Hardy Patio Lagerstroemia ' With Love Kisses' (Crepe Myrtle) in a 2L Pot If you have ever driven through central France in summer & seen wonderful trees plastered with pink, violet or red flowers, chances are they are Crepe Myrtle, or Lagerstroemia. Now you can grow these amazing wonders over here too. Thanks to new breeding in Italy, these are both compact & free flowering in the cooler UK climate, & make stunning & very hardy summer patio plants for smaller pots. ' Kisses' is one of a series of 4 colours, & is a lovely bold neon bright magenta pink. They will literally be smothered in tissue-like bold & bright flowers all summer, a mecca for bees & butterflies. Very hardy to -15C or more too, despite their exotic looks. Just released last year, be one of the first to grow them. Specifications Ideal for: Large pots, patio borders, specimen tree Flowers: July
- September Position: Sun Height/ Spread: 60cm x 60cm Hardiness: Hardy Supplied as: a well-branched plant in a 2L pot, to plant straight out Contents 1 x 2L Potted Plant back to top
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Hardy Perennials Collection 1L (6 Pack) Now you can get that sought-after Cottage Garden look & feel with our collection of 6 of the most popular & reliable hardy perennials. These larger plants are perfect for creating an instant effect & can be planted now for fabulous displays next spring & summer
- & for years to come. Providing a wonderful display of showy colour & long-lasting structure throughout summer & until late October, they will look great & attract beneficial insects including butterflies, ladybirds & honeybees, perfect for fruit & veg gardeners where pollination is so important. Supplied as 1L potted plants, they are big enough to plant straight out spring, summer or autumn & will establish & get better year after year. If planting together in a border, we suggest you plant 60cm (2ft apart), which they will fill after their second season. Main varieties Included (but not guaranteed): Delphinium mixed: The traditional favourite, with tall spires of coloured blooms above soft serrated leaves. Grows to 183cm (6ft) Coreopsis: Cheerful Daisy-like flowers & fern-like leaves make this a popular perennial
- it's beetle-like seeds give it its common name of tickseed. Grows to 30cm (1ft) Gaillardia: The popular Jam-tart flower or blanket flower, this large bloomed daisy will fill your garden with reds, oranges & yellows Grows to 90cm (3ft) Lobelia: The taller, perennial version of the basket favourite, perennial lobelia produces spikes of toothed blooms Grows to 90cm (3ft) Salvia: Another plant loved by butterflies & honeybees; the vivid coloured flowers are produced in densely packed spikes. Grows to 60cm (2ft) Leucanthemum: Robust & reliable, this white daisy is another of those traditional favourites. Grows to 100cm (3ft 3in) Note: Due to this product being available all year, in some weeks we reserve the right to substitute some varieties in the specific collection shown here. Colours mentioned are based on the most common types but may vary & cannot be guaranteed. When planting a number of perennials, arrange them on the surface so you can see how they will look before planting. Individually knock out each plant from its container. Look at the roots if they are circling around the compost, it is best to tease them out. To do this, push your fingers into the rootball along the bottom edge & pull. Do this in a couple of places. This should encourage the roots to spread into the surrounding soil. Next use a trowel or spade to create a hole just deep & wide enough to set in the rootball. The aim is to bury just the roots, leaving the bases of the stems (when in growth in summer) or the shoots (in spring) above ground. Firm back around the soil, using your hand for small clumps & your heel on larger areas. Water in well to settle the soil & prevent desiccation Specifications Ideal For: Beds/ Borders/ Containers/ Cottage Garden Theme Flowers: May
- September Position: Full Sun/ Partial Shade Height/ Spread: Various Hardiness: Fully Hardy Supplied as: 1L potted plants in 6 varieties, ready to plant out now. 1 each of: Delphinium mixed Coreopsis Gaillardia Lobelia Salvia Leucanthemum Contents 6 x Plants back to top


