Volunteers , Winter Ballets and a little white Nancy. Camellias and Hellebores are looking beautiful. Under planting with something bright really makes them stand out. CAMELLIA 'VOLUNTEER' Camellia ‘Volunteer’ starts out red and ages to a soft pink. Each petal has a distinctive white edge and it’s flower is Peony like in structure. Contrasting dark green leaves make it stunning as a screen for the shade or a specimen in a pot at the front door. Perfect for cutting and putting in a vase or floating in a water bowl with Hellebores. Camellia Volunteer will grow into a tall shrub or a small tree. At maturity it reaches 2 metres with a spread of 1.5 metres if you give it plenty of room. Keep well watered over the dry months if in full sun. Best in PART SUN- SHADE HELLEBORE 'KARLI' NEW Karli from the Winter Ballet series is a new cultivar or Helleborus x lemperii. She shines in an intense red-pink and brings colour into the grey autumn day. The impressive, upright, extra large flowers open in April and are ideal for colourful plantings that lasts well into spring. The easy-care beauty is suitable as a garden plant under deciduous trees or Camellias that provide shade in summer. Wonderful in containers on the balcony, patio or at the entrance to your home as they flower for months. H 60x60cm FULL- PART SHADE
LAMIUM 'WHITE NANCY' ‘White Nancy’ makes a vigorous evergreen ground cover happiest in a shaded spot. Short stems of white, hooded flowers are produced during spring and sporadically at other times. The intensely silver-green, heart shaped leaves have a thin dark green edge.It's a popular choice for shade gardens as it lightens up dark area with its light foliage. Known for its ease of care and fast spread it is very tough ground over but requires watering during very dry periods. H 15cmx 75cm SUN-SHADE
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ANZAC Poppies
A symbol of remembrance, Flanders Red Poppy seeds are ready to be sewn. Plant on ANZAC DAY and they will be if full bloom for Remembrance Day. Or grab a metal poppy stake that is in flower all year.
Osteospermum 'Blue Eyed Beauty' is a stunning, low-maintenance flowering plant known for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms. This eye-catching variety features bright yellow petals that contrast beautifully with a deep purple-blue center, creating a striking "blue-eyed" effect. Blooming profusely from spring through autumn, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. Its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies add to its appeal, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking colour and resilience.
Classic Clean Lines Tapered Helix Pots & Camellia Volunteer These rounds planters have straight sides that tapers in 2/3 the way down the pot to a flat base. The Helix range has a in sweeping inlaid pattern over the surface. Perfect for a feature tree or shrub such as Camellia 'Volunteer' pictured
Striking, clump-forming or tufting foliage plants with dramatic leaf patterns, calatheas are great for creating an indoor tropical look. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in a warm and humid position. Water when soil feels dry or plant starts to droop. Keep soil moist but not wet, watering more in summer and less in winter. Looks terrific in the Bee Meadow Planter! (And why not add a matching napkin too?)
Instagram Inspiration Have a walk around and check out our huge selection of natives! ?
A low stout growing cultivar of the common cabbage that is also known as italian turnip and will grow almost anywhere.
Varies in flavour between nutty when raw and tastes a bit like broccoli with a hint of radish when cooked. High in Vitamin C and a good source of dietary fibre and potassium. A cup of raw Kohlrabi has only 36 calories. it is low in saturated fat and cholestrol.
Shred raw bulbs to add crunch to slaws and salads. Also tasty mashed, roasted or sauteed. Leaves can be added to soups. and stews in the last 15 minutes of cooking. Prefers a sunny position that is moist but not wet. Does'nt like being too wet or too dry. Regular applications ofMaxicrop seaweed fertiliser will keep the plant healthy and growing. Remove flower stems as soon as they appear. Pick leaves when young and harvest bulbs after 7-10 weeks.
