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  • Growing Geums

    If you think everything that is worthwhile requires oodles of hard work, it’s time to get to know Geums – the easy going perennial with all the frills and an abundance of charm. They produce neat, compact foliage and present gardeners with dainty, rose-like blooms that begin in early spring and continue through the summer.

    Use them in sunny borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens or as ground cover, plus they make wonderful cut flowers too. These plants are not fussy, and will perform in any PH as long as the soil is moist. Geums will light up your garden with warm-toned flowers that can range from yellow to orange, to pink and scarlet. Deadhead them after flowering and they will produce a prolific and reliable display. They really are a no brainer!

    We stock many varieties at Coolings, but below are just a few of our favourites.

     

    Geum ‘Banana Daiquri’

    Lemon yellow flowers with a whirl of yellow antherns in the centre. Height and spread 45cm x 35cm.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’

    Semi-double yellow-apricot flushed red in early summer. Height and spread 40cm x 40cm.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Geum ‘Mrs J Bradshaw’

    Purple stems bearing semi-double, rich scarlet flowers. Height and spread 60cm x 60cm.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Geum ‘Pink Petticoats’

    Reddish-brown stems bear nodding, double, frilly-edged pink flowers up to 4cm across with a lemon centre in late spring and summer. Height and spread 25cm x 30cm.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Geum ‘Lady Strathedon’

    Semi-double, rich yellow flowers. Height and spread 40cm x 60cm.

     

    Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’

    Peachy-orange flowered cultivar noted for its long flowering season. Height and spread 90cm x 50cm.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Geum ‘Scarlet Tempest’

    Double, apricot-flushed scarlet red flowers. Height and spread 0.1-0.5m x 0.1-0.5m.

    Click here to shop our full range of geums and herbaceous perennial plants online

  • Cheerful Erysimum

    These cheerful plants provide vibrant splashes of colour and fragrance from early spring right through to the summer months. Many varieties are hardy perennials, adding attractive evergreen foliage and structure to your outside space even after the flowers have faded. You can’t beat Erysimum for their reliability and longevity!

    Great for growing in borders and containers, plant them in well-drained soil in a full sun position. Erysimum are loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators because of their long flowering season, that’s why we love them too! We stock many varieties at Coolings, but below are just a few of our favourites.

     

    Erysimum ‘Apricot Delight’

    Possibly our favourite Erysimum variety, with beautiful bright and fragrant flowers. Height and spread 70cm x 35cm.

     

    Erysimum ‘Winter Passion’

    Profusion of large ruby to russet red flowers. Height and spread 40cm x 40cm.

     

    Erysimum ‘Bowles’s Mauve’
    One of the most popular varieties, rich mauve blooms with dark grey-green leaves. Height and spread 100cm x 100cm.

     

    Erysimum ‘Winter Light’

    A bright yellow variety from a new range of hardy, evergreen which flower almost all year round, expect in the depth of winter. Height and spread 30cm x 45cm.

     

    Erysimum ‘Walbertons Fragrant Sunshine’

    Clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers. Height and spread 50cm x 50cm.

    Click here to shop our full range of Erysimum

  • Mother’s Day Gift Guide

    Don’t forget, Mothering Sunday is just around the corner on 14th March 2021. If you’re looking for an extra special Mother’s Day gift or perhaps just a treat for yourself after a difficult year, look no further!

    We’re sure you’ll find the perfect gift at Coolings to show how much you care. We’ve listed some of our top gift ideas below, available to pick up in-store on your next essential visit. We can also gift wrap your chosen gift free of charge, just ask!

     

    Flowering Houseplants

    We have an extensive range of houseplants to choose from in-store but we think flowering varieties such as Orchids and Azaleas make perfect Mother’s Day gifts. Not only will a flowering houseplant brighten up any room, with a little care they will thrive much longer than the usual bouquet of flowers too! We also have a range of houseplant pot covers to suit all tastes to complete your gift.

