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A pristine and elegant member of the acclaimed 'Double Ellen' series, this Hellebore is a beacon of light in the late winter garden. It produces beautiful, large, fully double flowers of the purest, snow-white. Each perfect, cup-shaped bloom is packed with layers of silky petals, creating a magnificent, ruffled, rose-like effect that is simply breathtaking. The flowers nod gracefully on strong, upright stems above a handsome clump of leathery, deep green, evergreen foliage. 'Double Ellen White' is a sophisticated and reliable choice for illuminating a shady border or woodland garden, providing clean, classic colour when little else is in bloom. Like all hellebores, it is a vital early food source for emerging queen bumblebees, making it as valuable for wildlife as it is for its serene beauty.
A truly dramatic and sumptuous Hellebore, 'Double Ellen Red' is a star performer in the winter garden. It produces large, cup-shaped, fully double flowers of the most incredibly deep and velvety, wine-red. The colour is rich and saturated, and the petals have a beautiful, silky sheen. Each bloom is packed with layers of petals, creating a ruffled, rose-like effect. The flowers are held on strong stems, often facing outwards more than other varieties, showing off their magnificent colour to great effect. They appear from late winter through to mid-spring, providing a much-needed splash of rich, jewel-toned colour. The handsome, palmate foliage is tough, leathery, and evergreen, forming a neat clump that provides interest all year round. This variety is perfect for brightening a shady corner and is a lifeline for early-emerging pollinators.
A particularly enchanting and detailed Hellebore, 'Double Ellen Pink Spotted' offers intricate beauty for the late winter garden. Like its siblings in the 'Double Ellen' series, it produces large, gorgeous, fully double flowers that nod gracefully from strong stems. The base colour of the ruffled, layered petals is a soft, creamy pink. Each petal is then exquisitely decorated with a fine freckling of deep, magenta-purple spots, with the spotting often being more concentrated towards the centre of the bloom. This creates a wonderfully detailed and captivating effect. The leathery, dark green foliage is evergreen, providing a handsome backdrop for the flowers and year-round garden presence. This variety is perfect for a special spot in a shady border or a container where its unique, speckled beauty can be admired up close.
A truly charming and beautiful Hellebore, 'Double Ellen Pink' is celebrated for its romantic, fully double flowers that bring a soft flush of colour to the garden at the end of winter. Each large, downward-nodding bloom is packed with layers of ruffled petals in a lovely shade of clear, soft pink. The colour is pure and gentle, without any heavy veining or spotting, giving the plant a very elegant and refined appearance. The flowers are held on strong stems above the handsome, evergreen foliage, creating a beautiful display for many weeks from late winter into spring. This variety is perfect for adding a touch of gentle colour to shady corners, woodland gardens, or containers, where its early blooms can be appreciated up close. It is a reliable and graceful performer that is sure to win hearts.
A truly exquisite and highly sought-after Hellebore, 'Double Ellen Picotee' brings a touch of sophisticated magic to the late winter and early spring garden. It produces magnificent, fully double, cup-shaped flowers that nod gracefully on strong stems. Each bloom is a work of art, with layers of creamy white or pale green petals that are delicately and precisely outlined in a beautiful shade of rosy-pink or deep magenta. This 'picotee' edge gives the flower a stunning, hand-painted appearance. The handsome, leathery, dark green foliage is evergreen, providing year-round structure and interest. This is a must-have plant for bringing colour and elegance to shady borders long before most other plants have woken up, providing a vital nectar source for early emerging bees.
A truly sophisticated and beautiful Lenten Rose, 'Double Ellen Green' is prized for its unique and elegant flowers. In late winter and early spring, it produces large, exquisite, fully double blooms. The flowers are composed of many layers of ruffled petals in a gorgeous shade of fresh, chartreuse or lime-green. Some flowers may have subtle, deeper green veining or a fine picotee edge of reddish-purple, adding to their complexity and charm. The nodding or outward-facing blooms are held on strong stems above handsome clumps of leathery, evergreen foliage. It brings a cool, refined elegance to the shady garden at a time when colour is scarce and provides a vital nectar source for early-pollinating insects. A must-have for any hellebore enthusiast or woodland garden.
