Indigofera hirsuta is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of about 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet). It is characterized by its slender, hairy stems and pinnately compound leaves, which are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a somewhat fuzzy or hirsute appearance. The shrub produces clusters of pea-like flowers that can range in color from pink to purple. These inflorescences are borne at the tips of the branches and create a visually appealing display. The flowering period varies depending on the specific growing conditions and geographic location. The compound leaves consist o ... Learn More

This new, larger, white form has six petalled, star-shaped, sweetly fragrant white flowers, each petal with a faint green central stripe, flowering in late winter and spring, all on thin stems over grass-like foliage. ... Learn More

Amongst our sizeable collection of superb, but sadly-sterile hybrid irises, we have discovered one particular beauty that occasionally produces just a very small number of fertile seeds. These produce incredibly varying flowers, and have proven to be just as vigorous, as those of their parent, with sumptuous, flamboyant, sometimes doubled petals, These come in a fabulous range of pastels, and mixed blues and pinks, and in rich or moist soil these will truly excel. We are releasing these few unique seeds for the benefit or gardeners around the world! ... Learn More

This very rare and unusual form of the lovely "Welsh Gladwyn," originally discovered in our woodland, is unique for the attractive, snowy-white, pearl-like seeds which burst forth from the seed-pods in a striking display in autumn. As they then stay fixed to the open pod and do not fall, whole stems can then be cut to make an impressive floral arrangement. Just a very few seeds collected. Inevitably you will produce the odd reverted plant with orange seeds for which we apologise. ... Learn More

A brand new sport of this lovely bone-hardy garden flower. A single plant appeared in one of our boundary hedgerows bearing the usual blue flowers but also, surprisingly, most decorative and attractive, palest creamy yellow seeds which are almost identical in colour to corn on the cob. These burst open in late autumn, and are brightly displayed into winter, adding an unusual brand-new colour to the autumn garden! It comes rewardingly true from seed, but any new variations can be removed, and protected, when the berries are displayed in its first autumn. Although this lovely variant actually lo ... Learn More

A fantastically attractive variegated leaf form of the Yellow Flag Iris, giving a really impressive foliage display, with the same well known large yellow flowers. Just as easy to grow and best suited for a wet border or pond edge, although it will do perfectly well in ordinary garden soil but will not grow as large as in wet soil!. ... Learn More

Sweetly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers with a curved trumpet shape and a white inner throat that shows only slightly at the base of the upper petals, are formed in abundance in terminal panicles in the late spring and summer. This sub-tropical tree, native to South America, has been widely planted elsewhere because of its beautiful and long-lasting flowers. ... Learn More

Unbelievably sweet berries of delicious, strong, raspberry-like flavour ripen in impressively heavy bunches in July and August. The bright orange/red berries turn to crimson when fully ripe, and have an unusual fragrant-aromatic sweet taste. They are ideal for eating fresh from the bush, and also in jams, jellies and desserts and are perfect in pastries and pies. Originating in Japan, but also native to Korea and China, the self-fertile Japanese Wineberry is a very handsome plant that has something to offer throughout the year. It may also be used to good effect as an ornamental climber, whil ... Learn More

Jeffersonia has showy white flowers with eight petals, the delicate flowers resembling "Bloodroot" and appearing in April or May before producing fruit which is a green pear-shaped capsule with a hinged top. Native to eastern Asia and eastern North America these uncommon spring flowers were named for United States President Thomas Jefferson. It is protected by state laws as a threatened or endangered plant in Georgia, Iowa, New York, and New Jersey. The characteristic leaves are large and nearly divided in half, giving rise to its common name, twinleaf. As with many other deciduous forest ... Learn More

This superb rare hybrid combines the large sweet fruit of the gooseberry with the taste and vitamin benefits of the blackcurrant. In addition it is extremely resistant to mildew, and most other diseases of this group of plants, as well as being self fertile, producing heavy crops of blackcurrant-shaped fruits which are indeed almost the size of gooseberries! ... Learn More

Kalettes® comes from crossing kale with Brussel sprouts – a natural process, since they are both members of the Brassica family which also includes cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Its fantastic flavour is the result of combining the complex taste of the sprout with the mild, sweet 'nutty' taste of the kale. Its taste is milder and sweeter than a Brussels sprout making it very appealing for children and adults alike. You can leave them raw and maintain their nutty flavour, or cook them steamed, microwaved, stir-fried, boiled or blanched. Finally it is an excellent source of vitamin C and vi ... Learn More

NEW! Kiwi berries, also known as Hardy Kiwis, are a recently-introduced breed of kiwi fruits that ripen while still small, and because you can eat them with the skin on, they are the sweetest, tastiest kiwi you've ever had! As well as costing a small fortune in the shops, these new, deliciously sweet, grape-sized gems are a great way to impress guests or friends at the dinner table. These diminutive fruits are also full of vitamins and antioxidants, having all of the benefits of their larger cousins, but are much easier to eat and grow, especially in colder countries. ... Learn More

This vigorous climbing vine with large exotic-looking leaves is easily grown to produce hundreds of sweet fruits, or even as a screen to cover a dead tree, the new shoots produced each summer growing 10 to 15 feet or more. For a start grow several plants together, because plants are either male or female and only the females produce the fruit! It makes obvious economic sense to remove all but one male (think of a cockerel!) plant once the sex is confirmed. Stems should be cut back during the winter months, and the rooting area mulched with manure ensuring a yearly abundance of fruit. ... Learn More

With a squat bulb and antennae-like shoots, this odd-looking plant is part of the cabbage family. The name translates from German as ‘turnip cabbage’ and the mild, sweet flavour is somewhere between a turnip and a water chestnut, with a crisp, crunchy texture. It can be found in two colours, pale green and this, the less-common purple is later and hardier than its green counterpart. ... Learn More

Superschmelz is a giant variety with white and light green flesh. Slow to bolt, it is capable of reaching a whopping 8kg in weight and 25cm in diameter. With the stem just above ground level, it swells to form the crisp, juicy vegetable with a texture very similar to the Water Chestnut. Its flavour is much like that of a turnip but milder. Requires a very rich soil and plenty of space to reach gigantic proportions. ... Learn More