Capsicum Annuum Grossum group 'Bell Boy' Plants

Lovely sweet peppers, also known as capsicums and sweet peppers, are best grown in a green house or polytunnel, although some success can be had by increasing them in a protected, warm position outside. Sow in the house from Feb to Apr and grow them in increasing hand bags or 21cm (8in) containers. Regularly wet down the floor of your green house or polytunnel to maintain moisture. 'Bell Boy' generates sweet, deep green fruits and veggies which turn red as they older.

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Capsicum

Species: annuum grossum group

Cultivar: Bell Boy

Plant type: Vegetable

Foliage colour: Mid-green

Feature: Fruit

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy

Hardiness: Half hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 60cm

Time to plant seeds: February to April 

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Canna Indica 'Purpurea' Plants

A very decorative flower which, with both its attractive green or brown vegetation and unique flowers in amazing colors of red, light red and yellow-colored, gives any edge a flavor of the tropics. Also excellent when expanded in large containers in the green house. The fleshy rhizomes can be started off in containers in the house in springtime, ready for growing out in early summer time. Raise the rhizomes in delayed fall and overwinter in a frost-proof place.

Family: Cannaceae

Genus: Canna

Species: indica

Cultivar: Purpurea

Plant type: Tender perennial

Flower colour: Mixed

Foliage colour: Bronze

Feature: Flowers, Dramatic foliage

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline

Hardiness: Tender

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 200cm

Spread: 50cm

Time to divide plants: February to March

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Canna 'Wyoming' Plants

The huge violet veined results in of 'Wyoming' make a bold statement in any garden. Then, in late summer, heated apricot lemon flowers, whose petals and leaves are slightly frilled, appear on long stalks above the stunning vegetation. In very mild regions vegetation may be grown completely in a heated protected border or protected during the cold months months season. In frost-prone areas, remove the results in and control when they are blackened by snow and lift the rhizomes for winter weather storage. Cannas are extraordinary vegetation that deserves that little additional care.

Family: Cannaceae

Genus: Canna

Cultivar: Wyoming

Plant type: Tender perennial

Flower colour: Orange

Foliage colour: Bronze

Feature: Flowers, Dramatic foliage

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist

Hardiness: Tender

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 180cm

Spread: 50cm

Time to divide plants: March to April

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Campanula Lactiflora Plants

A fantastic varieties for the edge with hard, branching arises keeping large, reduce trusses of milky-blue, open bell-shaped blossoms right through the summer. A amazing vision when in full plant and looks a cure placed beside violet vegetation. It does well in sun or partially colour but must have wealthy moisture-retentive ground to motivate a lot of development and blossoms.

Family: Campanulaceae

Genus: Campanula

Species: lactiflora

Plant type: Hardy perennial

Flower colour: Blue

Foliage colour: Mid-green

Feature: Flowers

Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 125cm

Spread: 60cm

Time to divide plants: March to April

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Camellia Japonica 'Lady Vansittart' Plants

Camellias are attractive time tested plants with gorgeous elegant flowers very beginning in the season. Camellia japonica types need full sunshine to mature their pals and arises, but day sunshine on the pals in freezing weather can damage them. 'Lady Vansittart' is a slow-growing heavy plant with attractive wavy-edged semi-double flowers that may need deadheading when they reduce. Where dirt are inappropriate or spring freeze very severe, plants may be grown in large bins of lime-free rich compost water with rain water.

Family: Theaceae

Genus: Camellia

Species: japonica

Cultivar: Lady Vansittart

Plant type: Evergreen shrub

Flower colour: Rose

Foliage colour: Dark green

Feature: Flowers

Sun exposure: Partial shade, Shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 900cm

Spread: 800cm

Time to take cuttings: June to July

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Camellia Japonica 'Grand Slam' Plants

Camellias are traditional spring-flowering plants with vibrant wax-like blossoms and shiny vegetation. 'Grand Slam' has stunning, dark red, dual or semi-double blossoms and fantastic shiny results in. It should be in a protected position to prevent cold gusts of wind and late freeze which can ruin the blossoms. All camellias need acid ground but if your ground is limey, you can grow one wonderfully in a large tub loaded with ericaceous, or lime-free rich compost. For container-grown camellias prevent using tap water as it contains too much lime; use rain water from a water buttocks instead.

Family: Theaceae

Genus: Camellia

Species: japonica

Cultivar: Grand Slam

Plant type: Evergreen shrub

Flower colour: Red

Foliage colour: Dark green

Feature: Flowers

Sun exposure: Partial shade, Shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 400cm

Spread: 1000cm

Flowering period: March to May

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Camellia 'Water Lily' Plants

Water lily ' is an erect growing variety with official double, deep light red blossoms and a wealthy fragrance. Camellias are attractive time tested plants ideal for the protected terrace or garden. They prefer wealthy acid ground and should be grown in elevated boxes or large containers where dirt are inappropriate or springtime freeze very serious. Never water them with regular water which can cause their vegetation to turn yellow.

Family: Theaceae

Genus: Camellia

Cultivar: Water Lily

Plant type: Evergreen shrub

Flower colour: Pink

Foliage colour: Dark green

Feature: Flowers

Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 600cm

Spread: 300cm

Time to take cuttings: June to July

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