Since 1868 de Jager has been producing top quality, top sized bulbs. The large sizes do make an enormous difference, providing bigger flowers, stronger stems, and better naturalisation. Choose from over 450 varieties and transform your garden with scent and colour. Autumn Flowering Bulbs now available to order.
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100 Double Flowered Freesias Half Price Offer
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Hello, George here, at last Spring is just over the horizon, and today’s De Jager’s HALF-PRICE offer for you, is one of my favourite bulbous flowering plants.
Freesias are a feast for the eyes with their vibrant hues, ranging from the sunniest yellows to the deepest purples, and as you know, the perfume is simply divine.
Therefore, your special 50% discount bargain is:
100 DOUBLE-FLOWERED FREESIA bulbs, normally £30.22 including postage, now for just £15.00 with FREE P&P.
Double-flowered freesias are a variety of the classic freesia, known for their unique beauty and stimulating fragrance. The "double" layers of petals, gives a fuller, abundant appearance compared to their single-flowered siblings. These blossoms come in a delightful array of colours, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple, adding a splash of colour and elegance to any garden or bouquet.
Flourishing in ways which single-flowered varieties can only wish, the long vase life make these double freesias perfect, not only for enhancing your garden's allure, but also for you to bring taste, style, and scent indoors.
100 DOUBLE-FLOWERED FREESIA bulbs, normally £30.22 including postage, now for just £15.00 with FREE P&P.
Freesias are more than flowers; they are a celebration of elegance and enduring beauty. Each stem boasts not just one, but a bounty of fragrant, double-layered blooms, offering an unrivalled richness in texture and depth of colour. The air in your garden and home will be infused with their honeyed perfume, creating an atmosphere of peacefulness and charm.
"Freesias' perfume: a sweet whisper, enchanting the air with nature's purest grace."
Clearly this an exceptional offer. Close your eyes, picture the colours, and breathe in that sweet scent…too beautiful for words.
My warmest wishes,
GeorgePS Limited numbers. Don't miss out on this half-price bargain, create a perfumed wonderland with 100 double-flowered freesias.
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Mexicana
M5063
Bearing purple-blue funnel-shaped blooms from late spring until autumn, Achimenes ‘Mexicana’ is a stunning, low maintenance perennial which is native to Central and South America.
For months on end, the gently cascading foliage is liberally decorated with an abundance of rich blue flowers with soft-white throats.
Related to African Violets and Gloxinias, colourful and showy Achimenes make excellent container companions to Begonias and smaller Dahlias.
When the foliage starts to die back in autumn, allow your containers to dry out, or dig up the scaly rhizomes and store in a frost-free place until re-planting the following spring.
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Africanus Blue
M5070
Globes of rich sky-blue flowers are borne from June to August on Agapanthus ‘Africanus Blue’, from a bed of strap-like foliage.
Native to South Africa, these members of the lily family are true gems for the summer garden - ideal for large pots and stunning in a mixed border as a gently swaying, bold swathe of colour.
The flowers are excellent for cutting, with long, strong stems which make them brilliant for arranging as accent flowers.
Although hardy in warmer, southerly regions and coastal areas, we recommend protecting your Agapanthus plants over winter by mulching the crowns, or by bringing containers undercover during the coldest months.
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Aurea Lutea
M6000
Bearing clusters of numerous golden-yellow flowers on tall stems, Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Lutea’ makes an excellent cut flower and is brilliant for brightening borders with its rich, sunny tones.
The long-lasting flowers are adored by pollinators and feature pretty freckles on their upper and lower petals. Long, curved stamens give an exotic look to the lily-shaped blooms which appear from June to October.
A hardy and exquisitely beautiful Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Lutea’ has been granted an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its flawless looks and faultless performance.
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Orange
B3506
The vibrant, tangerine flowers of this beautiful large-flowered begonia are excellent for adding bright pops of colour to your summer container displays. Fully double blooms flower for months on end, from May until at least September in glorious, saturated shades of orange.
