Unusual

Godetia 'Little Frills Mix'

…stunning display at the front of the beds and borders as they are a compact variety. Godetia 'Little Frills Mix' has semi and double bloom with an unusual frilled edge. This glorious mix of Clarkias are brightly coloured and have an open flower ideal for pollinators and prefers a sunny full sun…  More Info

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Gladiolus 'Green Star'

This striking variety has bold ruffled blooms in an unusual shade of lime green. Their stately stems and flamboyant blooms look striking in mixed borders. Gladiolus flowers are also excellent for cutting. Height: 90cm (36). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary information: The…  More Info

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Nicotiana mutabilis 'Marshmallow'

Reintroduced following increasing interest by garden designers and visitors to our Open Days. Nicotiana Marshmallow is a very unusual and visually stunning variety which will add stature and fragrance to your summer borders. Above basal rossettes of large leaves, are formed masses of wiry stems are…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

Snow white sepals contrast with frills of unusual semi double blue petals. Perfectly proportioned for patio containers or small borders, this hardy upright fuchsia will delight you year after year. Height: 1m (3ft). Supplied as 30mm plugs. Culinary information: Add the beautiful coloured flowers to…  More Info

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Meconopsis baileyi 'Hensol Violet'

…planted in groups in shady borders and woodland areas. This 'collectors plant' still surprises countless poppy-lovers who have never seen this unusual perennial before. Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Hensol Violet' is so named for its origins from Hensol House, Scotland, where it was discovered by Lady…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Antwerp Mixed'

A rich cottage garden mixture of colourful pastel shades. The Antwerp blend has attractive and unusual palmate foliage, and is also shown to have the best levels of resistance to the common Hollyhock problem of rust. Excellent for borders, especially planted in groups. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft).…  More Info

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Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge'

Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge' has unusual and striking, bee-friendly flowers, with wine red petals and pin cushion centres. The'flowers grow upon slender stems, swaying gently above loose clumps of glossy, deeply cut foliage.'Well suited to both cottage garden borders, and more modern planting…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'

…introduction that is rapidly gaining popularity ? it?s easy to see why! The ruffled centres are surrounded by a collar of single petals in a most unusual shade of orange-pink. The underside of each petal is deep rose-ink, creating a pleasing contrast. The anemone-flowered variety makes a lovely…  More Info

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Begonia sizemoreae

An unusual species Begonia for the serious Begonia collector, Begonia sizemoreae was recently discovered growing on a lone mountain in Vietnam. Begonia sizemoreae has enormously tactile foliage, its corrugated surface is covered in soft hairs making this whiskery begonia soft to touch. The neat,…  More Info

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Streptocarpus 'Zoe'

Flowering from April to October, Streptocarpus 'Zoe' is an unusual combination of violet-blue lower lobes, pale violet upper petals and a creamy-white throat with a soft blush of orange. The multi-flowering blooms are held in a tight bunch on strong, upright stems above a neat rosette of dark green,…  More Info

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Airplant (Tillandsia) in a light bulb (Medium)

Air plants or Tillandsia are unusual epiphytic plants. In their wild habitat they grow off the branches and trunks of host plants rather than in the ground. As they have no need for soil they can be attached to shells or rocks for an intriguing and creative display. These hanging Tillandsia are…  More Info

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Airplants (Tillandsia) on Mini Wooden Log

Air plants or Tillandsia are unusual epiphytic plants. In their wild habitat they grow off the branches and trunks of host plants rather than in the ground. As they have no need for soil they can be attached to shells or rocks for an intriguing and creative display. These Tillandsia have been…  More Info

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Meconopsis baileyi 'Hensol Violet'

…planted in groups in shady borders and woodland areas. This 'collectors plant' still surprises countless poppy-lovers who have never seen this unusual perennial before. Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Hensol Violet' is so named for its origins from Hensol House, Scotland, where it was discovered by Lady…  More Info

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes White'

Pristine white petals are fused together to form a single cup that’s distinctly different to traditional daisy varieties. The unusual blooms of Cosmos 'Cupcakes White' float above fine, airy foliage, making this a real 'head-turner'. Initially marketed as part of our exclusive Cosmos…  More Info

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Sweet Pepper 'Black Knight' F1 Hybrid

…Knight' produces heavy crops throughout summer if grown in the greenhouse, or a slightly later crop if grown in a sheltered, sunny spot outdoors. Sweet and crisp, this unusual sweet pepper is delicious in salads or sliced lengthways and grilled or barbecued. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Silver Cub'

