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Strawberry 'Malling Centenary'

…The bright red, glossy berries are uniformly conical making a most attractive crop. This variety has an extremely good, sweet flavour, coupled with firm flesh that won?t bruise easily and keeps well after picking. Perfect for planting into patio containers, window boxes or a sunny spot in the…  More Info

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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

…flowers, but vivid autumn foliage too. Ceratostigma plumbaginiodes forms a low-growing, spreading plant composed of wiry red stems clothed in bright green, oval leaves. From late summer to autumn, it bears clusters of gentian blue flowers of a vivid intensity rarely seen amongst perennials.…  More Info

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Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'

…green with a powdery blue tinge, spill over the sides of the pot or hanging planter. This rainforest native is ideal for humid rooms such as the bathroom or kitchen, in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Blue Star fern is safe for pets and children. Height: 35cm (14in). Spread: 45cm (18in).  More Info

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Clethra barbinervis

…also has naturally peeling bark in the Autumn to add yet further interest! Clethra barbinervis is a hardy, upright shrub which will tolerate shady spots either at the back of a large bed or border so it is ideal as a structural plant to give depth and year round interest in the garden. Height: 250cm…  More Info

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Murdannia loriformis 'Bright Star'

Murdannia loriformis 'Bright Star' is an unusual but easy-to-grow houseplant boasting beautiful pointed, wavy-edged leaves that are pale greyish green with a dark green margin. Visible parallel veins running the length of the leaf add further interest, whilst the leaves are held in attractive…  More Info

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Azalea cascadula 'Bright Fuchsia'

…Azalea cascadula ‘Bright Fuchsia’. Transform a dull area in semi-shade by planting Azalea ‘Bright Fuchsia’ into containers, baskets and window boxes where it will produce a neat dome of gently spreading hot pink double flowers in April and May. Azalea cascadula ‘Bright…  More Info

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Humata tyermannii

Humata tyermannii or White Rabbit’s Foot is a beautiful fern that makes an elegant houseplant for a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Delicate, deeply dissected dark green fronds are held on wiry stems above the rhizome, whose tactile furry 'feet' curl intriguingly over the side of the…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Flamingo'

Blueberry ?Flamingo? boasts small white flowers with unique foliage that emerges an attractive mottled pink colour, before maturing to bright green with cream marbling. This compact little Blueberry is perfect for the patio where you can enjoy its ornamental value as well as the juicy sweet fruits…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Ghost

…margins. From April until midsummer, the clusters of bright purple-pink flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting! Height:…  More Info

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Aeonium arboreum on stem

This fascinating shrubby succulent makes an intriguing choice for a warm, bright spot in your home. The dark, fleshy leaved rosettes are borne at the tips of the branching, woody stems making a fantastic architectural display. This tender evergreen requires temperatures above 5C (41F) if they are to…  More Info

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Geogenanthus ciliatus 'Midnight Pearl'

…and incredibly striking appearance. Purplish stems and a bright violet leaf midrib create a stunning contrast with the near-black foliage. This Amazonian native thrives in a humid environment such as a bathroom, in a bright spot out of direct sunlight. An exciting addition to any houseplant…  More Info

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Crocosmia 'Hot Spot' (Firestars Series)

Crocosmia ?Hot Spot is one of the Crocosmia Firestar Series, that have been bred for their fiery coloured flowers and compact growing habit. The flowers grow on arching stems, with bright yellow petals, with central rings of cherry red blotches. The foliage is sword shaped. It is a great plant for a…  More Info

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Brussels Sprout 'Bright' F1 Hybrid

…with the added bonus of the sweet, cabbage-like top which can be eaten as delicious fresh 'greens'. The tasty round buttons are of uniform size with a good flavour. Brussels Sprout 'Bright' also shows good resistance to stem mildew, leaf spot and alternaria. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Begonia maculata 'Wightii'

…‘Wightii’ are sprinkled with silver spots and cascade elegantly to expose pink undersides. The foliage display is complemented by airy clusters of small white flowers. A charming houseplant or conservatory specimen for a position in bright, indirect light. Height: 1m (39in). Spread: 50cm…  More Info

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Runner Bean 'Black Knight'

Your runner beans don’t have to be green! Runner Bean ‘Black Knight’ produces pods which start off green but mature to a purple black making them easy to spot and harvest. Attractive bright red flowers and juicy pods. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Gaillardia 'Mesa Bright Bicolour'