The classic red Crown Imperial, 'Rubra' is a truly majestic and architectural plant that commands attention. It produces a tall, thick, powerful stem topped with a spectacular whorl of large, nodding, bell-shaped flowers. The blooms are a vibrant shade of orange-red to deep scarlet, and they hang beneath a pineapple-like crown of glossy green leaves. It is a fantastic choice for adding height, drama, and a touch of the exotic to the back of a sunny border. While the bulbs have a distinct foxy odour that repels rodents, the flowers themselves are a stunning sight in the early to mid-spring garden.
A truly majestic and architectural plant, 'Lutea' is the yellow form of the Crown Imperial. It produces a tall, thick, and robust stem which is topped in mid-spring with a spectacular whorl of up to ten large, nodding, bell-shaped flowers of a clear, luminous yellow. Sitting proudly above this floral crown is a pineapple-like tuft of fresh green, leafy bracts. It is a true statement piece for the garden, known for its regal presence and unique form. The entire plant has a distinctive musky scent, often described as 'foxy', which is a famous natural deterrent for rodents, squirrels, and deer.
A classic and magnificent variety of Crown Imperial, 'Aurora' is celebrated for its stunning, warm-toned flowers. It produces a tall, thick stem which is crowned in mid-spring with a spectacular whorl of large, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in a beautiful shade of soft, brick-orange or coppery-red. A pineapple-like tuft of green, leafy bracts sits atop the floral crown, completing its regal appearance. Like all Crown Imperials, 'Aurora' has a distinctive musky 'foxy' scent that acts as a powerful and natural deterrent to deer, squirrels, and other rodent pests, making it as practical as it is beautiful. It is a true garden aristocrat, bringing an architectural and exotic presence to the spring border.
A truly exquisite and highly celebrated variety, 'Prins Claus' is a crocus of exceptional beauty and distinction. It holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its stunning appearance and reliable performance. The flowers are large for a Chrysanthus type, with inner petals of pure, glistening white. The outer three petals provide the drama, each heavily blotched with a large, deep royal purple marking, creating a bold and breathtaking contrast against the white. When the flower is closed, it resembles a beautiful, hand-painted piece of porcelain. On sunny days, the blooms open wide to form a beautiful star shape, revealing bright orange stamens. It is a vigorous grower that flowers early in the season, producing multiple blooms per bulb and looking stunning in rockeries, pots, and at the front of borders where its intricate detail can be appreciated.
A famous and much-loved heirloom variety, 'Pickwick' is a classic large-flowered Dutch Crocus that has graced gardens for generations. It is instantly recognisable for its beautifully patterned flowers. Each large, chalice-shaped bloom has a lovely pale, silvery-lilac ground colour that is delicately and artistically pinstriped with fine veins of deep violet-purple. The effect is elegant and refined, adding a layer of texture and interest that many solid-coloured crocuses lack. When the sun shines, the flowers open to reveal a glowing orange stigma, creating a cheerful contrast at the heart of the bloom. 'Pickwick' is a holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability, vigorous growth, and outstanding beauty. It is an excellent choice for naturalising in lawns, where it will create beautiful, patterned carpets of colour year after year.
The definitive purple crocus, 'Flower Record' is a world-famous, large-flowered Dutch variety that sets the standard for deep, rich colour. The blooms are a magnificent, single tone of intense, glossy, royal purple. The colour is incredibly saturated and has a beautiful velvety sheen, making the flowers stand out from a great distance. The flowers themselves are large, robust, and goblet-shaped, held on strong stems that stand up well to the variable weather of early spring. It is one of the most widely planted crocuses in the world, prized for its reliability, vigour, and the sheer impact of its powerful, uncomplicated colour. 'Flower Record' holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, confirming its status as a top performer. It is the perfect choice for creating bold rivers of purple through lawns, for mass planting in borders, or for filling pots with a dazzling splash of regal colour.
