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Our favourite fuchsias for the ultimate summer show

COLOUR STORIES Dazzling flowers to plant right now!

Radiant roses

Dreamy blooms for every garden

Inside, outside

Stylish designs for alfreso living

Fresh edibles

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Contents

S E A S O N A L CO LO U R

P L A N T I N S P I R AT I O N

3 Go bold for summer

18 Scented with style

4 Stars of the show

20 Taste of the tropics

Our pick of the best for planting now

Colour-themed displays for pots and borders

O U T D O O R LI V I N G

8 Take time out to

entertain Easy alfresco dining with all-weather designs

13 Get the party started The best barbecues at home or away

14 Outdoor kitchen kit

From grills to pizza ovens

The everlasting appeal of English roses Travel the world, one plant at a time

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performers Our favourite fuchsias for months of colour

24 Make your

salad special Grow your own imaginative edibles

TheTillington Group is an association of some of the best independent garden centre businesses in the UK, co-operating in buying and marketing. ‘Exclusive’ in this magazine means plants and products that are exclusive this season to theTillington Group. ‘New’ in this magazine means a plant or product that is new to the garden centres in theTillington Group this year. It may have been trialled previously in other markets. Products featured are seasonal, stock may be limited and is subject to availability. Dates and prices are correct at time of going to press, but prices may be subject to change due to ongoing disruption in the supply chain.

Consultant editor Aileen Scoular Photography Ernie Janes,Visions Premium, Fiona Rice,Visions, Nova Photo Graphik, Jacky Hobbs/GAP Photos; Jonathan Buckley, Lewis Bloor, James Galway-Hoa Brothers, JASkelton, Howard Rice/DavidAustin Roses; Chris Baynham; Globe Planter; Cavan Images,iStockphoto, E+/Getty Images;Visions BV; Riccardo Sala,Tim Gainey/Alamy Stock Photo; Miranda vanAssema/Floramedia Database Picture Library;Visions BV, Netherlands/Walter Blom Plants; Jan de Koning; Melanie Hobson/EyeEm/Getty Images.

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Colour reproduction by Rhapsody Media. Printed by Walstead, Peterborough. All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced or transmitted without the publisher’s permission. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but Wonderly cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information therein, or any consequence arising from it.

Beautiful Gardens is a registered trademark of Beautiful Gardens Ltd which is wholly owned by the Tillington Group.

Date: 25.Mar 2022 15:08:54

WHAT TO PLANT NOW

Go bold for summer SMALL AND SWEET Searching for a tasty fruit to grow in a pot? Try award-winning Raspberry ‘Groovy’ – it’s compact and has unusual golden-green foliage, with juicy fruit from August.

GO CRAZY FOR DAISIES Daisy flowers are synonymous with summer, and easyto-grow Bidens ‘Brazen Samurai’ is a real charmer.

Bi-coloured blooms in cheerful shades of orange and yellow bring a splash of colour to hanging baskets and patio pots in a sunny spot. May-Oct

Pelargonium Mosquitaway ‘Lizzy’ Pelargonium Mosquitaway ‘Megan’

G R OW THE BEST Plants in this magazine, and in store, labelled AGM have been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) because they perform particularly well.

FLOWERING PERIODS

Annual Perennial/ biennial Flowering shrub

BUZZ OFF! Help keep biting pests at bay naturally with a few pots of Pelargonium Mosquitaway on your patio. The lemonscented leaves act as a natural insect deterrent, and the lavish bi-coloured flower displays will relish a sunny spot. May-Nov

WELCOM E WI NNER S Calliope geraniums are always popular, and rightly so. In five gorgeous colours, these undemanding plants are droughttolerant and easy to grow.

The velvety flowers don’t fade in bright sunshine and will quickly shake off summer rain.

