An intriguing, easy-to-grow annual that produces foliage with a fragrance similar to that of a basket of tropical fruits. A profusion of canary-yellow, daisylike flowers with an attractive central maroon-red ring open during the morning and early evening, and close during very strong sunlight. Ideal for adding height and fragrance to annual borders. Height: 60-80cm (24-32in)
The various flower and foliage combinations include white and rose bicolour, vermilion, white and scarlet with bronze foliage, carmine, pink and geranium red with dark foliage. Seeds are dust-like and need careful handling. Flowers summer. Height 17-23cm (7-9in)
Fragrant flowers with luxurious folds of soft yellow and lemon petals. This sumptuous double daffodil adds a touch of luxury to spring borders.
An increasingly popular cottage garden and border plant now available from seed in this exclusive designer mixture. Only large flowered, border varieties have been selected in shades of blue, purple, pink and white, including 'Splish Splash'T, a striking blue and white bicolour. Without doubt the cheapest way to grow a wonderful range of colours. Flowers early to mid summer. Heights range from 30-60cm (12-24in)
A magical back of border plant with many large, silky blooms in shades from rich purple, through mauve, to the highly unusual and elusive blues. Flowers summer. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft). Flowers in first year
Imagine your own supply of these florist favourites! Exquisitely scented, long lasting flowers make freesias perfect for cutting. This attractive mix of colours is charming when dotted through beds and borders - but exceptional when cut for a vase indoors! Height: 45cm (18).
Usually grown in the greenhouse or on a bright sunny windowsill. Three stunning colours including copper-orange and red, rich-red, yellow and scarlet. Bushy habit with lots of short stemmed flowers over a long period. Early sowing recommendedHeight: 15-20cm (6-8in)
Travelling in the Alpine regions of Europe one is struck by the magnificent and visual impact of their window boxes, hanging baskets, pots, tubs etc. And then we realised that they make liberal use of pendulous carnations adding an extra slant in perspective and design. The colour range is mainly pink and red shades.
A dazzling blend of orange and white, I0cm (4in) blooms, like miniature sunflowers, all with a purple to black centre. An excellent border filler and container plant, easy to grow, with deeply lobed silver-green foliage. Flowers summer. Height: 60cm (24in)
Sweet Pea 'Apple Blossom' makes a stunning addition to the flower border when trained onto obelisks and trellis. The gently ruffled, blush-pink petals emit a deliciously sweet perfume. This beautiful variety that equally well received, on the show bench and in cut flower arrangements. Height: 180cm (71) Spread: 30cm (12)
An attractive easy to grow annual with masses of scrumptious azure-blue blooms with white lacy centres, produced on low ground hugging plants. A unique colour for, adding to borders or containers
Begonias are well known for their versatility, flourishing in sun or shade and brightening up even the most neglected corner of the garden. This F2 hybrid mix retains much of the vigour of its F1 parents so you can be sure of a great display.
An easy to grow mixture providing an abundance of attractive wild flowers to add colour, grace and interest to the garden. Suitable for the flower border or wild area they are also valuable for the butterflies, bees, seed eating birds and insects they will attract. Some plants will flower in the first summer, the rest in spring, summer or autumn the next year. Height: 20-150cm (8in-5ft). Contents include: Birds-Foot Trefoil, Red and White Campion, Dames Violet, Evening Primrose, Musk Mallow, Marjoram, Yellow Melilot, Ragged Robin, Yellow Rocket, Small Scabious, Vervain, Vipers Bugloss and many other. Please Note: Even though wild flowers they should not be scattered in the wild without the authorisation of your local Nature Conservation Trust.
"Sensitive Plant", so called because the leaflets fold up in a most spectacular manner when touched or blown by the wind. Run your hand over the plant and the leaves will fold up and the leaf stalk will drop as if on a hinge. The movements are quickest with young plants in bright sunshine. They return to their normal condition in a few minutes
Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa Daisies' is a lovely plant to grow from seed. The colours of the Black-eyed Susan blend well with each other and look great in a mixed border.
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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)
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
Ideally suited for baskets and containers or tumbling over low walls, the bright yellow flowers and ferny foliage will enhance the summer sunshine in any garden. Flowers summer. Height: 25-30cm (10-12in).
The finest of the preferred supermarket size tomatoes that we've grown. Completely greenback free, Tomato 'Tigerella' crops heavily and over three weeks earlier than 'Moneymaker'. The rich, tangy fruits have a unique flavour to complement the eye appeal of those clearly defined red and yellow stripes! This cordon variety is well suited to cultivation outdoors or in a greenhouse. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20)