Begonias thrive best in light soil which is rich in leaf-mould, in a position in part shade where the layered flowers shimmer as they catch the light.
Fill pots, hanging baskets, window-boxes, and unusual vintage containers with the tubers of long-flowering begonias for a show-stopping display.
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Coum
M5261
One of the first to flower from late winter into spring, Cyclamen ‘Coum’ seeds and spreads freely to provide carpets of much-needed colour early in the season. Dainty blooms flit above the ground like butterfly wings in varying shades of pink. The dark green foliage is laced with silver veining, offering decorative groundcover for shady spots. These charming Cyclamen are an asset to any garden, ideally suited to planting beneath trees and shrubs, naturalising in grass and planting in patio pots and window boxes. The RHS has granted this variety a much-coveted Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and disease-resistance.
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Belladonna
M5081
Spot autumn-flowering Amaryllis ‘Belladonna’ in the border and you feel as though you have stumbled upon garden treasure. Beautifully scented, exquisite pink flowers are borne in clusters, atop tall, fleshy red stems. The fine, lily-shaped blooms are followed by glossy, strap-like foliage.
Sometimes known as the Belladonna, Jersey or March lily, South African native Amaryllis Belladonna, has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for garden brilliance.
Grow this showy Amaryllis in clusters or clumps to bloom above shorter plants; we think it looks great with the simple silver foliage of Brunnera, Convovulus and Stachys Byzantina.
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Red & Yellow Mix
B3578
Our begonia fimbriata ‘Red and Yellow Mix’ is a vibrant, joyous duo of uplifting colour, featuring contrasting blooms of rich scarlet red and canary yellow. Each plant bears masses of magnificent blooms for a sensational display. The multi-layered petals are intricately fringed with crinkled edges, adding a delightfully tousled texture. Set against a theatrical backdrop of dark green foliage, each flower dazzles with colourful splendour. These bold blooms will invigorate your container and bedding displays, producing a continuous show for months on end. Perfect for bringing brightness to the summer garden, even when the skies are grey.
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Blanda Blue Shades
M5092
Anemone Blanda ‘Blue Shades’ offers a sea of serene, clear blue, even when the skies are grey. A highly sought-after colour in the natural world, these easy, breezy blues are a breath of fresh air for your garden. Featuring petals in shades ranging from bright cobalt to powder blue, promoting a feeling of restful tranquillity. The serrated, finely cut foliage provides brilliant, weed-suppressing groundcover. These bulbs will readily naturalise and have earned an RHS Award of Garden Merit for their reliability. Underplant later-flowering perennials, shrubs and trees, edge paths, and fill containers for a dreamy, soft wash of calming colour throughout spring.
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Pink
B3521
The fuchsia-pink blooms of pendula begonia ‘Cascade Pink’ tumble over the edges of your pots and hanging baskets all summer, with wild exuberance. Double, hot-pink flowers bloom for months on end from late spring, adding bold, welcoming colour and plenty of charm to the garden.
Dark-green, veined foliage adds wonderful depth to the plants, which thrive best in dappled shade, in soil rich with leaf-mould.
Make a statement by planting several tubers in a large container for a bountiful, lush look, or be adventurous and combine with contrasting begonias.
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Blanche de Meru
M6265
The charming bell-shaped, bi-coloured blooms of Gloxinia ‘Blanche de Meru’ are displayed in a compact cluster, like a petite posy for your windowsill. Each petal is strikingly edged in deep pink, highlighting a snow-white centre. Native to Southern Brazil, Gloxinia enjoy warm temperatures – around 60°F (16°C) is ideal. A highly attractive plant to brighten up the house or conservatory, ‘Blanche de Meru’ will flower for a stretch of several months. The button-like blooms are especially effective displayed in rows of terracotta pots.
