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8 7- 0 19 16 als ed 27 Ch e Gold ea M s l 20 0 3, 2 0 0 5 -2 Welcome to the Dibleys Houseplant Catalogue MAIL ORDER TERMS - Plug Plants (pages 4-33) The plants we send are all individually labelled, well established young plants grown in 4cm jumbo plugs, packed in polythene bags. Plants will be despatched with full growing instructions from the beginning of March until the end of October. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery. Plant orders received before March will be sent as soon as possible once we start despatching, in the sequence in which they were received. In the event of a variety being sold out another of equal or greater value will be substituted, unless you have indicated alternatives acceptable to you or stated you do not want substitutes, in which case we will issue a credit note. Please quote invoice number in any correspondence about your order. - VAT We are not registered for VAT but are instead operating the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme; Farmers Certificate No. 950 9095 05 0000 Plug plants will be despatched from the beginning of March until the end of October. - Potted Plants direct to your door (page 38-39) These plants are well established and hand picked from the benches of our Glasshouses. Plants will be despatched with full growing instructions from the beginning of March until the end of October, Streptocarpus 'Crystal Ice' is sold all year round. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery. Plants can be ordered for delivery on a specific date. - 30 Day Guarantee We only send out well established young plants of excellent quality, exactly the same as we use ourselves for growing on at the nursery. We are therefore happy to guarantee our plants for 30 days from the date of despatch. If any plants fail in that time, please contact us. Your statutory rights are not affected. After this time, failure of the plants will be due to the growing conditions which are beyond our control, and for which we cannot be responsible. We will be glad to advise you about any problems you are having if you describe in detail any symptoms. We cannot however replace plants after 30 days. POST & PACKING GREAT BRITAIN. All plug plants are sent 1st Class Post; there is a charge of £5.95 for all specific orders. Plug plant collections include 1st Class Post. Sundries are usually sent separately, small items by post and larger items by 48 hour parcel service. The cost of carriage is included in the price. *HIGHLANDS, ISLANDS & NI. For a few heavier sundry items (over 2 kilos) there will unfortunately be a higher delivery cost. Post codes affected include:1). AB31-38, AB40-56, IV1-IV28, IV30-32, IV36-40, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-38, PH4-41, PH49-50, BT. 2). HS, IV41-49, IV51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE, IM, GY, JE. If you think you might be affected please contact the nursery for a quote. EUROPEAN UNION. We despatch plants to any country in the E.U. Plants are sent by European Air Mail, the cost is £7.95 for any size order of plants. We do not send sundries, Coleus or potted flowering plants outside Britain. We cannot export outside the EU. For Euro Cheques there is a charge of £8 to cover bank charges. HOW TO ORDER ORDER ON-LINE www.dibleys.com visit our website and order through our secure on-line service. ) ORDER BY POST Use the order form in the centre of the catalogue. Please remember to fill in your name and address and enclose payment. We accept cheques made payable to Dibleys Nurseries and accept Credit/Debit cards. % ORDER BY PHONE 01978 790677 Please phone during office hours (9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. weekdays). 2 Designed and Printed by Powlsons Limited. Tel: 01492 532156 AWARDS OF GARDEN MERIT A RHS trial of Streptocarpus took place in 2013 and many recently introduced varieties have now received this prestigious award. INDEX Page 4 5-15 Streptocarpus Alphabetically Chelsea 2016 Reginald Cory Memorial Cup Dear Customer We have, once again, had a good year for Gold Medals, more Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medals than, we think, any other nursery, proving the quality and potential of our plants. Every plant we exhibit and sell is grown here on our Nursery in North Wales. Earlier last year we were very delighted that our daughter Lynne, was awarded The Reginald Cory Memorial Cup by the RHS for her hybridisation programme raising new streptocarpus of merit. As usual we bring you some newly bred plants we hope you’ll like, another scented streptocarpus, Sweet Rosy and three other new streptocarpus varieties all unique to us (page 4). Our begonia breeding is also producing exciting new plants, three of which are listed on pages 32 and 33. A new addition to the catalogue is SB Plant Invigorator as a ready to use spray. This is a combined plant stimulant, pesticide and fungicide which we have been using ourselves; it encourages strong growth and discourages pest and diseases (page 36). We have been invited to exhibit at the new 2017 RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. We hope to see you there or if you are visiting any other show we exhibit at, come and say hello. Check the list on the back cover for shows and dates in 2017. We welcome visitors to our nursery; as well as the production glasshouses we have a large garden which is open to the public. We are a RHS Partner Garden which means that RHS members can visit the garden for free on production of their membership card. New Dibleys Streptocarpus 7 Crystal Streptocarpus 16 Fleischle Streptocarpus 17 Plant Heritage Streptocarpus 17 Species Streptocarpus 18 Saintpaulias 22 Achimenes 24 Other Gesneriads 27 Impatiens 27 Tradescantia 28 Solenostemon [Coleus] 29 Begonias 33 Plant Collections 34 Sundries 38- Potted Plants 39 Dibleys Most Prized Collection 6 Plug plants, one each of the following varieties Polka-Dot Purple (PBR applied for) Crystal Ice (PBR) Caitlin Harlequin Blue (PBR) Falling Stars Alissa £22.00 (inc p+p) Code A4034 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com 3 New Streptocarpus 2017 5.2cm 3.6cm ELIN GOLD DUST The veined lavender flowers have a slight scent and are produced for a long season of over six months; as the flowers age they take on a pink tinge. A medium sized plant will have up to ten blooms per flower stem. An exceptionally free flowering variety with upright foliage and a long flowering season of over eight months. Once the flower has been open for couple of days the lower lobes change from pure gold to speckled gold on a deep purple background Code A5 £4.00 Code A6 £4.00 6.1cm 3cm SWEET ROSY TITANIA A scented variety with large white and purple/pink flowers and as they age, the lower lobes change shade to coral/rose. This is a strong growing variety with broad leaves averaging four blooms per stem. The upper lobes on the flowers of this small, ruffled edged variety are creamy white, whilst the lower three lobes are a rich cherry pink with two distinct yellow fangs dissecting the lobes. An excellent free flowering variety that will bloom for over eight months a year. Code A7 £4.00 Code A8 £4.00 Throughout the Streptocarpus section of the catalogue we have given the width of the flowers in their description. We have measured the flowers at the broadest point to give an indication of their approximate size. 4 Periodically we will have limited numbers of unusual and rare varieties for sale. Check out our website www.dibleys.com for up to date information. Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com Streptocarpus Varieties PBR or PBR Applied for. These plants are covered by European Plant Breeding Rights and cannot be propagated for gain without a license. N EW 5.8cm 5.3cm ADELE 6.7cm ALANA ALBATROSS ADELE. A large flowering variety, with shocking redpurple flowers, the lower lobes have 3 yellow blotches and an intense yellow eye. Very free flowering (2013 Introduction). Code A10 £3.20 ALANA. A compact variety with rich ruby pink rounded flowers, the surface is suffused with darker pink freckles. This is a very free flowering variety which produces flowers for up to eight months, the flowers forming a tight ball. (Introduced 2016) Code A11 £4.00 4.6cm ALBATROSS. A strong plant with pure white 6cm ALISSA AMANDA flowers and a yellow eye. A very beautiful plant, the flowers are ideal for cutting. Code A12 £3.20 ALISSA Wonderful primrose yellow on all 5 lobes of the flower with faint lines in the throat. Multi branching and very free flowering. It can flower for 10 months. Code A13 £3.20 AMANDA. Rich blue flowers with darker veining and white throat; upright stems producing a nice tight round head of flowers. Code A14 £3.20 5.6cm 7.2cm AMY ANNE AMY. A plant of small habit with deeply veined flat faced flowers, a very free flowering variety which will reward you for 8 months with constant blooms. (Introduced 2016). Code A15 £4.00 ANNE. Deepest purple and fully double; a very beautiful and distinctive flower. Code A16 £3.20 ANWEN. A softly coloured medium sized variety, very floriferous from early spring through to the late autumn. This is a nice sized plant that will reward for many months, a good show plant. (Introduced 2015). Code A17 £3.20 6cm AWENA. A medium sized creamy-white flower with shocking pink veins blending into a large yellow throat. Very free flowering on short stalks. (2006 Introduction) Code A18 £3.20 5.2cm ANWEN AWENA Order now on 01978 790677 5 BELLA. This delicately coloured multi-flowering plant will produce a continuous display of flowers for over ten months a year. Moderately compact with strong, upright inflorescences which reach about 20cm in height. (2014 Introduction) Code A19 £3.20 BETHAN. One of the best varieties bred at our nursery. Sky blue upper lobes, lower lobes having a tracery of purple overlying the blue. Masses of tightly clustered flowers above smallish leaves forming a nice neat plant. Code A20 £3.20 BLACK PANTHER. An American variety with the most deep purple flowers imaginable. Two thin yellow bars emerge from the centre of the throat. Code A21 £3.20 CAPPUCCINO. Dark cornflower blue flowers with thick black lines in the throat. A medium sized plant. Code A26 £3.20 CARIAD. This variety produces up to ten blooms per inflorescence; overall the proportions of the plant are very pleasing with compact leaves and medium length flower stalks. The plant will flower from early April to late October each year. ( Introduced 2015) Code A27 £3.20 CARYS. This plant has flowers with striking pale blue upper lobes with rich pansy purple veining over the lower lobes. A neat upright plant with a tidy rosette of leaves. An excellent multiflowering variety. Code A28 £3.20 6.6cm BELLA BRISTOLS BLACK BIRD. This plant produces a huge head of large deep purple double flowers. A very showy and noteworthy plant. Code A23 £3.20 BRISTOLS VERY BEST. A stunning variety which is very free flowering, double magenta pink flowers. Code A24 £3.20 CAITLIN. A sport of ‘Carys’ with the same excellent habit; flowers have attractive rose lower lobes edged pink and the upper lobes a similar pink. Very free flowering. (2005 introduction) RHS Award of Merit. Code A25 £3.20 6cm 5.4cm 6 5.2cm 7.2cm BRISTOLS BLACK BIRD CAPPUCCINO 4.4cm BETHAN BRISTOLS VERY BEST CARIAD 6.8cm BLACK PANTHER 4.4cm 4.8cm Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com CAITLIN CARYS The All Year Flowering ‘Crystal’ Series 4.1cm 4.1cm CRYSTAL BEAUTY 3.3cm 3.2cm CRYSTAL ICE 3.6cm