Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Rose Pauls Scarlet
The cup shaped, semi double blooms of this free-flowering climber are produced in large clusters that won’t fade in the sun. The vigorous, long stems of Rose ‘Pauls Scarlet’ can be trained to clothe walls and pergolas in glossy green foliage and an abundance of lightly scented summer flowers. Height and spread: 3m (10′).
Lobelia Supacoat Seeds – Cascade White
Either on its own or as a component of a mixed planting, this dazzling white variety is a must! Ideal for colour theming. Trails to 40-50cm (16-20"). Flowers July-September.
Lobelia Seeds – Queen Victoria
Glowing ember flower spikes set off against deep maroon foliage. Dramatic border perennials. Ideal for a damp spot or alongside water. Height 90cm (36"). HP – Hardy perennial.
Love-Lies-Bleeding Seeds – Crimson Tassels
Spectacular plant for sunny border with long tapering pendant tassels. Much prized by flower-arrangers. Tall border plants that make ideal filler or ‘dot’ plants. Ideal for cutting and drying too. HA – Hardy annual. Height 75cm (2½’). Mostly grown for their ‘tassle’-like flowers, these are good for garden decoration or cutting and very popular with
Lupin Seeds – Gallery Mix
A superb selection bearing robust spikes in a range of bright shades. Sow early spring for first year flowering. Traditional cottage garden favourite. Ornamental foliage and stems of closely packed small flowers in early summer. Handsome border plants. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. HP – Hardy perennial. Height 50cm (20"). (Seeds/plants harmful if eaten.)
Purpurea, Brilliant Star – Rudbeckia Seeds
Beautiful bright rose. An eye-catching display of bright rose, large daisy flowers with prominent discs. Excellent border plants, and lovely in floral arrangements. HHA/HP – Half hardy annual/Hardy perennial. Height 90-120cm (3-4′). To grow as a perennial.
Rudbeckia Seeds – Marmalade
Large daisy flowers with a golden orange colour and prominent discs. Excellent border plants, and lovely in floral arrangements. HHA/HP – Half hardy annual/Hardy perennial. Height 38-45cm (15-18").
Schizanthus pinnatus Seeds – Angel Wings
A beautiful mixture of exotic-looking flowers on attractively cut foliage. The bushy plants are perfect for a small border, or in a tub on the patio. Unusual, attractive and very versatile. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 30-38cm (12-15").
Stock Seeds – Sweetly Scented Mix
A bright fragrant mixture in a range of shades, all beautifully scented. Very popular for summer beds, borders and containers. Both single and double, clothing sturdy stems. Brompton Stock type, HB – Hardy biennial. Height 45cm (18").
Virginia Stock Seeds – Spring Sparkle
Fast-growing plants with delicate scent and colour. Ideal for filling crevices in paving. Incredibly easy to grow – an ideal variety for the kids to try! Flowers July-September. Height 20cm (8"). HA – Hardy annual. Incredibly easy to grow – an ideal variety for the kids to try!
Sunflower Seeds – Giant Yellow
Giant Yellow produces enormous sunflowers that children love to grow. The flowers are like very large daisies with brightly coloured petals. HA – Hardy annual. Medium/Tall variety. Height 1.8-2.7m (6-9′).
Sunflower Seeds – Garden Statement
Dark-centred, lemon-yellow, semi-double flowers on multi-branching stems throughout the summer. These sunflowers look very cheerful in the border, but will also last well in a vase after being cut. In the garden the flowers will attract all kinds of beneficial insects, and later, after they have set seed, birds will find them irresistible too. The
Sunflower Seeds – Teddy Bear
A dwarf, multi-headed sunflower producing an abundance of extraordinary flowers. An adorable addition to patios or borders and great for cutting too. Height 40-60cm (16-24"). HA – Hardy annual. Easy to grow and a real favourite with children. Use petals and seeds in salads and cakes. In 2015 the RHS trialled Sunflowers and awarded this
Nasturtium Seeds – Tutti Frutti Mix
A gorgeous nasturtium producing an abundance of brightly coloured flowers above attractively marbled foliage. Very easily grown, versatile plants, flowering freely throughout the summer. Happier in free-draining soil in sunny positions. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers June-September. HA – Hardy annual. Height 30cm (12").
Sunflower Seeds – Titan
Dustbin-lid-sized blooms up to 50cm (20") in diameter! Ideal for wildlife food and great for back of border. Height 3.5m (12′). 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
Nasturtium Seeds – Peach Melba
A showy nasturtium boasting bright cream flowers with dark maroon spots. Lovely outside, it also makes a good flowering pot plant for a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Height 25cm (10"). Dwarf, single-flowered variety. HA – Hardy annual. Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads. Very easily grown, versatile plants, flowering freely throughout the
Sweet Pea Seeds – Showbench Mix
Should you wish to enter your local village show then this is the mixture to go for. A wide range of strong performers with good weather tolerance. Flowers June-September. Height 1-1.5m (40-60"). Scent 3. Spencer type.
Nasturtium Seeds – Jewel of Africa Mix
Will clothe a sunny fence or trellis with its attractive cream and green foliage and vibrant flowers. Can also be used for ground cover, pots and patio containers. Climbing, single-flowered variety. HA – Hardy annual. Height 180cm (6′).
Nicotiana Seeds – F1 Perfume Mix
A bedding/patio nicotiana with a full colour range and beautiful scent! The plants are well-branched for maximum flower power, and will bloom over a long period. Hybrid performance with old fashioned fragrance. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 40-46cm (16-18").
Oenothera Seeds – Sunset Boulevard
Striking flowers are produced in spirals of vivid orange-red when fully open then turning to red. The plants are well-branched, red-stemmed with rich green, lanceolate foliage. The beautiful combination of open and spent blooms together is stunning and makes a wonderful addition to any perennial border. Plants flower in the first year from sowing also
