Beautiful Salvias, Orchid gifts, Oleander, NEW indoor plants

GORGEOUS COLOURFUL SALVIAS

Salvias come in an large range, with differing leaf shape, height, and flower colour and shape. They grow well in most soil types which are well draining. Watering requirements are low once established requiring only occasional deep watering over extended periods of heat. Prune back by two thirds after main flower flush and apply a slow release fertiliser.

'PERFECT POLLINATOR RASPBERRY'

Raspberry Salvia hybrid grows to Height 80cm x Spread 1m in Full Sun. It has deep raspberry pink coloured flowers from summer to the end of autumn. Fast growing with a neat and compact habit. Attracts many types of pollinators. For containers or general garden use. This is a vibrant colour for entertainment areas. Useful in cottage or wildflower style gardens.


SALVIA HYBRID 'SO COOL VIOLET'

Salvia hybrid 'So Cool Violet' grows to Height 70cm x Spread 1m in Full Sun. Very hardy and easy to grow perennial for water wise gardens. Numerous spikes of deep purple coloured flowers appear for a lengthy season. Main flushes in spring and autumn with repeat displays throughout warmer months. Foliage is evergreen and aromatic when brushed. Pollinator friendly plant. Can be grown in containers or gardens. Fast results for new gardens.


SALVIA HYBRID 'HEATWAVE GLARE' and SALVIA 'HEATWAVE GLITTER'

Salvia hybrid 'Heatwave' collection grows to a Height of 70cm x Spread 1m in Full Sun. Numerous spikes of crisp white coloured flowers appear for a lengthy season. These plants are bird attracting.

 

Beautiful Summer Colour  filled with inspiration -Carolyn

NERIUM OLEANDER 'MONROVIA RED'

Nerium oleander 'Monrovia Red' is a compact frost hardy evergreen shrub to 2m high, with dense foliage and masses of starry, intense pink flowers from mid summer to late autumn. Thrives in a wide range of soils and conditions but prefers a sunny, open position with well drained soil. Useful for screening, informal hedges, seaside gardens and hot dry gardens.Water after planting until established. Cultivate soil before planting. Dig hole twice the width of the container. Remove plant from container and place inte the hole so the soil level is the same as the surrounding ground. Clip regularly if hedges or shaping is required. Mulch well.
WARNING: Oleanda is toxic to consume and can be an irritant.

 

Sansevieria trifasciata in Arta White Pot with Stand

Sansevieria, Mother-in-law’s tongue or snake plant is a striking indoor that is easy to look after. Water when the soil is dry, rarely over a winter and more often during summer. Position in a bright room away from direct sun for ideal growing conditions, or the snake plant can tolerate lower light where it will grow more slowly.  

 

Banana Mint
Mentha arvensis piperascens 'Banana'
 

A mint with a candy banana flavour. It has a strong banana taste making it a great tea herb for desserts and sauces.

Partners well with other mints, scented geraniums, fruity sages and lemon thyme for teas and sweet dishes.

Finely chop leaves and use them in sauces and drizzles for desserts, steep whole leaves with Stevia leaves in boiling water to create a fruity and sweet tea. Mix with Stevia, Lime Verbena and cream to make a great topping for fruit salad.

Mints require open soil with summer moisture. Given these conditions they can run away so should be planted where this is desired or in large pots.

Regular applications of Maxicrop will keep it looking its best. Cut back annually to keep under control.

Keep Your Roses Blooming Throughout Summer

Roses have gone through a few flushes of flower since spring, so now is the perfect time to feed them with Blooming Roses slow-release fertiliser, to ensure loads of amazing flowers all throughout summer and into autumn. It's a good idea to spray with Rose Pro Ready to Use or Concentrate to protect all these new flower buds from insect pests such as aphid and scale, as well as any fungal problems like black spot or powdery mildew.