CRYSTAL BLUSH 3.5cm CRYSTAL DAWN CRYSTAL CHARM CRYSTAL SNOW Crystal Collection CRYSTAL BEAUTY. ‘Crystal Beauty’ has all the good qualities of its sister variety, ‘Crystal Ice’, but with cornflower blue flowers and deep purple lines in the throat. A good strong upright variety with narrow leaves. Code A33 £3.20 CRYSTAL BLUSH. A very free flowering rich shell pink. The throat has a white background with deeper pink lines radiating out of it. This plant has the excellent qualities which have become associated with the Dibleys Crystal Series Streptocarpus. Code A34 £3.20 CRYSTAL CHARM. Small flowers of pale blue with a rich inky purple suffusing the lower three lobes. All year-round flowering and a neat compact plant. Code A35 £3.20 3.5cm CRYSTAL DAWN. Dainty flowers of pale pink background with purple/violet veining covering the lower three lobes, with slight veining on top two lobes. Very free, all yearround flowering with narrow strap like leaves. Code A36 £3.20 CRYSTAL ICE PBR. Crystal Ice is an outstanding variety with blue veins over white flowers. We consider this to be one of the best Streptocarpus ever bred. A medium sized plant with attractive narrow leaves with each flower stem having between 713 flowers. Couple this with year round flowering and you have a magnificent new type of Streptocarpus. Code A37 £3.20 CRYSTAL WONDER CRYSTAL SNOW A delicate white variety in the all year flowering Crystal Series. A profusion of small flowers held above a rosette of attractive narrow leaves. A medium sized plant giving a spectacular display all through the winter. Code A38 £3.20 CRYSTAL WONDER. Rich deep purple flowers with a white throat covered in purple lines. All year-round flowering and very prolific. Compact habit with narrow leaves. Code A39 £3.20 7 plants for £20.50 (inc p+p) Code A4003 This collection includes one plant each of the 7 varieties on this page. Order now on 01978 790677 7 CELEBRATION. Very early flowering, it will bloom continuously from March to November; this variety has strong stems with a multi-flowering habit and a neat rosette of leaves. (2013 Introduction) Code A29 £3.20 CHARLOTTE. These flowers are pale cornflower blue around the edge with a very large yellow eye. The flowers are held on short stems over compact leaves. A very attractive variety. (2002 Introduction) Code A30 £3.20 CHELSEA. This variety produces a tight ball of flowers on relatively short stems, very free flowering with intense deep purple veins over the inky-blue flowers. (2013 Introduction) Code A31 £3.20 DS-HORUS. This has huge flowers but also has stems strong enough to take the weight of all the blossom; the flowers initially open a deep yellow but fade to a soft pink. Code A43 £4.00 ELSI. A really spectacular colour; large flowers of the deepest purple with two small yellow flashes at the centre. Code A44 £3.20 EVE. This stunning flower has everything; ruffles, veining and strong colour contrasts. A free flowering plant with an upright habit. Code A45 £3.20 5cm CELEBRATION CYNTHIA. A glowing magenta red with short flower stalks. This has many of the excellent qualities of one of its parents, Tina. Code A40 £3.20 DEE. Exceptionally free flowering. Intense two tone violetblue flowers, the lower lobes have such a depth of colour they appear like velvet; truly a stunning variety. (2014 Introduction) Code A41 £3.20 DELIA. The flowers are a clear white with a soft tracery of hyacinth-blue veins on the lower lobes. A very free flowering variety, the flowers will smother this plant creating a big ball of colour. (2014 Introduction) Code A42 £3.20 6cm 9.5cm 8 6.5cm 6.2cm CYNTHIA DS-HORUS 7.4cm CHARLOTTE DEE ELSI Order now on 01978 790677 6.1cm 5.4cm 5.4cm CHELSEA DELIA EVE 4.6cm 4.6cm FALLING STARS GLORIA 4.5cm 5.2cm FIESTA GWEN 5.5cm 4.8cm FREYA HANNAH FALLING STARS. This produces vast numbers of small dainty sky blue flowers. Very spectacular, early flowering and easy to grow, making this introduction of ours one of the very best Streptocarpus. Code A46 £3.20 FIESTA. This is a new colour break for streptocarpus, the lower lobes have deep red-purple veins over a pale yellow background and the upper veins are violet with a yellow edge. As the flower fades the yellow becomes more dominant. A medium sized plant with a tidy habit, very floriferous. (Introduced 2015). Code A47 £3.20 FREYA. A compact plant with masses of white flowers held on short stems. This plant has a long season with flowers appearing for 10 months of the year. The leaves are short, forming a neat rosette. (Introduced 2016). Code A52 £4.00 GLORIA. A pale pink sport of ‘Falling Stars’ with the same lovely flowering habit i.e., masses of small dainty flowers. Code A54 £3.20 5cm HAYLEY HEIDI HAYLEY. A short variety which has a large number of flowers, up to 10 per stem. Bright violet blue flowers with deeper violet lines coming out of the centre onto the lower lobes. Dark leaves which form a neat rosette. Code A67 £3.20 GWEN. This is a white sport of ‘Bethan’, retaining all the excellent growing properties. The plant produces a large head of flowers that almost smother the compact leaves. (2003 introduction) RHS Award of Merit. Code A55 £3.20 HEIDI. A lovely clear blue with distinctive deep purple markings on the lower lobes. Upright habit. Code A68 £3.20 HANNAH. The flowers are pale pink when they first HOPE. The flowers are a rich velvety red/purple with two open, darkening to a mid pink after a couple of days. The throat is a strong yellow which extends over the lower lobes, overlaid with 7 short purple lines. The habit is very similar to its sister plant ‘Hope’. (Introduced 2009) Code A56 £3.20 6.7cm strong yellow flashes in the throat. A medium/compact variety which is very free flowering over 10 months of the year. The leaves are mid green and reasonably compact. (Introduced 2009) RHS Certificate of Preliminary Commendation. Code A69 £3.20 5cm Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com HOPE 9 The ‘Harlequin’ Series PLANT OF THE YEAR CHELSEA 2010 ALL 8 HARLEQUIN VARIETIES £26.00 Code A4011 4.4cm 6cm HARLEQUIN BLUE HARLEQUIN DAMSEL HARLEQUIN BLUE PBR. A beautiful new variety with short flower stems and compact leaves. The yellow lower lobes of the flower stay a strong colour for many days whilst contrasting beautifully with the baby blue upper lobes. Code A57 £4.00 HARLEQUIN DAMSEL. A freeflowering variety which has up to 10 large flowers per stem; short in habit with flowers of multi-coloured veining over a white background. This is another variety with a flowering season of up to 10 months each year. (Introduced 2013) Code A58 £4.00 6.8cm 5.6cm HARLEQUIN DAWN HARLEQUIN DELFT HARLEQUIN DAWN. A beautiful new variety with richly coloured cerise pink and yellow flowers. The flowers are held on strong upright stems, overall the plant has a compact habit reaching about 40cm in diameter when mature. (Introduced 2012) Code A59 £4.00 HARLEQUIN DELFT. A large flowering variety with violet-blue and yellow flowers which are freely borne for over 8 months a year. (Introduced 2012) Code A60 £4.00 HARLEQUIN LACE PBR. 5.5cm A lovely shaped plant with compact leaves and flower stems but large flowers. The flowers have beautiful violet-blue lace patterns on the lower three lobes on a yellow background, whilst the upper lobes are a contrasting pale blue. Very free flowering for 10 months of the year. (Introduced 2012) Code A61 £4.00 5.2cm HARLEQUIN LACE HARLEQUIN PURPLE HARLEQUIN PURPLE. A medium/ compact variety which is free flowering for up to 8 months of the year, and up to 6 flowers per stem. The flowers are flat faced with plum-purple upper lobes contrasting with yellow lower lobes. A very distinct flower. (Introduced 2012) Code A62 £4.00 HARLEQUIN ROSE. A compact variety with large flowers; the pale pink upper lobes contrast wonderfully with the deep pink veining over the lower lobes, each flower lasts for a long time and is held on a strong short stem. (Introduced 2014) Code A63 £4.00 HARLEQUIN SAPPHIRE. 5.8cm 5cm HARLEQUIN ROSE 10 A medium sized plant which produces flowers for a good ten months a year, each flower stem having between 4-8 flowers. The flowers have white upper lobes with deep violet-blue lower lobes (Introduced 2013) Code A65 £4.00 HARLEQUIN SAPPHIRE Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com STREPTOCARPUS HARLEQUIN COLLECTIONS COLLECTION A £15.00 Code A4012 COLLECTION B £15.00 Code A4012 4 plug plants of the following varieties 4 plug plants of the following varieties COLLECTION A&B All 8 Harlequin varieties Harlequin Blue Harlequin Damsel Harlequin Lace £26.00 Harlequin Purple Code A4011 Harlequin Dawn Harlequin Delft Harlequin Rose ISABELLA. A compact variety with lovely speckled markings on the upper lobes and a rich velvet texture on the lower lobes. The red flowers have a contrasting white/pink ruffled border. An exceptionally free flowering variety with short stems 15-17cm in height. (2011 Introduction). Code A71 £3.20 JENNIFER. This variety has the excellent qualities of one of its parents, ‘Falling Stars’. It has a mass of flowers that are slightly larger and deeper than ‘Falling Stars’, the face of the flower has deep blue veining and it has white flight lines in the centre. Code A72 £3.20 4.4cm ISABELLA JESSICA. A rose pink variety with flowers which are flat faced and slightly upturned. An early flowering variety which will keep flowering for 10 months. Short flower stems with mid-green leaves. (Introduced 2007) Code A73 £3.20 Harlequin Sapphire STREPTOCARPUS COLLECTIONS We also offer collections of our selection of plants, all named, in a good range of colours; price includes post and packing (sent 1st Class). 4 plants, our selection all different ......Code A4000...£12.00 8 plants, our selection all different.......Code A4001...£18.00 12 plants, our selection all different .....Code A4002..£24.00 We are very sorry, but we cannot vary these collections to your requirements, as we make them up in large batches, hence the saving in cost. Multiple collections will be duplicates. DIBLEYS STREPTOCARPUS SLOW RELEASE FOOD TABLETS Specially formulated for use with Streptocarpus. Pot of 100 tablets Code A402 £6.00 (inc p&p) Buy 3 and get a 4th pot FREE 5.8cm JENNIFER 4.2cm JESSICA Order now on 01978 790677 Code A403 £18.00 (inc p&p) 11 KATIE. PBR. A strong variety which is very free MENAI. A strong coloured flower, the stems are strong flowering with deep inky purple veins on a paler background. Very distinctly marked flowers with about 8 flowers per stem. (2007 Introduction) Code A75 £3.20 and held over medium sized foliage. This is an exceptionally free flowering variety which will remain a ball of colour for over 8 months a year. (2015 Introduction) Code A82 £3.20 LAURA. Pale pink with distinct deep pink veins on the lower three lobes. A multi flowering variety with a similar habit to Gloria. Code A77 £3.20 MYFANWY. An exceptionally free flowering plant LUCY. A very floriferous medium sized plant. The flowers are a strong mid pink with ruffled edges. The central strong ruby red lines emphasise the broad trumpet shaped flowers. (Introduced 2009). Code A78 £3.20 with narrow leaves. Overall, a compact and bushy plant, with the flowers literally smothering the foliage. (Introduced 2010). Code A83 £3.20 NADINE. A short growing variety with an unusual combination of pale lavender and yellow on the flower face; deep purple flight lines add to the interesting pattern on this ruffled edged bloom. (Introduced 2016). Code A84 £4.00 4.6cm KATIE LYNDEE. A striking flower with strong veining and a contrasting edge to the lower lobes. A strong variety which is multi flowering with a tall habit. Good for the show bench. (Davies) Code A79 £3.20 MARION. This is a white and blue flowering sport from ‘Katie’ and has all the same excellent qualities as ‘Katie; an exceptionally long flowering season with a tidy habit. A great plant for the show bench. (Introduced 2015) Code A80 £4.00 MATILDA. A violet-pink colour sport from ‘Katie’ which is very free flowering, one of the earliest varieties into bloom in the spring and then continues to flower into the late autumn. An excellent all-round plant. (Introduced 2016). Code A81 £4.00 5cm LYNDEE 4.6cm 5.2cm LAURA MARION 5.6cm 5.2cm LUCY MATILDA N EW 5.7cm 12 MENAI 4.1cm MYFANWY Order now on 01978 790677 5.2cm NADINE 6.6cm NATALIE 4.5cm NERYS 4.5cm NIA NATALIE. A large flowered variety with a beautiful combination of colours; pale violet-blue lobes, a yellow throat and rich violet lines in the centre. Very free flowering (Introduced 2012). Code A85 £3.20 NERYS. An unusual new combination of colours. The lower 3 lobes have purple veining with a hint of copper in the throat around two yellow stripes. An exceptionally free flowering plant with a neat habit. (2004 Introduction) RHS Preliminary Commendation. Code A86 £3.20 4.4cm OLIVIA 4.5cm PEARL NIA. The flowers appear pale pink with a yellow eye but the pink gradually gets darker around the edge. This gives an attractive picotee edge and a mixture of colour tones on the head of flowers. (2003 Introduction). RHS Award of Merit. Code A87 £3.20 OLIVIA. This is a new colour break from Dibley's breeding programme. S. 