Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Winter Bird Feeding Mix Seeds
Our Native British Wildflowers range has been developed from research conducted by Butterfly Conservation, BBKA, RSPB and the Woodland Trust. This Winter Bird Feeding Mix includes perennial, biennial and annual species in a mixture of tall and short plants. Designed to attract seed-eating garden birds. The seedheads provide interest throughout the winter season. Perfect for
Perfect by Ponds Mix
Our Native British Wildflowers range has been developed from research conducted by Butterfly Conservation, BBKA, RSPB and the Woodland Trust. A seed mix perfect for creating an aquatic mini-habitat which contains water-edge and some semi-aquatic species. The foliage becomes a haven for amphibians, birds and some small mammals. The mix also contains butterfly and caterpillar
Wildlife Garden Seeds – Corncockle
Attractive bright pink flowers over 5cm (2") across, on long, elegant stems. An imposing and easy to grow filler. Loved by bees and other pollinators. Height 100cm (40"). HA – Hardy annual. (PLEASE NOTE – Seeds/plants harmful if eaten.) Great cut flowers Annual plant but will seed itself Known in Britain since the Iron Age
Cornflower Seeds – Field Cornflower
A ‘cottage garden’ favourite. Drought-tolerant wildflower producing bright blue flowers that are loved by bees and other pollinators. Height 75cm (30"). HA – Hardy annual.
Seeds for Pollinators – Thyme Orange Scented
A versatile perennial herb with aromatic, orange-scented foliage, attractive pale pink flowers and a strong thyme flavour. Harvest April-December. Height 20-30cm (8-12); spread 20-30cm (8-12).
Tithonia Seeds – Orange (Mexican Sunflower)
Robust, branching plants with long, toothed leaves that are hairy on the undersides, and bright orange, dahlia-like flower heads up to 7.5cm (3) across. Free-flowering plants that are loved by bees and butterflies and are ideal for cutting. Flowers July-October. Height 100-150cm (40-60).
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.
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).
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
Mexican Hat Plant Seeds – Red Midget
Mexican Hat Plant Seeds – Red Midget With this Mexican Hat plant, you can expect it to flower in the first year! This unique and unusual hardy perennial boasts curious-shaped flowers in brick-red with yellow edging, almost like a mini sombrero! Well, it does say it in the name! These flowers might be a little
Salvia sclarea Seeds – Euphoria
Masses of blooms above colourful ‘furry’ foliage. An excellent long-flowering perennial. Reputed to have healing properties. Height 100-120cm (3-4′). HHP – Half hardy perennial.
Salvia Seeds – Purple Fairy Tale
Stunning spires of flower stems filled with purple/blue whorls of blooms that create an intense, impactful display throughout the summer. Bees and bugs love the whorls of flowers of Purple Fairy Tale. Ideal for both containers and borders, front-mid border position. Flower stems also make lovely posies if cut. Flowers June-September. Height 50-60cm (20-24"). HP
Sunflower Seeds – F1 Full Sun
A superb sunflower which has F1 hybrid vigour and is early flowering. The dramatic golden yellow flowerheads, 30cm (12") in diameter are borne proudly above the tree-like stems and rich green leaves. Long-flowering, pollen free, and requires no staking. HA – Hardy annual. Medium/Tall variety. Height 2m (6½’).
Sunflower Seeds – Ruby Sunset
Stunning Ruby Sunset will produce 5-15 medium sized, uniquely coloured blooms per stem if pinched out. Beautiful in the garden or pretty in the home. HA – Hardy annual. Medium/Tall variety. Height 1-1.5m (3-5′).
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
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
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 – 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
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
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.
