A classic bee and butterfly magnet, the nectar-rich blooms provide a continuous show throughout summer and well into autumn. The beautiful pale mauve pincushion flowers for Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious) are held on slender, tall upright stems, providing a relaxed, air effect in borders and wildflower meadows alike.
After the success of Foxglove Candy Mountain, flower breeders have developed this beautiful and striking mixture with the same unique upward facing flowers. Sturdy stems with masses of blooms create a truly eye-catching display in borders and will attract bees to its easy-to-enter flowers.
Great border plant with towering stems, teaming with white blooms, that bear a deep magenta throat. Perfect for semishaded locations in a garden. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 45cm (18).
Easy-to-grow in pots or the herb garden. This variety of chive has a mild garlic flavour. Chop the grassy foliage for salads, stews, meat and fish. The buds and flowers can be stir fried. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 15cm (6).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Purple Haze' is a gorgeous plant which gets its name from the unusual bronze-purple coloured foliage. The young spring leaves have the most intense bronze shade and turn to a deep green with a delightful purple margin as they mature through the year. This striking foliage makes a beautiful backdrop to the violet-mauve flowers.
Easy-to-grow summer bedding, direct to ground. Hundreds of brightly coloured flowers make a spectacular display grown en-masse in beds or borders. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 30cm (12).
Basil 'Crimson King' is so named for its unusual colour. The half-hardy annual's leaves are unremarkable in shape, for they are traditionally cupped in appearance, but notable for their purple tone. This vibrant alternative to green basil is thus an excellent, ornamental herb while still performing well in terms of function and flavour. Ocimum basilicum grows vigorously, whether sown in a vegetable bed or on a windowsill, making it a practical way to spruce up salads, garnishes and other culinary creations even with limited garden space.
Duchy Originals Cultivated Rocket is a quick growing salad leaf with a peppery taste. Cultivated Rocket ideal kitchen windowsill herb.
Tall-growing cottage garden favourite. These easy-to-grow perennials are perfect for the back of sunny borders, with fully double blooms in bright colours. Height: 240cm (94). Spread: 60cm (24).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Hollyhocks are a traditional feature of cottage garden borders and 'Halo Mixed' adds height and colour, with tall stems, almost 2 metres (6ft 6) high, full of bi-coloured flowers, with shades of pink, purple, white, red and yellow. Once planted, they will flower the following year and every year thereafter. Alcea rosea do well in sunny positions and are longer flowering than other Hollyhock cultivars, and will will bloom from June to July. They are great pollinators and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden, making it wildlife friendly.
Considered by many as the classic basil, with large leaves and a mild aniseed flavour popular for Mediterranean salads, soups and tomato dishes. Add to dishes at the last minute to retain flavour.Grow your own fresh herbs to revitalise and maximise flavours to a wide range of dishes as a delicious garnish before serving or during cooking. Low in fat, herbs can be used fresh or dried and are easy to grow whether you live in the city or in the country. All you need is a windowsill and a pot to create your very own herb garden for environmentally friendly, sustainable living. Characteristics:When to Sow: All year roundWhen to Harvest: All year roundSoil Type: Well drained soilHeight: up to 3cmAdvice: When cooking with basil, add at the last minute to retain flavourPacket Contents: Average 625 seedsLatin name: Ocimum basilicumTransplanting: If sowing indoors will need transplanting to larger plant potsJohnsons' 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.
Developing a deserved reputation as the sweetest beet given its high sugar levels, the roots of this variety are bursting with flavour and can be picked as either baby or mature beets. Seedlings appear within 7-21 days of planting and if continuous crops are desirable sow every 2-3 weeks. Root vegetables boast a host of colours and flavours and include carrots, radish, horseradish, sweet potato, turnip and beetroot. Their low rate of metabolism allows for a relatively long postharvest life. Thanks to their high water content, they are key ingredients for a low fat diet. This wholefood is well suited for all cooking options: grilling, mashing, roasting, frying and even in soups. Don't skimp on sunshine when growing them! Characteristics:When To Sow: April-JulyWhen To Harvest: June-OctoberSoil Type: Any fertile soilAdvice: Start to harvest when golf ball size for baby beetYoung baby leaves are edible and can be used in saladsPacket Contents: Average 150 seedsLatin Name: Beta vulgarisJohnsons' 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.