'Olivia' is salmon pink, the first variety to have this unusual colouring. This variety is very free flowering with a neat rosette of leaves, the flowers are a medium size with fine lines emerging from the throat. (2011 Introduction) Code A88 £3.20 PEARL. One of the most free flowering white streptocarpus we have ever seen, with up to 10 flowers on each stocky upright stem. This is also a variety which flowers over a long season, about 10 months of the year. A clear white flower with a yellow eye. Code A89 £3.20 POLKA-DOT PURPLE. PBR Applied for. The quantity and quality of blossom on this variety is probably the finest we have ever seen; combining this with the beautiful and unusual markings on the flowers leads us believe this plant to be one of the best ever bred on our nursery. Code A91 £5.00 Also available as a potted plant (see page 38) POLKA-DOT RED. 5.8cm POLKA-DOT PURPLE 5.6cm A wonderful new plant with the same patterned flowers as ‘Polka-Dot Purple’. This is a heavy blooming plant, flowering for over 8 months a year and has a medium sized habit. (2016 Introduction) Code A92 £5.00 POLKA-DOT RED Order now on 01978 790677 13 PURPLE VELVET. The deepest of SEREN. This is a new colour break. A strong yellow rich purple velvet is the overriding impression given in the slightly cupped flowers of this plant. A very free flowering variety on a tidy medium sized plant. (Introduced 2015) Code A93 £3.20 background with inky blue veins and violet-blue edging. A plant of compact habit which flowers freely for 10 months. Code A99 £3.20 RHIANNON. Each flower stalk carries a large number of white bell shaped flowers that have a yellow centre with purple stripes. Grows to a large size. Code A94 £3.20 ROSE HALO. A sport from the ever popular ‘Roulette Cherry’. A strong growing variety with an amazing white round centre and fuchsia pink ‘halo’. (2011 Introduction) Code A95 £3.20 SIONED. A clear white/cream background with strong magenta pink veining. A short/medium plant with exceptional flowering qualities, flowering for well over 10 months. (2011 Introduction) Code A100 £3.20 SUPERNOVA. The flowers on this variety are sky-blue and deep purple with unusual deep purple markings drawing the eye to its centre. This is a small flowering variety but what it loses in size it makes up for in the abundance of flowers for up to 10 months a year. (Introduced 2014) Code A102 £3.20 4.2cm PURPLE VELVET RUBY. Beautiful rich red flowers, freely borne, forming a nice head on a medium sized plant. Code A96 £3.20 RUTH. This is a mutation from ‘Hope’ with pale coral flowers, very free flowering over 10 months a year, a mediumcompact habit (Introduced 2012). Code A97 £3.20 SCARLETT. Amazing rich blood red flowers blending gradually into a darker eye. A very floriferous variety with mid green leaves and a medium sized habit. (Introduced 2010) Code A98 £3.20 4.5cm 6cm 4.4cm 14 RUBY SEREN 5cm 5.4cm RHIANNON RUTH SIONED 5cm ROSE HALO 4.1cm 3.9cm SCARLETT SUPERNOVA Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com SUSAN. A well rounded plant of short habit. Many intense magenta flowers with golden yellow centres produced on each stalk, very spectacular. Code A103 £3.20 SWEET MELYS. This is the first scented hybrid which we have produced, making this variety stand out from all others, variously described as 'Lily of the Valley' or lemony wood polish scented. An exceptionally free flowering variety with well over a 100 flowers open all together on a mature plant. A large habit. Code A104 £4.00 7.5cm SUSAN TANYA. A compact variety with intense deep lavender purple flat faced flowers; a very free flowering plant which will give continuous blossom for well over eight months a year. Code A105 £3.20 6.2cm TELERI TELERI. A rich velvety deep purple /blue with strong purple/black veining over the lower lobes. A medium sized variety with dark glossy leaves. (2011 Introduction) Code A106 £3.20 TEXAS HOT CHILI. This is a compact variety with unusual deep red flowers with a yellow eye. Small flat-faced flowers. Code A107 £3.20 TINA. Upper lobes pale pink, lower bright magenta, 4.2cm with distinct veins. A compact free flowering plant. Highly recommended, still one of the best varieties. Code A108 £3.20 SWEET MELYS 4.7cm TEXAS HOT CHILI STREPTOCARPUS COLLECTIONS We also offer collections of our selection of plants, all named, in a good range of colours; price includes post and packing (sent 1st Class). 4 plants, our selection all different ......Code A4000...£12.00 8 plants, our selection all different.......Code A4001...£18.00 12 plants, our selection all different .....Code A4002..£24.00 We are very sorry, but we cannot vary these collections to your requirements, as we make them up in large 5cm TANYA STREPTOCARPUS F1 DRAGON SEED batches, hence the saving in cost. Multiple collections will be duplicates. STREPTOCARPUS F1 PINK BOUQUET SEED 5.4cm TINA STREPTOCARPUS SPECIES SEED A range of wild species including rosette, unifoliate and streptocarpella (70 seeds per packet) Code A4023 £4.00 (inc p+p) (70 seeds per packet) Code A4022 £4.00 (inc p+p) Order now on 01978 790677 (50 seeds per packet) Code A4027 £3.00 (inc p+p) 15 Fleischle Streptocarpus We are pleased to be the sole agents in the UK for these beautiful free flowering Streptocarpus from the German growers, Fleischle Gartenbau. COLLECTION A The following 5 varieties £15.00 Code A4004 BIANCA AMBIENTE DENIM ROULETTE AZUR COLLECTION B The following 5 varieties £15.00 Code A4005 RUBINA TARGA RUBINA PINK COLLECTION A & B All the above 10 varieties £26.00 Code A4006 AMBIENTE LEYLA PBR The flowers are burgundy-red in colour and have an upturned habit; a striking plant with a good balanced habit. Code A109 £3.30 A large flowered variety, white with very strong purple/blue veining on the lower 3 lobes. Overall the plant has a medium/ compact habit with mid-green leaves. Flowers from March continuously for 10 months. Code A112 £3.30 BIANCA A plant with a good medium sized habit. The white flowers have a lemon yellow throat with a hint of pink when first opened. Very free flowering over a long season. Code A110 £3.30 Very similar in habit to ‘Leyla’ but with very strong rose pink markings. Code A113 £3.30 ROULETTE AZUR PBR DENIM A very aptly named plant, the upper lobes are the colour of washed denim, whilst the lower section is a true indigo blue. Exceptionally free flowering on a medium sized plant. Code A111 £3.30 16 PINK LEYLA PBR Fantastic markings on this plant make it stand out from other plants, a large white circle is superimposed over rich royal blue edges. A free flowering variety with compact leaves. Code A115 £3.30 ROULETTE CHERRY All co includ llections post a e 1st class nd pa cking PINK LEYLA LEYLA ROULETTE CHERRY Amazing colour pattern with scarlet red border around a sharp white centre. Compact stems on a medium sized plant. Code A116 £3.30 RUBINA PBR A beautiful rich, velvet red flower with a thread work of deeper ruby-red veins. A medium sized plant which is very free flowering. Code A117 £3.30 RUBINA PINK Very free flowering. Deep pink coloured flowers, on a wellproportioned plant. Code A118 £3.30 TARGA [STELLA] PBR A rich deep purple with a velvet sheen on flat faced flowers. A medium sized plant. Code A120 £3.30 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com NATIONAL COLLECTION 3.2cm ATHENA 6.1cm 6.4cm LOUISE 7.7cm CONSTANT NYMPH Code A126 £3.30 Code A130 £3.30 4.5cm 5.6cm Code A134 £3.30 8cm MONA Code A139 £3.30 FESTIVAL WALES Check out our website for more rare Streptocarpus Code A143 £3.30 SANDRA FIONA Code A135 £3.30 7.2cm Code A149 £3.30 WIESMOOR RED Code A153 £3.30 STREPTOCARPUS SPECIES & STREPTOCARPELLA These are the wild types of Streptocarpus that are indigenous to Africa. They are not quite as flamboyant as the hybrids listed previously, but nevertheless have a delicacy and elegance that makes them well worth growing. Check out our website for a wider range of streptocarpus species available as plug plants www.dibleys.com 3.2cm BLUE MOON 2.1cm S. KENTANIENSIS ‘BLUE MOON’. A stemmed Streptocarpus with an upright habit. The cornflower blue flowers are the largest yet amongst the stemmed Streptocarpus, being over 3cm wide. A freely branching variety forming a rounded plant with many flowers. Code A156 £3.20 S. SAXORUM (Compact). S. KENTANIENSIS. 3cm 2.5cm A very unusual and desirable species as this is the only winter flowering species. Under good growing conditions this will flower all year, being particularly floriferous during the winter. The flowers are small, white with a hint of yellow, with veins radiating out of the centre. The leaves are narrow (12mm) and lance shaped (up to 20cm in length) Code A172 £4.00 S. SAXORUM (compact) WHITE BUTTERFLY Dibleys Most Prized Collection 6 Plug plants, one each of the following varieties 1.8cm S. PENTHERIANUS. This is a miniature plurifoliate species, starts with one leaf and then eventually has two or three. The flowers are small, but what this plant lacks in size it makes up in the abundance of flowers Code A177 £4.00 A small free flowering species. Ideal for the smaller space. Well worth growing, makes a good hanging plant. Code A183 £3.20 'WHITE BUTTERFLY'. An upright stemmed Streptocarpus very similar in habit to S. saxorum. Very prolific, flowering throughout the year. Code A189 £3.20 S. PENTHERIANUS STREPTOCARPUS COLLECTIONS Polka-Dot Purple (PBR applied for) Falling Stars Harlequin Blue (PBR) Caitlin Crystal Ice (PBR) Alissa £22.00 (inc p+p) Code A4034 Order now on 01978 790677 We also offer collections of our selection of plants, all named, in a good range of colours; price includes post and packing (sent 1st Class). 4 plants, our selection all different ......Code A4000...£12.00 8 plants, our selection all different.......Code A4001...£18.00 12 plants, our selection all different .....Code A4002..£24.00 We are very sorry, but we cannot vary these collections to your requirements, as we make them up in large batches, hence the saving in cost. Multiple collections will be duplicates. 