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Bee & foxglove Digitalis early summer bloomer. An old fashioned cottage garden perennial which is what bees seem to prefer Bee Garden, Dream Garden, Cottage Garden, Flower Garden, Summer Garden, Delphiniums, Foxglove, Garden Shrubs, Garden Plants

Bee & foxglove Digitalis early summer bloomer. An old fashioned cottage garden perennial which is what bees seem to prefer

Pansy 6 Pack - Pansies provide a splash of color in the cooler months, specifically bred for winter blooming. They are extremely tolerant of the cold and wet, and withstand chill winds well. Ideal for climates that receive little snow where the landscape remains visible throughout the winter months, winter pansies brighten dull winter landscapes. Regular dead-heading helps give their very best, so as soon as the flowers fade, nip them off. Winter Pansies, Tolerant, Winter Landscape, 6 Packs, Garden Center, Winter Months, Outdoor Ideas, Dull, Color Splash

Winter Landscape

Pansy 6 Pack - Pansies provide a splash of color in the cooler months, specifically bred for winter blooming. They are extremely tolerant of the cold and wet, and withstand chill winds well. Ideal for climates that receive little snow where the landscape remains visible throughout the winter months, winter pansies brighten dull winter landscapes. Regular dead-heading helps give their very best, so as soon as the flowers fade, nip them off.

The Dahlia is perfect for bedding, pots or small containers that will flowers from July until November. Dahlias prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. In the winter, lift and store the tubers indoors and replant them in spring when the soil has warmed. Dahlias are heavy feeders. In general, they benefit from a high-nitrogen liquid fertilizing every week in early summer and then a high-potassium liquid fertilizing every week from midsummer to early autumn. High Potassium, Replant, Outdoor Oasis, Tubers, Midsummer, Fertilizer, Backyard Garden, House Plants

Backyard Garden

The Dahlia is perfect for bedding, pots or small containers that will flowers from July until November. Dahlias prefer fertile, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. In the winter, lift and store the tubers indoors and replant them in spring when the soil has warmed. Dahlias are heavy feeders. In general, they benefit from a high-nitrogen liquid fertilizing every week in early summer and then a high-potassium liquid fertilizing every week from midsummer to early autumn.

Crocosmia Emberglow - Crocosmias, grow in dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. Emberglow produces branched spikes of curved, funnel-shaped deep red flowers to 8cm long in summer. Ideal for growing in borders. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Crocosmia, Pet Store, Amazing Flowers, Spikes, Deep Red, Red Flowers, Dense, Secret Garden

Amazing Flowers

Crocosmia Emberglow - Crocosmias, grow in dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. Emberglow produces branched spikes of curved, funnel-shaped deep red flowers to 8cm long in summer. Ideal for growing in borders. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Crocosmia Babylon - Crocosmias, grow in dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. Babylon' produces branched spikes of downward-facing flowers of bright orange that open wider than some of the more traditional varieties to give an attractive star-like appearance.Ideal for growing in borders. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Hardy Hibiscus, Sea Holly, Blooming Plants, Seed Starting, Babylon, Flower Seeds, Cut Flowers

Blooming Plants

Crocosmia Babylon - Crocosmias, grow in dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. Babylon' produces branched spikes of downward-facing flowers of bright orange that open wider than some of the more traditional varieties to give an attractive star-like appearance.Ideal for growing in borders. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Hydrangea Macrophylla Mix 2 For €30 - This hydrangea is one of the best blue, flowering varieties in mid-and late summer, with the flowers nicely set against the shiny green leaves. The type of soil affects almost all macrophyllas to a certain degree, with acid soil giving a colour swing to lilac, and alkaline producing pink, with only the whites staying white. Hydrangea Macrophylla, Types Of Soil, Late Summer, Alkaline, Green Leaves, Lilac, Swing, Herbs

Hydrangea Macrophylla

Hydrangea Macrophylla Mix 2 For €30 - This hydrangea is one of the best blue, flowering varieties in mid-and late summer, with the flowers nicely set against the shiny green leaves. The type of soil affects almost all macrophyllas to a certain degree, with acid soil giving a colour swing to lilac, and alkaline producing pink, with only the whites staying white.

