Bargain Botannicals - Ipswich

Bargain Botannicals - Ipswich Cheap plants, IP2 9SL
To keep the plants as cheap as possible, I'm always grateful to receive any empty pots you no longer need. many thanks.

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Pink Salvia, £2.50 each
31/08/2026

Pink Salvia, £2.50 each

Escallonia Rubra, £2 each (sold - but i'm propagating some more)Escallonia rubra or Red Escallonia or ‘Redclaws’, is a s...
30/08/2026

Escallonia Rubra, £2 each (sold - but i'm propagating some more)

Escallonia rubra or Red Escallonia or ‘Redclaws’, is a super evergreen shrub with dark green glossy leaves and masses of bright pink-red flowers from June to October. Perfect for autumn planting to establish roots in warmer soil before next spring.

Escallonia Rubra is an evergreen shrub that packs a punch with its glossy dark green leaves and vibrant clusters of bright pink-red flowers. These flowers bloom from June to October, making it an excellent choice for adding a splash of colour to your garden during the warmer months. Red Escallonia is adaptable to most garden conditions, thriving particularly well in moist, well-drained soils and coastal sites, where it can tolerate salt-laden winds

Veronica Longifolia Inspiration White, £1.50 (sold - have a few more on the way)An herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall wit...
30/08/2026

Veronica Longifolia Inspiration White, £1.50 (sold - have a few more on the way)

An herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall with erect stems bearing lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves. The leafy stems are topped by spikes densely-crowded with small white flowers in summer and early autumn. Perfect for autumn planting to establish roots in warmer soil before next spring.

Veronica Spicata Spiked Speedwell, £1.50 each (sold)A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with toothed, lance-shaped le...
30/08/2026

Veronica Spicata Spiked Speedwell, £1.50 each (sold)

A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with toothed, lance-shaped leaves up to 8cm long covered with silver hairs. Dense spikes of small, star-shaped, bright blue flowers appear in summer. Perfect for autumn planting to establish roots in warmer soil before next spring.

Spike Speedwell is a hardy perennial producing striking vertical spikes of violet-blue flowers over dense green foliage. Its long flowering period from early summer to autumn makes it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Low-maintenance and attractive to bees and butterflies, it also works well in mixed perennial beds.
What Makes It Special
• Tall, elegant spikes of violet-blue flowers
• Long-flowering, hardy, and low-maintenance
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
Key Features
• Botanical name: Veronica spicata
• Hardy perennial
• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)
• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn
Ideal For
• Cottage gardens and perennial borders
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Mixed beds and wildlife plantings

Angel Wing Begonia, very large 155cm, £45
30/08/2026

Angel Wing Begonia, very large 155cm, £45

Goat’s Rue, French Lilac, £3 (sold)A strong-growing, bushy perennial forming a clump of stems with attractive pinnate le...
29/08/2026

Goat’s Rue, French Lilac, £3 (sold)

A strong-growing, bushy perennial forming a clump of stems with attractive pinnate leaves and pea-like, white, lilac or purple flowers borne in erect racemes from mid summer to early autumn. Commonly known as galega, Goat’s-rue, French lilac, Italian fitch, or professor-weed. Goat’s rue was used as an herbal tonic in folk medicine practices of medieval Europe to treat bubonic plague, worms, and snake bites. A bushy plant with purple and white flowers that bloom June to September. It gets its name as it was once thought to improve milk production in goats.

Yellow Bottlebrush shrub, Callistemon, £2 & £3 eachBottlebrush plants (Callistemon) are striking evergreen shrubs native...
18/08/2026

Yellow Bottlebrush shrub, Callistemon, £2 & £3 each

Bottlebrush plants (Callistemon) are striking evergreen shrubs native to Australia, famous for their vibrant, cylindrical flower spikes that resemble brush cleaners. Hardy across the UK, they thrive in full sun, moist but well-draining soil, and are highly drought-tolerant once established
• Flowers: Bloom in late spring and summer
• Foliage: Tiny, lance-shaped leaves that emit a pleasant lemon or citrus scent when brushed or crushed.
• Wildlife Value: The nectar-laden blooms are a magnet for essential pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Care and Cultivation
• Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to promote spectacular blooming.
• Soil: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil; mixing in ericaceous compost can be beneficial.
• Watering: Needs consistent watering during its first year, but is highly drought-tolerant once established.
• Hardiness: Most varieties are half-hardy (surviving down to around -4 to 5.
• Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead branches, encourage a bushier shape, or manage their size

Nicotiana Sylvestris, £2 & £3Perennial. Tall and stately with elegant, long, white trumpet flowers. A fantastic cut and ...
18/08/2026

Nicotiana Sylvestris, £2 & £3

Perennial. Tall and stately with elegant, long, white trumpet flowers. A fantastic cut and border flower with lovely night scent. Good for sun or shade. Eye-catching heads of sweetly scented, pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers on towering stems from July to September above rosettes of dark green leaves. At dusk the flowers of this wonderful, white to***co plant start to give off their fabulous fragrance. For maximum enjoyment plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered border close to a patio, entrance or seating area

Sea Holly (Eryngium), £1.50 each (sold - some more on the way)Sea holly (Eryngium) is a striking genus of over 250 speci...
14/08/2026

Sea Holly (Eryngium), £1.50 each (sold - some more on the way)

Sea holly (Eryngium) is a striking genus of over 250 species of architectural, thistle-like perennials featuring spiny, silvery-blue foliage and metallic, cone-shaped flower heads surrounded by spiky bracts. Despite its common name and prickly leaves, it belongs to the carrot and parsley family (Apiaceae) rather than the true holly or thistle families.
Plant Characteristics & Types
• Appearance: Features metallic blue, silver, or purple-tinted flower spikes that bloom from midsummer to autumn.
• Foliage: Leathery, spiky, and often marbled with white or silver veins.
Growing and Care Requirements
• Sunlight: Requires full, all-day sun to develop its intense, vibrant blue coloration.
• Soil: Needs sharp, free-draining, or sandy soil; it heavily dislikes winter wetness, which can rot the root crown.
• Watering: Highly drought-tolerant once established due to a deep taproot; avoid overwatering.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; leave dead flower heads over winter for architectural silhouettes, then trim back old stems in the spring

Hollyhocks, mixed purples, pinks & whites, £2.50 each (i have some more now for sale)
14/08/2026

Hollyhocks, mixed purples, pinks & whites, £2.50 each (i have some more now for sale)

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