Category Archives: Plants & Seeds

Begonia Plant – Connie Boswell

An attractive tall begonia. The maple shaped leaves have dark veins and edges which are covered in silver spots. Cane type. Grow in a bright spot with shelter. Flowers January-December. Height 91-100cm. TP – Tender perennial. Foliage houseplant Attractive maple-shaped leaves Patios or borders in summer months  

Poached Egg Plant Flower Seeds

A popular and easy-to-grow plant with bright green foliage, and aptly named vibrant yellow and white flowers. Attractive to bees. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers June-September. HA – Hardy annual. Height 15cm (6").  

Mimulus Seeds – F2 Super Hybrid Mix

A floriferous mimulus, bearing trumpet-shaped blooms in loads of colours, many with beautiful markings. Ideal for slightly shaded areas of the garden. Flowers Mid June-September. Height 15-20cm (6-8"). (Hybrid flower seed, as most people know, gives the best results, but because production costs are high, the seed can be quite expensive. In recent years, Suttons

Marigold French Seeds – Summer Loving Mix

A long lasting marigold that is quick to bloom and produces large, showy double flowers. Flowers June-September. Height 20-25cm (8-10").  

Love-in-a-Mist Seeds – Persian Jewels Mix

Well known mixture of white, pink, rose-red, mauve and purple shades. Pretty, delicate foliage, and flowers a little like cornflowers, followed by ornamental seed pods. Flowers July-September/May-June. HA – Hardy annual. Height 45cm (18").

Love-in-a-Mist Seeds – Miss Jekyll

A traditional favourite with clear cornflower-blue blooms. Easy to grow. Pretty, delicate foliage and flowers are followed by ornamental seed pods. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers July-September/May-June. Height 50cm (20"). HA – Hardy annual.

Honesty Seeds – Mix

Attractive flower clusters followed by flat, round, translucent, papery seed pods. Easy to grow plants that are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. Flowers May-June (year 2). Height 60cm (2′). HB – Hardy biennial. Attractive to bees and other pollinators Easy to grow Seed pods are great as dried flowers  

Geum Seeds – Oranges and Lemons

Vivid red and yellow flowers create a splash of colour! Traditional cottage garden favourite. Flowers July-September. Height 30cm (12"). HP – Hardy perennial.  

Cauliflower Seeds – F1 Successional Harvest Mix

This mix of F1 varieties, used by professional growers, will provide a good supply of tasty cauliflowers over the late summer/autumn period – so much easier than sowing successionally or putting up with a ‘glut’. Varieties in mix: F1 Amsterdam, F1 Seoul, F1 Brasilia. Performs well on a range of soil types. Harvest August-October.

Primula Seeds – Candelabra Hybrids Mix

Rosettes of toothed, crinkly leaves topped by imposing flowers in a bright mix of colours. Popular late spring flowering plants in both modern and traditional gardens. Height 45cm (18"). HP – Hardy perennial.

Petunia Seeds – F1 Trailing Emperor Mix

Excellent weather tolerance and a wide range of colours. Height 35-38cm (10-15"). HHA – Half hardy annual.

Oxalis Seeds – Valdivensis

Golden yellow flowers with clover-like foliage. A good frost hardy bedding plant. Flowers early April-September. Height 20-30cm (8-12). HA – Hardy annual.

Cornflower Seeds – Blue Diadem

A ‘cottage garden’ favourite. Large, deep blue double flowers. Easy to grow and ideal for cutting. Height 75cm (30"). HA – Hardy annual.

Strawberry Seeds – Strawberry Sticks (Chenopodium)

Let’s grow something different! How about the ‘Strawberry Stick’ plant whose edible, arrow-shaped leaves can be used in vegetable salads during the summer and whose fruit, resembling little raspberries or strawberries make a tasty dessert in the autumn. Let’s get growing!

Asarina Seeds – Formula Mix

Will quickly clothe a wall or fence with colour. Lovely trailing from hanging baskets too. Flowers July-October. Height 3.5m (11′). HHA – Half hardy annual.

Arctotis Seeds – Harlequin

Colours include white, cream, yellow, orange and red, some with contrasting zones. Height 30-38cm (12-15"). Fowers July-October. HHA – Half hardy annual.

Saintpaulia Plant – Emerald Love

Commonly Known as African Violets Saintpaulias are a popular choice for an indoor houseplant that will brighten up any room.The semi-double creamy white flowers of Saintpaulia Emerald Love have a wide green edge. The masses of blooms are set against medium green wavy foliage that is flushed red on the back. Flowering intermittently throughout the

Squash Plants – Crown Prince

Ask any allotment veteran their idea of the best-flavoured winter squash and you can pretty much guarantee this one will come out top of their list. A nutty, honey-like depth and smooth, pudding-like flesh make it a superb choice for roasting. One of the most long-storing of all squashes. Steel blue skin and bright orange

Shallot Triple Pack – Spring Planting

Pack of tasty shallots contains 3 different varieties – 400g pack of each: Jermor – An excellent, slightly elongated shallot, with copper-coloured skins and great tasting pink-tinged flesh. Each bulb yields 6-8 bulbs at harvest. Plant from mid January onwards. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Golden Gourmet – This superb variety will consistently produce

Mushroom Straw Kits – Oyster Mushroom

Mushroom Straw Kits – Oyster Mushrooms An easy and speedy way to delicious mushrooms! Oyster Mushrooms have a mild delicate flavour, with tender flesh and velvety texture. Claimed to have superior medicinal properties, and can be eaten raw or cooked. Whether served as a side dish or the main event, mushrooms’ texture and flavour is