17 Saintpaulias We now have a large range of Saintpaulias, this includes bi-coloured, variegated, trailing, doubles & miniatures. Only water Saintpaulias when the compost is dry, water from below. Once established feed with a high potash feed. Either use a liquid feed at half strength or our Saintpaulia tablets at 6 week intervals. Keep in a temperature range of 18 - 25˚C (65 - 80˚F). Grow in a bright position but not in the direct sunlight. Quite often we will have limited numbers of unusual and rare varieties for sale. Check out our website www.dibleys.com for up to date information. All varieties are sold individually £2.60 each except variegated varieties and miniatures which are £3.20. MINIATURE A single crown plant of these varieties will measure less than 15cms across when full grown. All the trailing varieties are multi-crowned. All miniatures £3.20 each. N EW Vallarta Campanas Moradas Toy Castle Alan's Fallen Angel Mac’s Black Jack What a sweet miniature! Semi-double white flowers and variegated Tommie-Lou foliage. Code A2007 A variety with single dark red pansy-shaped flowers and dark green, pointed and serrated leaves which have a red back. Code A2202 Chantaspring Double lavender bells. Variegated foliage: green, pink and cream. Code A2380 Single dark purple bell-shaped flowers. Dark green foliage with a red back. Trailing. Code A2386 SEMI-MINIATURE A single crown plant of these varieties will measure between 15cms and 20cms across when full grown. All varieties £2.60 each unless individually priced. Mac’s Just Jeff One of the elusive saintpaulias that has truly buttery-yellow flowers. This miniature variety shows tiny bells over very tiny, pointed, semitrailing foliage. Code A2054 Semi-double coral red pansy/variable darker fantasy flowers. Mosaic variegated foliage, medium green, white and variable pink, scalloped. Code A2207 Little Axel Alan's White Feather This is a sweet semi-miniature variety with cute white bell-like flowers. Code A2008 A sweet semi-miniature variety with white flowers that have large, lavender thumbprints on the petals. Code A2185 N N EW EW Definitely Darryl Rob’s Chilly Willy Flashy Trail Single lavender bell-shaped flowers with some purple fantasy spots. Trailing. Code A2109 An extremely pretty miniature with crown variegated leaves and double silver-white star like flowers that show a medium blue edge. Code A2291 Lollipop Rob’s Ice Ripples Double white flowers with a yellow eye. Medium green, plain foliage. Semi-double white ruffled flower with a blue edge. Glossy serrated leaves. Code A2189 Code A2298 18 A beautiful variety with an incredible amount of double blue flowers that have a lighter band and a white edge. Variegated foliage: medium green and white. Code A2076 £3.20 Jolly Texan A sweet semi-miniature variety with double dark red pansy-shaped flowers. The foliage is dark green and quilted. Code A2162 Lyon's Minnie HaHa A bewitching plant with single dark fuchsia bell-shaped flowers and variegated foliage: medium green and ivory. Code A2199 £3.20 Mac's Glacial Grape The flowers are semi-double or double purple with a white edge, a very free-flowering plant. Code A2206 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com N EW STANDARD A single crown plant of these varieties will measure between 20cms and 40cms across when full grown. All varieties £2.60 each unless individually priced. N EW Mac's Rouge Rogue The bright red flowers are semi-double/double with variegated foliage. Code A2210 £3.20 Pink Mint Double light pink stars that can have some green tinging and green tips. Semi-trailing. Code A2258 AE-Amur Elite Semi-double white frilled flowers with pink patches and blue fantasy. Code A2002 Buffalo Hunt Beautiful deep ruffled red. Code A2046 £3.20 Rob’s Mad Cat Mac’s Southern Springtime Single to semi-double red and white flowers; ovate leaves which are red backed. Double pink and blue fantasy flowers with a dark red-purple ruffled edge. Dark green serrated foliage with a red reverse. Code A2212 Code A2302 Apache Thunderbolt The semi-double flowers are dark purple and pansy-shaped, with near-black edged top petals and white-edged ruffled lower petals; the foliage is green and white variegated. Candy Swirls Semi-double, large white and pink flowers. Medium green, quilted foliage. Code A2050 Code A2021 £3.20 Ness’ Satin Rose Rob's Vanilla Trail A semi-miniature with double rose-mauve stars held above dark green and quilted leaves which have a red back. Double flowers which are cream to blush white. Dark green foliage which is quilted, serrated and pointed. Trailing. Code A2235 Code A2312 Ness’ Sheer Peach Snow Leopard Semi-double/double peach-pink pansy flowers. Medium green foliage. The semi-double white flowers make a lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Code A2236 Code A2367 Beatrice Trail This is a standard trailer with double pink flowers. Code A2027 Bob Serbin Semi-double red with a thin white edge. Dark green serrated leaves with a red back. Code A2037 Order now on 01978 790677 Delft Semi-double cornflower blue flowers. Code A2077 Dibleys Kaarina Dark red star-shaped flowers which are semidouble; the foliage is ruffled. (Dibleys Nurseries). Code A2081 19 Dibleys Pat A striking standard variety with a semidouble pale pink flower that is darker around the eye and has a wavy green edge. Code A2087 N EW Hot Summer Day Ness’ Antique Red Semi-double and double flowers, which are a vivid red with sparkling coral edges. Double dark red. The leaves are dark green, pointed and serrated with a red back. Code A2132 Code A2228 Pat Tracey Frilly white flowers edged in purple and green with dark green foliage. Code A2252 N EW EK-Vrata Raia These Russian/Ukrainian ‘Gates of Paradise’ have large, semi-double pale pink flowers. From the centre emerge thick white rays. Very free flowering. Code A2100 £3.20 Kosmicheskaya Legenda-II An intriguing Russian variety with single or semi-double bright purple flowers that show impressive hot coral and sometimes also white fantasy splashes. Code A2164 £3.20 Ness’ Cherry Smoke The white flowers are semi-double or double, with a cherry red ruffled edge. Light green quilted foliage. Code A2229 Podvenechnaia This name means ‘betrothed’ in Russian. The flowers are single or semi-double, pink to light violet with a white eye and violet-blue fantasy markings. Code A2265 £3.20 N EW Flower Drum A very reliable and free-flowering standard. Single frilled fuchsia-coloured flowers with a green-white edge. Green and white variegated foliage. Code A2111 £3.20 N EW Ness’ Midnight Fantasy LE-Macho A stunning Ukrainian variety with semi-double dark purple flowers that have a frilly, white edge. Standard. Code A2174 £3.20 Frozen In Time A free flowering jewel among saintpaulias. The semi-double light pink flowers show fascinating blue fantasy markings. Dark green leaves with a red back. Code A2233 Powwow Very deep rich red, single/semi-double flowers. Variegated green and white foliage. Very prolific. Code A2267 £3.20 Single or semi-double white stars with a green edge that can occasionally have some lavender tinging. Variegated foliage: light green and ivory. Code A2112 £3.20 N EW Letnie Sumerki Heaven's A-Calling Single white stars that have a rose-pink overlay and a raspberry sparkling edge. Dark green and pointed foliage. Code A2130 20 ‘Summer Twilight’ has delightful large double flowers that are lavender/violet with a white eye and edge. Variegated foliage: medium green and white. Code A2180 £3.20 Okie Easter Bunny Semi-double pale pink flowers with a wide raspberry frilled edge. Medium green quilted foliage. Code A2242 Rainbow’s Limelight Lime green/yellow cupped flowers. Code A2271 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com LARGE A single crown plant of these varieties will measure over 40cms across when full grown. All varieties £2.60 each unless individually priced. Rainbow’s Quiet Riot Sparkleberry Semi-double blue/purple flowers with white fantasy markings. Dark green rounded foliage. Code A2272 Large double red flowers with a white ruffled edge, the foliage is green and yellow variegated. Code A2368 £3.20 N Anthoflores Edith This absolutely stunning large plant has single or semi-double lavender flowers that have a thin red and a wide white band. The leaves are medium green and pointed. EW Code A2016 Ramblin' Sunshine A trailing standard with double red starshaped flowers. The foliage is crown variegated and ovate. Code A2276 £3.20 Red Lantern The large flowers are semi-double red stars with a white edge. Code A2283 Sunkissed Rose Double pale yellow flowers that are ruffled and star-shaped. It bewitches with its darker eye and the thin pink edge on the centre petals. Code A2371 Cathedral This large plant has fascinating double vivid pink flowers that are covered in dark purple fantasy splashes. The foliage is dark green. Code A2051 Tiger Intense dark blue coloured, semi-double flowers with variegated foliage. Code A2377 £3.20 SAINTPAULIA COLLECTION RS-KABARET A beautiful Russian/Ukrainian variety with semi-double dark fuchsia coloured flowers that have a white eye; they contrast beautifully with the medium-green pointed leaves. Code A2325 £3.20 Tula Ness' Orange Pekoe An old variety with large coral red flowers and a distinct white edge. Code A2381 N This large plant shows large semi-double or double coral flowers and stunning variegated (green, pink and cream) foliage. A variety you will definitely fall in love with. Code A2234 £3.20 EW SAINTPAULIA COMPOST Specially formulated for growing these dainty plants. There is enough in one 5 litre bag to fill 25 x 8cm pots. Semi-double dark blue pansy-shaped flowers. Variegated foliage: medium green and white. Code A2343 £3.20 Whirligig Star This standard variety has outstanding flowers. They are single and white with plumred coloured patches. Code A2390 (inc. p+p) Code A4007 10 plants for £22.50 (inc. p+p) Code A4008 All collections are our selection and cannot be varied to your requirements. We will include a good range of varieties, from flower colour to style of plant. 10 litres £10.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A457 VARIEGATED SAINTPAULIA COLLECTION 15 litres £11.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A458 5 plants for £15.00 * * 5 litres £9.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A456 Sapphire Halo 5 plants for £13.00 Order now on 01978 790677 (inc. p+p) Code A4009 21 Achimenes RHIZOMATOUS GESNERIADS All the plants in this section grow from small rhizomes. Frequently called the Hot Water Plant, although warm water is not necessary to get the rhizomes to sprout. They come originally from Central and South America. Supplied as plants or rhizomes as available from March to the end of August. At the end of the growing season leave the compost to dry out. Keep the rhizomes dry and frost free for the winter before planting again into fresh compost in the spring. The xAchimenantha, Kohleria and some Achimenes grow best with some support. 