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Bougainvillea Glabra Alexandra

Bougainvillea Glabra Alexandra

£14.50

The classic pale purple as seen in the Med' scrambles over walls and into the roof.
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Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'

Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'

£14.25

The Arabian jasmine, evergreen climber with large white flowers almost continuously. Highly scented, needs 10c to flower well in winter. Brought over from India in 1655. An essential plant to have. Supplied 2ft high approx
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Clytostoma callistegoides

Clytostoma callistegoides

£14.25

A pale green leaved climber with pink trumpet flowers. Nearly hardy we have grown this outside and in a pot for a while.
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Tahiti Lime

Tahiti Lime

£34.50

The bartenders lime, for slicing into drinks and on pancakes, superb flavour and no seeds.The tree will grow to around 6ft (2m) in a pot ,and produce several pounds of fruit. The trees are 3-4ft tall with a clear stem and branch framework forming. Ideal for growing on a wall to preserve space.
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Passiflora caerulea x racemosa

Passiflora caerulea x racemosa

£10.25

Ideal for a cold conservatory or warm spot. Deep rose pink flowers in abundance from early summer onwards.
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Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass

£8.25

Cymbopogon citratus. Lemon grass is used in many Thai dishes, very easy to grow, keep well watered and try not to disturb the roots. Chop off your own stem from the consrvatory and taste the freshness. NOTE-PLANTS READY IN 4-6 WEEKS TIME .
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Chillies

These varieties are specially selected with the cook in mind for their superior flavours, some will be hot others are mild and aromatic with smoky sidelines.

Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass


Cymbopogon citratus. Lemon grass is used in many Thai dishes, very easy to grow, keep well watered and try not to disturb the roots. Chop off your own stem from the consrvatory and taste the freshness. NOTE-PLANTS READY IN 4-6 WEEKS TIME .


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Horseradish

Horseradish


An uninspiring plant until you eat it, makes a very hot sauce or flavouring, perfect addition to pumpkin soup. Slowly invasive unless harvested, it always seems to come back.

Thongs and plants available depending on the season


Price: £2.75

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Artichoke scolymus

Artichoke scolymus


Produces the large 'thistle type silver grey foliage with delicate heads. A striking ornamental even if you do not like to eat it, if you do, pick the heads before they open too far, and cook them gently. Fiddly to eat but delicious with garlic mayonnaise.


Price: £4.25

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Cardoon 'Gobbo di Nizza'

Cardoon 'Gobbo di Nizza'


The Hunch back of Nice, what a strange name for a plant, this rare Italian variety has broad stalks and is eaten fried or in soup,also raw dipped in olive oil, the root can also be used like a parsnip


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Cardoon 'Bianco avorio'

Cardoon 'Bianco avorio'


Tall variety with thin ribs, few spines. Helps to blanch 2 weeks before harvest. Cook as with Gobbo.


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Artichoke 'Violetta di Chioggia

Artichoke 'Violetta di Chioggia


A large purple type with no (or few) spines, delicate flavour.


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