Beautiful Summer

We’rea lmostt here... Summer is in sightand oneof ourfavourite seasons is wait ingtobeenjoyed.Many of us wi ll have holidaysplanned but when thesun is sh iningand theweekendarrives, thererea llyisno placel ikehome.

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Anda longsidea ll ourbeaut if ul plants andseasona l produc ts we’vegot aday out designed just foryou with lots goi ng on th roug hout thestore.Wecan’t wait to seeyou soon andt reat youtoag reat dayout.

Summer 2023

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BERR Y NICE

If you’d love to grow your own summer berries but lack space, why not tr y a dwarf variety?

Blackberr y ‘Little Black Prince’ (H: 1m) is almost thornless but produces sweet juicy fruit, while Raspberr y ‘Little Sweet Sister’ (H: 80cm) has an intense, aromatic flavour Both can be grown in a patio pot.

Beautiful Gardens STEP INTO

Summ�

GRO W THE BEST

Plant s in this magazine, and in store, labelled AGM have been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Societ y (RHS) because they perform particularly well

Annual Perennial/biennial Flowering shrubs

RE AC H FO R THE MO ON

SUN SHINE ST AT E

A summer bedding plant that’s bound to make you smile is the cheerful-looking Bidens Taka Tuka collection – it’s easy to grow in the ground or in a pot, and you’ll find various different colour options in store.

H: 45cm

May-

Oc t

BEA CH HOLID AY VIBES

Create some coastal chic with Cordyline ‘Lime Passion’ – its spik y leaves and palm-tree shape make you feel like you’re on holiday all year round! H: 1.5m

THINK PINK

Unlike tall purple alliums, ‘Millennium’ is rose-pink in colour and just 40cm high It also flowers later. Plant with roses and delphiniums for a cottage garden feel, or grow among compact ornamental grasses for a more contemporar y effect.

June-August

Transform a sunny bed or border with three irresistible new Hibiscus and a recent introduc tion, all bred by expert s in the UK. These long-flowering plant s add an exotic flavour to beds and borders, and the enormous blooms (up to 18cm across) will stop you in your tracks.

H: 1.5-3m

June -Oct

‘Lunar Eclipse’

‘Lunar Rhapsody’

Raspberr y ‘Little Sweet Sister’

‘Lunar Flare’

‘Rose Moon’

Blackberr y ‘Little Black Prince’

Bidens Taka Tuka ‘Yellow Red Star’

Bidens Taka Tuka ‘Red Yellow Centre’

Dahlietta ‘Amazone Pink’

H: 30 -50cm July- Oc t

Pelargonium ‘Prett y Little Pink Splash’ H: 40cm May- Nov

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Petunia ‘Black Satin’ H: 30cm May- Oc t

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Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apollo Carmine’ (AGM *) H: 50cm -1m July- Oc t

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Petunia ‘Shortcake Blueberr y’

H: 30cm May- Oc t

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Petunia ‘Shortcake Raspberr y’ H: 30cm May- Oc t

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Begonia boliviensis Bossa Nova ‘Pink Glow’

H: 45cm July- Oc t

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Begonia boliviensis Bossa Nova ‘Night Fever Rosso’

H: 45cm July- Oc t

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Geum ‘Tropical Tempest’

H: 60cm April-Sept 13

Rhodanthemum ‘Zagora Orange’

H: 30cm May-Aug 14

Rhodanthemum ‘Zagora Yellow’

H: 30cm May-Aug

Beautiful Gardens

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Rhodanthemum ‘Zagora Pink’

H: 30cm May-Aug

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Dahlietta ‘Candy’

H: 30cm May- Oc t

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Petunia ‘Bee’s Knees’

H: 30cm May- Oc t

Ever y garden has a place where good things happen – from brunch with friends, to mid-morning yoga, to play time with the kids Flowers in shades of orange, mango and golden-yellow are bursting with energy, and they’ll dazzle in the daytime sun.

