Hyacinthus orientalis 'Miss Saigon'
garden hyacinth bulbs
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April and May
- Flower colour: pinkish purple
- Other features: all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the bulbs may cause skin irritation
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Perfect in 'bruised' bedding schemes, the rich colouring of this garden hyacinth looks wonderful with deep purples and plums. It will also provide a striking contrast when planted beside silvery foliage. - Garden care: Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.
- Harmful if eaten/skin irritant
Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'
lungwort
Bright blue flowers
£7.49
9cm pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Geranium phaeum var. phaeum 'Samobor'
dusky cranesbill
Small, purple-black flowers. Good for shade
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
barrenwort
Profusion of large lilac flowers
£7.99
1.5 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Convallaria majalis
lily-of-the-valley
Scented white bells in spring
£7.99
2 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
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