Never before has flower power been experienced from a border plant of this kind. A staggering display of apricot spikes of tasselled florets, erupting like flames from the laced, richly fragrant foliage. Very quick growing, excellent in bedding, borders and containers. Bred and selected by T&M for its dwarf, compact habit, and was awarded a Fleuroselect Quality Mark. All this and it also flowers in its first year from seed
A specially selected blend, offering uniform, mid height plants, in a glowing colour range with upward facing blooms. The evening fragrance adds to their irresistible charm and elegance and is guaranteed to enhance your borders
This imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3.5in long white blooms. It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site
The first apricot flowered Diascia from seed! Slender spikes of exquisite flowers spring from a mound of small, glossy, dark-green leaves. Superb for rockeries, borders and containers where it will repeat flowering to early autumn
A very attractive and free flowering type with large pure white sweetly scented flowers on sturdy plants
A showy and compact variety with sweetly scented flowers which stay open all day in a brilliant range of colours. Recommended. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 60-90cm (24-36in)
Double apricot and orange flowers, borne on compact, dwarf plants make a striking combination. These bushy, well branched pot marigolds are ideal for summer bedding displays and patio containers. The daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula nana 'Apricots and Lemons' copes in almost any garden situation, and even grows well in coastal areas. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12).
A delightful annual from Chile and Brazil with tall branching stems and drooping sprays of apple green bells. Very exotic, yet easy to grow. Ideal for the back of the border or as a 'dotplant among smaller bedding plants. Try growing it next to our Salvia pratensis, it looks superb. An absolute must for the flower arranger too! Height: 90-150cm (3-5ft)
Compact, extra-bushy plants quickly become smothered in gorgeous fully-double apricot flowers. With a dwarf habit, Calendula 'Apricot Twist' is ideal for planting towards the front of beds and borders, or in containers on the patio. The flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula copes in almost any garden situation, and even grows well in coastal areas. Height and spread: 25cm (10).
This fashionable deep-purple color adds a touch of class to summer displays when planted en-masse in borders. Ideal for container plantings, as well as filling the evening air with its delicate perfume
This magnificent strain, with fully double flowers of rich apricot on tall imposing spikes of blooms, gives an air of stately splendour. One of the finest background plants for the border and is equally effective when grown in small groups. Usually flowers in its second year. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 15-2m (5-6ft).
Delightful, slender, white, nodding tubular blooms with a hint of blush, grace long, slender stalks shooting out from a base of mid-green leaves. Sweetly fragrant in the evening and early morning, adding a little height and a lot of style to your borders. Makes the perfect partner for its taller fragrant cousin, Nicotiana sylvestris. Height: 60-80cm (24-32in)