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10 Old Fashioned Sweet PeaThe sweet pea was introduced to the UK in 1699 when a Sicilian monk, Francis Cupani, sent seeds of this fragrant annual to Dr Robert Uvedale, a teacher from Enfield, Middlesex. Thanks to its gorgeous scent the sweet pea gained popularity throughout t |
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AbeliaPosition full sunSoil fertile, well drained soilRate of growth averageFlowering period June to OctoberHardiness frost hardy needs winter protectionA useful, long flowering, semi evergreen shrub for a mixed border. This abelia has yellow and green var |
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African DaisyPosition full sunSoil moderately fertile, well drained soilRate of growth averageFlowering period June to SeptemberHardiness Frost hardy needs winter protection in cold areasA popular, spreading perennial, with cheerful, open daisies of palest lilac |
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African LilyPosition full sunSoil fertile, moist, well drained soil or John Innes no. 3 compost for containersRate of growth averageFlowering period July to SeptemberHardiness half hardyGlobes of of trumpet shaped, deep blue flowers appear from July to September |
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AlkanetPosition full sunSoil moist, fertile, well drainedRate of growth vigourousFlowering period JuneHardiness fully hardySturdy stems of deep blue summer flowers, turning blue purple with age, appear in early summer above rosettes of mid green leaves. Thi |
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AlliumPosition full sunSoil fertile, well drained soilRate of growth averageFlowering period JuneampnbspHardiness fully hardyDense, rich purple globes held high on erect stems above strap like, pale green leaves appear in early summer. They look spectacula |
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Allium SchubertiiPosition full sunSoil well drainedRate of growth averageFlowering period May JuneHardiness frost hardy may need protection in cold areasA really gorgeous, unusual allium, with huge, pinky purple, umbrella shaped blooms up to 30cm 5quot across, made u |
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Alpine Clematis Group 1Position full sun or partial shadeSoil fertile, well drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth average to fastFlowering period April to MayFlower colour blueOther features fluffy seed headsHardiness fully hardySmall, bell shaped, mid blue spring flowe |
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Alpine Mint BushPosition full sunSoil moderately fertile, moist but well drained soilRate of growth average to fast growing Flowering period June to AugustHardiness frost hardy needs winter protectionAn Australian native, this is a compact, aromatic, evergreen shrub |
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Alyssum Carpet Of Snow SeedsA magnificent low growing, wide spreading half hardy annual with a continuous display of massed white flowers all summer through. It is very early flowering and very easy to grow and suitable for exposed cool sites, rockeries, paving and walls. Sow e |
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AmsoniaPosition full sunSoil moist. but well drained soilRate of growth averageFlowering period May to JulyHardiness fully hardyDense clusters of star like, ice blue flowers appear from late spring to midsummer on graceful, arching stems above long, dark gr |
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AngelicaPosition full or partial shadeSoil deep, moist, fertile, loamy soilRate of growth average Flowering period August and SeptemberHardiness fully hardyA stunning, architectural plant that adds height and drama to a border.ampnbsp Dome shaped heads of pl |
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Angels Fishing RodPosition full sunSoil humus rich, well drained soilRate of growth slow growing Flowering period June to AugustHardiness frost hardy needs winter protectionA distinctive looking perennial with arching stems of bell shaped, magenta flowers that hang ab |
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Angelwing JasmineA jasmine that deserves its evocative name, this lovely evergreen plant is trained on a 1.2m cane and comes in a 6 litre pot. The flower buds are white but tinged with purple and when open have a hypnotic scent. Originally from The Admiralty Islands |
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ApplePosition full sunSoil fertile, well drained soilRate of growth average to fast growingUltimate size M27 1.8x1.8m 6x6ftUltimate size MM106 5.5x5.5m 18x18ftFlowering period April and MayHardiness fully hardyThis upright, spreading tree is covered in pu |
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Aquilegia McKana Giants Mixed SeedsThis hardy annual is one of the best in the long spurred hybrid range producing 2 3'' wide flowers in an excellent colour range. Suitable for bedding and cut flowers. Flowers late springearly summer. Sow February to June or September to October in a |
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Aquilegia Nora Barlow Mixed SeedsA beautiful border plant with fully double, nodding blooms in a wide range of colours, from pastel pink shades through to deep ocean blue, some petals tipped in lime green. This hardy perennial also make superb and unusual cut flowers. Flowers early |
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Armenian CranesbillThis vigorous Armenian cranesbill produces a mass of shallow cup shaped, vivid magenta flowers with black centres and veins from early to late summer. It quickly forms loose hummocks of deeply cut, mid green leaves, which turn a fabulous shade of red |
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Arrow BambooPosition full sun or partial shadeSoil humus rich, moist, well drained soilRate of growth fast growingLeaves dark green, oblongCanes olive green, maturing to pale beige and dark greenHardiness fully hardyTall, vigorous bamboo with olive canes maturin |
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Artichoke Violetta PrecocePurple violet coloured variety with a delicate artichoke flavour. Produces medium sized globes which have tender, meaty leaves. Position in a sheltered site in a rich heavy soil.Growing InstructionsSow indoors under cover in late winter and plant out |