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Hardy Phoenix Palm Tree 1.2-1.4m (3.9-4.6ft) Tall Add a tropical beauty to your patio or garden to create a real holiday feel for years to come. The unique architectural shape & spectacular fanning foliage adds instant dramatic impact to your garden & despite their tropical origins, these superbly exotic plants thrive in the UK & are winter hardy to
- 6. The distinctive, lush green foliage fans out to create wonderful shadows on your patio all year round, making these palms a stunning centrepiece for any garden or patio. They love a sunny position & are perfect for patio pots. Specifications Ideal for: Patio pots, small gardens, Mediterranean, instant impact Category: Instant Impact Flowers: Evergreen palm leaves all year Position: Full Sun / Partial Shade Height/ Spread: approx. 2m/1.2m Hardiness: Winter Hardy to -6C Supplied as: A 1.2-1.4m tall plant Contents 1 x 1.2-1.4m (3.9-4.6ft) Tall Potted Phoenix Palm back to top
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Hardy Phoenix Palms 1.2-1.4M Tall (Pair) Give your garden a tropical feel with this pair of Hardy Phoenix Palms. Supplied as 1.2-1.4m tall mature potted plants, this pair of Hardy Phoenix Palms are ready to plant outside from the end of April. Their elegant fan-like foliage will make an instant impact in your garden & hardy to -6c they cope well with the British climate too. Plant up in a sunny position in a patio pot or straight in to the garden. Specifications Ideal For: Patio pots/containers/instant impact/ Mediterranean theme Position: Full sun Height/ Spread: 2.5m after 10 years Hardiness: Winter hardy to -6°C, but protect from the harshest frosts Plant care: Kept well-watered in hot, dry weather. Supplied as: 1.20-1.4m tall established potted plants Contents 2 x Hardy Phoenix Palms back to top ...

Hardy Pink Hellebores (Lenten Roses) 12cm Pots Hellebore orientalis burst into bloom from February through to April with an abundance of pretty, outward-facing, saucer-shaped flowers which complement their deep-green leaves perfectly. Fully hardy, these stunning early bloomers will return each year to delight in a range of subtle shades of pink. They flower from winter through to spring to bring much appreciated early colour to your garden when little else is in flower. Their evergreen foliage means they make a stunning display in borders or pots, & what's more they get bigger & better each year, making them increasingly impressive. Long lasting & winder hardy, they are perfect for cool, shady spots. So easy to grow, hellebores will slowly establish into small clumps, increasing in flower number year after year
- it is not uncommon to have upwards of 50 flowers in 5 years. They thrive in shade, & areas of reduced light, yet can be grown well in pots provided they do not dry out in summer. Specifications Category: Flowers/ Perennials Ideal For: Beds/ Borders/ Containers/ Woodland Garden Flowers: February
- April Position: Partial Shade
- Shade Height/ Spread: 30cm x 30cm Hardiness: Fully Hardy Supplied as: 2 x established plants in 12cm pots ready for immediate planting. Will reach approx. 30cm x 30cm. Contents 2 x Plants back to top


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Hardy Rudbeckia ' Chim Chiminee'
- 3 x 9cm Pots This Hardy Rudbeckia Chim Chiminee is a simply fantastic autumn flowering perennial
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A collection of three unusual & very pretty Salvias, the ' Lips' series look incredible in your patio pot or in a sunny border! Their bright, two-tone flowers will light up your garden from early summer to the first frosts in October, in a wonderful 5-month display. As a bonus, the leaves are lightly scented too which only adds to the appeal of this charming plant. Producing an abundance of eye-catching, bicoloured (or sometimes solid) flowers in shades of red through to violet throughout the summer, these salvias are fully winter hardy & will die back underground in the autumn only to burst into life again with fresh new growth each spring. In cooler summers, you will get whiter flowers, & in hot ones you will get a lot more colour. These Salvias are very easy to care for & flower prolifically with minimal care perfect for beginners! Supplied as 12 x plug plants, 4 of 3 varieties growing to a height of 1 m (3 ft) & spread of 75 cm (2½ ft), including: Salvia ' Hot Lips'
- Amazing two-tone half red & half white summer long blooms. Salvia ' Amethyst Lips'
- Gorgeous violet & white flowers throughout the summer. Salvia ' Cherry Lips'
- Fragrant foliage with beautiful pink & white two-tone blooms. Care Planting Advice for Salvia: Salvias grow best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, avoid excessively exposed areas & waterlogged soils. Before planting, prepare the soil by digging over & removing any weeds. Incorporate some well-rotted manure to enrich the soil if necessary. When planting a number of perennials, arrange them on the surface so you can see how they will look before planting. Individually knock out each plant from its container. Look at the roots
- if they are circling around the compost, it is best to tease them out. To do this, push your fingers into the rootball along the bottom edge & pull. Do this in a couple of places. This should encourage the roots to spread into the surrounding soil. Next use a trowel or spade to create a hole just deep & wide enough to set in the rootball. The aim is to bury just the roots, leaving the bases of the stems (when in growth in summer) or the shoots (in spring) above ground. Firm back around the soil, using your hand for small clumps & your heel on larger areas. Water in well to settle the soil & prevent desiccation. Aftercare advice for your salvias: Feed & water regularly until plants are fully established. Although perennial, this salvia will require some winter protection outdoors in the form of a straw mulch & if growing it in containers, move to a cold greenhouse or conservatory to prevent the cold from penetrating to the roots. In spring, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant Pruning Advice for Salvia: Prune lightly in late spring when new growth appears to remove dead stems & to maintain a bushy shape. Contents 40 x Plants



