Unusual Plants/the tool shed/pest control/bird repellers

Garden Gear Rotating Seat and Tool Store

…Tool Store Take the pain and strain out of gardening with this rotating garden seat and tool store by Garden Gear. The seat is great to use whilst weeding, tending to your flowerbeds or tidying up lawn edges. This seat comes complete with a handy tool store that can be used for keeping garden tools…  More Info

Just£44.99

Pest XT Ultrasonic Battery Powered Repeller

The Pest XT ultrasonic cat repeller is designed to send out loud, irritating ultrasonic sound waves that will deter fouling feline pests and not affect birds. The ultrasonic repeller is also effective in deterring dogs and rabbits. Simply position the cat repeller using the ground stake or screw…  More Info

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Pest XT Ultrasonic Battery Powered Repeller - Twin Pack

The Pest XT ultrasonic cat repeller is designed to send out loud, irritating ultrasonic sound waves that will deter fouling feline pests and not affect birds. The ultrasonic repeller is also effective in deterring dogs and rabbits. Simply position the cat repeller using the ground stake or screw…  More Info

Just£42.99

Pest XT Solar Powered Ultrasonic Flash Pest Repeller

…harmless and safe pest deterrents available, the Pest XT ultrasonic flash pest repeller gives a double dose of unwanted attention to would be animal intruders to your garden! Using a PIR motion sensor, the repeller emits a high frequency noise ? inaudible to humans and also releases a bright burst…  More Info

Just£39.99

Pest XT Solar Powered Ultrasonic Flash Pest Repeller - Twin Pack

…LED light, that works in unison with the ultrasonic noise to repel any garden pests. These pests include, but are not limited to, rabbits, squirrels, rats, moles, cats, dogs and insects. How does the motion sensor work? The repeller incorporates a PIR motion sensor which activates the product when…  More Info

Just£54.99

Hand Bulb Planter

…planting tool. There's no need to spend hours with a trowel this autumn. Simply plunge the tool into the soil to remove the earth, leaving a hole that is just the right size for your bulbs. Drop the soil back into the hole to cover the bulb - it really is that simple! This sturdy tool is of quality…  More Info

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Broad Bean 'The Sutton'

…(6in) pods, each packed with 5 deliciously tender beans. Ideal for successional sowings to give continuous picking through the season. Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots. Companion planting: Try growing broad beans with Summer Savory to help repel black bean aphids, a common pest of broad beans.  More Info

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Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia'

…spring. Slender pods of 23cm (9) long, are full of succulent white seeded flavoursome beans. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots. Companion planting: Try growing broad beans with summer savory to help repel black bean aphids, a common pest of broad beans.  More Info

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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Lucky Bells'

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Lucky Bells' is an unusual variety with elongated and jagged fleshy leaves and stunning upright stems that drip with tubular orange flowers. A beautiful and strikingly unusual houseplant. Height: 40cm (16in).  More Info

Just£16.99

Garden Scissors

These garden scissors are a useful addition to your shed or greenhouse tool tray. Quality, sharp, short, rust-proof blades that are ideal for cutting tomatoes from the vine, flower stems, twine etc.'Although the blades are compact, the plastic handles are a decent size, so two fingers can fit inside…  More Info

Just£4.19

Spear & Jackson Green Multi-Function Turret Sprinkler

The tools we use and recommend - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Developed by Kew's Horticultural Team and Spear & Jackson, this versatile sprinkler is the perfect tool for efficiently watering lawns, borders and new plantings. Simply attach it to your hose with the male brass connector and leave it…  More Info

Just£17.99

Summer Savory

…to sage or thyme, and it is also used to aid digestion, reduce fevers and soothe bee stings. Grown next to broad beans it is reputed to help repel black fly. Gather Summer Savory when harvesting your broad beans and cook them together - it does wonders for the flavour. The secret is to have…  More Info

Just£1.00

Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'

…coneflowers, with green sepals that surround a large black cone. These curious blooms create an unusual, architectural display in borders and make a superb, long lasting cut flower. Despite its unusual looks, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, quickly forming a good sized plant. Height: 150cm…  More Info

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Tradescantia rubra

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. Unusual amongst spiderworts, Tradescantia rubra boasts striking large magenta blooms with contrasting yellow stamens. The vivid flowers are…  More Info

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Malva sylvestris 'Mystic Merlin'

A magical back of border plant with many large, silky blooms in shades from rich purple, through mauve, to the highly unusual and elusive blues. Flowers summer. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft). Flowers in first year.  More Info