This unusual foxglove produces silvery foliage coated in a layer of thick hair which feels soft to the touch like puppies' ears! Clear white blooms with delicate spotted centres decorate sturdy, mid-height flower stems on multi-branched plants from May to July. Flowering in its first year from a…  More Info

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Tomato 'Green Envy' F1 Hybrid

Cordon Don't be put off by their colour, you'll love their taste! These grape-sized cherry-tomatoes are an unusual bright green colour, becoming slightly translucent when ripe. Tomato 'Green Envy' has a delicate, sweet flavour, making a colourful and delicious addition to salads and roasted…  More Info

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Morning Glory 'Split Second Double'

One of the easiest annual climbers for creating a screen of summer colour. The unusual blooms of Ipomoea ?Split Second Double? take the genus to another level. Tassled and fancy, this fabulous Morning Glory vine looks most unlike traditional Ipomoea plants you may be familiar with! Heart-shaped…  More Info

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Spinach PV1390 'Red Veined'

A decorative spinach variety bringing flavour and colour to the plate. Unusual red veining and red stems make this a stand out variety on the veg patch. Excellent as a baby leaf for salad use, when picked around 35 days from a spring sowing. The leaf veining becomes more pronounced as the plants…  More Info

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Tomato 'Artisan Mix'

We love the colours and flavours in the unusual Artisan Tomato series - a new class of elongated mini-plum tomato. We?ve brought together Artisan Blush Tiger (pink blush on golden skin) and Artisan Pink Tiger (pink and gold stripes) to offer not only superb flavours but a highly decorative duo for…  More Info

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Hyacinth 'Midnight Mystic'®

A real breakthrough in breeding, this rare and unusual Hyacinth makes a dramatic specimen plant for your spring beds, borders and containers; producing highly fragrant black-purple blooms in March and April. Plant Hyacinth 'Midnight Mystic'' in groups for a truly breathtaking display. For the…  More Info

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Leucanthemum 'Crazy Daisy'

Every sunny border needs a Shasta Daisy! Unusual variety with pretty frilly blooms. Shasta Daisy 'Crazy Daisy' has wonderfully frilly, white, daisy-like blooms with soft buttery yellow centres that perch on upright stems. This eyecatching Leucanthemum is a magnet for bees, butterflies and other…  More Info

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Allium 'Red Mohican'

Tall and graceful, this unusual ornamental onion produces tight clusters of wine-red flowers with a unique crest on top. Flowering in mid-summer, Allium 'Red Mohican' looks superb dotted among ornamental grasses or woven through borders where the tight clusters of flowers perched on tall slender…  More Info

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Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'

Corydalis flexuosa ?Purple Leaf' is an attractive and unusual plant, with ferny purple foliage tinged with red, accompanied by tubular flowers in an eyecatching shade of blue. This Corydalis might look delicate, but it is tough and enjoys our cool English summer weather. Corydalis will spread to…  More Info

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Dicentra spectablis 'Alba'

…hang in tidy rows from the arching stems of Dicentra spectabilis ?Alba?, making a welcome sight above the finely cut leaves. Inspired by the unusual shape of the flowers, this lovely plant also goes by the name of the Lyre Flower, Dutchman?s Breeches, or Bleeding Heart. It grows well in a moist,…  More Info

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Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

Thuja plicata 'Whipcord? has weeping branches that, over time, form a low, rounded dome with a fascinating and most unusual braided appearance. Its evergreen foliage turns to gentle bronze shades over the winter months, bringing year-round interest and structure to the garden. ?Whipcord? is a…  More Info

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Viola sororia 'Freckles'

Viola sororia ?Freckles? sports unusual violet-purple, speckled blooms during spring and summer. The eye-catching flowers are held above neat clumps of heart shaped, deep-green foliage. This charming violet will abundantly self-seed, its offspring will around the garden to provide welcome reminders…  More Info

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Tulip Elegant Mix

A striking mix of elegant, lily flowered tulips. Tulip ?Elegant Mix? is a slightly more unusual collection of the traditional tulips theat we see in gardens during the spring. The delicate shape yet bold colouring makes these really stand out in and border. Also perfect for planting in containers on…  More Info

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Tradescantia J C Weguelin

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 'J.C. Weguelin' bears…  More Info

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Silene colorata 'Pink Pirouette'

Liven up your summer bedding displays with this unusual annual. Silene colorata 'Pink Pirouette' boasts pretty, pale pink flowers with spoon-shaped petals. Flowers are borne in profusion throughout summer, attracting pollinating insects to its rich nectar. With a spreading, almost trailing habit,…  More Info

