An evergreen perennial that bears erect stems, up to a metre high, which burst into globes of blue trumpet flowers from July to September, above strappy green foliage. It's a perfect specimen for a large patio planter of moist, well-drained compost, that can be brought to a frost-free place over winter. Plants can be divided every 4 years in spring. Ht. 1m. Mature plants are supplied in a 12cm pot.
The eye-catching blooms of Evening Primrose have played a major role in creating some of the most stunning perennial borders in gardens around the world. Oenothera 'African Sun' brings together all the key parts of this popular plants, together with maintaining a rounded, compact habit. The rich golden-yellow flowers remain open throughout the daytime as well as in the evenings and look excellent in borders and containers. Slender green foliage forms the base of this tough, reliable, hardy garden plant and will thrive in most conditions. Low maintenance and unlike other evening primroses, tolerates shade as well as full sun. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12).
There's nothing finer than a large Agapanthus in full flower at the height of summer, creating an eruption of brilliant blue. It's the perfect plant for an ornate container and with a little care will last a lifetime. Even before the 1m flower stems appear the bright green strap life leaves are a lovely sight and heighten the expectation of the blooms to come from mid summer. Agapanthus do best when their roots are restricted so don't be tempted to pot into too large a container - just a little wider than the nursery pot they arrive in will be fine. Place in a sunny spot and enjoy this African native in your garden over summer!
A striking combination of yellow petals and an orange centre, this double-flowered osteospermum certainly has the WOW factor. Perfect for all manner of container displays and border planting, this is a variety that can't be missed! With abundant heads of bloom to fill your pots, the cheery yellow blooms will be sure to attract plenty of wildlife into your garden as well as attention from your gardening friends! This wonderful combination of colour makes the perfect summer combination and the daisy-like blooms of 'Banana Shake' are produced in profusion for months on end. Ideal for pots and borders, osteos are sun lovers, opening in response to the sun and grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Flowering from spring to autumn, the uniform, compact plants will tolerate light frost as well as heat and drought, plus being easy to grow and needing very little in the way of aftercare, they're the perfect variety for your garden. Supplied as 6 x plug plants, ready to pot up and grow on before planting out.
A gorgeous combination of apricot and lilac, just like the colours of a twilight sky in summer, the daisy-like flowers of Osteospermum 'Purple Sun' will fill your garden with fiery colour. From spring to autumn, the uniform, compact plants make the perfect variety for garden borders, mass plantings and other container displays where their abundant heads of bloom will fill your pots much more than traditional varieties and will attract bees and butterflies into your garden. The wonderful combination of colours are the perfect summer combination and their daisy-like blooms are produced in profusion. Ideal for containers and borders, osteos are sun lovers and grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Easy to grow 'Purple Sun' will tolerate light frost as well as heat and drought and need very little in the way of aftercare.Supplied as 6 x plug plants, ready to pot up and grow on before planting out.
Just like its purple cousin, 'Tropic Sun' is a stunning combination of sunny, vibrant colours. Perfect for all manner of container displays and border planting, this is a variety that can't be missed! With abundant heads of bloom to fill your pots, the cheery yellow blooms with their lilac centres will be sure to attract plenty of wildlife into your garden. This wonderful combination of colour makes the perfect summer combination and the daisy-like blooms of 'Tropic Sun' are produced in profusion for months on end. Ideal for pots and borders, osteos are sun lovers, opening in response to the sun and grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Flowering from spring to autumn, the uniform, compact plants will tolerate light frost as well as heat and drought, plus being easy to grow and needing very little in the way of aftercare, they're the perfect variety for your garden. Supplied as 6 x plug plants, ready to pot up and grow on before planting out.
Very reliable performer. Early to bloom and the large double flowers appear freely providing a tall mixture of brightly coloured heads in oranges and yellows. It is an ideal space filler adding great height and colour in the border, and dramatic when mass planted into a large container, especially when companion planted with bright blue flowers. 'Crackerjack' looks spectacular when block planted into a border about 30cm (1ft) apart. Try the flowers in a salad, they taste of citrus! Dead-head to keep the flowers coming throught the summer and into autumn. This half hardy annual will grow to H75cm (30in) x W30cm (1ft) and flower from June to October. Supplied in a pack of approx. 200 seeds.
A mix of tall, large double flowers in a range of bright citrus shades. It provides height and long lasting colour to bedding and border displays. Starting a flower garden is inexpensive if you are willing to spend time growing seeds. Your hard work will then be rewarded with a wonderful oasis right on your doorstep. Attract honey bees and butterflies to your garden which helps to stimulate the process of pollination and look after the environment. Planting a flower garden is also great for the sustainability of the planet as photosynthesis reduces CO2 emissions and roots reduce soil erosion. Characteristics:When to Sow: February-April Flowering Months: June-October Soil Type: Well drained Advice: Remove dead heads to prolong flowering Packet Contents: Average 100 seedsLatin name: Tagetes erectaFlowering Colour: MixedTransplanting: Will need transplanting Johnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
Bushy, free-flowering plants, like a radiant sun with eye-catching golden yellow and vibrant orange bicoloured blooms. Stunning n containers as well as hot, dry borders, attracting bees and butterflies. Plant with African Moon for a perfect combination. Height: 30-45cm (12-18 inches)