'Almost Black' Water Lily

'Almost Black' Water LilyAn intense plum coloured water lily with cream stamens. The emerging foliage has a bronze tone, turning green as it matures Flowers all summer from June to September Hardy to 15 degrees Medium floating plant ideal for middle sized to large ponds and lakes Floating plants provide shade and shelter for fish as well as protecting them from predators like herons. Also reduces the growth of algae. Grow in full sun and still water, away from fountains and

as long as you keep it moist

A true cottage garden favourite

The Amelanchier laevis 'Snow Cloud' Tree more commonly known as the Smooth Serviceberry Tree is a small deciduous tree

Nephrolepis Exaltata

hardy (like

Ballerina is a hardy and resilient rose

A gardeners' favourite for many years

5m tall after 10 years

This can also act as a great deterrent for intruders as the thorns that protrude from this spiny hedge will not let anyone through unharmed

It looks particularly good in a vase with dahlias

This compact bush variety doesn't sprawl like some courgettes and so does very well in a large pot filled with rich organic matter

making once a week a suitable amount throughout the year