     

     

     

     

     

    Green Gifts

    For a gift that keeps on giving long after Mother’s Day choose a flowering outdoor plant, we recommend choosing an Azalea or Patio Rose. Complete your gift with a decorative pot, we have an extensive range of outdoor pots and planters to suit all styles of gardens or outdoor spaces.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Scented Soy Wax Candles

    Who doesn’t love to light a candle, fill the room with their delicate fragrance, sit back and unwind? The range of 100% soy wax candles from Wax Designs (pictured far left) make the perfect unique gift, the Mediterranean-inspired terracotta pot designs double up as a houseplant pot once the candle has finished burning. We have plenty of candles fragrances and designs to choose from to suit all tastes.

     

     

     

     

     

    Floral Fragrances

    Available in a variety of classic floral fragrances, the Naturally European range from The Somerset Toiletry Co. is your one-stop-shop for a Mother’s Day Gift! With a choice of beautifully packaged soaps, hand creams, diffusers, hand washes and bath soaks why not create your own pamper-hamper or purchase a gift set that’s ready to go! Scents include Plum Violet, Ginger & Lime, Freesia & Pear, Rose Petal, Lavender and many more.

     

     

     

     

     

    Sweet Treats

    You can’t go wrong with an edible Mother’s Day treat. From delicious boxes of chocolates and sweets to decorative bottles of unique flavoured gin, you will find something to suit all taste buds in-store. The decorative bottles of gin pictured far right are from Sloemotion Hedgerow Gin.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The Gift of Choice   

    Still can’t decide? Treat your Mum to a Coolings Gift Card and let her choose a special something on her next visit. Gift Cards can be redeemed against any of our products in-store across our four centres and are valid for three years from the date of issue.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Favourite Five Spring Bulbs Ready to Burst into Colour DO NOT REPUBLISH DUE TO IMAGE COPYRIGHT

    One of the first signs of spring we all look out for are the brightly coloured flowers emerging from daffodils and tulips. These bulbs should be planted in the autumn months, but if you didn’t manage to plant any spring bulbs, fear not – potted spring bulbs will save the day. Potted spring bulbs can be planted directly into the ground, or into pots and containers.

    Here are five of our favourite spring bulbs that are available to buy in pots online or in-store today, ready to burst into colour in your garden this spring!

    Anemone Blanda – low growing in a beautiful blue or white variety with daisy-shaped flowers, creating a compact carpet of colour. The white-flowered variety are great to plant alongside other showy bulbs of mixed colours.

     

     

     

     

     

    Daffodil Narcissus ‘Tête-à-Tête’ (AGM) – Their striking flower heads are a sure sign that spring has arrived! Standing at 15cm high, ideal for planting in containers or at the front of borders.

     

     

     

     

    Fritillaria meleagris (Snakes Head) – for something a little different this spring. Charming pendent bell-shaped pinkish purple flowers with dark purple veining that always draw attention. As you may have already guessed, the name Snake’s head derives from the shape of the flower just before it bursts open.

     

     

     

     

     

    Muscari – we just couldn’t choose between the blue, peppermint blue or white variety! Muscari look great at the front of a border and spread easily, so you may prefer to use them in a window box or containers.

     

     

     

     

     

    Tulip – one of the must popular and a must for every garden in spring! Available in a rainbow of colours to instantly brighten up borders or containers. Fantastic for creating bold, contrasting displays.

    Pictured: Tulip Tulipa ‘Banja Luka’.

     

     

     

     

    How to Plant

    Simply dig a hole in the soil of your border or container the size of the bulb pot, place your bulb facing up, fill around the edges with soil or compost, then water!

    Once your bulbs have finished flowering, lift them from the garden or pots, dry them out and store them in a cool, dark place for a few months. You can then plant the bulbs again in a few months ready for next spring.

  • Plan Your Summer Colour Spectacular!

    Planting summer bulbs in the spring will ensure a dazzling display of colour for you to sit back and enjoy in the summer months. With a little bit of planning, you will be rewarded with blooms from late spring right through to autumn. If you’d rather keep things simple, choose one type of bulb but stagger the planting times, adding more each month.