Astilbe Fanal 7.5L - 'Fanal' is a compact Astible with dark green stems to 60cm, bearing dark reddish-green, divided leaves and short dense spikes of stunning deep crimson flowers in early summer - Ideal for adding a red hot flash of colour to your beds or borders. Summer Flowers, Flower Colour, Colour Red, Red Sentinel, Astilbe Arendsii, Plantes Alpines, Red Perennials, Gardens

Astilbe Arendsii

Plantes Alpines

Astilbe Fanal 7.5L - 'Fanal' is a compact Astible with dark green stems to 60cm, bearing dark reddish-green, divided leaves and short dense spikes of stunning deep crimson flowers in early summer - Ideal for adding a red hot flash of colour to your beds or borders.

Astible Erika 7.5L - Astilbes are long-blooming, plume-like flowers in soft shades of white, pink and red. The flowers are held on tall, stiff stalks, above the airy leaves. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden or soften a sunny spot. ‘Erika’ is a tall hybrid cultivar which features open, narrow spears of light heather pink flowers on upright stems. Easy Perennials, Flowers Perennials, Planting Flowers, Perennial Plants, Part Shade Flowers, Pink Flowers, Easy To Grow Bulbs, Hosta Gardens, Bulbs For Sale

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Easy To Grow Bulbs

Astible Erika 7.5L - Astilbes are long-blooming, plume-like flowers in soft shades of white, pink and red. The flowers are held on tall, stiff stalks, above the airy leaves. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden or soften a sunny spot. ‘Erika’ is a tall hybrid cultivar which features open, narrow spears of light heather pink flowers on upright stems.

Echinacea purpurea Little Magnus 2L - The Little Magnus Coneflower features dainty and delightful lightly-scented pink daisy flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the stems. It will bloom from mid summer to the first frosts - ideal for adding some much needed colour in the latter half of the summer season. Perfect in your borders or beds the flowers are ideal for cutting. Back Gardens, Outdoor Gardens, Bonsai Seeds, Echinacea Purpurea, Bloom Where You Are Planted, Xeriscape, Deep Purple

Outdoor Gardens

Echinacea Purpurea

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Echinacea purpurea Little Magnus 2L - The Little Magnus Coneflower features dainty and delightful lightly-scented pink daisy flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the stems. It will bloom from mid summer to the first frosts - ideal for adding some much needed colour in the latter half of the summer season. Perfect in your borders or beds the flowers are ideal for cutting.

Osteospermum Astra Yellow 10.5cm - Osteospermum, or African Daisy, is a very popular and attractive bedding plant. It is ideal due to the fact that it offers an early and longer flowering season. It is resistant to bad weather conditions. It has large bright daisy like flowers which will add colour to any flower bed or planter. Bedding Plants, Bad Weather, Flower Beds, Weather Conditions, Daisy, Attractive, Planters

Weather Conditions

Osteospermum Astra Yellow 10.5cm - Osteospermum, or African Daisy, is a very popular and attractive bedding plant. It is ideal due to the fact that it offers an early and longer flowering season. It is resistant to bad weather conditions. It has large bright daisy like flowers which will add colour to any flower bed or planter.

Passiflora Lavender Lady 3 Cane - Lavender Lady is a stunning passion flower with vibrant violet petals that seem to almost glow. It will flower abundantly during the summer months and its large fragrant flowers are attractive to both butterflies and bees. Passionflowers are evergreen vines, and grow best in sunny areas. Protect from frost and cold winds. Prune in Spring if necessary. Flora Flowers, Fragrant Flowers, Beautiful Flowers, Most Beautiful, Stunning, Beauty Network, Evergreen Vines, Passion Flower, Garland Decor

Fragrant Flowers

Beautiful Flowers

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Passiflora Lavender Lady 3 Cane - Lavender Lady is a stunning passion flower with vibrant violet petals that seem to almost glow. It will flower abundantly during the summer months and its large fragrant flowers are attractive to both butterflies and bees. Passionflowers are evergreen vines, and grow best in sunny areas. Protect from frost and cold winds. Prune in Spring if necessary.

