Gaillardia pulchella, commonly known as Indian blanket, firewheel, or blanketflower, is a wildflower native to North and South America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes sunflowers and daisies. The most distinctive feature of Gaillardia pulchella is its vibrant and striking flowers. The flowers have a daisy-like appearance with a central disk surrounded by ray florets. The disk is typically dark red or brown, and the ray florets vary in color, ranging from yellow to orange or red. The plant has deeply lobed or toothed leaves that are generally hairy. The foliage is typically ... Learn More

A dwarf, bushy annual Gaillardia that bears a mass of double, powder-puff shaped, mahogany-red and orange blooms. Heat and drought tolerant, Gaillardia Sundance is carefree and hardy in the garden. Use in borders and beds, hanging baskets and patio planting. Sow in Jan-Feb for flowering late July onwards. ... Learn More

This selection forms a low mound of olive-green leaves with masses of gorgeous scarlet-red flowers adorned with fringed yellow tips and a reddish-brown cone. Can be used as annual bedding, or year after year as a perennial. Excellent for beds and borders; often flowering the first year from seed. Outstanding for edging, borders, rock gardens or containers, the flowers are attractive to butterflies, and also excellent for cutting. Plants should be divided in early spring every 2 to 3 years. These will not tolerate wet, heavy clay soil, particularly in the winter. ... Learn More

One of the most attractive winter rosettes with strikingly variegated 'soft' thistle leaves which sprout forth a multitude of fragrant purple summer flowers which open in long succession all summer. Gently self-seeds in a hot year although fertile seeds are few and must be collected individually by hand. ... Learn More

One of the most attractive winter rosettes of any plant. Strikingly variegated 'soft' thistle leaves sprout forth a multitude of purple summer flowers on the standard plant which gently self-seeds in a hot year. This is the incredible albino version of the lovely purple form. Discovered by Dorian Roxburgh on her parent's farm in South West Spain and brought back to England. Sprays of fragrant green-eyed white flowers in long succession all summer. Fertile seeds are few and must be collected individually by hand. ... Learn More

Gaura lindheimeri, commonly known as butterfly bush or wandflower, is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. The plant is valued for its graceful, arching stems and delicate, butterfly-like flowers. Gaura lindheimeri is available in various cultivars, and a mix may refer to a combination of different cultivars or varieties. The individual flowers have four petals and come in various colours, including shades of pink, white, and bi-color combinations. The flowers are usually arranged on long, slender spikes, during its long blooming period, often starting in late spring or early s ... Learn More

Gazania 'Sunny Side Up', commonly known as Treasure Flower, is a dazzling, low-growing perennial (often treated as an annual) that brings a burst of bright color to gardens. This cultivar is named for its unique blooms, which resemble a sunny-side-up egg with a vibrant yellow center surrounded by white petals, accented with orange highlights at the base. The flowers close at night or during overcast weather, adding a dynamic quality to the plant's appeal. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Gazania 'Sunny Side Up' is heat and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny borders, roc ... Learn More

This premier bedding Geranium has uniform well-branched foliage bearing large clusters of beautiful double flowers in delicate shades of soft pink in summer and autumn. Complemented by distinct leaf zoning and an upright growth habit, this variety has excellent vigour and performance. With their large 5-6" colourful blooms, these are very showy when included in beds and containers. One of the best seed geraniums on the market, it is both heat and drought tolerant. They are easily brought inside in autumn for a winter flowering plant or to store for next spring's cuttings. ... Learn More

Known for massive, grapefruit-sized flower clusters and improved summer heat tolerance, this unique mixed zonal geranium bears the whole palette of purple, fuchsia, pink and white blossoms. Boasting a robust, well-branching habit and bright green lobed leaves with faint blackish green bands, it blooms continuously if well-maintained. This hybrid is also widely praised for its performance in small garden containers and is good at attracting butterflies! ... Learn More

Known for massive, grapefruit-sized flower clusters and improved oppressive summer heat tolerance, the Maverick Violet zonal geranium bears dark fuchsia blossoms overcast by red-violet hues. Boasting a robust, well-branching habit and bright green lobed leaves with faint blackish green bands, it blooms continuously if well-maintained. This hybrid is also widely praised for its performance in small garden containers and is good at attracting butterflies! ... Learn More

The mock or false verbena but no less attractive when planted in dense groups. A classic case of one persons weed being another's treasure. An annual or short lived perennial flower originating from South America this easy to grow plant will do well in most situations producing heads of clustered blue/purple flowers throughout summer. ... Learn More

Long flowing stems hold deeply-cut, grey-green foliage and large, silky yellow flowers which produce enormous, long, thin curved seed pods, hence its popular name "Horned Poppy". These plants are natives of sandy sea shore but make quite spectacular statements in the garden where they produce flowers over a long season. ... Learn More

Gomphrena globosa is native to Central America including regions Panama, and Guatemala, but is now grown globally as a tropical annual plant blooming continuously throughout summer. G globosa "Ribena Ruffles" will produce masses of large purple globe shaped frilly flower heads upon a spreading bushy annual habit, so give it some space to expand! Even better this plant is very tolerant to heat and fairly drought resistant although it will appreciate regular moisture in the height of summer. ... Learn More

Large numbers of red spherical flowerheads contrast against the bright-green narrow lance-shaped leaves, making a most eye-catching display that is bound to draw comment. An attractive perennial plant, it can also successfully be treated as an annual and used to bulk out displays in containers or at the border edge. ... Learn More

Summer Sun produces a seemingly never ending supply of yellow, semi-double daisy flowers with deep orange-yellow centred discs. Care-free and reliable, it will bloom from early summer to early autumn (dead-heading regularly will greatly extend the flowering season). The tall stems may require staking, particularly when grown in very rich garden soil or too much shade. Excellent selection for the back of the border. Very attractive to nectar seekers. Perfect for cutting, your vases will overflow with this cheery perennial. . ... Learn More