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Dahlietta ‘Emily’

H: 30 -50cm July- Oc t

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Verbena ‘Lobster fest’

H: 15cm June -Sept

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Begonia boliviensis Bossa Nova ‘Night Fever Papaya’ H: 45cm July- Oc t

AC TIVE ZO NE

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Salvia ‘Artemis’ H: 75cm 22

Buddleja Butter fly Tower White

H: 2m June -Sept

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Begonia boliviensis Bossa Nova ‘White Glow’

H: 45cm July- Oc t

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Fuchsia ‘ Mrs WP Wood’ (AGM *)

H: 50cm -1m June -Oct

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Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apollo Pink’

(AGM *) H: 50cm -1m July- Oc t

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apollo White’

(AGM *) H: 50cm -1m July- Oc t

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Nemesia ‘Peaches ’n’ Cream’

H: 25cm May- Oc t 27

Dahlietta ‘Elsa’

H: 60cm July- Oc t 28

Dahlietta ‘Louise’

H: 60cm July- Oc t

CHILL-OUT SPO T

Rest and relax with plants that soothe the eye and please the senses Soft, textured leaves are delightful to touch, while scented flowers and mellow pastel colours help to create an oasis of calm.

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Dianthus Sweet Pleasure ‘Peppermint’

H: 25cm June -Sept

Annual Perennial/biennial Flowering shrubs

*Holds an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) from the RHS

IN OUTDOOR STYLE Fre sh �ea s Beautiful Gardens

From season-proof cushions to adjust able table heights , our extensive range of out door furniture is st ylish, versatile and maintenance-f ree

ble adjust s dining table

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PRO TECTING THE PLANET

The highl ig ht of a perfec t summer is rela xi ng and di ni ng outdoors. And that means invest ing in quality garden furniture that is st yl ish, comfor table and reliably weat herproof. Our Chat swor th range combines lu xury with classic design and it’s al l created in an easy-to-clean, weat herproof woven fi nish. Over the page, you’ll also fi nd the smar t and modern Elba and Livorno collec tions.

Left: Chat swor th 3-seat sofa set with ceramictop adjustable table, two armchairs and two foot stools (3.5 x 2.5m) £2,499

Top right: Chat swor th 4-seat circular dining set (1.2m Dia.)with four armchairs (2.6 x 2.6m) and parasol £1,699

Right: Chat swor th 6-seat oval dining set (3.25 x 2.6m)with parasol £2,499

Below: Chat swor th modular corner set with square adjustable table, corner sofa and two benches (3 x 3m) £2,799

Bottom: Chat swor th recliner set with two foot stools and matching side table (2 x 1.5m) £1,099

ADD A POP OF COL OUR

Make your outdoor dining sets even more comfortable with our colourful outdoor cushions. You’ll find a range of designs in store

All Chatsworth cushions are made from recycled plastic bottles, and a tree is planted for every furniture set sold

Beautiful Gardens FURNITURE

Elba lounger with adjustable back rest and five different positions, and shower- resistant cushion £349

Below right: Elba 6-seat dining set in rustproof aluminium and teak, with shower-resistant seat cushions (2.52 x 3m) £1,599

Above: Elba low corner lounge set in st ylish aluminium and teak, with matching side table and coffee table (2.52 x 2.52m) £1,599

Below lef t: Elba Grande casual corner dining set in rustproof, recyclable aluminium and teak, with two cushioned stools (3.2 x 3.2m) £2,899

The teak used is FSC- certified

Top: Livorno deluxe lounge set with static table(160 x 90cm) and two padded stools, in smar t carbon black £1,999

Above: Livorno mini modular set with 90cm sq. adjustable table and two comfor table padded stools (2.5 x 2.5m) £1,999

Below: Livorno corner modular set in light weight aluminium, with sofa, adjustable table and two armchairs (3 x 3m) £2,799

Above: Livorno 6-seat dining set in powder-coated aluminium, with granite-topped table (160 x 90cm) and 3m parasol £1,199

Find great ideas on page 24 for tasty edibles to grow at home

OF THE�� � l

GRILL

Spontaneous barbecue parties and alfresco meals are easier with a Weber gas barbecue. Here are two of our favourit e models, plus accessories for great result s ever y time

Sum mer means eat ing outdoors and noth ing tastes better than freshly gri lled snacks and meals. Gas barbecues are perfec t for newbies and ex perienced cook s ali ke because they ’re quick and si mple to light, easy to use and st raig ht forward to clean later.

