New Varieties For 2016
We thought we would try to brighten the dark days of February with a glimpse of a few new introductions for 2016…in stock at Hollybush for 2016!
Nemesia Myrtille
- The bluest Nemesia we have seen so far
- Flowers in repeated flushes from late spring through to late autumn
- Height 25cm (10”), spread 25cm (10”)
- Enjoys sun or part shade in fertile, well-drained soil
- Superb in tubs, planted in a good potting compost
- Usually treated as an annual but may survive milder winters outside
- Remove faded flower stems regularly to encourage re-blooming
- Associates well with Lobelia, Diascia, Fuchsia, Osteospermum
Nemesia Michelle
- Superb pink flowers in repeated flushes from late spring through to late autumn
- Height 20cm (8”), spread 20cm (8”)
- Enjoys sun or part shade in fertile, well-drained soil
- Superb in tubs, planted in a good potting compost
- Usually treated as an annual but may survive milder winters outside
- Remove faded flower stems regularly to encourage re-blooming
- Associates well with Geranium (Zonal Pelargonium) Fuchsia, Begonia
Begonia Big
- Two colours available – Pink with Bronze Leaf and Red with Green Leaf (pictured)
- Flowers non-stop from June through to the first frosts
- Height 60cm (24”), spread 50cm (20”)
- Versatile in sun or shade, given a well-drained position
- Superb on its own in a larger tub planted in a good potting compost
- If planted in sun, water in the evening to avoid possible leaf scorch
- In a border, it associates well with Dahlia, Banana (Musa), Penstemon, Fuchsia, Canna
Flower Power Double Osteospermums
- Available in a range different shades
- Georgeous, 6cm (2.5”) flowers from May through to September
- Height 30cm (12”), spread 30cm (12”)
- Best in a sunny, well-drained position
- Superb in tubs planted in a good potting compost
- Usually treated as an annual but may survive milder winters outside
- Remove faded flowers regularly to tidy the plant
- Associates well with Fuchsia, Argyranthemum, Petunia, Diascia, Nemesia,
Digitalis Illumination Pink
- Stunning, long-lasting, Foxglove flowers over 10 weeks in early summer then if cut back will re-flower in August and September
- Highly attractive to larger bee species
- Height 120cm (48”), spread 40cm (16”)
- Plant in sun or partial shade and a fertile, well-drained soil.
- May well require protection in a harsh winter so in colder areas, try growing it in a large tub which can be moved under glass
- Associates well with Aquilegia, Delphinium, Papaver (Oriental Poppy), Lupin
Hardy Gerbera – Garvinea Series
- Available in a range of several amazing colours
- Non-stop, 6cm (2.5”) flowers from May through to September
- Gerberas make a super cut flower for indoor decoration
- Height 30cm (12), spread 40cm (16”) after 3 years
- Best in a sunny, well-drained position
- Superb in tubs planted in a good potting compost
- Bred to be hardy outside in winter, given good drainage
- Remove faded flower stems regularly to encourage re-blooming
- Associates well with Dianthus (Pinks), Alchemilla, Heuchera, Hardy Geraniums
- Bred in Holland by world leading Gerbera specialist Florist http://www.floristholland.nl/
Isle of Wight Garlic
- Four premium quality varieties from the famous Garlic Farm sold in pots
- Height 60cm (24”), spread 15cm (6”)
- Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny position
- Can also be grown in a well-watered tub of John Innes soil based compost
- For more details about Garlic growing, go to www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk
Canna Tropicanna Black
- Vibrant flowers in repeated flushes on erect stems from June through to September above fabulous, almost black, architectural foliage
- Height 1.2m (48”), spread 30cm (12”)
- Best in a sunny, fertile, well-drained position
- Superb in a larger tub planted in John Innes soil based compost
- A tender perennial that should be overwintered in a frost free glasshouse
- Remove faded flower stems regularly to encourage re-blooming
- Associates well with red/orange Dahlias, Miscanthus, Phormium, Verbena bonariensis