Dead-head for more flowers. May-Oct

Dark Red

Red Splash

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S E A S O N A L C O LO U R I N STA N T I M PAC T

Stars of the show Transform your outdoor space with a pretty colour-themed display. Start with a favourite shrub or long-flowering perennial, and add a bouquet of annuals from these irresistible colour palettes 1

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S IZ Z L ING SHAD ES If you love uplifting colours, with plenty of warmth and personality, you’ll be drawn to this selection of hot pinks, terracotta reds and mellow mangoes. Start with the beautiful sugar-pink Salvia ‘Angel Wings’ (top) and build up your display from there.

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1 Salvia ‘Angel Wings’ H: 80cm Jul-Sept 2 Dianthus Kahori Pink H: 20cm June-Sept 3 Verbena Lanai ‘Candy Cane’ H: 30cm June-Sept

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4 Calibrachoa Cabrio ‘Eclipse Strawberry’ H: 15cm June-Oct 5 Petunia Fun House ‘Mango Punch’ H: 30cm May-Oct

6 Dianthus Kahori Scarlet H: 20cm June-Sept 7 Digitalis ‘Firebird’ H: 1m May-Jul 8 Petunia Fun House ‘Peach Melba’ H: 30cm May-Oct

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Top tips TO MAXIMISE YOUR SUMMER FLOWER DISPLAY Remove dead flowers to encourage more blooms – snip off with secateurs or pinch off with your fingers.

Water well in hot weather – aim the watering can or hose at your plants’ roots, not the petals.

Feed every few weeks – use an organic liquid feed, diluted in water, to boost flowering performance.

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SEASONAL COLOUR I N STA N T I M PAC T

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12 Phlox ‘Clouds of Perfume’ H: 35cm June-Jul 13 Verbena Lanai ‘Cyclops Purple’ H: 30cm June-Sept 14 Digitalis ‘Dalmation Purple’ H: 70cm Jun-Sept (AGM)

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COOL BLUES Shades of indigo, lavender and sapphire blue make a soothing combination, and flowers in these colours also appeal to bees and butterflies. Make fragrant Lavender ‘Blue Spear’ (above) the star attraction, then add a supporting cast of blue beauties.

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15 Delphinium ‘Delgenius Breezin’ H: 60cm May-Jul 16 Sollya ‘Ultra Blue’ H: 2m June-Sept 17 Lavender ‘Blue Spear’ H: 35cm June-Sept

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Flower displays in softer colours work well in the cool light we often have in this country, and lighter shades can help to make small spaces feel larger.

Begin with Daphne ‘Summer Ice’ (top, left) then create a feather-light cloud of pretty pinks, whites and lilac-purples.

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OUTDOOR LIVING FURNITURE

Elba relaxer set

Elba low lounge set – large corner The ultimate chillout zone in smart aluminium and teak (2.85 x 2.85m) £2,149 Also available: Elba low lounge set – standard corner (2.52 x 2.52m) £1,899

Take time out to entertain Alfresco dining has never been easier with a fantastic line-up of practical all-weather furniture designs

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ersatility is now a top priority and our latest outdoor furniture will take you from family brunch right through to cocktail parties. Allweather rattan, powder-coated aluminium and smart padded cushions make these furniture sets practical and comfortable. And there’s a wide choice of designs – from the chic styling of Elba and Somerton, to the casual country look of Blenheim and Turin (overleaf).

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Above: Elba 6-seat dining set Smart and practical, it’s perfect for family meals £1,599 Right: Elba large storage box The stylish way to store your cushions £749

Above left: Elba lounger Adjust the back to read or relax (cushion included) £369

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Somerton corner firepit set Enjoy flickering flames at night, then convert the firepit back into a regular table in time for a leisurely lunch (3.1 x 3.1m) £2,999

Above: Somerton 6-seat dining set Smart high-backed chairs make formal dining a comfortable affair £1,699

Above: Somerton mini corner set Deep cushions enhance a spacesaving design (2.8 x 2.8m) £1,999

Right: Somerton lounge set Flexible seating is ideal for casual dining, by day or night £2,299