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Red Hot Poker 'Traffic Lights'

An intriguing dwarf red hot poker with unusual red, amber and green flower spikes. First year flowering, adding interest to borders and containers. Height: 30-40cm (12-16in). *Sow Sept/Oct to flower the following season.  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

Marvellous large pure white spikes, a rare and unusual colour. Magnificent in the border in sun or part shade and very useful as a cut flower. Flowers early summer.  More Info

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Begonia 'Funky Pink'

Masses of salmon pink flowers with darker centres will cascade from hanging baskets from June to September. The vibrant pink flowers have an unusual appearance that add to the appeal of Begonia 'Funky Pink'. Trailing to 50cm.  More Info

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Sunflower Collection

…'Harlequin', and 'Velvet Queen'. Sunflower 'Italian White' - Unusual cream flowers with a deep chocolate centre surrounded by a golden 'halo'. Sunflower 'Harlequin' F1 Hybrid - A stunning bicoloured blend, which includes a very unusual rose-pink shade. Sunflower 'Velvet Queen' - Unique colour; deep…  More Info

Just£6.99

Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'

…Wizard' is a curious and extraordinary plant for the back of borders. This unusual coneflower has bright green sepals where most have petals, with the main feature being a striking near-black central cone. An unusual fresh cut flower, it's long lasting in water, and great in dried arrangements.…  More Info

Just£3.99

Monstera adansonii in kingston vase

…the plant into the beautiful glass vase, top up with rainwater and watch the roots grow. This unusual hydroponic growing method is becoming the latest houseplant trend and makes for a fascinating and unusual centrepiece. A relative of the familiar Swiss Cheese Plant, this smaller Monstera adansonii…  More Info

Just£26.99

Sansevieria boncellensis

…is an unusual dwarf species of the more familiar ‘Mother-in-Law’s Tongue’. It forms a tight rosette of thick, incurved and pointed leaves about 5-7cm in length that fan out in a pretty star shape. The leaves are patterned with green streaks and veins. This unusual species…  More Info

Just£10.99

Garden Gear 20V Cordless Lithium-ion Leaf Blower

…which allows you to easily store this tool away. This leaf blower is equipped with a long lasting 1500mAh lithium-ion battery that will give you excellent performance alongside a charge time of just 3-5 hours. The 20V battery can also be used on any other tool from the Garden Gear 20V cordless…  More Info

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Garden Gear 500W Multi-Cleaning Brush

…weeds, vegetation and moss from between slabs, block-paving and path edges. The multi-brush is a great alternative to a pressure washer as this tool will not cause unintended damage to the mortar or lift the paving slabs. Specification* Includes 3 brush options for all your garden cleaning needs*…  More Info

Just£149.99

Nasturtium 'Orchid Flame' Seeds

…like some other varieties. Nasturtium plants make a great addition to the garden, but also to the vegetable patch where they?ll attract bees and repel many destructive pests, particularly around brassicas. Some gardeners find that they can also act as a useful barrier to pests when planted around…  More Info

Just£3.99

Garden Gear Weed Puller

…foot plate to push the claws into the ground and tilt up to grab the weed and roots securely. Using no chemicals or electricity this eco-friendly tool allows you to remove weeds without harmful pesticides and costs. Great for using on a variety of weeds, the weed puller is easy to maintain and…  More Info

Just£39.99

Petunia x hybrida 'Sparklers'

…range of colours. Even the foliage of Petunia x hybrid 'Sparklers' is unusual, being pointed rather than rounded. Grow this striking variety in containers or let its spreading stems spill over the edges of hanging baskets for a most unusual summer display. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14).  More Info

Just£2.99

Coral Cactus Euphorbia lactea

Accent your home with this unusual house plant. Also known as Coral Cactus, this spiny-looking Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' is a low maintenance tender variety which makes a contemporary and easy living feature in the home. The stems are irregular, many of which develop a curved fan shape similar to…  More Info

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Kalanchoe humilis 'Desert Surprise'

…own amongst Kalanchoe, Kalanchoe humilis 'Desert Surprise' is a striking and unusual succulent whose scalloped grey-green leaves are beautifully banded with rich purple-maroon. Hailing from arid areas of Africa, this unusual Flaming Katy is easy to grow and drought tolerant – great for gifts…  More Info

Just£8.99

Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila f. kurilensis 'Rosea'

Extremely dwarf plants with attractive, nodding, rose-pink and cream flowers against unusual blue-green, fan shaped foliage. This compact Aquilegia is ideal for planting at the front of borders, in containers or alpine gardens where it will self seed to create handsome drifts. Height and spread:…  More Info

