Illustrated List: Ideal for Cottage Gardens

Adenophora hybrida Amethyst

The large, pendulous amethyst-blue, skirt-like flowers of Adenophora Amethyst are packed in symmetry on many tall, erect stems. A gorgeous unusual colour for Adenophora.

Agastache cana

A very lovely, choice order plant and entirely "at home" in the cottage garden. Plants are quick to establish and produce many branched stems with dense spikes of rosy-pink, 1in.long flowers during mid to late summer. Flowers in its first year but really does become stunning from the second year onwards, and being an Agastache, it possesses wonderful aromatic foliage. Loved by bees and butterflies

Agrostemma githago Milas

Stunning magenta blooms, on slender stems, move in the slightest breeze adding style, grace and a touch of elegance to borders or wild meadows. Easy to grow in any position, quick to flower and ideal for the cottage or wild flower garden.

Height 60-90cm (24-36in).

Agrostemma githago Ocean Pearl

A really unusual and easy to grow annual. Bred by Thompson & Morgan, the tall erect plants have lots of extra large, pure white flowers with distinctive black speckled markings. Best suited as a border filler but can be used as a short-lived cut flower.

Amaranthus caudatus Fat Spike

Highly attractive erect fat spikes in deep purplish red, from 3 inch thick tapering to 1 inch, as if standing guard. Ideal as a border filler, and for flower arranging.

Height: 90-100cm (3-4ft)

Amaranthus caudatus Loves Lies Bleeding

Showy and exotic plants for beds, borders etc. Excellent as accent plants with their tall, erect branching stems and long ropes of flower which cascade right to the ground. They also make very effective cut flowers and as "everlastings" they keep their colour for quite some time. Flowers summer. Height: 60-120cm (2-4ft).

Amaranthus tricolor Joseph's Coat

An improved form with yellow-scarlet and green foliage all on one plant, it makes a striking bedding plant for its foliage alone and produces erect brush like deep red 6in flower spikes which are good for cutting. Also suitable for growing in 5-6in pots. Flowers late summer. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).

Anoda dilleniana Candy Cups

Bushy, lax habit plants, quickly get established and will soon become clothed in a mass of very attractive, candy-pink, cup-shaped flowers.

Spectacular in cottage garden borders over a long flowering period.

Height: 120cm (4ft).

Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii

T&M is delighted to offer this wonderful species, originally found only in Spain and Portugal. Bright yellow 3 lobed flowers, with a hint of cream will brighten up any garden in the summer sun. Its candelabra shape and naturally branching habit makes it ideal for the middle of a border or large container.

Antirrhinum Jamaican Mist

The result of T&M's own breeding and selection. An exclusive blend of scrumptious trumpet-like flowers in soft, pastel hues, including shell pink, golden yellow, apricot, rose and peach. Together they form a wondrous cloud of summer colour for bedding and containers.

Antirrhinum majus Royal Bride

A wonderful antirrhinum of top quality. Stately plants with rich green foliage and spikes of large, purest white snap dragon flowers which have a rare, gorgeous fragrance. Superb for contrast in the border and makes an excellent cut flower.

Antirrhinum maximum T&M Mixed

Taller spires with thick, sturdy stems. Impressive in groups and as long-lasting cut flowers.

Antirrhinum nanum Frosty Lavender Bells F1 Hybrid

These beautiful butterfly flowers in frosted lavender pink sparkle like fondant creams in the summer sun. The short, stocky and compact plants are long flowering and excellent for beds, borders and containers.

Antirrhinum nanum variegata Frosted Sunset

Following the success of 'Frosted Flames', here is an exciting Fleuroselect award winner, bred by T&M. This spectacular neat, compact selection features attractive glowing sunset orange blooms, beautifully foiled by the cream splashed foliage. Flowering over a long period, makes this ideal for bedding and containers.

Aquilegia clematiflora Pink And Purple Shades

Most unusual for an Aquilegia! Spurless, nodding flowers in shades of pink and purple which, when viewed from the behind, resemble a Clematis. Rarely offered from seed and something different for the cottage or perennial garden

Aquilegia x cultorum Danish Dwarf

The colourful mounds of blue-green foliage topped by the nodding, scarlet and white spurred blooms give this Aquilegia an elfin appearance. Add a touch of mischief to your border!

CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.