A goliath with flower heads reaching up to 60cm across, providing a genuine banquet for hungry bees and butterflies as well as seeds for birds in autumn. Seeds harvested from grown plants can be used in baking. Leave the dead flower heads to attract and help feed wild birds in autumn. Easy to grow, but if garden pests are a problem, start seeds indoors.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: March-MayFlowering Months: June-SeptemberSoil Type: Well drained but moistHeight: up to 3 metres and beyondAdvice: Remove weaker seedlings and leave just one in each positionPacket Contents: Average 25 seedsLatin name: Helianthus annuusFlowering Colour: YellowTransplanting: If sowing indoors will need transplanting outdoorsCaution: Seeds from this packet are not suitable for consumption.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.
The roots of this beetroot have a high sugar content which gives them a very sweet taste. They are tolerant to bolting, leaf spot and mildew. Good for roasting, pickling and eating fresh. 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: March-July When To Harvest: June-October Soil Type: Any fertile soil Advice: Young baby leaves are ediblePacket Contents: Average 100 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.
An outstanding new 'Petit Pois'. Plants are semi-leafless almost self supporting with an abundance of easy to pick, well-filled pointed pods, containing up to ten small, but deliciously sweet peas. Height 50cm (20in)
The natural log tit box is a hollowed out log complete with bark intact and a small entrance hole ideal for the Blue Tit and other small hole nesting species. The appearance of the natural product may vary but is ideal for a garden or woodland setting. The natural air dried FSC certified wooden logs has low thermal conductivity providing excellent insulation for nesting birds. The wood is beautifully pale in colour and the bark is a mottled brown colour. It is remarkably light and strong and resistant to cracking and splitting. The hinged lid is easily lifted by loosening the securing screw to allow for cleaning & inspection. Hang from hole in the wooden back plate at rear. Due to the natural wood the appearance may vary due to seasonal availability of timber or environmental factors. Dimensions: 21.5 x 20 x 28.5cm Weight: 1.3kg
Buddleja Free Petite 'Tutti Fruitti' gives you all the advantages of a Butterfly Bush in a compact plant. This cheerful dwarf bush variety produces an abundance of fragrant, mauve-pink flowers on well-branched plants. It attracts both butterflies and pollinating insects, in flower from July right through to October. Neat and deciduous, Buddleja Free Petite 'Tutti Fruitti' is easily maintained in a large patio container or in the front of the border, and won?t self seed in the garden like the larger varieties. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 60cm (24).
Known for its glossy dark-green foliage and late summer deep-blue flowers, Caryopteris ?Petit Bleu? is a low-mounding, deciduous shrub with an elegant free-branching habit. Not only does the foliage and flower colour contrast well, providing the garden with a late summer splash of colour, this shrub is extremely attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects, due to its nectar-rich blooms. What?s more impressive is that wherever you choose to site this superior cultivar, it will continue to produce a dramatic and eye-catching feature, especially when planted in a sunny spot. Height: 60cm (2?). Spread: 90cm (3?).
Streptocarpus 'Titania' bears pretty, ruffled flowers, with creamy-white upper petals and cherry pink lower lobes with two distinct yellow stripes
Buddleja Free Petite 'Snow White' carries delicate sprays of fragrant white blooms from July right through to October - making it irresistible to butterflies and pollinating insects. This dwarf Butterfly Bush variety is compact and easy to maintain, and won?t seed itself around the garden like many of the traditional cultivars. Its compact size and long flowering period make Buddleja Free Petite 'Snow White' an ideal choice for patio containers or for the front of borders, and it is easy to keep this plant looking its best. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 60cm (24).
Unique smaller, very dark green flat leaved variety. The robust plants produce a vast amount of leaves, just pick regularly as required. The plants have excellent weather resistance, a really good garden performer. Flat leaved varieties have a stronger taste and are increasingly popular in the kitchen and restaurants for their versatility in a wide range of dishes and salads. RHS AGM.
T&M believe that this is The Best Winter Flowering Pansy! Earlier and more floriferous than many old favourites, with the widest colour spectrum imaginable. Very dwarf, compact plants, flowering over a long period in borders and containers. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in).
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