Cucumis melo, commonly known as Cantaloupe, is a delicious and popular melon variety appreciated for its sweet and juicy orange flesh. Belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, Cantaloupe is a warm-season fruit that thrives in well-drained, sandy soils with plenty of sunlight. The Cantaloupe fruit is round to oval in shape and typically weighs several pounds when mature. Its thick, netted rind is beige to tan, and the prominent netting or webbing on the skin distinguishes it from other melon varieties. The fruit's interior is where its true allure lies. The flesh is juicy, aromatic, and ranges in ... Learn More

Muhlenbergia capillaris, commonly known as pink muhly grass, is a warm-season, clump-forming grass species that adds a touch of elegance to landscapes. Muhlenbergia capillaris has a tufted, clump-forming growth habit. The grass typically forms dense, fountain-like mounds of slender foliage. The foliage consists of narrow, linear leaves that are typically green but can take on a reddish or bronze tint, especially in the autumn. The most distinctive feature of pink muhly grass is its airy and feathery pink to purplish-pink inflorescences. The flowering plumes are borne on arching stems and creat ... Learn More

We grow several varieties of the earliest-flowering, overwhelmingly fragrant narcissus. The perfume hits you when you inspect our beds of these gorgeous varieties, many of them double-flowered or multicoloured. They spread their flowering over an extended period from early March, and sometimes into May, more than a dozen of the best commercial varieties performing making a stunning sight. Most produce no fertile seeds, but we collect any ripe capsules carefully from the ones that do, even if only a few hard black seeds per plant. Every sparingly produced seed is carefully collected before bein ... Learn More

Paeonia daurica, a member of the Paeoniaceae family, showcases resplendent blooms that captivate with their intricate beauty. The large, showy flowers come in various hues, including shades of pink, magenta, and white. The layered petals create a lush and alluring floral display. This herbaceous perennial typically reaches a height of 60 to 90 centimeters, forming a robust and elegant presence in gardens. Its attractive, deeply lobed foliage complements the striking flowers. Originating from the Caucasus and parts of Turkey, Paeonia daurica thrives in well-drained soils and temperate climates. ... Learn More

Akabare Khursania is a very rare variety originating from Nepal and Sikkim in India, where it is also known as Dalle Khursani. Resembling cherries, (which can sometimes elongate), the fruits have a distinct aroma and distinctive high flavour, precisely why they are so famous. Indeed, the aroma itself should make you salivate, the name Akabare Khursani translating to 'King of chillies'! Belonging to the family of one of the hottest chilli peppers in the world, this special pepper, native to Sikkim, was rightfully awarded a GI tag. (This identifies prize-winning peppers produced in the Malabar ... Learn More

The most-attractive, gently-folded Bahamian Goat fruits start off green before ripening to a most attractive orange-peach colour. Having been originally bred from Capsicum chinense, this hot chili pepper produces an impressive crop of very hot chili fruits! 200,000 TO 450,000 SHU......so VERY hot! Treat with care! ... Learn More

Capsicum annuum 'Bird's Eye,' commonly known as Bird's Eye Chili or Thai Chili, is a fiery and compact pepper variety celebrated for its intense heat and culinary versatility. This small chili pepper is native to Southeast Asia and has become a sought-after ingredient in global cuisines. The Bird's Eye Chili, with its conical or cylindrical shape, reaches a modest size of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length. Its vibrant red hue, especially when mature, adds visual appeal to the plant, creating a striking contrast against the bright green foliage. With a heat level ranging between 50,000 t ... Learn More

This rare and beautiful heirloom plant bears long, thin, pointed pods, slightly bent, jester's shoes style, at the end. The pods begin to ripen purple before finally ripening through deepening shades of orange, and finishing, believe it or not, deep red! This long-lost fascinating rediscovery was found, totally forgotten, after years of being frozen, possibly since 1944, in the bottom of an ancient freezer in America. And still, thankfully, they germinated. A most productive plant which can reach 5 feet/1.5m in a greenhouse or warm sheltered garden. (30,000-50,000 SHU) ... Learn More

A very, very high yielding, dwarf heirloom plant absolutely dripping with big clusters of small, crunchy fruits that look just like carrots but have a spicy, fiery bite! Perfect for containers or the greenhouse. (5,000-30,000 SHU) ... Learn More

Another truly dangerous fruit! Do not be fooled by the compact, beautiful shape of this rarely available, most attractive pepper, it is cousin to the explosive red one, and is one of the world's very hottest chillies! An expert described it as "having an initial fruity taste, which rapidly turns to molten lava!" Technically it is a hybrid between the "really nastily hot" La Soufriere pepper from Saint Vincent, and an "explosive" Naga pepper from Pakistan. Definitely one of the world's hottest peppers, so handle, and eat with great care! (1,600,000 SHU) ... Learn More

Count Dracula displays amazing jet black foliage with equally dark fang-like peppers which suddenly finally ripen to dazzling neon red (as they bite you?) All suspended in two colours, it is surely a worthy contender for the world's most beautiful pepper! Easy to grow, disease resistant and heavy-cropping. (5,000-30,000 SHU) ... Learn More

A stunning compact variety of only around 30-35cm ideal indoors on a windowsill or outdoors in summer. In a large pot or in the ground can get much bigger though. The elongated fruits are produced in abundance, and are held above the foliage, often pointing upwards, with colours of purple, oranges and finally red all at the same time. Purplish leaves and flowers add to the attractiveness of this dwarf pepper. ... Learn More

If you are fed up with grocery store jalapeños, the late-fruiting Farmer's Jalapeno might be just what you need, but it is very rare and uncommon in the market place. A bizarre pepper, it is easy to grow at home being very sweet with just a mild heat. Pods can get quite large in size, making it great for stuffing recipes, such as Jalapeño Poppers. Incredibly, it has a heavy corking or "potato" skin and is quite strange looking in a pretty way, the bushy plants getting to 36"/1.5m feet tall, with just one plant producing dozens of peppers. (8,000 SHU) ... Learn More

One of the most beautiful of all peppers, these gorgeous fruits, with a gentle heat, resemble shiny courgettes! The sizeable, almost identical fruits slowly ripen from a dark green to a voluptuous chocolate/toffee-apple shade. The heavy crop is sometimes so prolific that the branches break away, so staking and tying is sometimes needed! 200-2,000 SHU ... Learn More

A true cross between two famous varieties, the Purple Tiger Jalapeno is one of the most beautiful pepper plants you will ever encounter. Surrounded by dazzling variegated leaves, the fruits are 2-3 inch slim jalapenos which start out purple and ripen to red, but as they ripen the striping effects slowly appear on the deep red (Stripes on fruits in picture not yet developed). They have a sweetness to them with a medium heat, making them perfect for adding vibrant colour to salads, salsas and many other recipes. (8,000 - 12,000 SHU) Medium Heat. ... Learn More