5.8cm 4.7cm A. ‘CRUMMOCK WATER’. A. ‘AMBROISE VERSCHAFFELT’. A strong upright variety with small leaves, very free flowering, making an attractive plant. Code A1402 £3.20 Very large red/purple flowers make this variety quite outstanding, with an upright habit. Code A1417 £3.20 Achimenes Rhizomes 5cm A. ‘JUST DIVINE’. This is a compact plant with strong stems. The flowers are mid-purple with deeper maroon spots and veins in the centre. Code A1433 £3.20 N EW 3.8cm A. ‘STAN’S DELIGHT’. A small leafed upright variety with a claret rose double flower with a yellow centre. Code A1458 £3.20 5.3cm 3.5cm A. ‘GOLDEN BUTTERFLY’. A. ‘APRICOT GLOW’. Deep bronze /brown foliage and stems create a beautiful backdrop to coral/pink flowers. The stems are a medium length to about 25 cm. Code A1403 £3.20 The flat faced flowers open with a hint of pink and fade to white as they mature; a short upright variety. Code A1425 £3.20 3cm A. ‘POILE DE CAROTTE’. This delightful miniature achimenes produces small peach/orange blossoms with striking yellow flashes in the centre having a compact nature with small silver green leaves. Code A1446 £4.00 4cm A. ‘SUNWIND’. An upright variety with a neat habit, the flower has an attractive peach-pink edge Code A1460 £3.20 4cm 3.1cm A. ‘HUGUES AUFREY’. A. ‘CLARET’. Strong stemmed and upright. Stunning maroon purple flowers with some deeper purple in the lobes. Medium /tall habit. Code A1416 £3.20 22 A really beautiful and unusual colour combination on the flowers really mark this variety out from the crowd; as the flowers open they are a deep golden yellow with a plum purple edge, and as they age the colours blend together. Code A1417 £3.20 3.3cm A. ‘SERGE’S FANTASY’. An upright variety with beautiful double deep rosepink flowers. Code A1454 £3.20 4.8cm A.‘SWEET AND SOUR’. A trailing variety with peach/red flowers which have a yellow flush in the centre. A lax variety with mid-green foliage. Code A1461-- £3.20 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com 4.4cm 3.5cm 3cm A. ‘TARANTELLA’. This variety has a long A. ‘WEINROT ELFE’. flowering season, May to the end of October. The salmon /red flowers are small-medium sized on short stems. Code A1462 £3.20 [syn 'Red Elfe'] This variety has rich wine red flowers with dark glossy foliage, an upright habit 25 cm high. Code A1465 £3.20 A. ‘YELLOW BEAUTY’. Flowers are a lovely buttercup yellow accentuated by the brown spots in the throat. The foliage is a beautiful contrasting bronze with red on the underside. 30 cm high. Code X1466 £3.20 xACHIMENANTHA A cross between Achimenes and Smithiantha and has a habit similar to Achimenes. Supplied as plants or rhizomes as available 5cm 4.6cm xA. ‘GOLDEN JUBILEE’. A self- supporting upright variety with deep green glossy leaves which make a beautiful backdrop to the bright pink flowers. Code A1468 £3.20 xA. ‘INFERNO’. A really eye-catching variety, stunning bright red flowers with contrasting dark leaves on strong upright stems. Code A1470 £3.20 ACHIMENES COLLECTION 3.9cm 6 varieties for £17.50 (inc p&p) Code A4014 xA. ‘HIMALAYAN SUNRISE’. A tall variety which is thicker stemmed but requires some support. The flowers are a vibrant butter yellow with flecks of peach. Code A1469 £3.20 This is a collection of 6 different Achimenes, our selection. PLANT SUPPORTS AND POTS Extremely useful plant supports which are ideal for growing Achimenes. The cages clip onto the pots and allow the plants to be supported on all sides. Pack of 6 Supports & 6 Pots, 12cm diameter £6.50 (inc. p+p) Code A449 Check out our website for more rare Achimenes SB PLANT INVIGORATOR. Growth Stimulant and Pesticide, 500ml, Ready to Use. A foliar spray which is an aid to pest management and powdery mildew control; use weekly or fortnightly to strengthen the plants’ natural resistance to pests and diseases. The spray only works on direct contact with the pest, therefore to be effective, large infestations need spraying every 2-3 days Code A486 £9.50 NEW Pack of 4 Supports & 4 Pots, 17cm diameter £8.50 (inc. p+p) Code A450 Order now on 01978 790677 23 OTHER UNUSUAL GESNERIADS RHIZOMATOUS GESNERIADS All the plants in this section grow from small rhizomes. In the spring plant the rhizomes about 2 cm below the surface of good soil-free potting compost. The rhizomes produce shoots very quickly (2-4 weeks). At the end of the growing season leave the compost to dry out. Keep the rhizomes dry and frost free for the winter before planting again into fresh compost in the spring. Kohlerias grow best with some support. KOHLERIA. A gesneriad from the highlands of Colombia. The plants have exceptionally beautiful flowers produced over a long period from summer well into winter. Kohlerias are sent as plants or rhizomes as available. 1.3cm K. ‘FLASHDANCE’. An upright variety with pale green ovate leaves. The flowers have a coral backing with dark crimson on a white face. Code A1477 £3.20 2.8cm 3.2cm K. ‘AN'S NAGGING MACAWS’. A tall plant, 50-60cm, K. ‘SUNSHINE’. A lovely upright variety that literally smothers itself with bright pink spotted flowers. The best kohleria we have seen, 25-30cms (10-12”) high. Code A1486 £3.20 with strong stems and beautiful, medium sized, yellow-pink blooms. Code A1473 £3.20 N EW 3.5cm K. ‘HCY’s JARDIN DE MONET’. An upright variety with self-supporting stems and large flowers. The mid-green leaves have deep brown veining. Code A1478 £3.20 1.9cm 2.7cm K. ‘BRAZIL GEM’. This is a strong stemmed variety, 35-40cm in height, with light green and bronze foliage. The flowers are slightly smaller than some kohlerias but the plant is far more prolific with orange and yellow flowers. Code A1475 £3.20 K. ‘LILA GUBBEN’. The flowers are a rich velvety red with bright yellow splatters on the flower face. A compact plant, . Code A1480 £3.20 3cm 2.8cm K. ‘YF’S ELIN’. K. ‘YF'S JOSSE’. A strong upright variety with dainty flat faced flowers; the upper pink petals gradually fading below to cream with pink spots. Lots of rhizomes are produced in the autumn. Code A1487 £4.00 This plant grows to a height of 20-25cm with light green leaves which are long and narrow. The flowers are cream faced with red dots and pink flashes to the upper lobes. Code A1489 £3.20 GLOXINELLA 3.6cm 4cm K. ‘CYBELE’. Bright yellow flowers covered with scarlet red spots combine to make a truly amazing plant that is medium/tall. Code A1476 £3.20 24 K. ‘QUEEN VICTORIA’. A tall variety which will need some support, the leaves are a deep olive green which compliments the red-pink flowers; the back of the flower is a deep coral pink. Code A1481 £3.20 2.7cm K. ‘YF'S EMMA’. G. LINDENIANA. A tropical This short growing kohleria has serrated edged leaves which are covered in red hairs; the flowers are predominately red with yellow splashes. Code A1488 £3.20 plant grown for its lovely soft foliage, the leaves are lime green veined over a brown/green background. As a bonus the lavender flowers are sweetly scented. Code A1494 £3.20 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com TRAILING GESNERIADS All the plants in this next section are easily grown and very exotic looking. All varieties prefer a slightly humid atmosphere, with an occasional misting helping with growth. All the plants in this section require a minimum temperature of 10ºC, with a temperature over 18ºC contributing to more flowers. AESCHYNANTHUS. In the wild they are epiphytes, i.e. they live on the surface of trunks or boughs of trees. The shape of the flower gives them their common name of lipstick plant. A. ‘BLACK PAGODA’. Mottled leaved, green above and purple beneath. The base of the flowers is green shading to deep orange at the end; a very handsome trailing plant. Code A871 £3.20 ALSOBIA. This is a native of Central America. They grow a mass of stolons (short runners) that will root wherever they touch the soil. A large shallow pot will soon be filled with a mass of plants. The flowers have a deeply cut fringed edge, giving the name the lace plant. xCODONATANTHUS A. ‘FIREWHEEL’. A trailing variety with silvery young foliage becoming purple tinged later. Flowers are borne in large clusters, 5cm long, deep red with a burgundy calyx giving the typical lipstick appearance. Code A873 £3.20 A. DIANTHIFLORA. Soft velvety green leaves with pure white flowers 2-3cm in size. Code A876 £3.20 xC. ‘SUNSET’. A semi trailing plant with orange red flowers, a very good grower. A brilliant sight in spring. Code A881 £3.20 GESNERIAD COLLECTION 6 plants for £16.00 Code A4010 A. LONGICALYX. Large hanging plant with large clusters of extraordinary bright orange/red flowers. This has to be one of the most stunning and exotic of flowers. Code A874 £4.00 A. ‘SCOOBY DOO’. A lax plant suitable for a hanging basket. The leaves are very characteristic, they curl back on themselves. The flowers are in clusters and have a long dark red calyx and a bright red corolla. Code A875 £3.20 Price includes 1st class post and packing. A mixed collection of easy growing gesneriads listed in the catalogue. This is a good beginners collection for those new to growing gesneriads. All collections will be our selection and we are sorry but they cannot be varied to your requirements. SMALL SHRUB/ROSULATE PLANTS All the plants in this section are fibrous rooted and are very tolerant to household conditions. Position on an east or west facing window to get continuous flowers over several months. Plants will grow best when in a temperature range of 15-25ºC. PETROCOSMEA. AESCHYNANTHUS. N EW A. ‘BIG APPLE’. A compact A. SPECIOSUS. Large upright habit with small dark green leaves. Clusters of deep red flowers are produced year round. One of the best and easiest Aeschynanthus Code A886 £3.20 clusters of exotic orange flowers, up to 6cm in length, are produced from an extremely handsome plant. This plant has flowered all year round at our Nursery. Code A888 £3.20 P. CRYPTICA. An abundance P. BEGONIFOLIA. This has glossy, dark green leaves with a pebbled texture. The flowers are white. Code A893 £4.00 Order now on 01978 790677 of white flowers that have a lemon yellow centre; the two upper petals are fused together into a green hood. Narrow leaves that have attractive central and lateral veining. An extremely pretty plant. Code A894 £3.80 25 PETROCOSMEA. N EW P. FORRESTII. A stunning variety with small leaves that form a perfect rosette and pale lavender flowers that have a yellow centre. Code A895 £4.00 P. ‘HISAKO’. A large rosette of leaves with incredible silver markings. This plant produces lavender-blue flowers. Code A911 £3.20 P. ‘KEYSTONE'S BANTAM’. A compact miniature petrocosmea with deep green, hairy leaves and white flowers that have a green/ yellow centre. . Code A899 £3.80 P. ‘CANDY’. A beautiful rosulate plant with narrow leaves and soft pink flowers held clear of the foliage. A sport which arose on the nursery. Code A906 £3.20 P. GRANDIFLORA. P. ‘KEIKO’. Large violet-blue flowers [Syn P.duclouxii] This variety has been in cultivation since the late 1990’s and grows in mountainous regions of China at an altitude of 2000m; it has a huge number of lovely big flowers that are white with a touch of lavender. Code A896 £3.80 up to 5cms across make this a truly stunning plant. Very floriferous with up to 25 flowers per stem. Easy to grow and well worth trying. Code A912 £3.20 P. ‘KEYSTONE'S BARNSWALLOW’. This petrocosmea blooms heavily over a long period. The dark bluish/purple flowers create a pleasing contrast to the deep green glossy foliage creating a nice pebbling effect. Code A900 £3.80 PRIMULINA [CHIRITA] P. HT-2. A petrocosmea which is P. ‘DECO’. A compact growing variety with oval variegated leaves. The flower stems are 15cm high with large trumpet shaped mauve flowers. Code A908 £3.20 A genus of over ninety species native to the Himalayas and South East Asia. A little known genus of plants that are very rewarding if grown in similar conditions to Streptocarpus. Chirita in Hindustani means gentian. P. ‘SWEET DREAMS’. A medium sized variety with smooth pale green leaves. The soft pastel yellow flowers hang from tall stems. Code A915 £3.20 incredibly floriferous, having lavender blue flowers. Code A897 £3.80 P. IODIOIDES. Very freeflowering petrocosmea with purple/blue flowers and a lovely rosette of leaves. Code A898 £3.80 26 P. ‘AIKO’. This plant has very attractive P. ‘ERIKA’. Lilac flowers with two yellow blooms on strong stems and are held above soft pale green leaves. Code A905 £3.20 orange bars in the base of the throat. Short narrow leaves, 12 cm long, which are thick and hairy. Very floriferous. Code A909 £3.20 P. TAMIANA. A real miniature plant only recently collected in Vietnam. Similar in habit to a trailing Saintpaulia. Code A916 £3.20 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com IMPATIENS I. AURICOMA X BICAUDATA. A tall plant, about 50-60cm, great as a bedding plant. Large numbers of orange flowers standing above the foliage. Code A924 £3.00 I. KEILII. Bright red chilli pepper shaped flowers with dark, narrow leaves. 