Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Butterfly Mix Seeds
Our Native British Wildflowers range has been developed from research conducted by Butterfly Conservation, BBKA, RSPB and the Woodland Trust. This butterfly mix contains over 30 native species of wildflower and includes many nectar-rich species. Attracts butterflies & other beneficial insects to the garden, it also includes caterpillar food plants. Suited to planting in domestic
Prairie Seeds – Pampas Feathers Mix
A mixture of creamy white and pale pink bloomed plants, loved as an architectural plant by garden designers the world over ! The ultimate prairie look with big, bold plants is ideal at the back of a border to add height and hide unsightly fences. Do not overfeed plants as this will promote foliage growth,
Zinnia Seeds – Faberge Mix
Robust, well-branched plants producing loads of flowers, whose outer petals form a corolla around the central mound of disc florets. In shades of cream, salmon, scarlet, red, cherry, pink and rose. A superb cut flower. Height 75-80cm (30-32"). HA – Hardy annual. Sun-loving plants, free-flowering, long-lasting, and gaily coloured.
Rudbeckia Seeds – Rustic Dwarf Mix
Eye-catching border plants in shades of red, bronze and gold. Large daisy flowers with prominent discs. Excellent border plants, and lovely in floral arrangements. Flowers July-September. Height 50-60cm (20-24). HHA/HP – Half hardy annual/Hardy perennial.
Lemon Coriander Herb Seeds
Unusual lemon fragrance and flavour, delicious as a garnish in salads, or used in stir-fries. Easy to grow over a long season, it can even be grown in a pot on the windowsill. Harvest June-October. Height 50-60cm (20-24).
Wallflower Seeds – Fire King
One of the best known varieties, Wallflower Fire King produces masses of rich scarlet blooms throughout spring. The most popular spring bedding item – very fragrant. Large-flowered and uniform in height and habit. Grow as a hardy biennial. Height 45cm (18").
Canary Creeper Seeds
A quick covering for tall fences, trellis work and sunny walls, growing up to 3-3.6m (10-12′). Bright yellow flowers in summer. An attractive climber.
Tagetes tenuifolia pumila Seeds – Lucida
Completely overshadowed by its well known cousins and but rarely seen in gardens these days, this is a charming and easy-to-grow perennial producing clusters of sweet-scented golden flowers and aromatic, lance-shaped tarragon-like foliage. Repels many pests. Flowers July-September. Height 61-70cm (24-27"). Aromatic foliage Can be grown as a herb Repels many pests
Seeds for Pollinators – Basil Round Midnight
Attractive dark purple foliage on cascading plants, ideal for hanging baskets or other containers. Edible and ornamental too! Also, Basil is great for attracting bumblebees to your garden. Harvest August-October.
Sweet Pea Seeds – True Fragrance
Our own unique blend of the most strongly scented varieties, tested over a number of years at our trials ground. It includes all the sweet pea colours and bi-colours, with large flowers and long stems. A must for cutting! Height 1.8m (6′). Scent 3. HA – Hardy annual.
Sweet Pea Seeds – Supersonic
Sweet Pea Seeds – Supersonic A compact twist on a traditional Sweet Pea that’s perfectly scented The Sweet Pea Seeds – Supersonic is a truly magnificent variety of sweet pea. A new and improved ‘jet set’ type with a re-selected habit, creating a beautiful, more compact plant.This makes the Sweet Pea Seeds – Supersonic ideal
Sweet Pea Seeds – Sweetie Mix
A cascading, trailing variety perfect for a hanging basket just at the right height so you can experience that wonderful sweet pea fragrance right outside your door. Contains five lovely, fragrant colours – carmine/rose, cherry, lavender, salmon and white. We recommend you blend these sweet peas as a constituent of a display such items as
Almond Robijn
This beautiful sweet almond makes a highly ornamental tree bearing showy, light pink blossom in spring. Grafted on a semi-dwarfing ‘St Julian’ rootstock, Almond ‘Robijn’ will form a medium sized, spreading tree with excellent resistance to peach leaf curl. In areas with mild, frost free winters the soft shelled nuts will form from the third
In The Shade Mix Seeds
Our Native British Wildflowers range has been developed from research conducted by Butterfly Conservation, BBKA, RSPB and the Woodland Trust. This Shady Area Mix contains species that are suited to darker areas but still receive some light, including shade-lovers such as campion and columbine. Can be utilised in ‘difficult’ corners of the garden and suited
Nasturtium Seeds – Collection
A superb collection of easy-to-grow varieties suitable for baskets, containers and borders. Princess of India – deep red flowers on chocolate-green foliage. Height 25cm (10"); Tom Thumb Mix – colourful blend ideal for borders. Height 23-30cm (9-12"); Peach Melba – attractive, distinctive flowers on dark foliage. Good for borders/containers. Height 25cm (10"); Alaska Mix –
Viola Seeds – Freckles
Viola Seeds – Freckles A beautiful and rare variety of viola! The Viola Seeds – Freckles are a rare and unusual viola with China-blue speckled white flowers, adding a stunning ‘wow’ factor to patio pot flower displays and hanging baskets. Due to being very similar to wild violets, the Viola Seeds – Freckles will be
Viola Seeds – Fancy Shades Mix
Medium-sized flowers, bicoloured and tricoloured. Compact plants, blooming freely from spring to autumn in beds and borders, and as edging. Cute little flowers with velvety petals, in beautiful colours. Grow as a HHA – Half hardy annual or HB – Hardy biennial. Height 15cm (6") approximately. Culinary tip: This flower is edible. Edible flowers are
Runner Bean Seeds – Scarlet Emperor
Scarlet Emperor is a very early variety, and attracts long tongued bumble bees. This popular runner bean can be grown on supports or as a ground bean. A Heritage Seed Variety, Scarlet Emperor’s 1895 packet details read Silver-gilt Knightian Medal for Collection of Vegetables, including Suttons’ Scarlet Runner Bean. R.H. Society, Oct 24, 1893. For
Verbena Seeds – Candycane Mix
Extremely bright colour range. Popular, versatile plants with bright, showy flowers. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 30cm (12").
Seeds for Pollinators – Goblin
Spectacular crimson blooms, edged with yellow. Broad-petalled daisy flowers mostly yellow, flame and red, often edged in bright contrast. Splendid summer border plants, providing material for cutting. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers July-September. HP – Hardy perennial. Height 38cm (15).
