Intriguing deep purple-blue flowers that are so dark they almost appear to shimmer black in the summer sunshine. The large, fragrant blooms, set atop particularly long stems, make an astonishing exhibit for the show bench and are equally eye catching in flower borders. Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet' is a free flowering variety producing 4 or five blooms per stem. Height: 180cm (71) Spread: 30cm (12)
The best ever basket petunia from seed! 'Purple Velvetout-performs expensive cutting raised Surfinia petunias. Trailing stems, up to 1m (3ft) in length, are continuously smothered in velvety, purple blooms until the first frostsExcellent for baskets and containers. Can also be planted in borders where it will make very effective ground cover. Growing tip: Get the best out of your petunias with our specially formulated Petunia Fertiliser - the perfect balance of nutrients to get them off to a flying start and nourish them through the summer
Of all garden Potentillas, this must surely be one of the most attractive. Heart-shaped, rich raspberry red petals forming saucer-shaped flowers; a wonderful colour in its own right - but add a deep velvet red centre, appearing just like an ink blot which has diffused outwards and the flowers radiate beauty; a real garden treasure. Flowering over a long period, an absolute must for the perennial border and cottage garden alike. Flowers summer. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in)
Masses of deep red/black blooms with golden yellow throats cover the spreading stems of this vigorous variety, an ideal choice for summer ground cover. Height: 23cm (9). Spread: 30cm (12).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Red and copper-toned flowers are borne on stems that rise to 5ft. A well-branched habit ensures that several blooms come from each plant. Great for children. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 50cm (20).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.