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Blenheim reclining sofa lounge set A height-adjustable table and reclining sofa with cushioned seating will keep everyone comfortable £2,599

Above: Blenheim casual dining set Adjust the table height for an easy day-tonight switch (2.4 x 2.4m) £2,699 Blenheim large cushion box (with liner) Plenty of storage space £699

Right: Blenheim recliner set Who needs the beach with this luxury lounging set? £1,199

Blenheim bistro set Pull up a chair: it’s time for tea £799

Blenheim double cocoon chair Cosy up alone or with a companion £849

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Date: 25.Mar 2022 15:08:48

OUTDOOR LIVING FURNITURE

Above: Turin mini-corner modular dining set with two stools Alfresco meals the easy way (2.2 x 2.2m) £1,599 Left: Turin 8-seat oval dining set An elegant design for more formal dining occasions £2,699 Parasols, scatter cushions, throws and other accessories may vary and are sold separately.

You’ll find a range of different designs available in store.

Quoted sizes of corner sets represent the footprint of each set.

Top: Turin bistro set Ideal for coffee and croissants £629 Above: Turin 4-seat circular dining set Perfect for casual dining in smaller spaces £1,249 BEAUTIFUL GARDENS/11

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1. Elda Firepit Introduce style and convenience to your outdoor space with the Elda Steel Firepit. Complete with a mesh lid and cooking grill that can be popped on top to cook up a storm with the help of the safety tool.

H55cm x W75cm x D75cm.

£174.99

£229.99

2. Leaves Globe Firepit Create a statement with this oxidised steel fire globe. Once lit, it will cast light and shadow to create stunning effects. Enjoy the warmth of a real log fire.

H62cm x DIA50cm

3. Colorado Medium Style and function come together in perfect harmony with our sleek Colorado chimenea.

Designed and introduced first by La Hacienda, it provides warmth and a soothing light from the flames of a real wood fire.

H160cm x DIA60cm.

£149.99

5. Wildfire Firepit With a deep bowl embellished with an attractive flame design, the Wildfire is perfect for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Includes mesh lid and safety tool.

H61cm x DIA61cm.

£149.99

£149.99

4. Pittsburgh Medium Firepit Complete with an oiled steel bowl that sits on three sturdy legs low to the ground, the Pittsburgh Firepit is heavy duty and highly durable.

H33cm x W85cm.

4 seat Siena Round

£749 Siena Twinseat

£289

Parasol base available to purchase separately.

Café Napoli Bistro Set

£229

Parasol base available to purchase separately.

6 seat Siena Rectangular

£999

Date: 25.Mar 2022 15:08:37

OUTDOOR LIVING BARBECUES

Capture the flavours If you’re entertaining outdoors this summer, we have a wide range of barbecues to help you cook up a fresh and tasty feast for family and friends

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he best summer meals involve a barbecue! So, if you want to create freshly cooked, smoking-hot snacks and meals outdoors, why not invest in a gas barbecue? They’re quick and simple to light, easy to cook on, and cleaning them later is a breeze. You can also choose the size and design of

barbecue that best suits the kind of entertaining you prefer to do.

For example, the high performance models in Weber’s Genesis Series let you create some really ambitious menus, while the Weber Traveler is an ingenious foldup portable gas barbecue that’s very versatile to cook on.

V E R S AT IL IT Y GUARANT EED With four burners, a tuck-away warming rack and stainless steel Flavorizer bars, this gas barbecue offers you limitless cooking possibilities. It’s also compatible with Weber’s Gourmet BBQ System (GBS) which lets you cook everything from breakfast and brunch, to grilled steak, roast chicken and pizza. Weber Genesis II E-410 gas barbecue RRP £1,419 Our price £1,277.10 FREE WEBER GBS WOK SET worth £94.99 with every Genesis II E-410 gas barbecue in smoke (pictured)

Add the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub (£157.99) for precise results (top); the free Weber GBS Wok set (above)

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CO O K AN D G O Combine a brilliant fold-up design, a large cooking area and a practical low-to-high temperature range and you get a truly portable gas barbecue. It fits neatly into the boot of a car, and the chunky wheels make it easy to roll over grass or gravel.

