Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Seeds for Pollinators – Field Cornflower
A ‘cottage garden’ favourite. Drought-tolerant wildflower producing bright blue flowers that are loved by bees and other pollinators. Flowers June-September. Height 75cm (30). HA – Hardy annual.
Seeds for Pollinators – Russel Mix
A unique strain of perennial lupins with exceptionally bold spikes of blooms. This mix shows a wide range of colours which includes many unusual shades of pure yellow, orange and bright crimson, as well as attractive bicolors. An old favourite, Russell Mix has been tried and tested and will always perform, giving plenty of colour
Seeds for Pollinators – Teasel Seeds
These beautiful perennials will flower year after year, and they’re perfect for that popular ‘cottage garden’ look. Expect clusters of lavender flowers on long stems, perfect for pots and borders. If you’re keen to attract pollinators to your outside space, these plants are great for welcoming bees. Thrives in most soils. Flowers August-October. Height 60-75cm
Seeds for Pollinators – Purple Elegance
Sprays of purple flowers on long, strong stems. A long-flowering perennial for the back of a border, producing a beautifully airy display that will last throughout summer and autumn. Flowers are enhanced by the deep coloured stems. Flowers June-October. Height 90-100cm (35-40).
Rudbeckia Seeds – Purpurea, Brilliant Star
These striking flowers are not only beautiful to gardeners and flower arrangers, but they attract beneficial ladybirds too! Beautiful bright rose. An eye-catching display of bright rose, large daisy flowers with prominent discs. Excellent border plants, and lovely in floral arrangements. Flowers July-October. HHA/HP – Half hardy annual/Hardy perennial. Height 90-120cm (3-4′). To grow as
Seeds for Predators – Fantasia Mix
A cheerful mix of single flowers, specially formulated from the very best strains. Colours include a clear lemon and a deep orange as well as interesting combinations of red and yellow. Very well matched for height, habit and flowering time. Dwarf single flowered. Ideal for edging and small beds. Flowers June-September. HHA – Half hardy
Dill Herb Seeds
Annual with feathery blue-green foliage. Leaves and seeds may be used to flavour stews, casseroles, soups and fish dishes, and certain pickles. Lacewing larvae are sometimes called aphid lions for their love of an aphid lunch, and the adults can be attracted to your patch by flowering dill. Harvest July-October. Height 80-90cm (31-35); spread 80-90cm
Ammi majus Seeds – Snowflake
A fantastic border filler, producing masses of elegant snow-white flower heads atop lime green stems. Why not try sowing it alongside cornflowers, poppies and dahlias to create a beautiful display in the garden and a stunning mix of cutting flowers. Flowers June-October. Height. 90-100cm (36-40).
Wild Foxglove Seeds
Delicate tubular blooms on one side of the long leafy stems. Colours may be pale purple or white with speckled throats. A favourite for herbaceous borders and woodlands in early summer. Each flower has spots marking its large ‘landing pad’ … perfect for bumblebees. They prefer dappled shade and are attractive to beneficial insects. Flowers
Flowering Carrot Seeds – Dara
Blooms can be cut and will come again – and you’ll find purple carrots below ground during the season! Flowering carrot is also a real magnet for a wide range of beneficial ‘pest predator’ insects! Flowers June-September. Height 60-80cm (24-36). HA/HB – Hardy annual/Hardy Biennial.
Aesculus x car Briotii
This attractive Aesculus is smaller than its relation, the conker tree. In summer the flowers are a deep-pink against green foliage. The foliage has seasonal interest when the leaves turn shades of yellow, orange and brown in the autumn. Produces small nuts ina less spikey casing than other conker trees. This RHS AGM winner is Full
Hebe Albicans Super Red
Hebe Albicans Super Red The Hebe Albicans Super Red is a neat and compact, hardy shrub and has great appeal if you are looking for a low manitenance evergreen, with interest all the year round. In autumn the whole plant turns a rich red colour which will guarantee to brighten your borders in the dullest
Sweet Pea Seeds – Spencer Special Mix
A bright colour range that make excellent cut flowers. Seed selected from first-class sweet peas, many of them fragrant. HA – Hardy annual. Height 1.8m (6′). Scent 2. Heritage seed variety.
Gladioli Brown Sugar
A modern Sword Lily in a bold shade of burnt orange that will certainly attract attention! Gladiolus ‘Brown Sugar’ adds fiery colour to exotic borders and hot planting schemes. With sturdy upright stems, this hardy perennial makes a spectacular cut flower too. Try planting gladioli in groups at 14-day intervals to extend their flowering season,
Gladioli Limoncello
A contemporary Sword Lily with a citrus twist! The large yellow blooms of Gladiolus ‘Limoncello’ make a spectacular sight in perennial border where their sunshine blooms will lift your spirits, even on the dullest of days. The strong upright stems are superb for adding structure to cut flower arrangements. Try planting gladioli in groups at
Sweet William Seeds – Pinocchio
A superb dwarf, double-flowered sweet william, in an attractive range of colours. Annual variety. Height 15cm (6").
Tithonia Seeds – Red Torch
Tall plants for the back of a border with large, single, orange/scarlet, dahlia-like blooms. Easy to grow and fast growing, flowers for garden decoration or cutting. Flowers July-October. Height 100-150cm (40-60").
Viola Seeds – Midnight Runner
Add drama to your hanging baskets with this purple-black viola! The bright eye gives each bloom real depth and adds to the overall charm of the velvety blooms. Flowers prolifically all summer long. Grow as a HHA – Half hardy annual or HB – Hardy biennial. Trailing.
Wallflower Seeds – Cloth of Gold
A traditional spring favourite that will light up beds and borders with its vibrant, golden-yellow flowers. The most popular spring bedding item – very fragrant. Flowers April-June. Height 45cm (18").
Zinnia Seeds – Fireworks Mix
Impressively large double flowers. Ideal for beds and borders, and for cutting. Sun-loving plants, free-flowering, long-lasting and gaily coloured. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 75cm (2½’).