Exactly as the name suggests, Gaillardia 'Mesa Bright Bicolour' is a vibrant Blanket Flower with large two-tone blooms. The cheerful, daisy-like flowers are borne in profusion above neat clumps of foliage. Blanket flowers make superb ground cover when planted en masse in beds and borders, and…  More Info

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Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights'

…stems that are crowned with large leaves of green or bronze. The flavour is deliciously mild and packed with nutritional content. Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights' can be harvested from mid-summer to late autumn, and if soils are not excessively wet overwinter, it will re-emerge to give an unbelievably…  More Info

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Ficus lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)

…a fantastic air-purifying houseplant, with the huge leaves efficiently filtering out airborne toxins to keep your home or office fresh. Fiddle leaf fig will thrive in a bright spot out of direct sun, making a wonderful focal point for any room. Eventual height: 3m (10ft). Eventual spread: 1m (39in).  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

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Lamium maculatum Roseum

…centre. From April until midsummer, the clusters of bright purple-pink tubular flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting!…  More Info

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Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Bright Orange'

…striking variety of begonia has warm orange flowers, that contrast brilliantly with the dark, chocolate coloured foliage. Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Bright Orange' is great for summer floral displays in planters, hanging baskets and garden borders. They are tolerant of shade and heavy summer downpours.…  More Info

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Thyme 'Archer's Gold'

This mat-forming thyme has bright, golden leaves which are delightfully lemon scented. Drought tolerant, it will thrive in dry, well-drained, sunny spots and looks wonderful creeping over containers, walls and rockeries. In summer, Thyme ‘Archers Gold’ produces small spikes of lilac-pink…  More Info

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Primula vialii

Stately crimson-budded spikes of bloom open to lilac, giving the flowers a magical two toned effect. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their stout erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Ideal companion for…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

Deep purple buds open into generous trusses of lavender-pink flowers dusted with rusty red spots, the flowers fading to pink as they age. The luminous pink blooms of Rhododendron ‘Roseum Elegans’ stand out beautifully against a backdrop of dark green, leathery foliage. Rhododendron…  More Info

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Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride'

…the nettle family is a useful plant for adding interest to dry, shady spots beneath trees, shrubs and hedging. Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' produces creeping stems which will readily colonise these difficult spots without being unduly invasive. Valued as much for its foliage as its flowers,…  More Info

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Trollius europaeus Lemon Queen

Trollius x cultorum 'Lemon Queen' is perfect for adding a cheery splash of colour to damp borders, boggy spots and the margins of ponds and streams. In late spring and early summer, rounded bright yellow blooms are held on upright stems above a mound of attractive, finely cut deep green foliage.…  More Info

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Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights'

…stems that are crowned with large leaves of green or bronze. The flavour is deliciously mild and packed with nutritional content. Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights' can be harvested from mid-summer to late autumn, and after a normal winter, it will re-emerge to give an unbelievably early spring crop!…  More Info

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Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'

…prayer plants such as Calathea, the leaves of Stromanthe 'Triostar' fold upwards at night. This stunning variegated houseplant thrives in a bright spot out of direct sunlight and makes a beautiful gift for a pink-lover – or simply to treat yourself! Height: 90cm (36in). Spread: 60cm (24in).  More Info

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Pea 'Style'

…'Style' is a high-yielding English Pea producing up to 11 flavoursome bright green peas per pod. Good resistance to mildew prolongs the harvest season, while a semi-leafless habit gives a higher pod-to-leaf ratio and makes spotting and picking the pods a doddle. Height: 60cm (18-24). Spread: 25cm…  More Info

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Salad Leaves 'Bright and Spicy'

A bright blend of coloured salad leaves, Bright & Spicy Salad Leaves consist of milder flavoured Pak Choy Golden Yellow, Choy Sum and Mizuna, plus a hint of spice from the Greek cress and mustard Red Frills. Bright & Spicy Salad Leaves are delightful added to salads, sandwiches and garnishes.  More Info

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Helichrysum monstrosum 'Bright Bikini Mixed'

Sun loving, easily grown, ideal everlasting in 8 bright colours. Dwarf yet prolific and ideal for limited space. Useful Links: How to sow flower seeds Reasons to buy your seeds from Thompson & Morgan  More Info

