This is the rare pure white form of Borago officinalis, "Borage" or "Bugloss", which is a famous old medicinal plant with a very rich history, having been used in a versatile manner for medicinal, culinary and ornamental purposes. In the early part of nineteenth century, and indeed right up until today, the young leaves can be used in salads and the young tops boiled as a pot herb. The fresh herb is considered as a coolant that renders 'coolness' when steeped in water. Refreshing and restorative summer drinks can be made with it after mixing it with lemon, water or wine! In addition, the com ... Learn More

This is one of the most profuse and long-flowering annuals, each plant producing clouds of blue to purple flowers from July until late autumn. Flowering so heavily that the feathery foliage is often obscured, its tidy, mounding growth habit is useful in borders or as an edging. Also a good choice for filling in around tall, leggy plants and carpeting bare spots. Especially effective draping over retaining walls, in pots and hanging baskets. ... Learn More

This lovely plant is a rare UK native wild flower, bearing perfoliate leaves (speared around the stem like a kebab), and large showy umbels of tiny yellowish-green flowers surrounded by attractive, pointed, bright green bracts. ... Learn More

This is the true wild form of this lovely, ancient cottage garden flower. A fast growing annual or biennial, it has aromatic leaves and heads of vivid-orange daisy-like flowers which are borne in long and seemingly everlasting succession in the summer and autumn until the first hard frosts. The daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. They can even be used as a substitute for saffron when colouring rice dishes, and also can be made into tea. Finally, they are very bee-friendly! ... Learn More

A stunning variety with gorgeous large golden-yellow, pom-pom shaped flowers and contrasting dark centres. Perfect for beds and borders, it will flower throughout the summer producing eye-catching, tall plants. Also deal for filling containers and pots. ... Learn More

A dwarf, compact, branching Calendula that is ideal both for borders and containers. The plants become smothered in striking double blooms of a vibrant orange colour with contrasting dark brown centres. Low maintenance and unfussy, they're the perfect choice for virtually any sunny spot. ... Learn More

Well-branched compact plants produce masses of cheery yellow cactus like flowers throughout most of the summer. Low maintenance and relatively undemanding, this is a plant which really works hard in the garden, rewarding you with months of colour with very little fuss. Ideal for borders and containers. ... Learn More

'Fiesta Gitana' is a bushy annual to 30cm in height, with narrow leaves and double flowers to 4cm across, in shades of light orange and yellow, sometimes bicoloured, in summer and autumn. They will self seed gradually giving you a delightful display for years to come. ... Learn More

This cheerful mix of cream, lemon and orange flowers in both single and double forms will brighten up any spare patch in your borders or veg garden, and will seed itself freely to give years of effortless pleasure. ... Learn More

A beautiful deep orange dahlia flowered pot marigold, with multiple flowers standing on stocky short stems. An annual in the UK that will spread gradually if allowed to seed. ... Learn More

This exciting mix won a Fleuroselect award because of its consistent quality. It provides a stunning, low maintenance mix of single, semi-double and double blooms in a variety of bright, pastel and buff colours. Ideal for adding interest to pots and borders. ... Learn More

Calendula Winter Sun is perfect for brightening up those cold, grey winter days. Its bushy habit and vivid yellow/orange blooms are ideal for adding splashes of colour to winter hanging baskets, containers or the winter beds. Producing flowers throughout the autumn months up until early spring it enjoys both full sun and partial shade. ... Learn More

Another superb Chinese Aster, with huge, fragrant, double flowered discs in all colours from white to deepest purple, which are held on 2 foot stems. These fabulous flowers which are easy and fast to grow are quite irresistible to butterflies and bees. ... Learn More

A compact form of Chinese Aster with frilly double petalled flowers in a range of colours. Great for a quick and colourful summer display. Prefers moist, well drained soil and full sun. ... Learn More

Fragrant flowers in pink, red coral/apricot, light blue and creamy-white bloom from mid summer to early autumn. Plant should be watered regularly, although over watering should be avoided. These plants self-sow freely and you will need to deadhead if you do not want self-sown seedlings next season. ... Learn More