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Phyteuma scheuchzeri

…than in British gardens, Phyteuma scheuchzeri is a striking and quirky alpine boasting distinctive horned flowerheads in vivid purple-blue. The unusual flowerheads are borne on upright stems above a basal clump of narrow, pointed semi-evergreen foliage. Loved by bees, horned rampion is great for…  More Info

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Hyacinth 'Gypsy Queen'

A soft and peachy display of perfumed blooms puts Hyacinth 'Gypsy Queen' bang on trend, with the current ?must have colour? for your garden! Its unusual shade of apricot sets this variety apart, making it incredibly eye-catching when planted en masse in beds and borders. Team it with bright Tulips…  More Info

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Salvia flava var. megalantha

This unusual salvia is bound to attract attention in herbaceous borders where it lends a useful vertical accent. From early summer to late autumn, Salvia flava var. megalantha bears upright spikes with whorls of tubular, two-lipped yellow flowers with a maroon lower lip. The flower spikes are held…  More Info

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Tomato 'Buffalosun' F1

…has heirloom looks and aroma combined with the benefits of hybrid vigour. This meaty, beefsteak tomato has the typical ribbed shape but is an unusual amber colour with a red blush and an attractive marbled interior which makes for a colourful salad tomato. The 4-inch fruit has sweet, tender flesh.…  More Info

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Lepismium bolivianum

Native to the Bolivian rainforest, where it grows on trees and rocks, Lepismium bolivianum is an intriguing spine-free trailing cactus. This unusual houseplant forms a cascade of flat, fleshy foliage that tumbles over the side of its hanging pot, and may bear pinkish white flowers. Forest cactus is…  More Info

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Honeyballs'

This unusual deciduous shrub is rarely seen in UK gardens. Commonly known as the button bush, Cephalanthus occidentalis bears creamy-white, rounded, button-like flowers from late summer to autumn, with powerful fragrance. The blooms are followed by spherical golden brown fruits that extend its…  More Info

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Tellmann's honeysuckle

This twining, deciduous Honeysuckle stands out from the crowd for its unusual colouring. Whorls of unscented, bright orange tubular flowers make a glamorous display from late spring to midsummer. Awarded an RHS AGM, Lonicera x tellmanniana is best grown in a sunny, south facing position. Ideal for…  More Info

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Callistemon Trio

…flowers and improved winter hardiness. It also includes the unusual yellow-flowered 'Honeypot' and the wonderful 'Inferno' which explodes into fiery orange tints in the autumn. Callistemon are valued for their long display of unusual bottlebrush flowers and elegant, arching branches which can be…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Whirlybird Mixed'

…of cherry, rose, gold, mahogany, orange, scarlet, tangerine and cream. Ideal for bedding, borders, tubs, containers etc. Flowers can be cut for unusual floral decorations. Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can used like…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Candy Mountain'

Foxglove Candy Mountain is totally unique as it is the first upward facing foxglove from seed. This unusual characteristic enables you, and the bees, to peep inside the stunning rose pink blooms and view their delightful freckled throats, which appear all the way around the stems. These flower stems…  More Info

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Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

Also known as Honeywort, this unusual annual bears rounded, blue-green leaves on slender, upright stems. From late spring onwards masses of nodding, rich purple flowers, surrounded by blue-purple bracts appear at the stem tips, which are highly attractive to bees. With a bushy habit, Cerinthe major…  More Info

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Dracocephalum rupestre

This unusual perennial is native to mountain meadows in China where it thrives in rocky, freely draining ground. It has long been grown in Chinese gardens, where it is valued for its intensely blue, tubular flowers borne on upright, unbranched stems above clumps of softly hairy leaves. A relative of…  More Info

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Sunflower 'Dwarf Yellow Spray'

…original and amazing effect can be achieved with Dwarf Yellow Spray, this exciting new Sunflower. The neat, dwarf habit can be used to create an unusual hedge to enclose your beds and borders. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and…  More Info

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Strawberry Anablanca 'Snow White'

This unique and highly unusual fruit is like a strawberry in reverse, with snow white flesh (hence the name) and bright red pips. It has a mouthwatering flavour, similar to pineapple, and an intense fragrance which makes it perfect to eat fresh or even as part of a wonderful dessert. Planting in…  More Info

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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Kew Collection Seeds

…Urban Garden Collection have been specially selected by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.A plant collector's item for decades. Husker's Red is an unusual Penstemon offering maroon-red , occasionally bronze-green foliage when grown from seed. This is coupled with contrasting spikes of blushed pink…  More Info