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Autumnalis
M6211
All the delight of a Pina Colada, encapsulated in a plant! Eucomis ‘Autumnalis’ is otherwise known as the ‘Pineapple Flower’ and is characterised by its crown of bracts resembling the top of a pineapple. Sturdy spikes of pure white buds open progressively, unfurling into star-shaped blooms with glittering anthers. Hailing from South Africa, this tender perennial will add tropical panache to your beds, borders, and containers in the summer months. Simply overwinter indoors to provide protection from cold snaps and waterlogging. Boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure your Eucomis ‘Autumnalis’ will be strong and robust.
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Gardnerianum
M6321
With the dramatic, architectural leaves and vibrant, floriferous spires of Hedychium ‘Gardnerianum’, your garden will be transformed into a lush jungle. A member of the ginger family, this spectacular plant boasts a mass of tropical, verdant foliage. Soaring above the leathery leaves, sturdy stems are packed with scented, lemon-yellow blooms, followed by vivid red seedpods. This variety is one of the hardiest Hedychiums for growing in the UK and has been bestowed with an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance. Given protection from frost, ‘Gardnerianum’ will prove to be a vigorous perennial for your summer display.
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Garden Party
L3156
Oriental lily ‘Garden Party’ is a shorter lily variety, perfect for summer patio pots. Emitting a heady fragrance, the showy flowers feature large, reflexed petals which give an exotic appearance.
Ideal for cutting, the glorious blooms are white in colour, with a gold band blushing to pink as it tapers down the centre of each petal. Burgundy freckles speckle the petal surfaces and enhance Garden Party’s tropical looks along with dusty rust-orange stamens.
As a mark of excellence, this wonderful lily has been awarded a certificate of garden merit from the RHS.
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Stricta Mixed
M6061
Each upright spire of Babiana ‘Stricta Mixed’ carries up to ten, trumpet-shaped blooms for a highly floriferous display, even in a compact space. A charming assortment of pale purples, these flowers are often likened to Freesias. Native to South Africa, Babiana are commonly known as ‘baboon flowers’ because baboons are known to eat the corms – not such a problem here in the UK! Their petite stature makes them ideally suited to containers, rockeries, and border edges in sheltered locations. Babiana ‘Stricta’ has earned itself an RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding vigour and performance.
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Double Mixed
M5371
With delightful petticoats of petals, vibrant colour, and exceptional scent, this ‘Double Freesia Mixture’ is a superb addition to your early summer display. A pleasing, joyful combination of pink, mauve, yellow, orange, and white, this kaleidoscopic collection brings instant pizazz to borders, beds, and containers. Freesias truly come into their own as cut flowers. Their spiced, citrus, fresh fragrance is often used in perfumes, and a home-grown bunch will act as a natural scent diffuser in your home. These specially selected varieties boast long, strong stems which are perfect for filling vases and giving in bouquets to loved ones.
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Festalis
M6402
Unique and highly rewarding to grow, Hymenocallis ‘Festalis’ will bring a fairy-like delicacy to your floral display. With a heavenly fragrance reminiscent of scented narcissi, this ‘Peruvian Daffodil’ offers a long flowering window throughout the summer. Lacy, ivory-white trumpets are encircled by a distinctive halo of fine, elongated tepals curling back on themselves. ‘Festalis’ has earned the much-coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent performance and dependability. The tall, sturdy stems also make exceptional cut flowers and forced bulbs to savour indoors, filling the room with their irresistible perfume.
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Camelia, Pink & White Double Mix
B3507
A pretty duo of ruffled begonias for filling summer pots and baskets. The double begonias in this bountiful mix resemble rosette-like camellia flowers.
Blooming endlessly from May to September, in soft shades of rose-pink and fresh, crystal white.
Begonias thrive in soil enriched with leaf-mould, in a spot in light shade.
An excellent choice for creating eye-catching, floriferous hanging baskets and glamorous garden pots, spilling over with colour. A bed of lush, serrated green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the froth of flowers.
