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The deepest, darkest, wine coloured blooms of this deliciously, decadent lily appear from early summer. The flowers are upward facing and decorate the strong stems. I consider this Lily a must have. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

'Black Out' can also be grown in a container and will tolerate 1/2 day sun. Will quickly multiply to create more flowering stems each year.

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Beautiful rich pink flowers top a dwarf stem and appear from early summer. The flowers are upward facing and decorate the strong stems. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

'Black Out' can also be grown in a container and will tolerate 1/2 day sun. Will quickly multiply to create more flowering stems each year.

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Orange Matrix makes a striking focal point of stunning large orange blooms. Amazing mass planted, or as a border, excellent in a container or the garden. Likes humus rich soil in full sun. Hardy, deciduous.

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Malesco is one of the brightest yellows available. LA Hybrid lilies are crosses between Longiflorum (Christmas) lilies and Asiatic lilies. They combine the soft fragrance of the longiflorums and the wide colour range of the Asiatics. Lilies like a rich soil and benefit from a compost mulch to keep their roots cool and moist. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

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Christmas Lily. Glossy green foliage and stems of exquisite, pure white, trumpet blooms with the most exotic of perfumes. Usually in full bloom just around Christmas hence the name. Will grow in full or 1/2 day sun and if happy will multiply and produce more stems each year. Deciduous.

Grow your Christmas Lilies in a container or the garden. As I write my 'Snow Queen' are standing tall with at least 6 buds on each stem, 1 stem when open will be enough to perfume the whole house. A pot of these in bud or flower is the perfect gift for a special gardening friend.

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A versatile perennial bulb that has a mild sweet taste compared to its close relative the Onion. When planting do not bury the bulb too deep - 1 bulb should multiply to 6-12 bulbs which are harvested when the green tops wilt and turn brown usually in autumn. Dry in the sun prior to storage.

The green tops of your Shallots can be used like chives for salads etc if you wish. Shallots are shallow rooted so it is important that they get even moisture for good yields i.e. do not let them dry out. They will store for up to 12 months after drying.