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Petunia - F2 Carnival Mixed. Min. of 170 seeds
£1.29
PETUNIA - F2 Carnival Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 170 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual - Grandiflora Single. Height - 30cm.
SOW January to March
MATURITY Late June onwards
An inexpensive mixture with a lovely range of colours for bedding displays and containers.
For really large plants, prick seedlings off into 9cm pots individually, feed well, then cut back the feed to encourage flower production.
Petunia - Trumpet Rainbow Mixed. Min. of 600 seeds
£0.99
PETUNIA - Trumpet Rainbow Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 600 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual - Multi-flora Single. Height - 20cm.
SOW January to March
MATURITY Late June onwards
A dwarf variety in a good colour range, smaller flowers than the grandifloras but many more of them.
The compact bushy habit of this variety makes it ideal for use in window boxes and patio containers.
Cornflower - Double Blue. Min. of 250 seeds.
£1.00
CORNFLOWER - Double Blue
Average sowing conditions provide 250 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 60cm.
SOW March to May
MATURITY Very quickly into bloom from May to September
A centuries old flower selected from the original wild single form often called Corn Bluebottle and found in cornfields everywhere.
Regular cutting of flowers promotes new growth all Summer long. A lovely cut flower.
Salvia - Blaze of Fire. Min. of 50 seeds
£0.99
SALVIA - Blaze of Fire
Average sowing conditions provide 50 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 30cm.
SOW February and March
MATURITY July onwards
Although Salvias tend to be later than other bedding plants, it is worth the wait for their brilliant scarlet flowers.
Pinch out the growing point when plants are about 10cm tall to encourage branching with much more colour.
Stock - Brompton Mixed. Min. of 100 seeds
£0.99
STOCK Brompton Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 100 plants.
Hardy Biennial. Height - 40cm.
SOW Late June and July
MATURITY April to July the following year
A mass of highly scented flowers in a range of whites, pinks and reds for Spring colour.
In colder areas it may prove beneficial to over Winter the plants in a cold frame and plant out in March.
Stock - Virginian Mixed. Min. of 2,500 seeds
£0.99
STOCK - Virginian Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 2,500 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 20cm.
SOW March to July
MATURITY June to October
Attractive white, lilac and red flowers, ideal for edging borders and in path crevices.
Mix together Virginian Stock and Night Scented Stock to give colour and delightful scent all day long.
Eschscholtzia - Mission Bells. Min. of 325 seeds.
£1.00
ESCHSCHOLTZIA - Mission Bells
Average sowing conditions provide 325 plants.
Hardy Annual. Outdoor plot.
SOW March to May
MATURITY July to September
Often called Californian Poppy. Flowers in shades from creamy orange to mahogany red. Delicate fern like foliage.
The perfect flower for children, easy to grow and youngsters love to pick off the green pixie hats just before the flower opens.
Sweet William - Auricula-eyed Mixed. Min. of 400 seeds
£0.99
SWEET WILLIAM - Auricula-Eyed Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 400 plants.
Hardy Biennial. Height - 45cm.
SOW May to early July
MATURITY June to August the following year
Large single flowers, in lovely bright colours, massed on strong stems, ideal for cutting.
If required for a permanent spot in a border leave a few plants to dry after flowering so they shed seeds for next year's plants.
Lobelia - Pendula Cascade Mixed. Min. of 2,000 seeds
£1.00
LOBELIA - Pendula Cascade Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 2,000 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Trailing.
SOW January to March
MATURITY May onwards
Beautiful mixture of colours on trailing stems, a mass of colour all Summer long. THE mixture for baskets and window boxes.
Always ensure Lobelia in hanging baskets is kept moist. If allowed to dry out they never recover.
Wallflower- Persian Carpet. Min. of 300 seeds
£0.99
WALLFLOWER - Persian Carpet
Average sowing conditions provide 300 plants.
Hardy Biennial. Height - 40cm.
SOW May to early July
MATURITY April to June the following year
An attractive range of flower colour that has lighter tones including creams and apricots.
Once plants are established in the nursery bed, pinch out the growing tip to encourage bushy growth.
