Arrow Bamboo
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: [...]
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Chicory variegated Palla Rossa of Chioggia
Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: poor soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyA round, red ball type chicory from Chioggia, Italy. It has variegated red and white speckles which become more intense the colder the weather It is known for its compactness, size, and flavour.Growing Instructions:Chicory prefers an open, sunny site, but will tolerate light [...]
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Mountain Rue
Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, humus rich soilRate of Growth: slow to averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlowers: whiteOther features: leaves & flowers are good in flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyFluffy sprays of white flowers on upright, green stems above clumps of fern-like, grey-green leaves. This light and airy perennial is perfect towards the back of a herbaceous [...]
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Michaelmas Daisy
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, but well drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: September - OctoberFlower colour: lilac - blue with a yellow centreHardiness: fully hardyA compact Michaelmas Daisy that will form neet clumps to around 45cm tall. In late summer and autumn it is covered in masses of lilac-blue flowers with a yellow [...]
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Chicory Catalogna Gigante di Chioggia
Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: poor soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: frost hardyAn upright chicory from Venice with long 'serrated' leaves that have white central ribs. Perfect for adding flavour to a mixed leaf salad and is also delicious wilted under a grill or on a griddle pan.Growing Instructions:Sow outside - April to August [...]
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Standard Bay with Love Heart Stem
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to MayHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)With its lustrous, dark green leaves, this evergreen bay laurel standard makes an elegant centrepiece for a formal vegetable garden or potager, or planted in a smart contemporary pot [...]
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Italian Tomato
Position: full sunSoil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: half hardyA vigorous bush variety forming meaty, pear shaped fruits which typically weigh 70-80g each. Perfect for cooking sauces and juicing.Growing Instructions:Sow indoors - February to May. Sow 1cm deep in trays or alternatively two seeds per pot selecting the strongest seedling. Use multi [...]
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Gherkin of Paris (Piccolo di Parigi)
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moisture retentiveRate of growth: averageHardiness: tenderTranslated to 'Small Gherkin of Paris' this is used widely across Italy and is suitable for pickling in vinager.Growing InstructionsSow indoors - February to June for earlier crops and plant out in March to JulySow outside - April to July when the air temperature is [...]
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Michaelmas Daisy
Position: full sun / light shadeSoil: best in lean soils that are not over-watered to avoid the need for stakingRate of growth: averageFlowering period: September - OctoberHardiness: fully hardyA robust and useful Aster where a slightly wilder, more meadow like appearance is required. Native to the prairies and savannahs of North America where it [...]
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Bastard Hemp
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, but well drained soilRate of growth: rapidFlowering period: July - AugustHardiness: fully hardyNative to Crete, Greece and the Hiamalayan Mountains where it grows along rivers in deep rich alluvial soil. Probably cultivated since the mid 17th century, when it was used for medicinal purposes and as a yellow [...]
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