20-25cm (8-10”) Code A925 £3.00 I. MORSEI 'VELVETEA'. Beautiful dark green I. auricoma x bicaudata I. niamniamensis variegated I. keilli I. repens I. morsei ‘Velvetea’ I. sodenii I. niamniamensis I. tuberosa leaves with a bright pink mid-vein on a compact plant. Large white pouched and open mouthed flowers with orange/yellow spots. Code A927 £3.00 I. NIAMNIAMENSIS Known as the ‘Parrot Plant’ this is an exceptionally bizarre and easy to grow plant. A bright position out of full summer sun is required. Minumum temperature 10˚C (50˚F). Code A928 £3.00 I. NIAMNIAMENSIS VARIEGATED A beautiful white/green variegated form of the ‘Parrot Plant’. Both forms of this Impatiens can make excellent plants in a sheltered border. Treat both forms in the same way. Code A929 £3.00 I. REPENS A low growing trailing plant with succulent red stems and small leaves, the flowers are large and a vivid yellow. Ideal for a hanging basket or ground cover. Code A930 £3.00 I. SODENII. A remarkable plant which can grow to 1m in height, with large pale pink flowers. The plant is very architectural with the leaves growing in whorls. Commonly known as the 'poor man's Rhododendron', ideal for the patio or as summer bedding. Pinch out growing tips to keep the plant shorter. Code A931 £3.00 I. TUBEROSA. Beautiful open rose pink flowers showing off the delicate lines in their throat. A tall plant, about 50-60cm. Good as a bedding plant. Code A932 £3.00 TRADESCANTIA T. ‘BRIDAL VEIL’. A very tolerant and quick growing plant which is excellent grown as a trailing specimen; the leaves are small and dark green. The plant has masses of small white flowers which are produced almost year round. Code A935 £3.00 T. FLUMINENSIS. A fleshy stemmed trailing plant with beautiful markings on the leaves, vey easy to grow. Code A936 £3.00 T. ZEBRINA PENDULA ‘PURPUSII’. The leaves on this variety have deep purple markings with a silver shimmer over the surface. Grown as a trailing plant this variety will reach up to 60cm in length. Code A938 £3.00 Order now on 01978 790677 27 Solenostemon (Coleus) Ideal for growing in beds or patio containers, this collection has been selected to give you vibrant colours throughout the summer months and even through winter if the temperature is kept to a minimum of 10˚C (50˚F). Coleus will be despatched from April to August only. Coleus may be sent separately to other plants and will only be despatched to the UK. Select collection code and place the variety number shown on the photograph in the allocated boxes on the order form. 2 1 Autumn Rainbow 3 Beauty of Lyons 8 7 Red Velvet 21 Roy Pedley Any 6 varieties £12.00 Code A4016 Any 12 varieties £20.00 Code A4017 Your selection (inc p&p) 28 12 17 Peters Wonder Jupiter 18 Prince Bishop 23 The Fume Combat Illumination Flirtin’ Skirts 22 Saturn China Rose 11 16 Muriel Pedley Lord Falmouth 6 Burgundy Wedding Train Firelight 15 20 19 5 10 Durham Gala 14 Kiwi Fern Bronze Pagoda 9 Crimson Ruffles 13 4 Walter Turner Red Angel 24 Winsome All 24 varieties £35.00 Code A4018 (inc 1st class p&p) Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com Begonias We are again increasing the range of Begonias we list. Begonias require similar conditions to Streptocarpus. It is a genus of several thousand species and hybrids with a wide range of types and habits. We are not offering the tuberous varieties grown solely for their large flowers, but a range of beautiful species and hybrids which deserve to be more widely known. Many have showy flowers as well as attractive foliage. They will withstand a wide range of light levels but avoid excessive sun or shade. The temperature should be kept to a minimum of 10˚C (50˚F) . The compost should be moist but do not over-water. Feed regularly during the growing season with a well balanced fertiliser. For ease of description we have divided our range into five groups, Cane, Large Rhizomatous, Small Rhizomatous, Rex and Corm. CANE/CANE LIKE BEGONIAS All cane Begonias grow well outdoors during the summer and make excellent border or patio plants. Varieties like ‘Little Brother Montgomery’, ‘Comte de Lesseps’ and ‘Luxurians’ are ideal to give an exotic and sub tropical effect in your garden. Grow in a bright spot but sheltered from the midday sun. Feed with good slow release feed all summer. Group several plants of the same variety together to make a strong impact. ‘LUCERNA’. One of the tallest cane begonias, growing to 2m within a couple of years, the flowers are a rich rosepink and produced in large clusters. The leaves are about 15cm in length. Code A971 £3.20 ‘FLO’ BELLE MOSELEY’. Long dark angel wing leaves speckled pale pink. A compact plant with large rose pink flowers. Code A963 £3.20 ‘COMTE DE LESSEPS’. An upright variety, when fully grown reaching to 1.5m, the leaves are a mid-green with some white spots. The flowers are very prolific and present for many months of the year. Code A954 £3.20 ‘CONNIE BOSWELL’. This is similar in habit to Little Brother Montgomery, but the leaves are silver with lilac pink shading in the centre and around the edges Code A955 £3.20 N B. fuchsioides. (red). Small green leaves on upright branching stems. The bright red flowers are found in large clusters with an appearance of a fuchsia. Grow in a bright position. Code A964 £3.20 B. listada. This is one of the most spectacular foliage Begonias. The leaves are an elongated oval, dark green in colour with the central veins being a striking yellow with a bright green border. The flowers are white and covered in red hairs. Code A969 £3.20 B. luxurians. A tall growing variety to 1.5m, with palmate leaves and white scented flowers. Code A972 £6.00 B.maculata ‘WIGHTII’. Narrow bat shaped olive green leaves with well spaced splashes of silver polka dots. Large clusters of white flowers. A very beautiful plant. Code A973 £3.20 EW ‘DOWN HOME’. A free flowering medium sized cane begonia. The purple/green foliage is narrow and lance like forming a lovely contrast to the deep peach coloured flowers. Code A958 £4.00 ‘LITTLE BROTHER MONTGOMERY’. A tall growing variety. Leaves maple shaped (up to 25cm). Dark veins and edges covered in silver spots which merge together in the leaf margins. The young leaves have a pink tinge. This variety has been very popular on the nursery. Code A970 £3.20 B. metallica. This is a tall plant growing to 150cm in height, the young leaves start out red then gradually change to green. The large clusters of flowers are a lovely creamy white. Very easy to grow. Code A978 £3.20 Order now on 01978 790677 29 ‘ORANGE RUBRA’. A semi-upright plant which lends itself to growing in a hanging basket. The foliage is medium sized and a bright mid-green which form a beautiful background to the vibrant orange flowers. Code A982 £3.20 B. solananthera. This is best grown as a hanging plant, and is a quick grower. The leaves are heart shaped and bright green. In the spring it has a cascade of flowers which are white with a central red dot, and are highly scented. Code A1004 £3.20 ‘SILVER JEWEL’. A lovely silver variety of Begonia. The leaves have a beautiful reflective quality and a tidy habit. Code A998 £3.20 SMALL RHIZOMATOUS BEGONIAS Rhizomatous plants forming a dome shaped head of attractively coloured leaves. B. serratipetala. One of the most rewarding Begonias to grow. Originating in Malaysia, this bushy variety has bronze/green serrated leaves with pink spots. Code A995 £3.20 B. soli-mutata. A recently discovered species possibly from Brazil. Dark compact leaves with fluorescent lime green markings. Large clusters of small white flowers are held on long stems above the leaves. Code A1005 £3.20 ‘LIMEADE’. The yellow young growth matures to lime green leaves with a red/brown edge. A very attractively shaped plant. Raised at Dibleys. Code A967 £3.20 B. shepherdii. An upright plant with small LARGE RHIZOMATOUS BEGONIAS Begonias with long petioles (leaf stems) with a large leaf blade which is divided into several leaflets. dainty green leaves freely marked with silver, having a continual supply of white flowers. Code A997 £3.20 ‘MARMADUKE’. Leaves are mottled lime green and orange/ red, up to 20cm in diameter. Hairy stems and edges of leaves, with creamy white flowers on tall stems. Code A974 £3.20 ‘BENICHOMA’. The foliage is cut up into ‘SNOWCAP’. Large green leaf with masses of silver white spots. Makes a nice shaped plant with deep rose pink flowers. Considered by many to be the best of the stemmed varieties. Code A1002 £3.20 ‘SEA URCHIN’. Unusually shaped B. CAROLINEIFOLIA. This variety 30 leaves, which are turned up at the edges. Bred at Dibleys. Code A994 £3.20 serrated leaflets. Pink young foliage becoming silver with age. The veins change from purple to green. It makes a very attractive plant, shrub like in habit. Code A945 £3.20 makes a large specimen plant, growing to about 60cm. Small white flowers are produced in abundance during the summer. Code A950 £3.20 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com CORM BEGONIAS REX TYPE BEGONIAS At the end of the growing season, as the plants die down, leave the corms to dry. In the spring plant the corm into fresh compost, water and move to a light warm situation. These types of Begonias are grown for their multi-coloured leaves. ‘CURLY FIREFLUSH’. Dark green ‘BLACK KNIGHT’ A large leaved begonia leaves with darker edges and centre with a spiral swirl at its heart. The whole plant is covered in red hairs, markedly so on the young leaves. An exceptionally beautiful plant. Code A956 £3.20 that is deep burgundy in colour; on the leaf surface there is a ring of pale pink and white speckles defining the leaf shape. Code A947 £3.20 B. boliviensis FIRECRACKER’. The name says it all! Long arching stems festooned with brilliant orange pendant flowers. Dies back to a corm in the winter. Code A949 £3.20 ‘BLACKBERRY SWIRL’. Deep red/purple edge contrasts with a silver band and blackberry purple heart on a leaf with a strong swirl at its centre. The young leaves are suffused with a silver sheen. A medium sized plant, bred at Dibleys. Code A948 £3.20 B. sutherlandii. This is the well known trailing Begonia with orange flowers. It makes an excellent plant for hanging baskets and dies back to corms in the autumn. Keep dry and frost free during the winter. Highly recommended. These are supplied as bulbils or plants, as available, from March to the end of August. Code A1009 £3.20 ‘CASEY CORWIN’. Large swirled leaves of deep green and plum which are covered in silver and white freckles. The leaves are up to 25cm long and edged with silver hairs. Code A951 £3.20 ‘EMERALD GIANT’. This is a