The famous Pampas Grass, Cortaderia selloana is a large, dramatic, and architectural ornamental grass that makes a bold statement. It forms a big, dense, tussocky clump of long, narrow, arching leaves with very sharp, serrated edges. In late summer, the plant sends up tall, erect, cane-like stems that rise high above the foliage. These stems are topped with magnificent, large, feathery, silvery-white or creamy-beige plumes (flower panicles). These plumes are incredibly showy and persist well into the winter, providing excellent structure and interest. It is a very tough and resilient plant, tolerant of drought and coastal conditions. It is perfect as a standalone specimen plant in a lawn or a large gravel garden where its size and form can be fully appreciated.
The ultimate red Oriental Poppy, 'Beauty of Livermere' is a truly magnificent and dramatic perennial that commands attention. It produces enormous, single, bowl-shaped flowers, up to 20cm (8 inches) across, with huge, silky petals of the most intense, pure, blood-red. The sheer vibrancy and size of the blooms are breathtaking. At the base of each petal is a large, jet-black blotch, which creates a bold and dramatic central eye. This is contrasted beautifully by a boss of purplish-black stamens. The flowers are held high on strong, bristly stems above a substantial clump of coarse, hairy, grey-green leaves. It puts on its unforgettable, flamboyant display in early summer before entering its summer dormancy. For a splash of pure, unadulterated drama, no other poppy can compare.
A masterpiece of understated elegance and refined beauty, 'Picotee' is a truly iconic Amaryllis. It boasts large, single, perfectly formed blooms of the most pristine, snowy white. What makes this variety so captivating is the exquisite detailing: each individual petal is delicately and precisely outlined in a fine, crisp line of brilliant scarlet red. This beautiful margin gives the flower a sophisticated, hand-painted appearance that is simply breathtaking up close. The contrast between the pure white petals and the sharp red edge is striking and dramatic, yet retains an air of effortless grace. Held on tall, strong stems that reach skyward, 'Picotee' is a classic and hugely popular choice for festive displays, offering a clean, bright, and polished look. It's a flower that doesn't shout, but rather speaks with a clear, artistic voice, making it a timeless favourite for those who appreciate botanical perfection.
A sensationally rich and opulent variety, 'Cherry Nymph' is the absolute pinnacle of luxury in the Amaryllis world. It produces huge, fully double flowers that are packed with layer upon layer of sumptuous, velvety petals. The colour is an intense and breathtakingly deep cherry-red, so rich and saturated that it seems to absorb the light, creating an incredible depth and a truly lavish appearance. The texture of the petals is like the finest velvet, adding to its tactile and visual appeal. Each sturdy stem proudly presents multiple blooms, resulting in a magnificent and long-lasting display of dramatic colour. 'Cherry Nymph' is a true showstopper, perfect for creating a bold, glamorous, and unforgettable focal point in your festive decor. Its commanding presence and jewel-toned beauty bring a sense of warmth, passion, and high drama to the home, making it a consistent favourite among Amaryllis enthusiasts.
A shower of starry purple perfection, 'Purple Rain' is celebrated for its unique, airy flower heads. Unlike its more densely packed cousins, this variety has a more open structure, giving each individual star-shaped floret its moment to shine. The 5-inch blooms are a vibrant shade of purple-magenta and sit atop strong, dark stems, creating a wonderful contrast. This hybrid combines the rich colour of 'Purple Sensation' with the spidery, crystalline structure of Allium christophii, resulting in a flower that is both dramatic and delicate. It’s perfect for weaving through grasses and perennials for a naturalistic, meadow-like effect.
For the deepest, most regal purple, look no further than 'Ambassador'. This variety is prized for its densely packed, 7-inch flower heads that boast an incredibly rich and saturated shade of dark violet. The flowers are so tightly clustered they create a perfect, velvety sphere that looks almost manicured. Standing on thick, strong stems that can reach over a meter tall, 'Ambassador' has an imposing and formal elegance. It's an ideal choice for adding a touch of drama and sophistication to your planting schemes, and the flowers are exceptionally long-lasting both in the garden and as a cut flower for magnificent indoor arrangements.
