Category Archives: Garden
Mirabilis jalapa ‘Broken Colours’ – Seeds
Remarkable trumpet-like flowers in a range of colours, all splashed or marbled in cerise-red. The well branched plants are full of small buds which break open in the evening and early morning, releasing a wonderful fragrance
Sunflower ‘Teddy Bear’ – Seeds
Big, double, fluffy teddy bear of a flower, producing very dwarf, 15cm (6in) ultra double golden-yellow blooms. A real eye-catcher in the border, looks good in containers and is a must for its long lasting, impressive appearance in a vase. Height 45cm (18in).
Californian Poppy ‘Sun Shades’ – Seeds
Bright fiery orange and yellow blooms unfurl above a sea of ferny blue-green foliage for a bold summer display. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow
Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ – Seeds
Also known as Honeywort, this unusual annual bears rounded, blue-green leaves on slender, upright stems. From late spring onwards masses of nodding, rich purple flowers, surrounded by blue-purple bracts appear at the stem tips, which are highly attractive to bees.
Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Psyche Mixed’ – Seeds
Semi-double and single, large, waved, upright blooms distinct and charming. 80% true from seed as they can make fine cut flowers and can also be used as summer flowering pot plants for the cold greenhouse. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 36in.
Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity’ – Seeds
Ferny foliage and graceful pure white flowers up to 4in or more in diameter make this an effective and popular, easy annual. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 3 to 4 feet.
Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sonata Series Mixed’ – Seeds
An RHS AGM variety in a superb mixture of colours. This beautiful dwarf variety reaches a maximum height of 60cm (24) making it perfectly proportioned for sunny borders and containers. The 8cm (3) wide, daisy-like blooms of Cosmos ‘Sonata Series Mixed’ float above the finest lacy foliage. The strong stems and long vase life of
Cornflower ‘Jubilee Gem’ – Seeds
Dense heads of large, double flowers of a beautiful deep blue are freely produced on compact, bushy plants. Once a common sight in cornfields the annual cornflower stills creates a big impact in summer borders and meadows. The intensely coloured blooms of blue Cornflower ‘Jubilee Gem’ are excellent for cutting and a magnet for bees
Calendula officinalis nana ‘Citrus Cocktail’ – Seeds
This mouth-watering colour combination smothers the particularly dwarf, compact, bushy plants with alluring orange and golden yellow, daisy-like blooms. Unlike some bedding plants, Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktailkeeps on flowering throughout the summer, coping in almost any garden situation. It even grows well in coastal areas. The bright flowers are also excellent for cutting and can also
Sunflower ‘Velvet Queen’ – Seeds
Unique colour, deep velvet red to copper, medium sized flowers.
Limnanthes douglasii – Seeds
The Fried Egg or Poached Egg plant will attract hoverflies to your garden to beat the aphids. Bees also love this low, spreading carpet of fragrant golden and white blooms that will grace the front of the border, rockery or path edging
Antirrhinum majus ‘Double Madame Butterfly Mixed’ F1 Hybrid – Seeds
A flower in an entirely new form. Its large completely double, azalea-shaped blooms provide a riot of colour and its reliability and impressiveness are borne out by rare award of an All-America and All-Britain Selections Bronze Medal. Ideal for borders, bedding and superb cut flowers. Flowers summer. Height: 69-90cm (24-36in)
Lobelia erinus ‘White Cascade’ – Seeds
Freely branching plants are covered in myriads of bloom to create clouds of dazzling ice white lobelia flowers. Exquisite trailing Lobelia ‘White Cascade’ makes an outstanding display when massed in containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period. Height: 15cm (6). Spread:
Agrostemma githago ‘Ocean Pearl’ – Seeds
Bred by Thompson & Morgan, this tall, erect Agrostemma bears unusual, large, pure white flowers with distinctive black speckled markings. Corn Cockle is an easy to grow annual and thrives on poor soils. The delicate flowers attract bees and make delightful cut flowers too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12).
Sweet Pea ‘Matucana Cupani? – Seeds
A lovely heirloom (Grandiflora) type, that was first introduced into Britain in the 17th century by Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani. Despite its slightly smaller flower size, Sweet Pea ‘Matucana’ retains the original captivating Sweet Pea fragrance that has become so characteristic in today’s modern varieties. This striking bicolour produces masses of crimson and violet blooms
Sweet Pea ‘Night and Day’ – Seeds
A plentiful supply of long stemmed blooms in richly contrasting shades of burgundy and white. These vigorous climbers are beautifully scented and make a superb summer display. The flowers of Sweet Pea ‘Night and Day’ are ideal for adding to cut flower arrangements. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12)
Sweet Pea ‘White Supreme’ – Seeds
With its bold, beautifully formed flowers and excellent vigour, Sweet Pea ‘White Supreme’ is one of the best pure white varieties. The strong growing plants produce an abundance of 4 and 5 flowered, pure white sprays on long stems that are ideal for cutting. This elegant RHS AGM variety makes a striking exhibit on the
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ – Seeds
The first-ever red Rudbeckia from seed! These robust plants have outstanding garden performance, producing a mass of attractive, cherry-coloured blooms all summer long – triumphing over heat, drought and poor soils! Stunning when planted in drifts in borders or can be planted in large containers to create a feature plant on a patio or terrace.
Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ – Seeds
This charming sweet pea dates back to the 18th century and hence it retains the original strong, richly scented sweet pea fragrance. Bicoloured flowers of deep pink and white are borne on medium length stems early in the season. Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ makes a wonderful border display and a delightful cut flower. Height: 180cm
