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Antirrhinum. Magic Carpet. Min. of 325 seeds
£0.99
ANTIRRHINUM - Magic Carpet
Average sowing conditions provide 325 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 20cm.
SOW February, March or July to September
MATURITY June onwards
Pleasant colour range of this children's favourite, being dwarf it is ideal for border edges and window boxes.
To encourage bushy plants with more flower stalks, pinch out the growing point when plants are 8-10cm tall.
Sweet Pea - Special Mixed. Min. of 32 seeds
£1.00
SWEET PEA - Special Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 32 plants.
Hardy Annual - Climber. Height - 2 - 2.5m.
SOW September to April
MATURITY Late June to September
A blended mixture of a wide range of colours selected especially to give colour to the garden and the flower vase.
When plants are about 15cm tall, pinch out the growing tip to encourage secondary growth.
Begonia - Sunshine Carpet. Min. of 250 seeds
£1.50
BEGONIA - Sunshine Carpet
Average sowing conditions provide 250 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual - Fibrous Rooted. Height - 30cm.
SOW January to March
MATURITY June onwards
A wide range of flower colour on both green and bronze foliage, wonderful for bedding, containers and as house plants.
As the seed of Begonia is very, very fine, mix a little dry sand in the sachet and sow thinly.
Calendula - Art Shades Mixed. Min. of 150 seeds
£0.99
CALENDULA - Art Shades Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 150 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height 30 - 45cm.
SOW Late March to early June
MATURITY May to September
Bright shades of yellows and oranges. Ideal to start children's interest in gardening. Very easy to grow.
Can also be sown direct in September to give a fine display in early Spring.
Night Scented Stock. Min. of 750 seeds
£1.00
NIGHT SCENTED STOCK - Matthiola Bicornis
Average sowing conditions provide 750 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 35 - 40cm.
SOW April to early May
MATURITY July and August
The small pink flowers are insignificant, sow with Virginian Stock to get colour and scent.
The flowers may not be the largest but the scent on a warm evening is beautiful, plant near seating areas.
Nasturtium - Jewel Mixed. Min. of 30 seeds
£0.99
NASTURTIUM - Jewel Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 30 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual - Semi-Trailing. Height - 20cm.
SOW April and May
MATURITY June to September
A particulary good choice for hanging baskets as the leaves are small and the flowers are held above them.
Nasturtium can be attractive to black fly so the small leaves on this variety can be an added advantage.
Cineraria - Silver Dust. Min. of 110 seeds
£0.99
CINERARIA - Silver Dust
Average sowing conditions provide 110 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 30cm.
SOW January to April
MATURITY June onwards
Finely divided and serrated silvery grey foliage to give contrast to bold bedding colours.
Traditionally used as an edging plant but gives a lovely effect used as a dot plant in bedding and in hanging baskets.
Cosmos- Sensation Mixed. Min. of 150 seeds
£1.00
COSMOS - Sensation Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 150 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 90cm.
SOW February and March or April and May
MATURITY July to October
Single dahlia like flowers in pink, red and white with lacy foliage. A delightful cut flower, border display or pot plant.
Choose a sunny position, do not overfeed, dead head regularly to encourage new flowering growth.
Dahlia - Unwin's Dwarf Hybrids. Min. of 45 seeds
£0.99
DAHLIA - Unwin's Dwarf Hybrids
Average sowing conditions provide 45 plants.
Half Hardy Perennial. Height 45cm.
SOW February to April
MATURITY July onwards
A bright colour range of semi-double flowers in reds, yellows, whites and pinks with some bi-colour markings.
Regular removal of the dead flowers will encourage new growth but take care not to damage new buds.
Delphinium. Pacific Giants Mixed. Min. of 65 seeds
£1.29
DELPHINIUM - Pacific Giants Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 65 plants.
Hardy Perennial. Height - up to 1.8m.
SOW March to May
MATURITY June to early August the following year
If you have the space for these tall plants they are unsurpassed. Double and semi-double blooms in a superb range of colours.
Plant at the back of a border, give added support if the site is prone to winds.
Alyssum- Carpet of Snow. Min. of 750 seeds.
