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Perennial & Biennial Plants


In this range you'll find an impressive selection of perennial plants and biennial plants, which are perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Also known as herbaceous plants, perennials live for 2 or more years and flower every year. Biennial plants are great for beds and spring displays and there are many delightful plants to choose from. Use the selections in the left menu to select the right plants for your garden.

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Alstroemeria 'Perfect Blue'

Alstroemeria 'Perfect Blue'

Peruvian Lily
  • NEW in 2013
The exquisite mauve-blue flowers of this stunning Peruvian Lily are a sight to behold in summer. Just one plant will easily fill a 30cm (12") container with colour from June to October. Alstroemeria ‘Perfect Blue’ is a modern hybrid which seems to be even longer lasting than the older varieties. This unusual cultivar holds an RHS AGM for its exceptional garden performance and comes highly recommended. Try adding some of its upright stems to a cut flower arrangement indoors for a particularly eye-catching display. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info
    • 1 x 7cm potted plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £12.99 £6.99
    • 3 x 7cm potted plants

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    • £38.97 £13.98

Penstemon 'Pensham Trio'

Phenomenal stamina and indifference to rain and drought means that this trio of penstemon will flower each year for an incredible five months. Mesmerising bells with satiny white throats are carried above semi evergreen foliage. These popular hardy perennials deserve prime spots in the garden or on the patio where they can really show off. Pensham penstemons also boast slug resistance and semi-evergreen foliage, giving an all round winning performance for many years. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 45cm (18”). Collection comprises 3 each of Penstemon Laura (bottom left), Penstemon Czar (top) and Penstemon Amelia Jayne (bottom right). More info
    • 9 Postiplugs - 3 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £29.97 £19.99

Foxglove 'Illumination Pink'

 Customer Rating
  • Winner of Plant of the Year 2012 - RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Best new product at the Anglian Business Awards, Best new product at the Garden Retail awards
  • World Exclusive
  • T&M's own breeding
  • New in 2012

Thought to be an impossible hybridisation, this is the most spectacular foxglove you will have ever seen! Parentage from the little-known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) gives this exciting new Digitalis its fabulous tropical colouring. Being completely sterile Foxglove ‘Illumination’ won’t set seed, giving it an incredibly long flowering period. Unlike most foxgloves which are generally biennial, this hardy semi-evergreen is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy its flowers for years to come. The exotic looking blooms are densely packed on sturdy stems, with many side branches, making a striking addition to summer borders. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Useful links:

‘Impossible’ Foxglove named Plant of the Year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Gardening news: Top 10 best-selling plants of 2012
Read Michael Perry's blog: Futuristic Foxgloves

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    • 3 jumbo plugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £14.99
    • 6 jumbo plugs

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    • £29.98 £19.98

Buddleja 'Buzz'™ Collection

Buddleia, Butterfly Bush
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A new twist on a much-loved garden favourite, ‘Buzz’™ is the world's first patio buddleja! These attractive, compact plants are loved by bees and butterflies, but won't take over your garden. Buddleja ‘Buzz'™ is easy to grow and problem-free with a super long-flowering period. Perfectly proportioned for patio pots and smaller gardens. Height and spread: 120cm (47”).
Collection comprises varieties:
Buddleja ‘Buzz™ Sky Blue’
Buddleja ‘Buzz™ Magenta’
Buddleja ‘Buzz™ Ivory’

Useful links:

How to grow Buddleja Buzz™ 

Gardening news: Top 10 best-selling plants of 2012

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    • 3 jumbo plugs - 1 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £26.97 £12.99
    • 9 jumbo plugs - 3 of each variety

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    • £80.91 £16.99
Chelsea Gold Collection

Chelsea Gold Collection

  • Grow the show plants of Chelsea

Each year, the Chelsea Flower Show is simply overflowing with top choice perennials. Grow the best of the bunch with our exclusive Chelsea Gold Collection. These varieties are all well-known and respected plants at the show, very often featured in the designer gardens and all offer great garden performance year after year.

  • Collection comprises:
  • Papaver 'Champagne Bubbles' - This brightly coloured Icelandic poppy makes a superb display dotted throughout rockeries and lining walkways. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12").
  • Lavender 'Lavance Purple' - Bright purple flower spikes rise above a mass of silvery foliage that takes on a lovely metallic sheen in dry conditions. Height and spread: 60cm (24").
  • Aquilegia 'Swan Mixed' - A lovely mix of colourful columbines, producing an abundance of large flowers on upright, multi-branched stems. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10").
  • Verbena bonariensis - Tightly clustered florets form glowing lavender flower heads that float atop stiffly upright, branching stems. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 45cm (18").
  • Foxglove 'Dalmatian Cream' - This statuesque foxglove has a sturdy, uniform habit forming well branched plants that look magnificent in cottage gardens and woodland borders. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16").
  • Delphinium 'Guardian Blue' - Towering columns of royal blue flowers rise above clumps of deeply cut foliage. Height: 150cm (60"). Spread: 60cm (24").
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    • 72 plugs - 12 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £18.99
Foxglove 'Illumination Chelsea Gold'

Foxglove 'Illumination Chelsea Gold'