We part icularly love these two Genesis II gas barbecues because they ’re both compat ible with Weber’s clever Gour met BBQ System (GBS). Th is lets you cook ever yt hing from brea kfast to pi zza to roast ch icken for Sunday lunch. Both designs also have powerf ul burners and porcelain-enamelled cast iron cook ing grates wh ich cook food more even ly. Now’s the ti me to hit the gr il l.

Weber Genesis II E- 410 gas barbecue

RRP £1,479 Our price £1,109

A large cooking area makes this an impressive family barbecue.

25% OFF

Weber Genesis II E-310 gas barbecue

RRP £1,099 Our price £824

A more compac t version which is ideal for smaller gardens and patios

GRILL LIK E A PR O

Useful accessories for perfect results

GBS glazed pizza stone

£68.99 Create tast y pizzas with a crispy base

Precision 3-piece BBQ set

£62.99 Soft-touch handles for a non -slip grip

£2.50 OFF

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With aSheffield heritage going back to 1730, Burgon &Ball produces garden tools and accessories to makegardening easier

*Offer available until 31stAugust2023

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Grand HenleyArbour £499

Four Seater RoundDiningSet £499

Six Seater DiningSet £549

Four Seater SquareDining Set £499

Dorsert TwoSeaterSwing £349

Four Seater Bar Set £399

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Whether you’re aself-taug ht ex pert or a green-fingeredbeg inner;a foodie with a passion formak ingyourown or someone whoprefers to be indu lged;a litt le onew it henerg y in abu ndance or acouplelooki ng forsomepeace and quiet, we’vegot aday outdesig nedjust foryou..

Foodie Delights

The Food Hall,CookShop and our WeberWorldare perfect for thoselookingfor culinary inspiration bothinsideand out, whilst our dining destinations provideachoiceofvenuesfor anyonelooking for atasty treat anda little time out.

FIRST STOP FOR PLANT ADVICE, SERVED WITH ASUNNY SMILE.

Gardener’sDream

Our Open SkiesGlass Houseisfull of inspiration andideas forany size andtype of garden. Experienced gardenerswilllove the quality and rangeofplantsonoffer, whilst thoselookingfor inspiration can learn from ourexperts whoare always on handtohelp.

Homegrown by us, loved by you

Activity Agenda

And if you’re simply looking forsomething to do... looknofurther.Our Jurassic Cove AdventureGolf and Windy BankWoods arefun forall ages, whilst our Indoor Beach andOutdoor Adventure Play Areaare perfect for thelittle ones.And notforgetting Weeping Ash, ourbeautiful hidden garden located just next door.

Retail Therapy

Our many retail departmentsare theplace to go for atouch of retail therapywith clothing, homeware andgifts allonthe agenda. And our Outdoor Living department has everything from gardenfurnituretoatmospheric lighting, heating and outdoor cushions, to help createyour perfect outdoor environment

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Beautiful Gardens

CAPTIVATING Clemat is

Growing compact varieties of summer-flowering clematis in a container allows you to enjoy the magnificent flowers at eye level

All bred by Raymond Evison

Do you love the cheerfu l blooms of summer-flower ing clemat is?

Then you’ll be pleased to hear that not all variet ies need acres of wa llspace. Some compac t clemat is are idea lly suited to patio cont ai ners – including blood-red ‘Nubia’, purple ‘Oly mpia’ and pearly-white ‘Tsu ki ko’, al l of wh ich were developed by world-renow ned clemat is ex pert, Raymond Ev ison.

When grown in a container in sun or light shade, clematis can be combined with other plants for a colourful, longlasting display. Planting hardy geraniums, nemesia or lavender at the base of a clematis helps to shade its roots (which clematis like). Alternatively, a compact clematis can be encouraged to scramble through the stems of a hardy fuchsia. But whichever combination you choose, the end result is bound to look fabulous.