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Carsonii
M6245
‘Gloriosa’ by name and glorious by nature, this spectacular climber scrambles eagerly up any support, gripping with curled, leaf-tip tendrils, and embellished by remarkable blooms in high summer. The wavy-edged petals of ‘Carsonii’ are a velvety, purple maroon, lined by a flash of bright yellow. These elongated petals rocket upwards, leaving the stamens displayed prominently beneath. Gloriosa is wonderful for clambering up a trellis in a sunny position, and for adding a touch of exotic flair to a glasshouse or conservatory. These bulbs are best planted in a container, so they can easily be moved indoors to protect from winter frosts.
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Anastasia
M7500
Amarine ‘Anastasia’ is perfect for bringing a welcome pop of colour to the garden in autumn. Rich rose-pink flowers are produced in clusters at the top of long, slender stems.
Elegant and alluring Amarines are a cross between Nerines and Amaryllis and are suitable for sunny borders and containers.
The flowers look a little like lilies, with long stamens and delicate recurved petals. They make exceptional cut flowers. Dotted along the centre of a table in slim vases, Amarines create a spectacular, simple tablescape.
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8 Top-Size Container Dahlia Tubers 61% Offer
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A joyous “Good Day” to you, and welcome to another of de Jager’s popular offers. This summer imagine your patio and balcony alive with the vibrant colours of stunning dahlias.
Our selection of container dahlias are designed for you to appreciate the simple pleasures of gardening, right within arm's reach .
8 Top-size Container Dahlia Tubers, catalogue price £51.15 including postage, at an incredible bargain price of £19.99 with FREE P&P. 61% discount (whilst stocks last). Obviously, a fantastic deal. As a plant lover please do not miss out.
You are going to receive:
2 x top-quality Hartenass Dahlia tubers.
The Hartenaas dahlia captures hearts with delicate, waterlily-like blooms. This variety showcases petals in shades of soft pink and creamy white, creating a dreamy, ethereal effect in the garden. A highly sought-after choice for both garden displays and refined floral arrangements.
2 x top-quality Melody-Bolero Dahlia tubers.
The Melody-Bolero dahlia sings with vibrant hues of hot red, generating a visual opus in your garden. The striking colour and pompon blooms make this attractive to both gardeners and pollinators. Perfect for adding a splash of passion and energy. Clearly a desirable choice if you are looking to brighten up outdoors, and indoors, with lively, eye-catching flowers.
2 x top-quality Alstergrusse Dahlia tubers.
Truly, a gardener's delight which flaunts enchanting marmalade hued petals, radiating warmth and elegance. The robust blooms and captivating colour make this highly suitable for bouquets and for luminous garden displays. A real charmer,
2 x top-quality Dahlia Sneezy tubers.
'Sneezy' provides a lovely spectacle with pure white, single flowers exuding style and simplicity. The pristine petals surrounding a vibrant yellow centre, creates a contrast which catches the eye. With beauty and unassuming charm, ‘Sneezy’ adds a touch of serene sophistication to your gardens. 'Sneezy' is a cherished choice among dahlia lovers.
8 Top-size Container Dahlia Tubers, catalogue price £51.15 including postage, at an incredible bargain price of £19.99 with FREE P&P. 61% discount (whilst stocks last).
Perhaps now is the time to consider adding dahlias to your container garden. These flowers, known for their bright colours and full blooms, fit perfectly in pots and bring a special touch to your home and garden. Even with limited room, you can enjoy their beauty up close on your patio or balcony.
"To nurture a dahlia is to cultivate joy itself, watching as each flower unfurls like a smile spreading across nature's face."
When you choose these superb dahlias, you bring the exquisite into your daily life, because you now have a wonderful garden on your doorstep. This is gardening simplified, and beauty magnified.
As this is one of our biggest discounts, I do hope you choose to take advantage of this offer…as a loyal customer you deserve it.
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Park Princess
D4106
Cactus dahlia ‘Park Princess’ adds a soft and feminine flourish to pots and borders in summer, with upward-facing, urchin-like pink blooms.