large leaved rex. The central veins are dark green, the main area is silver and towards the edge is bright with silver dots becoming red right at the outside. Code A959 £3.20 ‘ESCARGOT’. One of the most beautiful Begonias. A large swirled leaf of olive green and silver. The leaves are up to 30 cm long on hairy stems. Quite large. Code A960 £3.20 MIXED BEGONIA COLLECTION 4 plants for £12.50 (inc p+p) Code A4030 8 plants for £19.00 (inc p+p) Code A4031 All collections are our selection and cannot be varied to your requirements. ‘CHINA CURL’. The leaves have exceptionally well defined spirals with chocolate brown and silver colouring. Medium sized leaves. Code A953 £3.20 ‘FIREWORKS’. Large leaves with deep purple veins and silver and raspberry purple between the veining, a very showy plant. Code A962 £3.20 Order now on 01978 790677 31 ‘GREEN GOLD’. Spiralled bright green leaves mark this out as a very unusual foliage plant. The spiral is highlighted by a red band. Code A965 £3.20 ‘RASPBERRY SWIRL’. Red with dark red and silver patches. The leaf is twisted into attractive swirls. The young leaves start silver and darken with age. Adult leaf about 25cm (10 inches) in size. Code A986 £3.20 ‘SILVER LACE’. The silver leaves of this plant ‘MARTIN JOHNSON’. A maple leaf ‘RED ROBIN’. One of the most compact rex types B. sizemoreae. [syn. longiciliata] with a central spiral swirl, silver with a purple red central blush radiating along the veins. A picotee dark edge. Colours vary with age making an interesting and delightful plant. Code A975 £3.20 B. masoniana. The well known ‘Iron Cross’ Begonia, deep green puckered leaves with a distinctive dark cross in the centre. Leaves about 15cm in diameter. Code A976 £3.20 making an excellent shape. The leaves are small, heart shaped, with contrasting matt black centre and edge with a wide band of blood red between. Code A988 £3.20 ‘ROCHEART’. A beautiful mottled and spotted spiral leaved Begonia. The leaves swirl around starting deep plum purple in the centre blending to pink, silver and green at the edge. A tight compact plant. Code A990 £3.20 shimmer in light. The dark edging produces a filigree pattern hence the variety name. The dark red underneath shows through in the leaf veins. Overall a stunning compact plant. Code A999 £3.20 Roughly ridged leaves with incredible 2 cm+ hairs covering the surface of the leaves and stems. The young leaves are extremely hairy and tactile. Medium sized leaves. Code A1001 £3.20 ‘STAR BRIGHT’This is a compact plant with medium sized leaves that have a combination of red and burgundy colouring with a hint of green on the leaf margin. Code A1007 £3.20 N EW ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’. One of the best Begonia rex hybrids. A low/medium sized plant with stunning markings. Code A977 £3.20 ‘ROSY JEWEL’. This is a compact variety with medium/small leaves that are rounded with a swirl in their centre. A mature plant will form a tight mound. Code A991 £4.00 ‘STAR LIGHT’ A beautiful compact begonia with silver shimmering leaves. The burgundy and pink stain on the veins and edges of the leaves define their undulating texture and shape. Code A1008 £3.20 N EW ‘PINK CHAMPAGNE’. A medium sized Begonia with a tidy habit. The leaves have a maximum size of approximately 15cms in length. Code A983 £3.20 32 ‘SATIN STARBURST’. A multitude of colours combine to cover the foliage of this new begonia. At the centre of each leaf the black star sits over the large splash of red. Leaves are medium sized with a spiral at their heart. Code A993 £4.00 ‘VESUVIUS’. A medium sized red leaf. As its name suggests the foliage is black with a bright dark red interveinal marking. A remarkable variety. Code A1011 £3.20 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com SUPER REX BEGONIAS These have the vibrant leaf colour of a typical Begonia rex but with the height of a cane begonia, growing to about 60cm in a season. Large leaved and quite outstanding, these varieties are produced from a new breeding line at Dibleys. N EW ‘PINK TWIST’. A large leaved and majestic ‘RED TEMPEST’The leaf veins are painted dark green and the leaf blade is pale in colour contrasting with a large red heart at its centre. A tall variety growing with large leaves. Code A989 £4.00 plant. The leaves have a pink central heart with a pale border finishing in a dark burgundy fringe. Code A984 £4.00 ‘SILVER SPIRIT’. A bushy habit sees this begonia growing to about 50-60cm in height. The mostly silver coloured leaves have a dark central star which is complemented by a dark picotee edge. Code A1000 £6.00 PLANT COLLECTIONS We also offer collections of our selection of plants, all named, in a good range of colours; price includes post and packing (sent 1st Class). STREPTOCARPUS COLLECTIONS 4 plants, our selection all different ......Code A4000...£12.00 8 plants, our selection all different.......Code A4001...£18.00 12 plants, our selection all different .....Code A4002..£24.00 BEGONIA COLLECTION COLEUS COLLECTION CRYSTAL COLLECTION 4 plants our selection all different Code A4030 £12.50 (inc p+p) 6 plants your selection. See p28 for details Code A4016 £12.00 (inc p+p) Code A4003 £20.50 (inc p+p) INDOOR HANGING PLANT COLLECTION HARLEQUIN COLLECTION SAINTPAULIA COLLECTION 7 plants 4 plants our selection 8 plants 5 plants our selection Code A4021 £11.50 (inc p+p) Code A4011 £26.00 (inc p+p) Code A4007 £13.00 (inc p+p) Order now on 01978 790677 33 SUNDRIES The following items will usually be sent separately by carrier. The price includes carriage. Only the following sundry items may be sent throughout the EU: Food tablets, greeting cards, gift vouchers and seed. There will be an additional carriage charge, please contact us for a quote. Books may be sent worldwide. Best r Selle LARGE SELF WATERING TRAY Fill the reservoir with water and the capillary matting will act as a wick for your plants. This tray will keep plants watered for up to 2 weeks. 56cm (22”) long by 40cm (16”) width with a capacity for 8 litres. £17.45 (inc carriage) Code A431 or as a pair £24.95 (inc carriage) Code A434 a saving of £7.50 LARGE REPLACEMENT MATTING * A sheet of matting cut to fit the large self watering tray. See above. £2.50 (including carriage) Code A424 BIODEGRADEABLE POTS These pots are made from sustainable bamboo fibre pulp and are very strong, lasting for at least 3 years. Fluted Pots and Saucers make bright additions to your indoor or outdoor spaces, available in a size suitable for 2nd and 3rd year plants. PACK OF 4 (inc carriage) CAPILLARY MATTING WITH PROTECTIVE COVER. This is ideal for greenhouse bench and holiday watering. The cover prevents root penetration, saves water and keeps the matting clean. Pack size 2.4 x 0.53 metres. £11.99 (including carriage) Code A420 16 cm Lavender Pot and Saucer £8.90 Code A474 * 16 cm Pink Pot and Saucer Code A475 SELF WATERING WINDOWSILL PLANT TRAY £8.90 HAWS HERITAGE INDOOR CAN Suitable for a narrow windowsill. This tray makes sure that plants receive the water that they need. Dimensions 76 cm (30”) long by 17 cm (63/4”) wide with a water reservoir of 3.4 litre. £15.75 Code A412 (including carriage) or as a pair £23.95 Code A414 a saving of £8.20 (including carriage) REPLACEMENT MATTING Suitable for the self watering windowsill tray. See above. £2.20 (including carriage) Code A427 LABELS AND PENCIL Size 100mm. 25 in pack: £2.20 (inc p & p) Code A406 Easy to use 0.7 litre can with round brass faced rose. DK GREEN Code A499 £6.00 (inc carriage) SUPER 7 ELECTRIC WINDOWSILL PROPAGATOR This system is very flexible for the amateur. 7 individual trays with vented lids sit on a tray with constant gentle heat. Ideal for propagating and germinating a range of plants at the same time. Dimensions 76cm (30”) by 18.5cm (7”) by 14.5cm (6”) 15 watts. £39.95 (including carriage) Code A441 Extra set of 7 mini vented propagation trays with lids to fit the above propagator. £11.95 (including 34 * carriage) Code A432 Highlands, All islands & NI see p2 regarding postage Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com HAND SPRAYER A stylish plant sprayer made with durable semiclear plastic. Good modern design allows you to re-fill the can without removing the spray nozzle. Ideal for house plants, 0.7litre capacity. £8.00 (inc carriage) Blue Code A419 Pink Code A421 6cm POTS GROWING MEDIA A pack of 20 three quarter depth pots as used in the nursery. Ideal for Saintpaulias. £2.99 (including carriage) Code A442 8cm POTS A pack of 20 three quarter depth pots, 8 cm diameter, as used in the nursery. The dimensions of these pots are ideal for Saintpaulias. The shallow roots of Saintpaulias will fill these pots and decrease the likelihood of roots rotting in damp compost. £3.99 (including carriage) Code A443 10cm POTS 28 JIFFY PLUGS A pack of 20 three quarter depth pots, 10 cm diameter, as used in the nursery. The dimensions of these pots are ideal for Streptocarpus. The shallow roots of Streptocarpus will fill these pots and decrease the likelihood of roots rotting in damp compost. £3.99 (including carriage) Code A444 These plugs come highly recommended as they are identical to those which we use in our own propagation of plants. Code A408 £3.50 (including carriage) VERMICULITE 10 LITRE Best r Selle A naturally occurring non-toxic mica mineral. When mixed 50:50 with our compost it makes an ideal medium for propagation of leaf cuttings and also for sowing Streptocarpus seed. Also insulates against fluctuations in surface temperature when used as a seed covering for other types of seed. £5.99 (inc p&p) Code A409 12cm POTS PERLITE 10 LITRE A pack of 20 three-quarter depth pots. Once your plants are established and the roots fill a 10cm pot these are the ideal next size up. £5.95 (including carriage) Code A446 A pack of 20 three quarter depth pots, 12cm in diameter, as used in the nursery. We grow all our begonias in this size pot. £4.95 (including carriage) Code A445 13cm POTS A naturally occurring, non-toxic neutral volcanic rock. Absorbs and holds vast amounts of air and moisture. Impressive aeration and drainage. Speeds up rooting and reduces risk of damping off. £5.99 (inc p&p) Code A410 COMPACT SNIPS A lightweight snips with carbon tool steel blades, ideal for deadheading and keeping houseplants trimmed/pruned; 6cm blade length. Other features of these quality snips include non-slip grips, opening spring and safety catch. £13.50 (including carriage) Code A483 MULTI SIZE POT PACK SAINTPAULIA COMPOST Specially formulated for growing these dainty plants. There is enough in one 5 litre bag to fill 25 x 8cm pots. 5 litres £9.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A456 10 litres £10.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A457 15 litres £11.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A458 * * A pack of 30 three quarter depth pots, 10 each of the 6cm, 10cm and 13cm pots. £5.95 (inc carriage) Code A447 MOISTURE METER Check out our website for more Sundries This meter lets you know when your plants need water and prevents over watering. Includes details of moisture levels in 150 different plants. £16.95 (including carriage) Code A415 WALL THERMOMETER £3.99 (inc p & p) Code A407 Best r Selle PROPAGATION PACK Everything that you will need to multiply your Streptocarpus, including a free instruction leaflet on taking cuttings and growing seed. Pack includes:- FREE F TO C PA KE SEED N DRAGO SOIL FREE COMPOST As used throughout our nursery. There is enough in one 5 ltr bag to fill 10 x 10 cm pots. 5 litres £9.