What's New

 

		Pansy Ruffled Dancer Exclusive New Release - Autumn 2010 Ruffled pansies provide an additional dimension to autumnal colour with their delicate and vibrant displays, and this season will be no exception with the exclusive release of the spectacular ruffled dancer pansy mix. Featuring a stunning mix of rich contrasting colour from pale pink to deep purple, velvet reds to warm ochre and soft peach to pale lemon, set against deep green foliage. The double and semi double fringed flowers will add vibrancy and attract attention to pots, hanging baskets and garden beds. Grown from the finest seed, ruffled dancer is set to dazzle this autumn and will be available at all leading garden centres. Available mid March in our premium seedling collection punnets and potted colour.
		Viola Rose Sapphire Exclusive New  Release - Autumn 2010 A beautiful new viola mix exclusive to Howlong Nursery. Producing delightful rose-pink and sapphire-blue blooms this bright and cheerful viola will add colour and pizzazz to any garden setting. Makes an excellent display for landscapes and containers. Available from mid March in premium seedling punnets and potted colour.
		Tuscan Blue Kale A highly ornamental kale variety with large, arching leaves that are deep purple to black in colour and crinkled in appearance. Called "Cavalo Nero" in Italy, Tuscan cabbage is a staple in Tuscan country cooking. It has a rich and astringent, mild cabbage flavour and its amazing versatility makes it equally at home in minestrone soup or as a side dish. Cavalo Nero is grown in most vegetable gardens in Tuscany and is an essential ingredient in ribollita (see recipe page), the signature soup of this region. Rich in antioxidants, it does not lose volume like silverbeet or spinach when cooked, but it does need to be cooked longer. Excellent border plant in display gardens featured behind flowering annuals such as pansies. Available in 100mm single healthy living vegetable range from March.