    If you’re planting in borders, we recommend planting in groups of at least six for a good display of colour. Most bulbs are happy growing in containers, brightening up even the smallest of outdoor spaces. There’s no set date that’s best for planting summer flowering bulbs but a general rule is once the soil has dried out and the risk of frost has passed. Alternatively, you can plant bulbs in containers now but keep them indoors until the weather warms up. Don’t forget to pick up a bulb planter, not only will it make the job easier and cleaner but a bulb planter will also ensure you’re planting each bulb at the correct depth.

    We’ve listed some of our favourite summer flowering bulb categories below, along with their flowering month to make planning your summer colour spectacular a little easier.

    Summer flowering bulbs are available to purchase in-store and online now.

    Anemone

    Long stemmed poppy like flowers creating a carpet of colour.

    Flowers in spring.

    Pictured: Kapiteyn Anemone Mr. Fokker

     

     

     

    Begonia

    One of the most rewarding plants in the summer with their assortment of vibrant colours and long flowering season.

    Flowers from July until the first frosts.

    Pictured: Kapiteyn Begonia Cascade Sunray

     

     

     

    Crocosmia

    Beautiful blooms that come in vibrant and pastel colours, providing effortless colour!

    Flowers late-summer and lasts until the autumn.

    Pictured: Crocosmia George Davidson

     

     

     

    Dahlia

    Famous for their impressive blooms in a variety of vivid colours and different bloom types.

    Flowers from mid-July through to autumn.

    Pictured: Kapiteyn Dahlia Blue Bell

     

     

     

    Gladiolus

    Often know as ‘Sword Lilies’, adding structure and elegance to the border in a whole host of colours.

    Flowers from July until the first frosts.

    Pictured: Kapiteyn Gladiolus Mixed Colours

     

     

     

    Lillies

    Scent, scale and drama! Available in a range of types and sizes, they make a stunning focal point.

    Flowers from early summer to autumn.

    Pictured: Lily Stargazer

     

     

     

    Nerine

    Showy blooms in shades of pink, red and white.

    Flower late summer into autumn.

    Pictured: Nerine Bowdenii

     

     

     

    Zantedeschia

    Funnel shaped flowers in a fantastic array of colours, particularly effective when grown in groups in a border.

    Flower late spring to midsummer.

    Kapiteyn Zantedeschia Captain Romance

     

     

    Pre-Packed Themes

    We love these summer flowering bulb pre-packed colour themes. Combinations of bulbs in themed colours  ideal for attracting bees and butterflies.

    Available in salmon & orange, red & white, white & blue and violet & pink.

    Flower July to October.

     

     

  • Get Ready for Spring!

    On your marks, get set, go!

    Our favourite season is almost here and it’s time to put on your gardening gloves and prepare your garden for the growing season ahead.

    There’s plenty to be done, not to mention any tasks that were left over from Autumn. Now is a great time to plan for the gardening year ahead and create a list of things you want to achieve, or plants you want to try – perhaps even sketch out ideas for your beds and borders.

    Gardening Essentials

    Ensure you have enough gardening essentials such as compost, feed, weed control and pest control so that you’re ready to get growing. Gardening hand tools are a must for any gardener in order to make upcoming maintenance tasks that bit easier. Don’t forget the often forgotten accessories such as gloves to protect your hands when you’re pruning shrubs and roses, and a tub to gather garden waste in.

     

     

     

    Green Grass

    If you have moss or weeds in your lawn now is a good time to tackle them with EverGreen Complete 4-in-1 that will also feed and thicken your lawn at the same time.

     

     

     

     

    Pots of Colour

    Smarten up dull areas with our wide range of pots and planters, then plant them up with vibrant colour. The perfect match to brighten up the last of the short winter days.

     

     

     

     

    Feed The Birds

    At this time of year don’t forget to keep putting food out regularly for hungry birds. Birds require high-energy foods during the cold weather to maintain their fat reserves in order to survive. Regularly topping up bird feeders is a great way to keep attracting birds to your garden, who doesn’t love a regular visit from our feathered friends!

     

     

     

    Let’s keep our fingers crossed for an early spring with lighter evenings so that we can get back out in our gardens and get growing!

  • Coolings Family Offers for November 2020 | IN-STORE ONLY!