Lobelia- String of Pearls. Min. of 1,000 seeds.
£1.00
LOBELIA - String of Pearls
Average sowing conditions provide 1,000 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 10cm.
SOW January to March
MATURITY May onwards
A lovely beddy subject, shades of white, carmine and rose as well as the traditional blues.
In hanging baskets it helps to give more depth to the display to add a few upright plants in addition to the trailing varieties.
Lupin - Russell Hybrids Mixed. Min. of 30 seeds.
£1.00
LUPIN - Russell Hybrids Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 30 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 1-1.2m.
SOW April to June
MATURITY May to July the following year
An immensely variable colour range, with two shades of a single colour, and contrasting bi-colours. A true cottage garden flower.
Lupins ar tolerant of most soils and are at their best planted in groups of 5 or 6 plants.
Marigold - Crackerjack. Min. of 200 seeds.
£1.00
MARIGOLD - Crackerjack
Average sowing conditions provide 200 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual - African Double. Height - 50 - 60cm.
SOW February to March
MATURITY June onwards
A very early variety of medium height. Fully double flowers in a range of gold, lemon and orange.
Regular removal of dead flower heads will promote new growth and prolong the flowering season.
Marigold - Naughty Marietta. Min. of 120 seeds
£1.00
MARIGOLD - Naughty Marietta
Average sowing conditions provide 120 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual - French Single. Height - 25cm.
SOW February or March
MATURITY June onwards
Large golden-yellow single flowers with maroon blotches on each petal. A real picture when planted in clumps.
The scent of Marigolds is thought to deter white fly, and plants are often placed with Tomatoes where this is a problem.
Nemesia - St. George. Min. of 200 seeds
£1.00
NEMESIA - St. George
Average sowing conditions provide 200 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 25cm.
SOW February to April
MATURITY June to September
One of the most beautiful subjects for any garden. Each plant is a mass of small flowers and the colours are superb.
Nemesia does not like root disturbance, so module growing gives the best results. Quick to flower and will flower again later if cut back after the first display.
Rudbeckia - Goldilocks Improved. Min. of 150 seeds.
£2.00
RUDBECKIA - Goldilocks Improved
Average sowing conditions provide 150 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 60cm.
SOW March to May
MATURITY July onwards
An improved selection of Goldilocks that will stand out among other versions. Excellent quality, orange flowers 10cm each fully double. An outstanding variety.
Earlier flowers can be obtained by sowing in February under glass at 16c.
Sunflower - Giant Single. Min. of 35 seeds
£1.00
SUNFLOWER - Giant Single
Average sowing conditions provide 35 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height 2 - 3 metres.
SOW Late March to early June
MATURITY July to September
The variety that children adore. Grown against a house wall and well tended, they can reach tremendous heights.
Plants may need staking in exposed areas. When flowers have faded, hang flower heads by strings to feed the birds.
Aster - Duchess Mixed. Min. of 100 seeds.
£1.00
ASTER - DUCHESS MIXED
Average sowing conditions provide 100 plants.
Half Hardy Annual. Height 60cm.
SOW March to May
MATURITY June to September
Beautiful incurved chrysanthemum like flowers, vigorous plants with strong stems, ideal as a cut flower.
The strong stems and sturdy growth of this variety make it suitable for a bedding subject in exposed areas.
Gaillardia. Goblin Dwarf. Min. of 75 seeds
£1.50
GAILLARDIA - Goblin Dwarf
Average sowing conditions provide 75 plants.
Hardy Perennial. Height - 35cm.
SOW March to April
MATURITY June to October
Masses of red/yellow blooms. Can be used in annual bedding or in the perennial border, flowers in the first year.
The more flowers you cut it seems the more flowers are produced.
Candytuft - Spangles. Min. of 325 seeds
£1.00
CANDYTUFT - Spangles
Average sowing conditions provide 325 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height 35cm.
SOW March to May
MATURITY Early June to October
Large flower heads on upright stems make for good garden display but also ideal for cut flowers.
Can be sown in September for an early Spring flowering. Will thrive even in poor soil.
