfect for bringing the scent of spring indoors to brighten the darkest winter months. They are a cherished symbol of the holiday season in many homes, providing a living bouquet of perfume and beauty when the garden outside is dormant.

A world-famous and incredibly popular variety, 'Ice Follies' is a Large-Cupped daffodil celebrated for its large, elegant flowers and beautiful colour change. The blooms open with broad, overlapping, creamy-white petals surrounding a large, flared, and heavily ruffled trumpet-like cup of bright lemon-yellow. Over a few days, a magical transformation occurs as the cup gracefully fades to a soft, creamy ivory-white, creating a sophisticated, almost pure white flower. This RHS Award-winner is an exceptionally vigorous and reliable performer, producing a spectacular and long-lasting display in early to mid-spring. It is one of the very best varieties for mass plantings and for naturalising, creating a stunning sea of cool colour.

One of the most famous and widely planted daffodils in the world, 'Carlton' is a Large-Cupped variety that has stood the test of time. It is the epitome of a classic, reliable, and cheerful daffodil. The large flowers are a uniform shade of soft, buttery-yellow, with both the broad, overlapping petals and the large, flared, and heavily ruffled cup sharing the same sunny hue. It is an exceptionally vigorous and robust grower, standing tall on strong stems and producing a magnificent display in early to mid-spring. 'Carlton' is also prized for its gentle, sweet fragrance. It is the number one choice for large-scale naturalising, creating breathtaking rivers of gold across lawns and parkland year after year.

This is the classic, original Grape Hyacinth, from which most modern cultivars are derived. It is beloved for its intense and vibrant colour. The dense, conical flower spikes are packed with small, urn-shaped flowers of a brilliant cobalt or gentian-blue, each tiny bell neatly edged with a fine white rim. It has a lovely grape-like fragrance and is incredibly robust and reliable. Muscari armeniacum is one of the best bulbs for naturalising, quickly forming large, spreading carpets of vivid blue that are a true sign of spring's arrival. It's a versatile, easy-to-grow bulb that is essential for any spring garden, perfect for borders, pots, and planting in lawns.

A spectacular and fast-growing Mallow, Lavatera 'Zebrina' is a real showstopper that brings an exotic, tropical feel to the garden. It is a robust, upright, bushy perennial that produces stunning, hollyhock-like flowers throughout the summer. The blooms are a lovely pale, silvery-lilac or soft pink, and each petal is dramatically veined with deep, velvety, maroon-purple stripes that radiate from the centre. This striking pattern gives the plant its 'Zebrina' name. The flowers are produced in abundance along the tall, leafy stems, creating a long-lasting and very impressive display. While technically a perennial, it is often short-lived (2-3 years), but grows so quickly and flowers so profusely in its first year that it is well worth treating as an annual or biennial. It's perfect for quickly filling a gap in a new border.

A truly outstanding and popular evergreen perennial, Candytuft 'Snowflake' creates a breathtaking carpet of pure white in the spring. It forms a low, spreading, woody-based mound of narrow, glossy, dark green leaves that remain attractive all year round. In mid to late spring, the foliage is completely obscured by a dense mass of flattened flower heads, each one packed with tiny, pure white flowers. The display is so profuse and brilliant it looks like a fresh fall of snow. This variety is known for being an improvement on older types, with larger flowers and a more compact habit. It is perfect for cascading over walls, edging sunny borders, or spilling from rockeries, providing a clean, crisp, and incredibly reliable display.

A truly captivating and elegant Lenten Rose, 'Double Ellen White Spotted' is a must-have for the late winter and early spring garden. It produces stunning, large, nodding or outward-facing, fully double flowers. The blooms are composed of many layers of silky, ruffled petals, creating a very full, luxurious effect. The base colour is a clean, creamy-white, which acts as the perfect canvas for the dramatic and artistic speckling of deep burgundy-maroon spots. The spotting is unique to each flower, often concentrated towards the centre, drawing the eye in. These beautiful blooms are held on strong, sturdy stems above handsome clumps of leathery, palmate, deep green foliage that remains evergreen. They are a godsend in the garden, providing exquisite colour and detail when little else is in bloom, and are a vital early food source for emerging bees.