    Although the days are getting colder and there’s fewer daylight hours, don’t put your garden to bed for the winter just yet! There is still plenty of work to be done. You could pot up some instant colourful winter containers or start planning next year’s garden.

    Our November Coolings Family offers exclusive to our loyalty card holder members’ are now available in-store!

    Not a member? Join now and start saving on a whole range of plants, gardening products and much more.
    To find out more or to join click here.

    Coolings Family members’ can take advantage of these fantastic November offers:

     

    PLANT OFFERS:
    Offers are only available in-store | Discover your nearest centre.

    Coolings Family Plant Offers - November

     

     

    SHOP OFFERS:
    Offers are only available in-store | Discover your nearest centre.

     

    Coolings Family Shop Offers - November

  • Coolings Family Offers for October 2020 | IN-STORE ONLY!

    Collecting fallen leaves for compost becomes one of the main activities in the garden at this time of year, but remember to set aside days to plant an array of autumn colour.

    Our October Coolings Family offers exclusive to our loyalty card holder members’ are now available in-store!

    Not a member? Join now and start saving on a whole range of plants, gardening products and much more.
    To find out more or to join click here.

    Coolings Family members’ can take advantage of these fantastic October offers:

     

    PLANT OFFERS:
    Offers are only available in-store | Discover your nearest centre.

    Coolings Family Plant Offers - October

     

     

    SHOP OFFERS:
    Offers are only available in-store | Discover your nearest centre.

    Coolings Family Shop Offers - October

     

    These offers are available in-store only from 1st October until 31st October 2020. Offers only valid with Coolings Family Card.  All offers are subject to availability and upon presentation of a Coolings Family Card.

     

  • Coolings Family Offers for September 2020 | IN-STORE ONLY!

    We’re kick-starting September off by bringing back our Coolings Family offers exclusive to our loyalty card holder members’. We’ve got you covered with everything from adding the first splash of Autumn colour to the right tools and accessories for your gardening needs with our range of Autumn essentials.

    Not a member? Join now and start saving on a whole range of plants, gardening products and much more.
    To find out more or to join click here.

    Coolings Family members’ can take advantage of these fantastic September offers:

     

    PLANT OFFERS:
    Offers are only available in-store | Discover your nearest centre.

     

    SHOP OFFERS:
    Offers are only available in-store | Discover your nearest centre.

     

    These offers are available in-store only from 1st September until 30th September 2020. Offers only valid with Coolings Family Card.  All offers are subject to availability and upon presentation of a Coolings Family Card.

  • Get the Chelsea Look! DO NOT REPUBLISH DUE TO IMAGE COPYRIGHT

    This week we have been celebrating gardens along with the RHS’s virtual Chelsea week. As part of this we have selected some of our favourite plants that will help you to acheive the Chelsea look. You can purchase these by visiting our online shop.

    Our first pick to get the Chelsea look is Geums! Geums are popular hardy perennials that can flower from late spring into summer. They are perfect for adding to the front or middle of a border, creating a beautiful cocktail of summer colour.

     

    Our second pick is Lupins! Lupins are a cottage garden favourite, offering height and colour to the middle of a border in May and June. They are perfect for attracting bumblebees and make a beautiful cut flower. From firey tones to cooling pastels, there’s Lupins for every colour schemes.

     

    Our next pick to help you get the Chelsea look is Verbena! They are available in a wide variety of choices to suit a number of gardens, including cottage and contemporary styles. We have bedding varieties too, providing interest and colour to pots, containers and hanging baskets.

     

    Roses are perfect to help you get the Chelsea look. One of the most beautiful and versatile garden plants, roses are available in a variety of forms, from patio to shrub roses, ramblers and climbers. We have hundreds to choose from at Coolings – with such a wide choice, you’re sure to find the one you’ll like.

     

    Our last choice for achieving the Chelsea look … amazing Acers! Acers are an excellent focal point in the garden. Many are slow growing and compact, making them an ideal choice for small gardens. They can be grown as free-standing specimens, as part of a border or in a large container.

     

    You can shop online for home delivery, if you fall within our delivery postcode area. We would love to see your gardens coming along, so please share with us on social media using the hashtag #athomewithcoolings