Allium 'Purple Rain'
£5.50Purple Rain bears large, rounded heads of deep violet, star-shaped flowers, on tall sturdy stems. It... [full details]
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Proceed To CheckoutQ: Why is there moss/algae on the compost?
A: As part of our water conservation efforts, we encourage the growth of moss/algae because it helps to retain moisture in the compost. It can also act as a weed and pest barrier.
Q: Why have you sent me a slug/greenfly/ant?
A: We follow the RHS best practice for pest control, which involves the use of natural predators and biological controls. This means that we are never completely clear of these pests, but we prefer this to the widespread use of chemicals. The RHS recognise that only a few varieties of slug damage living plants (the others eat only decaying matter). We do check the plants before sending, but it is not always possible to spot pests, especially slugs, which spend much of their time in the soil and may be triggered to come out in the dark of the box. You can read much more about our pest control methods in our environmental policy, which is available to read here.
Q: What is the 'UK Plant Passport' which is printed on your plant labels/packing slip?
A: Since 2020, anyone selling plants which are transported, must, by law be registered with APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) and be authorised by them to issue plant passports. This is for any plants posted/shipped from/to anywhere within the UK. If you ever receive plants from anyone without a plant passport (this includes anyone selling plants on eBay etc), you should be very concerned and report it to APHA. This government department is responsible for the tracking and control of plant diseases which, as we have seen recently with Ash Die Back Disease, can devastate our gardens, countryside and wildlife. As an authorised 'authority' to issue passports, our nursery is subject to regular inspections (which we have to pay for), by APHA. Plant Passports may be printed on individual plant labels OR enclosed information, or both. Plant Passports do NOT mean that the plants have been imported!
Q: Can you send me a catalogue?
A: Sorry, we do not print a catalogue. All our plants are detailed on our website.
Q: One or more of my plants needs to be protected from frost/hardened off, what does this mean?
A: Some plants will have come out of a polytunnel, either because they are young, or because they may be tender until established in the ground. We will have indicated this on your packing note/included information. You will need to continue to protect the plants from hard frost until such time as the last frosts have passed. In most cases they will not require protection in subsequent winters (unless the plant details on our website says that they are tender). Please remember that these are still outdoor plants, so they require good ventilation when kept inside.
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