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Allium Cowanii
M5004
Fast becoming a florist favourite, Allium ‘Cowanii’ produces loose umbels of delicate white, star shaped blooms in May. The flowers also smell sweet, rather than oniony, as you might otherwise expect from a member of the Allium family.
Sometimes known as Allium Neapolitanum, this charming cultivar is easy to grow and looks best in snowy drifts, weaving through the front of a border where it will take your garden seamlessly from spring, into summer.
The bulbs of Allium ’Cowanii’ may also be grown in pots of fertile, very well-drained soil.
A space in full sun is best reserved for this pollinator-friendly spring gem.
Care Guide
Plant in rich, well-drained soil.
The larger bulbs should be planted 10cm (4”) deep and the smaller ones 5cm (2”) deep; they may be left undisturbed for many years.
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Toronto
T1191
A highly unusual, curious shade of jasper-red tinged with shades of vermillion and bronze, Greigii Tulip ‘Toronto’ an early bloomer to captivate and enthral. With up to 3 flowers on each stem, these tremendous tulips expand in the warmth of the sun to form a delightful star shape and exhibit a charcoal grey centre.
Decorative foliage completes the spectacle, with aubergine purple flecks mottling each dark green leaf. Compact and floriferous, tulip ‘Toronto’ is an excellent choice for window boxes, pots, containers and for enhancing the front of your borders. The RHS has honoured this dependable, prolific Greigii Hybrid with the sought-after Award of Garden Merit.
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Red Devon
N0164
The soft yellow petals of Large Cupped Narcissus ‘Red Devon’ reflex back gently as it opens, fully exposing a flaming orange cup. This large headed, colourful Daffodil retains its vibrancy, even in full sun.
‘Red Devon’ is an excellent daffodil for naturalising and produces strong, sturdy, upright stems making it a good option for planting on exposed sites and for cutting and arranging. A lovely addition to cheerful spring pot displays.
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Cairo
T1359
Mid-Season Tulip ‘Cairo’ produces warm coppery-orange flowers infused with soft bronzed tones, creating a rich and glowing display through the spring garden. The elegant blooms of tulip ‘Cairo’ bring warmth and depth to borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes, where their unusual colouring pairs beautifully with deep purples, creams, and darker foliage.
Flowering reliably in mid-spring on sturdy stems, this distinctive variety adds a luxurious and sophisticated touch to garden displays.