From July until October, dahlias famously bloom with vigour, thriving in rich soil and full sun.
Long and pointed, rolled petals of rose-pink make up the extraordinary large blooms of this stunning dahlia. The astounding flowerheads appear opalescent as petals fade to almost-white.
As a bedding dahlia plant, compact ‘Park Princess’ is ideal for container planting, and for embellishing the front to middle of the garden border.
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Amber
G5000
Glamini ‘Amber’ is a new ‘mini’ form of gladioli, perfect for summer containers, and for growing near the front of a border. The versatile flower spikes are ideal for punctuating a planting scheme with textured spires and make wonderful cut flowers.
Ruffled, creamy blooms with a hint of lilac, are packed along stems, opening from the base up from July onwards. Cut just as the lower buds begin to show colour for the longest vase-life.
Glamini are best grown in fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. Plant the corms a week or two apart throughout spring for a long succession of pretty ivory flowers.
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Yellow & White Mix
B3576
Our begonia fimbriata 'Yellow and White Mix' captures the lively hues of spring and extends their freshness across the seasons. Like the first days of spring, blending sunshine warmth with a crisp purity, this combination of yellow and white is instantly invigorating. These Begonias are smothered with blooms from May to September, prolonging their energising effect into the golden days of autumn. Each petal is delicately frilled, adding a subtly feathered effect. Ideal for enlivening your container and bedding displays, begonias cannot fail to lift the spirits.
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Violacea
M6863
The dainty, petite umbels of Tulbaghia ‘Violacea’ offer a surprising range of benefits both in the garden and in the kitchen. Clusters of fairy-like violet blooms dance above narrow, grey-green leaves, perfect for edging borders, and adorning rockeries and container displays. Otherwise known as ‘Society Garlic’, all parts of this plant are edible with the potent scent and flavour of chives. The roots are said to possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, boosting soil health alongside plants prone to fungal disease, such as roses. This drought-resistant, half-hardy perennial has been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its versatility and high performance.
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Gwen
L3189
The lustrous white blooms of lilium ‘Gwen’ will gleam like precious pearls in your garden. Generous, broad blooms are held on short, sturdy stems which are densely covered with glossy leaves. Reaching a petite height of 45cm, this neat variety is ideal for filling containers and edging borders. Upward-facing flowers open early in June and are produced over a long period. This Asian hybrid has a barely discernible scent – an excellent choice for those who usually find the fragrance of lilies overpowering. Captivating with its refined, simple elegance, ‘Gwen’ is a chic and stylish addition to your summer display.
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Iron Cross
M5782
Oxalis ‘Iron Cross’ is so-called for its quatrefoil leaflets, emblazoned with a dark purple, cross-shaped motif at the centre. Each leaf has a mesmerising nyctinastic habit, opening fully in the sunshine and folding shut at night. In addition to the fascinating foliage, this Oxalis flaunts striking, carmine-pink flowers dangling from long, fine stems. This rewarding plant proves highly versatile, thriving in rock gardens, containers, and borders, as well as making an easy-going, ornamental houseplant. Often referred to as the ‘Good Luck’ plant for its resemblance to a four-leaved clover, you will feel fortunate to add Oxalis ‘Iron Cross’ to your collection.
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60% Off 65 Oxalis bulbs
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65 Oxalis bulbs usually retail at £24.65 with postage, however, buy now and these 65 Oxalis bulbs are yours for only £9.99 with FREE P&P. WHILST STOCKS LAST.
A warm greeting to you, and today I invite you to discover the enchanting world of Oxalis aka ‘The Lucky Plant’. This delightful addition to your garden and home, combines effortless care with charismatic beauty.