Cyclamen will add some well needed colour to your garden over the Autumn winter period as this is their flowering season. Cyclamen are very low maintenance and being a winter hardy perennial will brighten your garden for years to come. Plant in cool shady areas and in soil well supplied with peat or leaf mould. Shade Perennials, Shade Plants, Spring Garden, Winter Garden, Trees And Shrubs, Trees To Plant, Picture Tree, Winter Plants, Garden Nursery

Shade Perennials

Trees And Shrubs

Cyclamen will add some well needed colour to your garden over the Autumn winter period as this is their flowering season. Cyclamen are very low maintenance and being a winter hardy perennial will brighten your garden for years to come. Plant in cool shady areas and in soil well supplied with peat or leaf mould.

Crocosmia Lucifer - Crocosmias grow in dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. Lucifer produces masses of branched spikes of downward-facing flowers of vibrent firey red - hence its name.The individual blooms themselves are not as big or showy as other crocosmias.However the smaller flowered varieties are hardier - making them a better choice for Ireland's colder climates. Ideal for growing in borders to provide height and visual interest. Hardy Perennials, Soil Texture, How To Attract Hummingbirds, Burgundy Flowers, Leaf Coloring, Planting Bulbs, Flower Border

Hardy Perennials

How To Attract Hummingbirds

Burgundy Flowers

Crocosmia Lucifer - Crocosmias grow in dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. Lucifer produces masses of branched spikes of downward-facing flowers of vibrent firey red - hence its name.The individual blooms themselves are not as big or showy as other crocosmias.However the smaller flowered varieties are hardier - making them a better choice for Ireland's colder climates. Ideal for growing in borders to provide height and visual interest.

Hydrangea Blueberry Cheesecake. These stunning hydrangeas are especially selected for hardiness; so a harsh Irish winter is no problem! The sweet coloured flowers will attract the attention. They also have the unique quality that they flower every year for the whole summer on the new and the existing branches - meaning the require little or no pruning. The striking and unusual purple blue flowers have the colour of lovely blueberries and will flower the whole summer, from June till October. Hydrangea Colors, Blue Flowers, Colorful Shrubs, Hydranga, Flowering Bushes, Dried Hydrangeas, Language Of Flowers, Blueberry Cheesecake, Floral Garden

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Blueberry Cheesecake

Hydrangea Blueberry Cheesecake. These stunning hydrangeas are especially selected for hardiness; so a harsh Irish winter is no problem! The sweet coloured flowers will attract the attention. They also have the unique quality that they flower every year for the whole summer on the new and the existing branches - meaning the require little or no pruning. The striking and unusual purple blue flowers have the colour of lovely blueberries and will flower the whole summer, from June till October.

Chocolate Cosmos is a tender Mexican perennial which is now a fashionable late summer highlight in warm borders, as much for its warm and comforting scent of vanilla and hot chocolate as for the striking dusky brownish-red blooms. As with most cosmos varieties, the blooms resemble small single dahlias, and its culture is similar too... Perennials, Most Beautiful Flowers, Pretty Flowers, Nice Flower, Brown Flowers, Exotic Flowers

Most Beautiful Flowers

Chocolate Cosmos is a tender Mexican perennial which is now a fashionable late summer highlight in warm borders, as much for its warm and comforting scent of vanilla and hot chocolate as for the striking dusky brownish-red blooms. As with most cosmos varieties, the blooms resemble small single dahlias, and its culture is similar too...

Heather is a dwarf or low-growing hardy perennial shrub growing to a maximum height of about 12 inches. Calluna will grow and flower best in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. They will need annual pruning to prevent them from becoming straggly looking. They will grow best in well drained soil and can provide a wonderful ground cover. Garden Terrarium, Drained, Ground Cover, Dwarf, Prune, Partial, Planting

Garden Terrarium

Heather is a dwarf or low-growing hardy perennial shrub growing to a maximum height of about 12 inches. Calluna will grow and flower best in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. They will need annual pruning to prevent them from becoming straggly looking. They will grow best in well drained soil and can provide a wonderful ground cover.