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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.

We have found 25 products.
 

Wallflower Collection

Erysimum, Cheiranthus

Evergreen erysimum hybrids with an alluring perfume. Versatile and undemanding, this short lived perennial tends to be grown as a biennial, and is tough enough to cope in even the poorest of soils. Height and spread: 50cm (20").

  • Collection comprises:
  • Wallflower ‘Plant World Lemon’
  • Wallflower ‘Sweet Sorbet’
  • Wallflower ‘Winter Joy’
  • Wallflower ‘Winter Sorbet’
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    • 12 jumbo plugs - 3 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £24.98  
    • £44.97 £19.99
Wallflower 'Most Scented' Mix

Wallflower 'Most Scented' Mix

Erysimum, Cheiranthus

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  • The most scented wallflower
Don't overlook wallflowers! This popular cottage garden favourite is currently enjoying a revival. Wallflower ‘Most Scented Mix’ is a wonderful blend of specially selected Erysimum, chosen for their fabulous fragrance. Versatile and undemanding, this short lived perennial tends to be grown as a biennial, and is tough enough to cope in even the poorest of soils. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
    • SAVE £4.99  
    • £19.98 £14.99
Creeping Phlox Collection

Phlox Collection (Creeping)

Phlox subulata, Phlox douglasii, Moss Phlox
  • Fragrant ground cover
Delicate in appearance but tough in character, these spreading evergreen perennials soften the edges of paths and grow in dry rockeries or on sunny banks and slopes. Perfect for creating colourful, weed smothering, ground cover. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 50cm (20”).
  • Collection comprises:
  • Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripes’
  • Phlox douglassi ‘Red Admiral’
  • Phlox subulata ‘Calvides White’
  • Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’
  • Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’
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    • 5 Postiplugs

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 10 Postiplugs

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
    • SAVE £4.99  
    • £19.98 £14.99
Osteospermum Collection (Hardy)

Osteospermum Collection (Hardy)

African Daisy, Cape Daisy
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Versatile and resilient, hardy Osteospermums will thrive in hot, dry, neglected conditions, yet remain some of longest-flowering plants in the garden! Expect vibrant summer colour and weed suppressing ground cover from these easy to grow, sun loving Cape Daisies. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 90cm (36").

  • Collection comprises:
  • Osteospermum ‘Snow Pixie’ - A perfect contrast to its purple-pink coloured cousins, sporting clean, white petals with a golden yellow eye.
  • Osteospermum ‘Tresco Purple’ - Bold pink daisy flowers open every morning to greet the sun.
  • Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum - Irrepressibly cheerful, bright pink daisy flowers smother carpets of low growing foliage.
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    • 9 jumbo plugs - 3 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £16.98  
    • £35.97 £18.99

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

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £10.00  
    • £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
    • SAVE £13.98  
    • £26.97 £12.99
    • 9 jumbo plugs - 3 of each variety

    • Despatch:
    • SAVE £63.92  
    • £80.91 £16.99
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

 More info
    • 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
Osteospermum ?Tresco Purple? (Hardy)

Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy)

Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple', African Daisy, Cape Daisy
Bold pink daisy flowers open every morning to greet the sun. Versatile and resilient, hardy Osteospermum ‘Tresco Purple’ will thrive in hot, dry, neglected conditions and yet is one of the longest-flowering plants in the garden! Expect vibrant summer colour and weed suppressing ground cover from this easy to grow, sun loving Cape Daisy. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 90cm (36"). More info
    • 3 jumbo plugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £11.99
Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'

Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'

Gentian Sage
  • NEW in 2013
This popular and well-loved perennial bears stems of open-mouthed flowers in a pale shade of blue that is rarely seen in the plant world. The pretty blooms of Salvia patens ‘Cambridge Blue’ rise above clumps of slightly hairy, aromatic foliage. This RHS AGM variety makes a fabulous addition to cottage garden borders and containers, or incorporated into bedding schemes for an eye-catching summer display. Although perennial, this half hardy Salvia will appreciate some protection from winter weather. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info
    • 24 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 48 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
    • Double up 24 to 48 for £5 extra  
    • £19.98 £14.99
Buddleja 'Buzz™ Sky Blue'

Buddleja 'Buzz™ Sky Blue'

Buddleia, Butterfly Bush
 Customer Rating
  • T&M exclusive breeding
  • The best plant to attract butterflies to your garden
  • Dwarf patio buddleja - won't take over your garden
  • 15cm (6in) flowers the size of usual buddlejas, but plants are half the size
  • Long-flowering, brightly-coloured blooms attract butterflies
  • Easy to grow and problem-free
  • Plants last more than 10 years

These attractive, compact plants are loved by bees and butterflies, but won't take over your garden. Buddleja ‘Buzz™ Sky Blue’ is easy to grow and smothered with blooms all summer long. Perfectly proportioned for patio pots and smaller gardens. Height and spread: 120cm (47”).

Useful links:

How to grow Buddleja Buzz™ 

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    • 1 jumbo plug

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £8.99
    • 3 x 9cm potted plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SPECIAL OFFER PRICE  
    • £9.99
Buddleja 'Buzz Magenta'

Buddleja 'Buzz™ Magenta'

Buddleia, Butterfly Bush
 Customer Rating
  • T&M exclusive breeding
  • The best plant to attract butterflies to your garden
  • Dwarf patio buddleja - won't take over your garden
  • 15cm (6in) flowers the size of usual buddlejas, but plants are half the size
  • Long-flowering, brightly-coloured blooms attract butterflies
  • Easy to grow and problem-free
  • Plants last more than 10 years
  • Customer favourite

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™ Magenta’ 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”).


Useful links:

How to grow Buddleja Buzz™ 

 More info
    • 1 jumbo plug

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
    •  
    • £8.99