With heart-shaped leaves and cheerful blooms, Oxalis transforms any area into a shining haven of tranquillity and colour. Whether basking in gentle shade or soaking up the sun’s rays, this versatile plant adapts to the environment, flourishing with minimal effort. The charming foliage, which folds delicately as the sun sets, paired with flowers in radiant shades of pink, and white, ensures a continuous display of natural elegance.
de Jager’s fantastic bargain for you this week:
50 Oxalis Iron Cross bulbs;
Captivates with dark clover-like leaves, each featuring a dark purple centre. Thriving in bright, indirect light, this plant unveils baby-pink flowers, enhancing any setting. An effortless addition for indoor spaces and small gardens, Oxalis Iron Cross gives natural allure, perfect for those seeking vibrant, easy-care plants.
10 Oxalis Triangularis Purpurea bulbs;
Renowned for striking purple leaves, unfolds under a soft sun to display delicate, white flowers. This easy-to-maintain plant adds a dramatic touch to any interior and exterior, flourishing with minimal care. Ideal for enthusiasts desiring a splash of colour and grace, this variety offers beauty and simplicity.
5 Oxalis Lasiandra bulbs,
Rare and sought after with vibrant pink blooms and lush green foliage, presenting a stunning display of colour and texture. Blossoming in well-drained soil and partial shade, this plant offers a pleasing addition to gardens and indoor collections. Robust growth and eye-catching appearance make this a favoured choice for plant lovers seeking a touch of vivacity.
Definitely a wonderful offer because Oxalis are valued by the selective gardener seeking both low maintenance and attractive plants. Oxalis augments borders, containers, and indoor settings alike.
65 Oxalis bulbs usually retail at £24.65 with postage, however, buy now and these 65 Oxalis bulbs are yours for only £9.99 with FREE P&P. WHILST STOCKS LAST.
Embrace the simplicity and beauty of Oxalis, and let Oxalis bring a touch of natural magic to your garden and home. Do not miss your opportunity to grow this entrancing plant, whose perennial charm will enthral and delight you year after year.
Bring home Oxalis today and witness your garden transform into a picturesque landscape of joy and colour.
Yours in gardening
George
Proprietor P. de Jager & Sons Ltd.
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Happy Carmen
M6126
Canna ‘Happy Carmen’ is part of the ‘Happy’ series, enthusiastically spreading joy and cheer in your garden. Growing to a height of 50cm, this variety has been hybridised to produce large flowers on a smaller footprint. You can enjoy all the dramatic flair of cannas on a more compact plant, making it suitable for confined spaces and containers. Sporting vibrant scarlet blooms held on sturdy stems, the red petals are complemented by lush, verdant foliage, with broad, ribbed leaves. Flowering from July to October, these tender perennials make a spectacular statement throughout the summer and autumn months.
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Happy Emily
M6127
Plant canna ‘Happy Emily’ to be transported to a tropical island from the comfort of your own garden. The golden yellow blooms speckled with orange suggest the sunshine of warmer climes, even on a grey day. Large, paddle-shaped, bright green foliage brings a fresh, lush feel. Happy by name and happy by nature, these compact plants are laden with flowers from July to October. Specially bred to provide all the splendour of cannas with more petite proportions, this variety reaches 50cm in height. ‘Happy Emily’ is ideal for enhancing patio displays, containers and smaller spaces.
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Foetidissima
M6491
Bearing delicate, pale yellow, mauve-mottled flowers above evergreen foliage, the unassuming Iris ‘Foetidissima’ really comes into its own in the autumn. This variety forms large seedpods which split open to reveal a cluster of jewel-like, vivid scarlet fruits which persist throughout the winter. The renowned florist Constance Spry was a proponent of using the “brown leaves and brilliant orange seed heads” as an intriguing addition to floral arrangements (Garden Notebook, 1940). Unusually for an Iris, ‘Foetidissima’ thrives in boggy shade and will tolerate drier conditions, so is perfect for areas where other plants may struggle.
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Bertini
B3551
Create bountiful summer baskets and containers with sensational begonia ‘Bertini’. This productive and colourful begonia will produce an abundance of gleaming, pendulous blooms in blazing, orange-red shades.