Another great feature is the reversible ‘prep and serve’ board for safe and simple open-air cooking.

Weber Traveler gas barbecue RRP £465 Our price £418.50

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Date: 28.Mar 2022 15:25:57

Make great pizza at home!

Ooni Koda 12 Gas £299

Ooni Karu 12 Multi Fuel £299

Ooni Koda 12 Gas Your time is precious, so make it count. Ooni Koda 12 fires out jaw-dropping pizzas in 60 seconds flat. No assembly, no mess, no fuss. Cooking outdoors with gas has never been so simple (or so beautiful). Ready right out of the box, the super compact Ooni Koda 12 is good to go in seconds. Simply flip open the foldable legs, insert the stone baking board, and connect to a gas tank.

Ooni Karu 12 Multi Fuel Fuelled by real wood or charcoal, Ooni Karu 12 cooks authentic wood-fired, stone-baked pizza in any outdoor space in just 60 seconds. Ooni Karu 12 is also gas compatible – simply order an Ooni Gas Burner attachment to extend your fuel options. Ooni Karu’s custom-designed fuel tray maximizes airflow and delivers a powerful blast of searing flame - load it up with real wood or charcoal, with no excess ash to clean.

Date: 21.Mar 2022 08:23:59

Traeger Ironwood D2 885 Grill £1,699

Grilling experts Traeger, have been revolutionising BBQ grilling and outdoor cooking for 30 years, using 100% natural hardwood fuel to infuse food with unparalleled flavourful smoke, making food taste absolutely delicious.

Traeger’s line-up of Hickory, Maple, and Cherry wood pellet flavours, will combine to create a blend that can take on just about anything you cook. From classic BBQ meats, to fish and vegetables, this versatile blend gives you full-bodied flavour you’ll go back to time and time again.

Traeger Pro D2 575 Grill £899

Once you’ve tried cooking with wood pellets, you’ll never go back to using anything else and whatever the size of your outdoor space – there’s a Traeger grill to suit everyone.

And the beauty of cooking on a Traeger hardwood grill, is that you really can cook anything – from BBQ, grilling and smoking, to baking, roasting and braising – creating delicious BBQ meals to perfection for friends and family every time.

Traeger Ironwood 650 Grill £1,199

Date: 21.Mar 2022 09:16:38

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Date: 23.Mar 2022 08:05:27

HIGH-QUALITY GARDEN HAND TOOLS Classic good looks, lifetime guarantee

Burgon & Ball’s beautiful garden hand tools have been designed to give years of gardening pleasure. Crafted in sleek stainless steel and sustainably sourced hardwood, these tools will stand the test of time.

Burgon & Ball tools are the only garden hand tools endorsed by the RHS, and for peace of mind each tool has a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Enjoy your gardening with the classic style of Burgon & Ball hand tools.

Compost Scoop RRP £16.99

Our Price £12.74

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Shrub Rake RRP £13.99

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Round Tined Fork RRP £12.99

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Stainless Steel Handtools Hand Hoe RRP £13.99

Our Price £10.49 *May 1st - August 1st 2022. While stocks last. RRP = Recommended Retail Price. Selected Hand Tools Only. For the full range of selected hand tools see in store for details.

Date: 25.Mar 2022 15:08:44

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Shrub roses can look stylishly chic or reassuringly traditional depending on how they’re used, and modern English roses bred by British rose experts David Austin are particularly appealing.

English roses are recognisable by their layered blooms and ruffled appearance.

They also offer gardeners bigger flowers, stronger scents and an even more reliable performance. The repeatflowering roses we’ve chosen here, for example, will flower in flushes from June, right through to autumn – much longer than traditional roses.

So, if you’re looking for a rose to plant near your front door, in the middle of a border, or to scramble over an arch, choose one of these top performers.