Just£1.00

Centaurea dealbata

An attractive clump forming lavender pink cornflower, with the unusual characteristic of being perennial and flowering In the first year. Easy to grow. adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a superb border cut flower. Height: 80-90cm (32-36in). First Year Flowering Perennial,…  More Info

Just£1.00

Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Century Mixed'

…for 1985. Extremely large flowers often 12in long, produced in abundance. Colours are scarlet, yellow, cream, rose and deep red. Attractive and unusual pot plants also suitable for bedding in a warm sunny sheltered border. They are very uniform and make good cut flowers. Flowers late summer. Height:…  More Info

Just£2.15

Hollyhock 'Chater's Chestnut Brown'

Unusual conker-coloured flowers make this Hollyhock particularly eye-catching at the back of summer borders. The tall flower spikes gradually open from bottom to top, giving a long-lasting flowering period. This magnificent hardy perennial is ideal for a cottage garden scheme and can be cut for…  More Info

Just£19.99

Allium sphaerocephalon

An ornamental onion with unusual oval shaped, purple green flower heads. Allium sphaerocephalon looks great planted among herbaceous plants and waves of swaying grasses which help support its slender stems. The tall stems lean gently with the breeze adding movement and attracting insects to their…  More Info

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Cladanthus arabicus 'Golden Crown'

…annual, perfect as a filler, where the rich gold will weave through your border. The ferny foliage of Cladanthus Golden Crown gives rise to many golden discs, and each new stem radiates from the edge of the faded flower in a most unusual fashion. Prefers an ordinary, well drained soil in full sun.  More Info

Just£1.00

Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Polar Star'

Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Polar Star' is an easy to grow showy annual with unusual tricolour daisy flowers. Each white bloom has an intriguing inner yellow halo surrounding a central darker cushion. Perfect for adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a long lasting cut flower.…  More Info

Just£1.00

Calendula officinalis 'Crown Yellow'

…flowers, this bee-friendly variety is great for attracting beneficial pollinators to the garden or allotment. They look great too with their unusual pincushion-like crested blooms. Ideal for bringing reliable colour to a sunny spot in borders or pots. Height: 40-50cm (15-20). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

Just£2.29

Dahlia 'Cornel Brons'

Dahlia ?Cornel Brons? has an unusual colouring ranging from copper apricot and pink tones. A great ball style Dahlia which adds character to any border or large pots. Also useful as a cut flower. Flowers well into the autumn as Dahlias do. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Saintpaulia 'Ramblin' Spots'

Saintpaulia ‘Ramblin’ Spots’ is an unusual variety of African Violet bearing foliage which is covered in white speckles. The bright magenta flowers are also decorated with random white flecks. African violets are the perfect flowering houseplants, blooming non-stop for many months…  More Info

Just£19.99

Hydroponic Collection Trio

An unusual and intriguing way to grow houseplants, this Hydroponic Collection Trio are housed in decorative glass tubes which expose the developing roots to view. No need for compost, just feed and water. Available singly in a 12cm glass vase or as a trio of harmonising varieties (Syngonium, Clusia…  More Info

Just£29.99

Daffodil 'Decoy Red'

…The deep orange-red cups contrast beautifully with the crisp, white petals. This magnificent variety is at its most dramatic when planted in large groups for a big impact. Its unusual colouring also makes this a most appealing cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 15cm (6).  More Info

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Daffodil jonquilla 'Pipit'

An exquisite Jonquil Daffodil with particularly unusual colouring. Pale trumpets are surrounded by a halo of darker gold petals. These beauties are lightly scented too! Daffodil jonquilla 'Pipit' are ideal for dotting throughout rockeries of planting in large groups, at the front of borders. They…  More Info

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Daffodil jonquilla 'Sundisc'

Almost cartoon-like, these unusual Jonquil Daffodils have a peculiar flattened appearance. The fragrant blooms of Daffodil jonquilla 'Sundisc' are borne, several per stem, in April. This neat little Daffodil is relatively short, with fine,and makes a charming addition to the garden. grassy foliage.…  More Info

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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Acorus ?Ogon? is an unusual dwarf grass-like perennial, featuring narrow, bright yellow leaves, lightly striped with green. This semi evergreen plant enjoys a reliably moist, boggy soil and thrives when submerged in the shallow waters at the edge of ponds. The Japanese Rush will make an eye-catching…  More Info