Rich, dark-green foliage enhances the look of this spectacular begonia, making the fiery flowers appear to burn even more brightly. Particularly attractive in dappled shade where begonias thrive in humus-rich soil.
Expect this vibrant and vivacious begonia to boldly bloom from May until September.
Plant several corms in a large pot for a showstopping display or grow to tumble over the sides of a mixed container.
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Radiata
M6301
Otherwise known as the ‘White Egret Orchid’, Habenaria ‘Radiata’ spreads its feathered wings like a Crane in flight. The graceful, pearly white flowers have an extraordinary form: heavily fringed external lobes radiate outwards, revealing a single, elongated petal at the centre. Each stalk can produce a flurry of up to 8 blooms, fluttering like a flock of miniature birds. The plumed flowers are surrounded by fine, strap-like leaves. Native to grassy wetlands, this ‘Bog Orchid’ prefers evenly moist but well-drained soil throughout the summer, and a dry, cool winter dormancy period. An exciting, unique addition to your conservatory, greenhouse, or sunny windowsills.
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Berliner Kleene
D4017
A new, dwarf dahlia, perfect for summer pots. ‘Berliner Kleene’ bears masses of rose-pink, waterlily blooms, from midsummer into autumn.
A profusion of pretty flowers will continue to pour out from this compact plant - simply keep on top of watering, feeding, and deadhead spent flowerheads as you notice them.
Best grown near the front of a garden border, or in a large container where the blooms will glisten. Combine with textural grasses and tall, airy stems which can grow up through the foliage for added interest and movement.
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Happy Julia
M6128
Effortlessly transform your garden into a jungle oasis with the finery of canna ‘Happy Julia’. This variety boasts beautiful bronze-green foliage, offering superb ornamental interest even before the buds unfurl. Flowering from July to October, the billowing blooms of salmon-orange will further ignite your summer and autumn display. The ‘Happy’ series has been hybridised to create a perfectly proportioned, bantam variety of canna. ‘Happy Julia’ reaches a height of 50cm, bringing intense colour to containers, patio displays and petite spaces. This vigorous tender perennial will soon steal the limelight with the blazing brilliance of its vibrant flowers and luxuriant foliage.
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Giant
M5694
Also known as ‘wand flowers’, Ixia ‘Giant’ brings a magical touch with clusters of twinkling, starry, ivory-white flowers embellished with purple-maroon hearts. As its name suggests, this variety bears particularly sizeable blooms on tall stems. Native to South Africa, these tender corms are gratifying and easy to grow – simply offer protection from frost and plant on free-draining soil in plenty of sunshine. ‘Giant’ is ideal for patio planters, where the pretty blooms can be admired up close and moved to a sheltered location over winter. Renowned for their superiority as cut flowers, Ixia have an excellent vase life for delightful floral arrangements.
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Africanus White
M5071
Grow chic, tall stems of bobbing white globes with Agapanthus ‘Africanus White’.
Umbels of stunning, pure white flowers bloom between June and August, bringing an elegant look to planting schemes, and suiting both contemporary and traditional gardens.
The graceful stems are perfect for cutting and adding height, shape and texture to summer floral arrangements and bouquets, just as they do in the border.
Agapanthus can be grown in large containers of well-drained soil and as part of a mixed, herbaceous bed. Protection from frost is advisable in colder regions by bringing containers inside, or by mulching the crowns.
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Pink
B3501
The vivid, carmine-pink blooms of this large, double begonia are perfect for adding a splash of vibrant colour to summer containers.
Huge, rippled flowers shine against deep green, serrated foliage - a wonderful contrast for the soft, rose-like blooms.
Plant to fill and spill from summer hanging baskets, pots, window-boxes, and garden urns.
Brilliant begonias thrive in partial shade, in light and rich soil, flowering in profusion from May until autumn.
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Aurea Orange King
M6001
Bring a rush of fiery colour to summer and autumn borders with Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Orange King’.
