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A NEW yellow coloured Autumn fruiting primo cane similar in habit to Raspberry 'Autumn Bliss' but slightly sweeter. The plant is a primocane which means that it fruits on new wood every year. In some areas you will be able to harvest two crops from the same plant in one season. Grow in a sheltered spot in full sun or light shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Space - 45 cm (18 in) between the...

A strong vigorous variety with vivid red stems and a well-balanced acidity. Rhubarbs need an open, sunny site with moist, but free-draining soil. Avoid frost pockets as the stems are susceptible to frost. Do not harvest during the first year after planting as this will reduce the vigour. Once planted, it should not be moved and appreciates a generous annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure.

A MID-SEASON variety. A leading variety in Northern Europe. Produces good yields of large, firm, glossy quality fruit. Plant 30-45 cm (12-18 in) apart. Prefers a sunny site in moist but well drained, fertile soil. Fruiting time - Mid- June to Mid-July.

A NEW seedless variety that produces a large bunch of bright purplish-red eating grapes. A fruity, sweet flavour bursting with juice making them perfect for wine-making or juicing, and they can be eaten fresh from the vine. Good winter hardiness for all areas across the UK, even for Northern gardens. Has a natural climbing habit which makes it suitable for growing outside. After the bush has fruited,...

A heavy cropping, late season cultivar with transparent, ivory-coloured fruits that ripen in September. A reliable cropper that fruits freeze well and are perfect for pies and jams. Whitecurrants will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, but prefer well-drained soil. They perform best when they're planted in a sunny position, but will also cope in partial shade. They can be planted as bushes,...