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Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen'

Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen' produces spikes of fluffy, bright pink flowers on upright stems, above clumps of finely divided leaves. Also known as False Goatsbeard, this eye-catching herbaceous perennial blooms in early summer, and makes an excellent addition to cottage garden borders and…  More Info

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Begonia maculata (House Plant)

An exotic looking tender perennial with eye-catching silver speckled, heart-shaped foliage. Begonia maculata has large leaves that sit above erect stems and produces groups of light pink or white blooms from June through to August and creates a wonderful display. This exquisite house plant will…  More Info

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Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'

…long, tongue-shaped leaves when young, going on to produce large, deeply lobed fronds once mature. This rainforest native is ideal for humid rooms such as the bathroom, in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Blue Star fern is safe for pets and children. Maximum height and spread: 100cm (39in).  More Info

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Dianthus 'Vivid Bright Light'

Blazing in neon pink, Dianthus ‘Vivid Bright Light’ is a generous rebloomer. Forming low mounds of hot pink along border edges or neatly filling patio pots, it will keep sizzling from spring to autumn, filling the air with its spicy fragrance. The flowers are so abundant, there will be…  More Info

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Linum grandiflorum 'Salmon Bright Eyes'

…perfect for weaving into cottage garden borders, or dotting through rockeries. Forming a loose clump of slender foliage, Linum grandiflorum 'Salmon Bright Eyes' will flower all summer, producing an elegant display of salmon pink blooms, each with a deep orange eye. Effortlessly beautiful, this hardy…  More Info

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Cosmos sulphureus 'Brightness Mixed'

…autumn frosts. Spectacular when planted towards the front of annual borders or in containers. Culinary note: The blooms will add zest to your meal by adding bright splashes of colour, while the young leaves can be added to salads or eaten straight. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Skimmia Japonica 'Olympic Flame'

…flowers are followed by an abundance of bright red berries that shine brilliantly against the dark foliage. Skimmia japonica ‘Olympic Flame’ makes a reliable, low-maintenance foundation shrub for borders or containers, thriving in shady spots and providing all-year-round colour and…  More Info

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid

…summer long. Begonia plants are fantastic for those tricky shady spots in the garden and will flower non-stop all summer until the first frosts. Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary information: Add the bright coloured petals to sandwiches or salads for a light lemon taste and…  More Info

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Helianthemum 'Ben Fhada'

…you need to know about where they should be grown: Sun Roses or Rock Roses are best suited to a sunny spot in a rockery or costal garden. Once established in dry, gritty or sandy soil, large, bright flowers will emerge above the hardy shrub's evergreen leaves in the early summer and can reappear in…  More Info

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Ficus elastica 'Belize'

…it. But it’s not all about looks – rubber plants are one of the best air-purifying houseplants, filtering out common toxins to keep your home or office fresh. Ficus elastica 'Belize' will thrive in a bright spot out of direct sun. Eventual height: 3m (10ft). Eventual spread: 1.5m (5ft).  More Info

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Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

…‘Lime Marmalade’ really glows on gloomy days, cheering up dingy spots. This variety is slightly more tolerant of sun than other lime green cultivars, but it’s really most useful for those dry, shady spots where its colour can be complemented with blue or purple woodland flowers…  More Info

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Runner Bean 'Black Knight'

…have to be green! Runner Bean ?Black Knight? produces pods which start off green but mature to a purple black making them easy to spot and harvest. Attractive bright red flowers.'Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12). Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots. Companion planting: Try growing runner beans…  More Info

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Ficus elastica 'Abidjan'

…feature. But it's not all about looks – rubber plants are one of the best air-purifying houseplants, filtering out common toxins to keep your home or office fresh. Ficus elastica 'Abidjan' will thrive in a bright spot out of direct sun. Eventual height: 3m (10ft). Eventual spread: 1.5m (5ft).  More Info

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Chilli Pepper 'Jalapeno M'

…Pepper Jalapemo M is both colourful and tasty. The dark green and bright red fruits are produced on medium height chilli plants (90cm/35in) and make attractive additions to the conservatory, greenhouse or a sheltered sunny spot in the garden. Fruits are 8-10cm (3-5in) long, thick-walled and slightly…  More Info

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Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida