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Fritillaria persica

Dark purple-black bells hang ominously from tall flower spikes. The shadowy form of this striking fritillary appears in late spring for an imposing display in borders and alpine gardens. An unusual and statuesque bulb that tolerates hot conditions and dry soils. Height: 100cm (40). Spread: 10cm (4).  More Info

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Rhodotypos scandens

Rhodotypos scandens is an unusual and rarely-seen shrub, native to China. Its appealing single, white flowers are born on the tips of each arching shoot and are followed by large berries up to 8mm across. All this is set against a backdrop of sharply-toothed, deeply-furrowed foliage. Rhodotypos…  More Info

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Weigela florida 'Polka'

…pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Its nectar-rich flowers are gently scented, and attract pollinating insects. This spreading, deciduous shrub has unusual dark blue-green foliage, and forms a dense cloak of leaves. Grown in mixed borders, it creates an excellent background for summer flowering…  More Info

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Cirsium 'Pink Blush'

Bees and butterflies will adore this cultivated thistle and so will you when the striking fluffy thistle blooms, unusual in white with their intriguing purple tips, appear throughout summer on tall stems above low growing rosettes of spiky-looking foliage. A relaxed, airy habit makes this cirsium a…  More Info

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Meconopsis napaulensis

…napaulensis will bring the deep red hues to your display, sitting atop tall stems and flowering from late spring through to early summer. This unusual shade on a himilayan poppy is well worth trying for and we are positive that you will love it once you?ve seen it. Height: 150cm (59). Spread 100cm…  More Info

Just£11.99

Glory Lily

This spectacular, frost tender, climbing perennial produces a blaze of colour throughout summer. The red and yellow flame-like petals form unusual backward facing flowers up to 10cm (4?) across. A fiery beauty for creating an exotic feel in warm conservatories or greenhouses. Can also be grown…  More Info

Just£7.99

Hyacinth 'Woodstock'

Unusual deep plum shades set Hyancinth 'Woodstock' apart from the others, by a long way. Intensely fragrant, this outstanding varierty of springtime favourites are perfect for growing just outside back doors, where the scent can drift in each time the door is opened. Alternatively, bring some in as…  More Info

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Herb Salad Burnet

Salad Burnet can be used in salads and added to cooling drinks in a similar way to Borage. The leaves of this unusual hardy perennial herb have a delicate cucumber flavour and in many recipes are interchangeable with mint. Use the young leaves regularly as they become increasing bitter with…  More Info

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Tradescantia Charlotte

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia ‘Charlotte’…  More Info

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Tradescantia virginiana

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. Tradescantia virginiana is a particularly tall and vigorous species ideal for further back in the border. Abundant clusters of blue-purple…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Sylvia'

Curving, architectural petals form the rounded flower heads of Dahlia 'Sylvia', which are carried upon unusual brown stems. This showy ball Dahlia is perfect for delivering a warm glow to summer borders, flowering throughout summer and well into autumn. The shapely blooms make splendid cut flowers…  More Info

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Bluebell Vine (House Plant Seeds)

Exotic and unusual - this tropical climber makes an eye-catching conservatory plant! Large blue flowers with white throats appear among the lush green foliage in summer. This quick growing, half-hardy annual is ideal for growing over an obelisk as a focal point in the conservatory, or outdoors on…  More Info

Just£2.79

Delphinium 'Red Lark'

Delphinium ‘Red Lark’ is a strikingly unusual flower colour bearing bright, salmon-red, semi-double flowers above mounds of finely cut foliage. This free-flowering variety has stronger stems and a compact growth habit which makes it an easier Delphinium to manage than taller varieties.…  More Info

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Aubergine 'Green Knight' F1

The slender, jade-green fruits of Aubergine ‘Green Knight’ make an unusual and delicious addition to kitchen produce, and they are especially useful as an ingredient in Asian stir fries and curries, with firm flesh and a mild-sweet flavour. This early maturing variety bears high quality…  More Info

Just£3.99

Callistephus 'Classic Salmon Rose'

The spectacular, rose-pink pom-pom flowers of Callistephus 'Classic Salmon Rose' sit proudly atop strong stems, adding height to borders from midsummer well into autumn. This unusual half-hardy annual also makes an impressive, long-lasting and rarely seen cut flower. Height: 75cm (30in).  More Info

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Setaria viridis 'Caramel'

Setaria viridis 'Caramel' is an unusual but beautiful annual grass bearing warm reddish brown, gently arching, foxtail-like flower heads on tall stems. A fantastic addition to bouquets and borders alike, this foxtail millet is commercially grown for cutting, but is also great for adding movement and…  More Info

Just£2.99