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A491 10 litres £10.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A492 15 litres £11.00 (inc £5.00 p&p) Code A493 * Highlands, All islands & NI see p2 regarding postage ** 5 litre bag of our Compost 10 litre bag Vermiculite 20 x 10 cm Pots Pot of 100 Feed Tablets (to feed established plants) 10 Re-sealable Bags Plastic Dibber Propagation Instruction leaflet Order now on 01978 790677 SPECIAL PRICE £19.50 Code A411 Making a saving of over £6 if items bought separately 35 STREPTOCARPUS BOOK Best r Selle TRADITIONAL WOOD HANDLE KNIFE A stainless steel knife which is 18cm in overall length, ideal for taking leaf and stem cuttings. By placing an order for this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. This item must be used responsibly and appropriately. £11.00 (including carriage) Code A484 SB PLANT INVIGORATOR. NEW Growth Stimulant and Pesticide, 500ml, Ready to Use. A foliar spray which is an aid to pest management and powdery mildew control; use weekly or fortnightly to strengthen the plants’ natural resistance to pests and diseases. The spray only works on direct contact with the pest, therefore to be effective, large infestations need spraying every 2-3 days £9.50 (including carriage) Code A486 A fully revised 2nd edition, with an extra chapter and over 50 new images. This book, by Rex Dibley, who has grown these plants for 40 years, covers all aspects of Streptocarpus. There is no one else who has such knowledge of growing these plants. This book covers topics such as, Pests and Diseases, Breeding, Showing, Cultivation, History and much more. Full Colour 164 pages. Code A396 £10.00 (including carriage) FINE DIAMOND SHARPENER Use regularly to maintain a sharp edge on secateurs, loppers and knives. £11.00 (including carriage) Code A485 YELLOW STICKY TRAPS DIBLEYS STREPTOCARPUS FOOD TABLETS Suitable for catching white fly and other flying insects in the home, greenhouse and conservatory. These traps are Pesticide-Free and insects become stuck to a non-drying glue coating. The natural choice for whitefly control. All traps are double sided. We offer an easy to use plant tablet, specially formulated for use with Streptocarpus and also suitable for the other plants we sell. Dibleys Streptocarpus Food is used on our Gold Medal Streptocarpus and is especially recommended by many of our customers. All you need to do is to insert one or more tablets into the compost once a month. The number you use will depend on the size of the plant, one tablet will be sufficient for a plant in a 10 cm pot, two will be needed in a 13 cm pot. POT OF APPROX 100 TABLETS £6 (inc p+p) Code A402 Buy 3 (£18) and get a 4th pot FREE Code A403 STREPTOCARPUS STARTER PACK LARGE STICKY TRAPS Pack of 5 traps (22cm x 10cm) plus wire hangers, ideal for the greenhouse or conservatory. Use 1 trap for every 2.5 square metres. £4.75 (including carriage) Code A438 If you would like to start, or you know somebody who would like to start growing Streptocarpus, the following package would be ideal. A collection of 4 Streptocarpus, our selection, 4 three quarter depth 10cm pots, compost for 4 plants, a pot of slow release Streptocarpus feed and a copy of the Streptocarpus book. We can enclose a card with a message, if requested, all for £24.95 (including postage) Code A399 DIBLEYS GIFT VOUCHERS Our own gift vouchers are available in multiples of £10.00 for buying any items from us at Flower Shows, by Mail Order or at our Nursery. The vouchers now come with a free presentation card and will make an ideal present for anybody keen on their houseplants. Postage included. Code A400 (including carriage) £10.00 36 MINI STICKY TRAPS AND HOLDERS Pack contains 5 traps (10cm x 8cm) and 2 wire holders. This size trap is more suited to plants grown in the house or conservatory. £4.75 (including carriage) Code A440 Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com LECHUZA SELF-WATERING CONTAINERS These are a group of ingenious self-watering planters. All the planters are equipped with a plant liner and a self-regulating system to ensure better plant growth and are self-sufficient for up to 12 weeks. The innovative LECHUZA sub-irrigation system 1 LECHUZA cares for your plants just as nature intended: 2 3 1 Water level indicator Ensures complete watering control 4 5 2 Water supply shaft Makes adding water and liquid fertilizer easy 3 LECHUZA-PON as a separating layer Perfectly controls the water supply to the plants 4 Separator Forms the water reservoir in the bottom of the planter 5 Drain plug Is removed when used outdoors, allowing excess rainwater to drain. MINI CUBE The smallest square pot is the Mini Cube 9cm x9cm and 18cm high. £9.80 White, Code A375 (inc carriage) Taupe, Code A376 (inc carriage) Violet, Code A377 (inc carriage) DELTINI Rounded at the top, 14cm in diameter, and square at the base, 18cm high; available in three different colours. £13.80 Black Code A380 (inc carriage) White Code A381 (inc carriage) Violet Code A382 (inc carriage) MAXI CUBE The Maxi Cube is square at the top 14cm x 14cm and 26cm high. A tall elegant pot suitable for upright plants; available in three different colours. £16.50 White, Code A384 (inc carriage) Taupe, Code A383 (inc carriage) Violet, Code A385 (inc carriage) WINDOWSILL POTS A long pot suitable for a windowsill, 40cm in length, 15cm width, 18m high; available in three different colours. Violet Code, A373 (inc carriage) £28.80 White Code, A372 (inc carriage) £26.80 Rose Gold, Code A374 (inc carriage) £28.80 MEDIUM & LARGE SQUARE POT These are more suitable for specimen plants, and available in two sizes. Medium, which is 21cm x 21cm at the top and 20cm high with a 1litre water reservoir. Large, which is 28cm x 28cm at the top and 26cm high with a 3litre water reservoir. Medium White Code A390 (inc carriage) £22.50 Large White Code A391 (inc carriage) £29.80 Order now on 01978 790677 37 FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR www.floweringgifts.co.uk Streptocarpus ‘Polka-Dot Purple’ is now available ready potted in a 12cm pot well established and just coming into flower. Available from March to end of October. Plants can be ordered for delivery on a specific date. UK delivery only £17.50 (inc p+p) Code A4090 r up Runne nt of a Pla Chelse r 2015 the Yea POTTED BEGONIAS We are now offering a selection of established foliage begonias ready potted in 12cm pots. Available from March to end of October, plants can be ordered for delivery on a specific date. UK delivery only. £10.50 (inc p+p) Code A4037 Any 4 varieties £34.00 (inc p+p) Code A4041 RED ROBIN FIREWORKS CURLY FIREFLUSH MERRY CHRISTMAS POTTED HARLEQUIN SERIES The following varieties of streptocarpus are now available from March to the end of October growing in a 10cm pot, well established and full of bud. Plants can be ordered for delivery on a specific date. UK delivery only. £10.50 (inc p+p) Code A4024 Any 4 varieties £34.00 (inc p+p) Code A4025 HARLEQUIN BLUE 38 HARLEQUIN LACE HARLEQUIN DAWN HARLEQUIN DELFT HARLEQUIN ROSE Order by phone, fax, post or at www.dibleys.com FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR www.floweringgifts.co.uk This is the new way to receive your plants, and also an ideal gift for Streptocarpus fans, Mothers Day, Easter and Birthdays. One plant £10.50 (inc p&p) Code X4024. Any 4 varieties £34.00 (inc p&p) Code X4025 You will receive your plants within a couple of days of them being hand picked from the benches of our Glasshouses. They will be growing in a 10 cm pot, well established and full of bud. Within 2-3 weeks the plants will be a mass of colour. Choose from the Streptocarpus varieties listed below, available from March to end of October, unless stated otherwise. Plants can be ordered for delivery on a specific date. UK delivery only. Bethan Katie Caitlin Leyla Cariad Nia Carys Pink Leyla Celebration Crystal Ice (available throughout the year) Falling Stars Gwen Hope FOR A SPECIAL GIFT One of the streptocarpus listed on the left with a quality ceramic display pot, available in a range of colours. £18.50 each Code X4028 Any 4 varieties with ceramic pots £59.50 Code X4029 (inc p&p) GREEN WILD BERRIES WHITE ROSE LAVENDER Ruby (available from April to end of October) Seren Targa Texas Hot Chili (available from April to end of October) Tina (available from April to end of October) Order now on 01978 790677 ‘Bethan’ 39 VISIT OUR NURSERIES Specimen plants being grown for showing always provide a good spectacle, and a full range of flowering plants is available for sale in our sales house, including small numbers of plants not listed in this catalogue. We also have a large range of sundries to help you get the maximum out of your houseplants. Toilets, including disabled, are available. If you want to buy specific plugs, especially large numbers, please contact us before you visit so we can have them packed ready for you when you arrive. HOW TO FIND US To find us take the A525 (Ruthin-Wrexham road) to the cross-roads at Llysfasi Agricultural College (4 miles from Ruthin, 14 miles from Wrexham). Turn along the B5429 towards Llanelidan. After 11/2 miles turn left at the cross-roads in the hamlet of Rhydymeudwy and continue up the lane for one mile, and the nursery is on the left just over the brow of the hill. There are brown tourist signs on the roads. Our postcode is LL15 2LG. GARDEN OPEN Our Nursery is set within a 10 acre arboretum garden which is open to the public. Open times as for the Nursery ADULTS £5.00 CHILDREN 50p The garden is planted with many unusual specimen trees and shrubs. There are large numbers of Rhodedendron, Sorbus, Hollies, Acers and Buddlejas. There is a great diverse range of wildlife with an exceptionally strong bird population. Birds which are seen and heard regularly around the garden include Buzzards, Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Wrens and Ravens. RHS PARTNER GARDEN We exhibit at many shows including the following. Check our website www.dibleys.com for up to date information. APRIL 7-9 20-23 Cardiff RHS Roadshow Harrogate Spring MAY 11-14 23-27 Malvern Spring RHS Chelsea JUNE 2-4 7-11 14-18 JULY 4-9 Free entry for RHS members on production of members card. 19-23 OPENING TIMES Our nursery is situated in beautiful countryside. March – Weekdays, 10am - 5pm April to End August – Mon-Sat, 10am - 5pm. Closed Sundays September and October – Weekdays, 10am - 5pm If, when you visit us, you would like to see the Streptocarpus plants being grown in our production greenhouse, please feel free to ask. April SEE US AT MAJOR FLOWER SHOWS May Gardening Scotland RHS Chatsworth BBC Gardeners World Live RHS Hampton Court Flower Show RHS Tatton Park Flower Show AUGUST 11-12 Shrewsbury 17-20 Southport SEPTEMBER 15-17 Harrogate Autumn 23-24 Malvern Autumn If you wish to collect a specific potted plant(s) at a show (excluding Chelsea) please phone the nursery at least three or four days before and subject to availability, we will have the plant(s) at the show for you. October MINIATURE RAILWAY On the following days we hope to have our miniature railway in operation, weather permitting. If you are coming especially for the train please check beforehand. 1 May, 28 August. TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME (Plug plants and finished plants) DIBLEY’S NURSERIES, LLANELIDAN, RUTHIN, LL15 2LG, NORTH WALES, GREAT BRITAIN Tel: (01978) 790677 Fax: (01978) 790668 email: [email protected] R. DIBLEY, B.Sc.; C. DIBLEY, B.Sc.; G. DIBLEY, B.Sc.(Hort); L. DIBLEY, B.A. Commercial Sales Manager: PAUL JOHNSON, B.Sc.(Hort). 40