From June until October, this exotic-looking Peruvian lily bears clusters of glowing, funnel-shaped orange flowers with a golden-yellow upper lip and dark speckles.
Invaluable as cut flowers, Alstroemeria are loved for their tropical looks and exceptional vase-life, often lasting for 2-3 weeks in fresh water.
This eye-catching, tangerine-toned Alstroemeria proudly holds an Award of Garden Merit, granted by the Royal Horticultural Society as a mark of excellence.
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Coum Album
M5262
With delicate, white flowers fluttering like a flurry of snowflakes, Cyclamen ‘Coum Alba’ is a superb early-season variety, blooming for weeks on end. Lightly marbled, dark green foliage shows off the pearly blooms to perfection, and provides beautiful, ornamental groundcover. These little gems are a delightful complement to snowdrops and hellebores, ideal for underplanting trees and shrubs and filling container displays. Hardy and easy-going, the RHS have bestowed this variety with their prestigious Award of Garden Merit. Cyclamen ‘Coum Alba’ provides a glimmer of floral joy during the darker months of the year.
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Sapphire Beauty
M5564
The sparkling, cobalt blue petals of the Dutch Iris ‘Sapphire Beauty’ are embellished by a contrasting golden stripe. The jewel-like flowers are borne above delicate foliage, allowing showy blooms to be displayed to full advantage. This precious gem is one of the best Dutch Iris varieties, treasured for its large petals, intense colour, and vigorous growth. The reliable bulbs thrive on well-drained soil in a sunny position, perfect for rockeries and south-facing borders. Renowned for its long vase life, ‘Sapphire Beauty’ makes a splendid cut flower, adding luxurious depth to your floral arrangements and bouquets.
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Blanda Super Mixed
M5091
A superb mixture of the Anemone Blanda species. The latin epithet ‘blanda’ means ‘charming’ or ‘mild’, and these pretty petals are deserving of their name. A carpet of dainty, daisy-like flowers emerge in shades of soft blue, pink, and white. Lush, lacy foliage forms a weed-suppressing mat of marvellous groundcover. With an RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that these Anemones are first-rate performers. Admire these dinky gems up close in containers, dot amongst rockeries, edge pathways, and underplant trees for a woodland effect. These bulbs will quickly multiply to form generous clumps, producing an increasingly spectacular show each season.
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Salmon
B3526
Grow exquisite begonia ‘Cascade Salmon’ to pour beautifully from your feature containers, adding warm, summery colour with its soft coral blooms.
Double flowers hang and drape elegantly from arching bronze stems and lush green foliage.
Light soil enriched with leaf-mould provides the best growing medium for prolific, show-stopping begonias. Place your pots and hanging baskets in a partly shaded area for begonias to thrive - there they will bloom endlessly, from late spring until the first autumn frost.
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Comosa
M6213
With pillars of densely packed, star-shaped blooms topped by a crown of spiked bracts, Eucomis ‘Comosa’ makes an unusual, striking addition to borders and summer container displays. Alternatively referred to as the ‘Pineapple Flower’, Eucomis will bring a dash of tropical charm to your garden. Each pearly white petal and lush green bract is outlined with a margin of contrasting maroon-purple, enhanced against a backdrop of wavy-edged, arching foliage. The flowers are followed by shiny seedpods which extend interest well into autumn. This variety also makes an extraordinary cut-flower, lasting for weeks in a vase.
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Bouton de Rose
B3552
The flawless, rose-like blooms of begonia ‘Bouton de Rose’ look as though they have been crafted from the finest icing, outlined in red ink with a thin brush. Soft pink and ivory petals appear to shimmer and glow as they catch in the light.
This unusual begonia looks spectacular when planted to fill and spill from the sides of summer containers, blooming in profusion from May until September. The beauty of these large, lush blooms is enhanced by attractive coppery-green foliage. Occasionally, you will spot single, rather than double blooms with tiny golden centres – a wonderful contrast sitting next to their blowsy siblings.