Extend the sowing season with this major development in pea breeding. In our UK trials, seed was sown in late July and pods were starting to swell by mid October. Good downy and powdery mildew resistance also helps to maximise cropping and prolong the season. This semi-leafless variety is virtually self supporting when grown in a block, and will produce 3-4 pods per node, giving a good average yield of 8 peas to the pod
A compact, floriferous 'daisy' type perfect for small plots, decorative veg displays and patio/window pots. Each plant produces a mass of flowers leading to 13-15cm (5-6in) very slender, mid-green, stringless pencil pods that set at the top of the plant for easy picking. Mascotte crops over a long season and has excellent eating quality.
Slender spikes of various shades. Grows freely from seed and always much admired. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
Excellent quality, scabious-flowered zinnia in a wide range of vivid colours including reds, pinks and oranges. Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed will flowers freely all summer. Ideal for cutting and will attract beneficial insects and butterflies to the garden
Charming relative of the corn field poppy producing shining crimson single blooms with a black blotch. Easy and cheerful. Developed using a species introduced by our founder Wm. Thompson, from Russia in 1876
Modern breeding of this increasingly popular variety has produced an extra tender cob with a fabulous taste, whether eaten raw from the plant, barbequed or steamed. Children in particular will love this 'snack-sized' cob - 15cm (6in) long with good tip fill and 16 rows of grains. Good plant vigour is useful under poorer soil conditions
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).
Glistening pure white semi-double and single, large, wavy, upright blooms stand proud above deep green ferny foliage. Flowers non-stop from mid summer until autumn adding height and interest to borders, or as a striking cut flower
Probably the most winter-hardy, resilient Penstemon we have ever found! Bushy mounds of deep green foliage are enhanced by unusual frosty white, bicoloured blooms. Flowers throughout the summer in borders or large containers
One of the easiest and prettiest cottage garden plants to grow. Flowers bloom throughout summer in a wonderful array of colours. Great for cutting and drying. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 25cm (10).
A superb blend of this most unusual flower type, specially selected for its wide range of bright colours. Attractive fully double 25-3cm (1-1 1/2in) pom-pom like flowers are stunning in borders or as a cut flower. Height: 45-50cm (18-20in)
Delicate fragrance and graceful colours. This beautiful selection of varieties, many of which date from the 16th century, are superb for climbing or cascading from a basket. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12).
Grow these penstemon in your annual beds as well as your perennial borders! They're much longer flowering than antirrhinums and boast larger blooms. Easy to maintain and offering years of performance, they'll flower and flower almost all summer in a superb range of colours, including many bicolours; just remove spent flower spikes once blooms have faded.
This hardy, semi evergreen medicinal herb bears attractive, lobed, golden foliage and pretty white daisy flowers throughout summer. The flowers of Golden Feverfew can be dried and added to pot pourri for an aromatic fragrance. With its bright golden foliage and compact habit, this short-lived perennial makes an attractive ornamental plant too. Height and Spread: 30cm (12)
Fully double, pin cushion flower heads which are as near to black as can be. Gently fragrant, they make good cut flowers and will no doubt cause interest in this haunting colour. Easy to grow and an excellent filler for the border
Attractive Mediterranean annual with the common name of Venus Looking Glass. Plants are covered with pretty purple and lilac blue flowers with a startling white centre which open in sunshine and close up when the weather is dull or wetEasy to grow and gives excellent ground cover.
Charming, large spikes of single, white flowers, fragrant in the evening
A superior mixture and selection. Dwarfer, more base branching, without the need to 'pinch out'. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in)
The glistening white blooms of Lavatera trimestris 'Mont Blanc' open from delicately pink flushed buds throughout the summer. This popular annual Lavatera is excellent last minute gap filler for borders, blending beautifully into almost any planting scheme. With a low, bushy habit and dark green foliage, this elegant variety can be planted as a low screen or hedge, and also makes a fabulous cut flower. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18).