Geranium cinereum (H: 25cm May-July)

Nemesia Lady Series (H: 30cm June -Sept) Fuchsias (H: 50cm -1m June -Oct)

Lavandula stoechas ‘Hot Pink’ (H: 45 -50cm June -July)

Annual Perennial/biennial Flowering shrubs *Holds an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) from the RHS

Lady Jane Jolly Jewel Raspberr y

Lady Kate Fair y Light s

Jolly Jewel Silver

Lady Lisa Lady Thumb (AGM *)

Jolly Jewel Night

Lady Dawn Mrs Popple (AGM *)

Jolly Jewel Salmon

Lady Emma Delta Sarah

Jolly Jewel Red

PERFECT PLANTING PA RT NERS

Beautiful Gardens

THE MATCH p� f ect

Penstemons’ prett y bell-shaped flowers appeal to both bees and gardeners alike, and they partner beautifully with classic English roses

‘Purple Bedder’ H: 60cm

‘Garnet’ (AGM) H: 90cm

‘Hewell Pink Bedder’ (AGM) H: 80cm

‘Snowstorm’ H: 75cm

‘Sour Grapes’ (AGM) H: 60cm

‘King George V’ H: 90cm

Ideal for a sheltered sunny spot, penstemons love the warmer summers we’ve been experiencing recently in the UK. Traditional varieties of these attractive perennial plants produce hundreds of small bell-shaped blooms from July to October, and there are also newer penstemons with larger, more prominent flowers. No matter which variet y you choose, all penstemons look particularly beautiful when grown alongside other popular summer-flowering plants – especially English roses. Here, we’ve highlighted si x of our favourite penstemon varieties, and matched them with si x enchanting David Austin roses.

Roald Dahl H: 1.2m

Olivia Rose Austin H: 1m

Emily Bronte H: 1.25m

Gertrude Jek yll (AGM) H: 1.1m

Gabriel Oak H: 1.2m

Desdemona H: 1.5m

PLANT PA RT NERS ENGLISH ROSES

TASTE OF

Peruvian lilies bring a tropical flavour to a sunny garden or a summer bouquet, and the newest varieties are bursting with mouthwatering colours

Beautiful Gardens

Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian lily, is currently enjoying a well-deser ved spell centre-stage as gardeners and cut-flower growers discover how easy it is to grow and how brilliant it looks in a summer border or a seasonal vase of cut flowers. Native to South America, the latest varieties of alstroemeria –such as the tall Summer Paradise series and the dwarf Inticancha series – are bolder than ever before, with gleaming gold and fiery orange combinations to catch the eye. They’re simple to grow, too: plant in a pot or border, in a warm sheltered spot, and they’ll flower ever y year.

SUMMER PA RADISE SERIES

1 Summer Breeze 2 Summer Break 3 Summer Red 4 Summer Saint 5 Summer Sky

INTIC ANCHA SERIES

6 Inticancha Dark Purple 7 Inticancha Maya 8 Inticancha Indigo

9 Inticancha Sunshine 10 Inticancha Br yce 11 Inticancha Navayo

ALSTROEMERIAS NEED TO KNO W

Grows best in full sun or light shade

Height: Summer Paradise – 1m

Inticancha – 40cm

Spread: 30 -60cm

Flowering period: May- Oc t

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The best part of growing your own is sharing the result s with family and friends. Here’s how to add freshly picked flavours to summer drinks, salads and BBQ grills

SUMMER PARTY flav�� s

SALADS WITH A TWIST

The perfec t summer salads are full of colour and crunch. So, why not add a fresh spin with rainbow-coloured leaves, crunchy peppers and striped tomatoes? Grow a few of these together in a large pot or trough, and pick fresh when you need them.

Tomato ‘Tumbling Tom Red’

Swiss chard ‘Bright Light s’

Sweet pepper ‘Snack Pepper’

Tomato ‘Sungold’

Nastur tium

Tomato ‘Green Zebra’

Lettuce Baby Leaf Mix

Basil ‘Greek’

Growing your own cock tail garnishes is fun. of fresh flower petals, a sprig of mint, wberr y will jazz up summer drinks and these options are all easy to ow in a small space

or a slice of strawberr y will summer in an instant, and easy to grow space. oregano

The fresh, fragrant leaves of home -grown herbs are guaranteed to transform your barbeque menu. Chop finely or different combina dressings,

or shred with scissors, and use combinations of herbs to create tasty salsas and marinades.

Golden oregan

Strawberr y ‘Cambridge Favourite’

Thyme

Mint

Parsley

Lavender ‘Munstead’

Pineapple sage

Cucumber ‘Mini’

Dill

COCKT AIL CHIC

MA GIC AL MARINADES

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