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Tranquillity rose With its light fruity scent and large ivory blooms, this rose complements purple Erysimum and Veronicastrum (above left). H: 1.25m

Top tips

ROSE CARE MADE SIMPLE Feed in summer Applied in early summer and again in spring, Westland High Performance Plant Food for Roses will boost flowering.

Mulch in winter A thick mulch of compost around the base of each rose plant will suppress weeds and help keep your roses healthy.

Prune in spring Pruning with clean, sharp secateurs in early spring will keep your roses in good shape – trim back to new outward-facing buds.

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1. Golden Celebration Large blooms with fluted petals and an intense fragrance.

(AGM) H: 1.25m 2. The Lady Gardener An appealing tea-rose fragrance and medium-sized flowers.

H: 1.25m 3. Queen of Sweden Delicately coloured blooms with a medium myrrh scent.

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4. Emily Brontë Highly scented blooms exude an enticing old rose perfume.

H: 1.25m 5. Thomas A Becket Intense colour accompanies generously scented flowers.

H: 1.4m 6. Gertrude Jeckyll Exceptional scent makes these large roses very memorable.

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7. Charles Darwin Extravagant butter-yellow blooms with a powerful fragrance.

H: 1.1m 8. Port Sunlight Versatile, medium-sized flowers with an appealing tea-rose scent.

(AGM) H: 1.4m 9. Boscobel Voluptuous coral-pink flowers have a gentle, fruity fragrance.

H: 1.1m

Climbing roses can be grown up a variety of structures, as long as they have appropriate support – that could be an obelisk, an arch or arbour, trellis fencing or against a house wall.

By tying them into the support as they grow, you can encourage more flowers to appear, creating an abundance of colour and a cloud of heavenly scent.

10. The Pilgrim Large blooms with a classic tea-rose fragrance. (AGM) H: 3.75m 11. James Galway Light old rose scent and medium-size blooms. H: 3.75m 12. Wollerton Old Hall Medium-sized flowers with a strong scent of myrrh. H: 3.75m BEAUTIFUL GARDENS/19

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PL ANT INSPIRATION SUMMER BRIGHTS

Taste of the tropics These gorgeous plants will allow you to travel the world without ever leaving your garden

Lantana ‘Cherry’

Lantana ‘Hot Pink’

Lantana ‘Hot Blooded Red’

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Full sun or part shade will keep this tropical shrub happy – choose from ‘Cherry’, ‘Hot Blooded Red’ or ‘Hot Pink’ H: 35-45cm June-Sept

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Lantana, for example, originally came from tropical America and Africa, and you’ll often see it in holiday destinations like Malta and Tenerife. And although dahlias were first discovered in South America, they are now successfully propagated by British plant growers, and will flower until the first frosts.

So why not bring an international flavour to your pots and borders with these beauties?

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Top tips

NEW FOR 2022

FOR PLANTS FROM WARM CLIMATES Provide shelter over winter – pop into a greenhouse or mulch the roots well.

Make sure the soil or compost is free-draining – add grit or gravel if you have heavy soil.

Choose a sunny spot unless the plant label tells you otherwise.

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Happy Days Fuchsia Halo has dramatic dark foliage and pollinator-friendly flowers.

H: 25-35cm July-Oct Annual Perennial/biennial Flowering shrub

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‘Blue Elf’ ‘Firecracker’

‘Lime Zinger’ SE DU M S PA R KL E S COL L ECTI ON

Also known as ‘stonecrop’, drought-tolerant sedums grow all over the world, including Europe and Asia. H: 15-45cm Aug-Oct

Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ (AGM)

Echeveria ‘Pollux’

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These fleshy-leaved Mexican natives are perfect for free-draining pots and gravel gardens. H: 15-30cm July-Sept Z A NT E DE S C H I A

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Date: 25.Mar 2022 16:20:20

PL ANT INSPIRATION FUCHSIAS

Pretty performers

Delta Sarah A graceful variety with masses of bee-friendly flowers. H: 90cm

For fountains of pollinator-friendly flowers in virtually any location, why not choose a hardy fuchsia? Here are six of our favourites, with beautiful colour combinations