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Hardy Shrub Collection (3 Pack of 3L Pots) Enjoy year-round interest with vibrant flower colour, interesting foliage & a variety of shapes & sizes with this collection of winter hardy shrubs. Included in this collection are 3 of our favourite winter shrubs which are guaranteed garden winners, perfect for filling any gaps you might have in your existing beds & borders, or use as features in pots & containers on the patio. Once planted, they will rapidly grow away & look tremendous from this year onwards, providing a stunning visual display & a degree of privacy & security for you, as well as a natural safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife. These hard bushes will bring your winter-worn garden back to life in an instant, from early spring, throughout the year. Plant them right now theyll burst into life & give you spectacular results this year & for many years to come! Specifications Ideal For: Beds, borders, hedging, pots, containers Flowers: March-October Position: Partial shade to full sun Height/ Spread: Various Hardiness: Fully hardy Supplied as: A set of 3 potted plants in 3L protective nursery pots ready to plant out. Contents 1 x 3L Potted Cecis Siliquastrum 1 x 3L Potted Spiraea Douglasii 1 x 3L Potted Deutzia Scabra back to top ...

Add structure & year-round interest to your garden with this fantastic Hardy Shrub Collection, including 10 Garden Ready Plugs, available at Ideal World now! ...

You can now enjoy true year-round interest with vibrant flower colour, brightly coloured berries & stems, tactile bark & wonderfully fragrant flowers &8211; all in this simply brilliant value collection! These 12 tried & tested garden winners will fill any gaps you might have in your existing beds & borders or allow you to plant a new one from scratch, with each individual shrub having the potential to fill approx. 1m 2 /10ftsq. Once planted they will rapidly grow away & look tremendous from this year onwards, providing a stunning visual display & a degree of privacy & security for you, as well as a natural safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife. The berries will provide much needed winter food for wild birds & the shrubby structure will provide cover & protection for them too &8211; the birds will bring all manner of garden benefits with them! These hardy, bare-rooted bushes will bring your winter-worn garden back to life in an instant, from early spring this year. Covering an impressive total of 120ftsq of space, they&8217;ll provide you with an abundance of flowers & fragrance in your garden, all year round, each year. Plant them right now &8211; they&8217;ll burst into life in spring & give you spectacular results this year & for many years to come! Ideal For: Beds, borders, hedging, pots, containers Flowers: March-October Fruit: N/A Position: Partial shade to full sun Height/ Spread: V arious &8211; as below Hardiness: Fully hardy Specification: Supplied as 12 freshly lifted 2 year old bare-root bushes, 1 each of the varieties listed. Will produce new leaves next spring as the weather gets warmer Contents: Supplied as one each of the following bare-root shrubs: 1. Potentilla ' Red Ace'
- Bright red flowers in summer & autumn 2. Mock Orange
- Lots of creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers June &8211; July 3. ' St John's Wort
- Lush foliage & bright yellow flowers all summer long 4. Hibiscus syriacus Blue
- Vibrant blue flowers with a splash of deep red 5. Berberis ' Atropurpurea'
- Spring flowers with violet foliage in autumn 6. Syringa vulgaris
- Fragrant lavender coloured blooms each May 7. Symphoricarpos albus
- The berries provide winter food for wildlife 8. Weigela rosea
- Lovely garden shrub. Fabulous pink flowers May &8211; July 9. Deutzia scabra
- Native of Japan. Pure white fragrant flowers in June 10. Cornus alba
- Red branches in autumn, pink flowers in summer 11. Forsythia ' Spectabilis'
- Bright yellow blooms, spectacular early shrub 12. Spirea douglasii
- Masses of pink flowers. Perfect for small spaces











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