£1.00
ALYSSUM - Carpet of Snow
Average sowing conditions provide 750 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 10cm.
SOW February to May
MATURITY June onwards
The name describes it perfectly, spreading habit to form a long flowering white carpet.
Sprinkle a few seeds in the gaps of stone walls to produce plants that will trail down the wall.
Godetia - Honeymoon. Min. of 1,200 seeds
£1.29
GODETIA - Honeymoon
Average sowing conditions provide 1,200 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 40cm.
SOW March and April
MATURITY July onwards
A mixture created to form a fine colour combination.
So easy to grow and needs no attention. Sprinkle a little seed in any bare patch and cheer up the garden.
Hollyhocks. Chaters Double Mixed. Min. of 40 seeds
£0.99
HOLLYHOCKS - Chaters Double Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 40 plants.
Hardy Perennial. Height - 1.8m+.
SOW January, February or June, July
MATURITY July to September
A real cottage garden plant. Lovely pastel colour range of fully double flowers. Can be treated as a half-hardy annual.
Glasshouse sowings will flower the same year. After flowering cut back the plants to improve the second year's growth.
Impatiens - Little Lizzies. Min. of 45 seeds
£1.30
IMPATIENS - Little Lizzies
Average sowing conditions provide 45 plants.
Half Hardy Annual. Height 10cm.
SOW February to April
MATURITY June onwards
A mixture of this popular bedding subject in bold bright colours with a spreading habit.
be ready about September but the leaves may be harvested for flavouring from June.
Ipomoea - Heavenly Blue. Min. of 60 seeds
£1.00
IPOMOEA - Heavenly Blue
Average sowing conditions provide 60 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 2.5m.
SOW March and April
MATURITY June to October
A vigorous climber for conservatory or glasshouse sheltered sunny garden position. Sky blue trumpet flowers with white eye.
The beautiful blue flowers only last for one day, remove dead heads as soon as they have wilted to encourage further flowers.
Aquilegia. McKana's Giant. Min. of 110 seeds
£1.00
AQUILEGIA - McKana's Giant
Average sowing conditions provide 110 plants.
Perennial. Height - 75 - 90cm.
SOW April and May
MATURITY May and June
An elegant cottage garden flower. Delicate fern like foliage sets off the delightful spurred flowers. Ideal for semi-shade.
After flowering, cut all stems back to ground level. Most effective planted in groups of 6 plants or more.
Aubrietia. Spring Falls. Min. of 250 seeds.
£1.00
AUBRIETIA - Spring Falls
Average sowing conditions provide 250 plants.
Hardy Perennial. Height - 10cm.
SOW February to April
MATURITY March to June the following year
One of the first garden flowers to brighten Spring. Shades of red, violet and blue.
Highly suitable for crevices in stone walls and in rockeries. Low spreading habit.
Lobelia - Crystal Palace. Min. of 2,000 seeds
£0.99
LOBELIA - Crystal Palace
Average sowing conditions provide 2,000 plants.
Half-Hardy Annual. Height - 10cm.
SOW January to March
MATURITY May onwards
Probably the single most popular bedding variety, deep blue flowers on dar, almost bronze, foliage.
Used widely to alternate with white Alyssum but for a change try alternating with the light blue of Cambridge Blue.
Canterbury Bells - Cup and Saucer. Min. of 600 seeds
£1.00
CANTERBURY BELLS - Cup and Saucer Mixed
Average sowing conditions provide 600 plants.
Hardy Biennial. Height - 75cm.
SOW April to June
MATURITY May to July the following year
A real cottage garden favourite. Large flowers in pink, white and violet shades, resembling a cup with a matching saucer.
The leaves of Canterbury Bells seem particulary attractive to slugs during Winter, so added protection is a good precaution.
Clarkia - Double Delight. Min. of 1,350 seeds.
£1.00
CLARKIA - Double Delight
Average sowing conditions provide 1,350 plants.
Hardy Annual. Height - 60cm.
SOW March to May
MATURITY July to September
An attractive flowe in shades of reds and pinks held up the stem. Tolerant of partial shade.
In sheltered areas, sowings can be made in September to give flowers from late May onwards.