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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

If you?re a fan of bright colours and grasses, Imperata cylindrical ?Rubra? combines both into one, producing an unusual and dramatic grass. The leaves are green at the base, with red tips that appear more intense as summer progresses into autumn, when they begin to shine like a jewel and light up…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Baby Deep Rose'

Unusual deep rosy-pink blooms set this gorgeous variety apart from traditional types. Nasturtium 'Baby Deep Rose' is the perfect choice for anyone who loves the lush look of Nasturtiums with their stunning spreading and trailing stems and neat round leaves, whether combined in an eye-popping display…  More Info

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Celery 'Blush' (Self blanching)

The unusual rose-tinged stems of this outstanding Celery ?Blush? not only adds a refreshing, crispy bite to your summer salads and side dishes, but they look pretty too. Plant this self-blanching variety in blocks for beautifully crunchy and flavoursome stems. Easy to grow, there?s no need to…  More Info

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Xerochrysum 'Granvia® Gold'

Its easy to see why Xerochrysum 'Granvia Gold' is commonly known as the Strawflower. The blooms have an unusual papery feel that gives them a long vase life as a fresh cut flower - and even longer if they are dried! The crisp petals of this variety are bright yellow, with orange centres that darken…  More Info

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Crassula perforata (House plant)

…triangular, fleshy leaves carried in upright stacks which gradually become more horizontal as they grow. Commonly known as String of Buttons, this unusual house plant is perfect for a sunny windowsill. Crassula perforata shows surprising tolerance to drought making a great house warming gift for…  More Info

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia'

…grow? beauties produce vibrant daisy blooms above a mist of delicate, airy foliage. Cosmos 'Xsenia' is a particularly eye-catching variety for its unusual colouring. The cerise pink petals are flushed with apricot, which deepens as the bloom ages, creating a lovely blush effect. Plant Cosmos in bold…  More Info

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Airplant (Tillandsia) in Sea Urchin

Air plants or Tillandsia are unusual epiphytic plants. In their wild habitat they grow off the branches and trunks of host plants rather than in the ground. Their trailing foliage resembles octopus tentacles and as they have no need for soil they can be attached to shells or rocks for an intriguing…  More Info

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Betula nana

This unusual dwarf Birch is rarely seen but makes a fine specimen shrub for borders and the edge of woodland plantings. Betula nana has a low spreading habit with stiff stems that form a dense shrub. From March to May the brown catkins nestle among glossy, kidney shaped foliage. As summer ends, the…  More Info

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Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower'

For a bright column of colour in your garden, look no further than Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower'. This unusual variety will quickly grow straight up, without the usual branching out habit of other Elderberries, forming a tall and relatively narrow deciduous shrub. The Golden yellow leaves of 'Golden…  More Info

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Parsley 'Hamburg Arat'

An unusual ?eat-all? vegetable, closely related to traditional parsley. Parsley ?Hamburg Arat? is best grown for its delicious ?parsnip-like? roots which make a superb winter vegetable. The large, tapered, white roots have a strong, nutty, celery flavour when roasted. The leaves can be harvested as…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Kaleidoscope Mixed'

A cottage garden favourite with an unusual colour twist! This beautiful Sweet William produces large heads of pretty pink flowers that gradually mature to white, creating a delightful bicolour effect. Sweet William 'Kaleidoscope' is highly scented with multi branching stems that make it superb for…  More Info

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Calendula 'Art Shades' (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

An easy to grow annual excellent for bedding and borders. Large, frilled blooms in unusual shades ranging through apricot, orange, primrose and cream. Long-flowering in many garden situations and also makes a good cut flower. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. The light peppery…  More Info

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Calendula 'Art Shades'

An easy to grow annual, excellent for bedding and borders, Calendula 'Art Shades' has large, frilled blooms in unusual shades ranging through apricot, orange, primrose and cream. This lovely english marigold is long-flowering in many garden situations and also makes a good cut flower. Height 60cm…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Firebird'

This eye-catching trailing Nasturtium is superb for hanging baskets where it will create neat cascades of fiery blooms, above unusual variegated foliage. Try growing Nasturtium 'Firebird' in baskets, window boxes and containers and watch it ignite your patio all summer long! The edible flowers are…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' F1 Hybrid

With a fresh citrus fragrance and unusual upward facing flowers, this superb snapdragon is hard to resist. The pastel blooms are carried on compact, bushy plants, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' has a particularly long flowering period making this…  More Info

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