  • NEW in 2013
To celebrate our Best New Plant success at the RHS show, we have named our new Foxglove ‘Illumination’ variety 'Chelsea Gold'. Just like its pink cousin, this spectacular foxglove is completely sterile, giving it an incredibly long flowering period as it won’t set seed. Unlike most foxgloves which are generally biennial, this hardy semi-evergreen is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy its flowers for years to come. The exotic looking blooms are densely packed on sturdy stems, with many side branches, making a striking addition to summer borders. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Useful links:

Read Michael Perry's blog: Futuristic Foxgloves

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    • 3 jumbo plugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £14.99
    • 6 jumbo plugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £10.00  
    • £29.98 £19.98
Foxglove 'Illumination Duo'

Foxglove 'Illumination Duo'

  • T&M's own breeding

Parentage from the little-known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) gives these exciting new Digitalis their fabulous tropical colouring. Being completely sterile Foxglove ‘Illumination Duo’ won’t set seed, making them incredibly long flowering. Unlike most foxgloves which are generally biennial, these hardy semi-evergreen varieties are true perennials so you can enjoy them year after year. The exotic looking blooms are densely packed on sturdy stems, with many side branches, making a striking addition to summer borders. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18").

  • Collection comprises:
  • Foxglove ‘Illumination Pink’ - Awarded ‘Best New Plant’ at the Chelsea Flower Show 2012.
  • Foxglove 'Illumination Chelsea Gold' - The latest addition to the ‘Illumination’ range, with exotic looking peachy-orange blooms.
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    • 6 jumbo plugs - 3 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £10.00  
    • £29.98 £19.98
Penstemon Amelia Jayne

Penstemon 'Amelia Jayne'

Phenomenal stamina and indifference to rain and drought means that Penstemon ‘Amelia Jayne’ will flower each year for an incredible five months. Mesmerising, red bells with satiny white throats are carried above semi evergreen foliage. These popular hardy perennials deserve prime spots in the garden or on the patio where they can really show off. Pensham penstemons also boast slug resistance and semi-evergreen foliage, giving an all round winning performance for many years. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 45cm (18”). More info
    • 3 Postiplugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £9.99
Fuchsia 'Naming Collection'

Fuchsia 'Naming Collection'

  • NEW in 2013

This colourful collection of fuchsias will make a lovely addition to your hanging baskets, patio containers and borders this summer. Fuchsia ‘Naming Collection’ includes three varieties that were named by our online fans, and another that is so new that we are asking you to name it for us!

  • Collection comprises:
  • Fuchsia 'Chamaeleon' - This variety bears three different flower colours at the same time. Cerise pink buds reveal frilly petals in any combination of white and violet - so each bloom comes as a magical surprise. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12").
  • Fuchsia 'Pink Elephant' - The double flowers of this Fuchsia unfurl from long, rose-like buds to reveal layer upon layer of sumptuous pale pink ruffles. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12").
  • Fuchsia 'Twist and Shout' - The ruffled mauve petals and pale pink, backward curling sepals of this half hardy fuchsia make an eye-catching display that will last all summer long. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18").
  • Fuchsia 'To be named by you' - A brand new form of the popular hardy bush variety ‘Delta’s Sarah’ with steely blue flowers and a compact, free flowering habit. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 40cm (16").

Our online fans have had lots of fun recently helping us name our new fuchsias. Now you all have a chance with this new dwarf patio variety with blue flowers (pictured bottom left). Send your naming suggestion to namethatfuchsia@thompson-morgan.com. Please include 'Fuchsia naming competition' in the subject line along with your chosen name. Include your full name and mailing address in the email. Competition closes 31st October 2013. View full terms and conditions of the competition here


Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 8 Postiplugs - 2 of each variety

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    • £15.98 £12.99
    • 16 Postiplugs - 4 of each variety

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    • £31.96 £16.99
Alstroemeria 'Xplosion'

Alstroemeria 'Xplosion'

Peruvian Lily
  • NEW in 2013
  • Mail order exclusive
  • First double-flowered Peruvian lily
Already making a name for itself in the cut flower industry, Alstromeria ‘Xplosion’ is the first double-flowered Peruvian Lily. Layers of narrow petals, each marked with fine maroon streaks, create an exciting display. This fabulous variety equals its single-flowered cousins for their long flowering period. Perfect for borders and patios where it will flower continuously throughout summer, producing beautiful stems that are ideal for cutting. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info
    • 1 x 7cm potted plant

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    • £14.99
    • 2 x 7cm potted plants

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Rudbeckia 'All Sorts' Mixed

Rudbeckia 'All Sorts Mixed'

Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan
 Customer Rating
  • Mail order exclusive
  • T&M's own breeding
All your favourite rudbeckias in one spectacular mix, including the bestselling Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy', as well as many other doubles, singles, quilled types and more. These robust coneflowers have outstanding garden performance, and the long-lasting blooms make excellent cut flowers. A lovely addition to beds, borders and large patio containers. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £11.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
    • Double up 36 to 72 for £5 extra  
    • £23.98 £16.99
Penstemon Czar

Penstemon 'Czar'

  • Customer favourite
Phenomenal stamina and indifference to rain and drought means that Penstemon ‘Czar’ will flower each year for an incredible five months. Mesmerising, lilac bells with satiny white throats are carried above semi evergreen foliage. These popular hardy perennials deserve prime spots in the garden or on the patio where they can really show off. Pensham penstemons also boast slug resistance and semi-evergreen foliage, giving an all round winning performance for many years. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 45cm (18”). More info
    • 3 Postiplugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £9.99