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uchsias have been around for many years but beautiful new varieties are introduced all the time. Always a popular shrub, the hardy fuchsia is incredibly versatile: it will grow well in full sun or light shade, in the border or in a container. Unlike annual ‘tender’ fuchsias which are grown for a burst of summer colour, hardy fuchsias flower year after year and come in a variety of sizes – prune lightly in spring, apply a winter mulch of peat-free compost, and feed regularly during summer to keep your hardy fuchsia in perfect shape. Simply choose a variety that fits the space you have, then enjoy the show until early autumn when the leaves fall.

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TRIGGERS THE PLANTS NATURAL DEFENCE AND HELPS PREVENT PLANT ATTACK Genii Golden-green foliage transforms this medium-sized fuchsia. (AGM) H: 90cm

Mrs Popple A vigorous and upright shrub, smothered in eyecatching flowers. (AGM) H: 90cm

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Lady Thumb A neat and bushy plant with dainty tutu-shaped blooms.

(AGM) H: 50cm

Alice Hoffman Key characteristics are an upright shape and bronze-tinged foliage. (AGM) H: 60cm

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Fuchsias Fairy Lights A compact, trailing habit make this new variety ideal for containers.

H: 50cm

NEED TO KNOW Grows best in: Full sun or light shade

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Height: From 50cm-1m Spread: From 50cm-1m Flowers from: June to October

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PL ANT INSPIRATION FRESH EDIBLES Coriander Tasty in curries and soups, a spoonful of finely chopped leaves and stems also transforms a salad.

Mustard ‘Red Frills’ A colourful alternative to lettuce or rocket, these spicy salad leaves will liven up summer salads.

Make your salad special

Salad Rocket Another salad leaf with a fresh, peppery flavour – pick regularly to encourage fresh leaves to grow.

With a little imagination, you can bring your summer salad bowl alive with colourful leaves, edible flowers and a sprinkling of fresh herbs Thyme A sprinkle of finely chopped thyme will elevate the flavours of a freshly made Greek salad.

Chicory ‘Rossa di Treviso’ Pick the young red-speckled leaves for salads, and use the mature leaves shredded in stir-fries.

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Nasturtium Both the peppery-flavoured leaves and velvety flowers can be eaten.

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‘Basket of Fire’ (AGM)

‘Loco’ (AGM) ‘Snack Yellow’ ‘Redskin’ (AGM) Tomato ‘Orange Zinger’ Dark orange cherry-type tomatoes with a sweet, tart flavour – tastiest when picked fully ripe.

Chillies ‘Basket of Fire’ & ‘Loco’ Add freshly-grown chopped chillies to olive oil, then drizzle over salad leaves for a punch of heat.

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ot every salad needs to start with lettuce.

The beauty of growing your own fresh edibles is that you can cultivate a more unusual selection of salad ingredients, and create exciting combinations to enjoy all summer long.

You don’t have to grow them from seed, either: this summer, we’ll have a selection of exciting salad veg and edible flowers, all available in handy 1-litre pots. Keep that salad dressing ready…

Sweet peppers ‘Redskin’ & ‘Snack Yellow’ Two juicy dwarf peppers with a naturally sweet flavour – ideal for growing in pots in a greenhouse or on a sunny kitchen window-sill.

Viola Add these dainty edible flowers to colourful cocktails, desserts and salads.

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NO SPACE FOR A VEG BED? You can also grow these salad plants in containers or grow bags on a patio or balcony. Check out Elho’s range of recycled plastic pots: filled with peat-free compost, they’re ideal for small spaces. Feed tomatoes, chillies and peppers weekly with an organic feed, and keep all edible plants well-watered in hot weather.

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Pumpkin ‘Jill Be Little’ Roasted cubes of dwarf pumpkin and toasted seeds add weight to a leafy summer salad.

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