Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Cornfield Annuals Mix Seeds
Our Native British Wildflowers range has been developed from research conducted by Butterfly Conservation, BBKA, RSPB and the Woodland Trust. The mix contains 10 native species of wildflower incorporating short-lived perennials for added interest, including buttercup and campion. The colourful annuals create a fast-establishing display in one season and is an easy to grow mix
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).
Seeds for Pollinators – Hidcote Blue
A compact variety of the popular English lavender. Hang bunches of flowers to dry and use it in pot-pourri indoors. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers July-August. Height 50-60cm (20-24). Middle of border variety. HP – Hardy perennial.
Sweet Pea Seeds – Amethyst & Orchids
Flowers resemble the exotic coloured blooms of orchids, in shades of purple, pale pink and amethyst, waved petals in single and bi-colours. Sophisticated and regal, Spencer type blooms.
Pyrethrum Seeds – Large Flowered Hybrids
Single and semi-double daisy flowers on long stems. Excellent early summer border plants, and good for cutting. Beautiful flowers year after year. HP – Hardy perennial. Height 75-90cm (2½-3′).
Sweet Pea Seeds – Cupani
Species introduced to Britain in 1699 by a monk: Brother Cupani. Bicoloured flowers, maroon upper petals with violet ‘wings’, making lovely cut flower posies with a beautiful deep scent. Scent 3. Flowers June-September. Height 1.8m (6′).
Poppy Seeds – Danish Flag
Large, fiery red flowers with a white cross and attractive gold stamens. Very attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. Try poppy seeds sprinkled on bread, cakes and biscuits. Flowers June-August. Height 30-60cm (12-24"). HA/HP – Hardy annual/Hardy perennial.
Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Tide Mix
These superb plants have a dwarf, cascading, spreading growth habit, ideal for ground cover purposes. Two flower stems are produced in each leaf axil, ensuring that plants produce large quantities of blooms throughout the summer, in a range of bright colours. Flowers June-September. Height 40-45cm (16-18").
Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Skies
An attractive Spencer Sweet Pea with large, highly scented, with blooms in shades of blue mixture. Beautiful in the garden, but equally useful for flower arrangements and superb for showing. HA – Hardy annual. Height 1.8m (6′). Scent 2.
Sweet Pea Seeds – Distant Horizons
A new formulation of our popular New Horizons, this will give you the most comprehensive mixture available. A blend of ‘selfs’ and bicolours, striped and ‘flaked’, including early, mid and late-flowering varieties to provide summer-long colour. Flowers June-September. Height 1.5-2m (60-78"). Supplied in a super-sized pack of 50 seeds to ensure you get the widest
Sunflower Seeds – Year on Year
A superb addition to the back of a border, producing masses of golden-yellow flowers year after year. Height 2m (6’8). Perennial variety.Easy to grow and a real favourite with children. Flowers like very large daisies with brightly coloured petals. Pollen-free varieties are ideal for hayfever sufferers and for cutting. Use petals and seeds in salads
Sanvitalia Seeds – The Hanging Basket Sunflower
Sanvitalia Seeds – The Hanging Basket Sunflower Would you like to grow your own sunflowers but outdoor space is limited? Then our Sanvitalia seeds are perfect for you! With this variety, you can grow mini sunflowers in hanging baskets and containers, that boasts classic sunshine yellow flowers with a dark brown centre. These cascading plants
Sunflower Seeds – Cut Flower Mix
A wide range of popular shapes and colours. Lovely in borders or vases. All pollen-free. Height 80-150cm (32-60"). HA – Hardy annual. Easy to grow and a real favourite with children. Flowers like very large daisies with brightly coloured petals. Pollen-free varieties are ideal for hayfever sufferers and for cutting. Use petals and seeds in
Sunflower Seeds – Jade Green
Petals open lime green, and fade to almost white. Branching plants. Ideal for small bouquets. Height 90cm (3′). HA – Hardy annual. Easy to grow and a real favourite with children. Flowers like very large daisies with brightly coloured petals. Pollen-free varieties are ideal for hayfever sufferers and for cutting. Use petals and seeds in salads
