Malva to Myosotis

Malva moschata 'Rosea'

Musk Mallow Rosea

A very popular shrub-like perennial with abundant saucer-shaped pink blooms on numerous stems. Maple-like leaves have a musky smell when crushed.

Blooms easily the first year from seed, even when sown directly outdoors.

Meconopsis betonicifolia

Poppy, Blue Himalayan/Tibetan Poppy

A superb choice for a cool, shady position with moist, humus-rich soil. this beautiful Himalayan Poppy was formerly tricky to germinate. This is no longer so, thanks to research in Unwins own laboratories, which has given a much-improved...

Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Hensol Violet'

Poppy, Himalayan/Tibetan Poppy 'Hensol Violet'

Indulge yourself by growing this rare, mauve form of the exquisite Himalayan Blue Poppy. Scintillating, silky blooms aloft downy foliage give an absolutely breathtaking effect when planted in groups in shady borders and woodland areas. Height...

Mentha aquatica

Water Mint

Strongly scented wild mint with whorls of attractive pink-mauve flowers. Make a tea to treat colds and fevers as the drink encourages perspiration. Habitat: damp and marshy places. Ht 45cm Creeping

Mimulus hybridus 'Mystic F1'

Mimulus 'Mystic F1'

Mimulus are versatile bedding plants for full sun or part shade. The ‘Mystic’ mix is quick to flower and perfect for use in bedding, borders and containers. This exclusive blend covers a wide colour range, and includes spotted blooms. Height...

Mimulus hybridus 'Shade Loving Hybrids'

Mimulus 'Shade Loving Hybrids'

Beautiful moisture loving plants thriving in half sun and half shade. 1-1.5 in blooms in bright scarlet, orange or yellow, some contrastingly speckled. Sown by mid-March, they bloom in their first summer. Useful for bedding in shade, water...

Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colours'

Four O'Clocks / Miracle of Peru 'Broken Colours'

Remarkable trumpet-like flowers in a range of colours, all splashed and streaked in cerise-red. The well-branched plants are full of small buds which break open in the evening and early morning, releasing a wonderful fragrance. Height 20in...

Monarda didyma 'Panorama Mix'

Bee Balm, Monarda, Bergamot 'Panorama Mix'

The handsome plants produce a mass of mauve-purple blooms, even in their first year from an early sowing. They also have uniquely scented foliage. Loved by butterflies and bees, it is the oil of bergamot that gives Earl Grey tea its...

Monarda didyma 'T&M Superb Mixed Colours'

Bee Balm, Bergamot, Monarda 'T&M Superb Mixed Colours

An attraction all summer long, the Bee Balm forms low clumps of spicy aromatic leaves and quaint flower heads on 60cm (24in) stems in shades of red, pink, white and brilliant scarlet. An excellent border perennial spreading quickly to make a...

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Wild Bergamot is a beautiful, lavender-coloured, perennial flower native to parts of eastern Canada south to Georgia. It grows 60-120 cm tall, and can tolerate a wide variety of conditions from wet to dry. It does best in full sun to partial...

Monarda hybrida 'Lambada'

Bee Balm, Monarda, Bergamot 'Lambada'

Also known as Bergamot, this is a must for the perennial border. The handsome plants produce a mass of mauve-purple blooms (even in their first year from an early sowing) and uniquely scented foliage. It is Oil of Bergamot that gives Earl Grey...

Myosotis sylvestris 'Blue Ball'

Forget-me-not 'Blue Ball'

Myrrhis odorata

Sweet Cicely

A native wild plant of the North of England. Bright green lacy foliage and large white flowers in spring. Use leaves as a natural sweetener to remove acidity from stewed fruits. Aniseed flavour. Whole plant is medicinal. Habitat: roadsides in...

Malva 'Magic Hollyhock'

Malva 'Magic Hollyhock'

Beautiful rich purple pink flowers, veined deep glossy purple, some loosely double like Old Fashioned Roses. Easy thriving in most soils. A magnificent display! Flowers all summer. Height 3-6 feet.

Malva moschata

Marshmallow

Malva 'Marshmallow' with its pink and white lavatera-like flowers is an excellent first year flowering perennial. Easy and quick to grow and flowering early, it is a shrubby cottage garden plant, suitable for use in borders or as a screen or...

Malva sylvestris

Mallow, Common

Shiny rose petals veined purple. Leaves heart shaped. Said to be aphrodisiac! A tea is beneficial for coughs and bronchitis.The leaves are eaten in Arab countries. Juice from the leaves of mallow is beneficial against the ill-effects of bee...

Meconopsis cambrica

Welsh Poppy

Shallow cups of bright lemon yellow flowers are produced on slender stalks above pale, bluish-green and slightly hairy leaves. Grows to about 18 inches tall.

Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree

A special plantation strain as used for commercial production in Australia. Antiseptic oil can be distilled from the leaves which is reputed to have antibacterial antifungal and antiviral properties. Can be used for numerous ailments.

Micromeria sp.

Mint, Emperor's

A new flavour to try, bold and minty. Found growing near to Emperor Hadrian’s villa near Rome. Ht 60cm

Mimulus cardinalis 'Red Dragon'

Mimulus 'Red Dragon'

Exotic blooms reminiscent of species from South America, this is a spectacular perennial plant for a sunny or lightly shaded border which can be kept moist. Plants will flower in the first year if sown early. Height 50cm (20in).

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