…small yellow flowers may be produced along their length. Intriguing and unusual yet undemanding and easy to grow, mouse tail cactus is perfect for beginners and busy plant parents. Unlike desert-dwelling cacti, Rhipsalis prefer a bright spot out of direct sun and watering before they become too dry.  More Info

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Paperplant (House Plant Seeds)

…better known as the Paperplant or Castor Oil Plant. It?s striking, architectural leaves are highly sheened, giving a lush, tropical feel to the conservatory or a bright spot indoors. In autumn, clusters of globular, white flowers appear, followed by round, black fruits. Height and spread: 2m (78).  More Info

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Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

…of Heuchera ?Lime Marmalade? really glows on gloomy days, cheering up dingy spots. This variety is slightly more tolerant of sun than other lime green cultivars, but it?s really most useful for those dry, shady spots where its colour can be complemented with blue or purple woodland flowers such…  More Info

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Begonia 'Star Bright'

Begonia ‘Star Bright’ is a compact, Rex-type begonia with jagged leaves flushed with pink and sprinkled with silvery spots. In summer and autumn, the rosy foliage is complemented by shell-pink flowers with yellow centres. This rhizomatous begonia makes a beautiful house or conservatory…  More Info

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Linum grandiflorum 'Bright Eyes'

Highlight your planting schemes with groups of stunning Linum ?Bright Eyes?. Producing multiple blooms continuously for many months, you can expect a full and prolific display which brings interest to the garden all summer long. With neat and simple pure white blooms centred with a striking deep…  More Info

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Sedum acre

…summer it is smothered in clusters of yellow, star-shaped flowers, forming carpets of bright gold. This versatile plant is a breeze to look after, requires virtually no maintenance and is brilliant for dry, sunny spots on poor soil. Attractive to pollinators. Height: 5-10cm (2-4ins). Spread: 30-60cm…  More Info

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Geranium 'Intense'

…cantabrigiense is an excellent and adaptable ground cover plant which is perfect for dry, shady spots but equally at home in a sunny spot or rockery. Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Intense’ has bright pink flowers in early summer which are more vivid than other pink varieties. It is a prolific…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver

…margins. From April until midsummer, the clusters of bright purple-pink flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting! Height:…  More Info

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Dieffenbachia seguine Sublime

…will bring a calm and contemporary feel to any room. Despite its exotic looks, this showy Dumb Cane is easy to look after. Simply position in a bright spot with plenty of natural light but not in direct sunlight, and water as the soil begins to dry out ? generally around once a week. Height: 70cm…  More Info

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Platycerium bifurcatum

…fern with amazing antler-shaped leaves. This unique and fascinating houseplant makes a magnificent hanging or wall-mounted specimen for a bright spot out of direct sunlight. The fronds are flat, with mature fronds highly forked and able to grow to an impressive size. Growing on the branches…  More Info

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Phlox 'Pharao Blue Eye'

Creeping Phlox are useful for dry, sunny spots and parched ground where other plants just won't grow! Once established, Phlox 'Pharao Blue Eye' will thrive in the driest of soils, producing an impenetrable mat of flowers, suppressing weeds and resisting drought! The detailed eye on each gleaming…  More Info

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Tradescantia 'Brightness'

Tradescantia 'Brightness' is a fast-growing, trailing houseplant that will quickly cascade over the sides of its pot, its long stems clothed in luminous, creamy-white leaves with bright green stripes. Grow it in a hanging pot, where it makes a perfect pairing with Tradescantia ‘Pink…  More Info

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

…the Spotted Laurel will even tolerate difficult dry soils and coastal conditions where many plants would fail. Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' sports large, glossy green leaves that are flecked with gold. Small, inconspicuous red-brown flowers are carried from April to May, to be followed by bright…  More Info

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Tulip sylvestris

Tulip sylvestris is a reliable species, often called the Wild Tulip. It?s bright golden blooms rise on wavering stems, releasing a gentle fragrance to the spring air. This carefree Tulip won?t give you a regimented display of uniform blooms; but that?s the charm of it! A lovely naturalising bulb…  More Info

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Tomato 'Honeycomb' (Grafted)

…delivering generous crops of large cherry tomatoes borne in long trusses. The fruits have a bright orange skin that won?t split as easily as its rivals, and makes a colourful addition to salads. Grow it in the greenhouse or in a sheltered sunny spot outside. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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