From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine
Which sunflower variety produces the biggest flowers? Monty Don puts four to the test.
Monty Don chooses four sunflower varieties that claim to grow very tall – Helianthus annuus ‘Giant Yellow’, ‘Kong’, ‘Pike’s Peak’ and ‘Mongolian Giant’ to see which one reaches the greatest heights. He also shows you how to get the seeds off to a good start in spring.
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Forming beautiful rosette patterns, this colourful collection of sempervivums (houseleeks) is a must-have for any garden. Native to alpine regions, they're tolerant to extreme temperatures and drought.
Enjoy these six specially selected perennials to give you a beautiful mixture of double and single blooms in vivid colours. Plant in sunny borders for a cottage garden scheme this summer.
Buy a selection of mixed native woodland bulbs in the green to ensure your spring garden is filled with colour from late winter through to spring. Plus, you'll receive 25 free snowdrops with your order.
