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Annual Plants


Annual plants fall under two categories - hardy and half-hardy. Hardy annuals can be grown outdoors and will tolerate cooler tempratures, whereas the more tender half-hardy annuals need protection and must not be planted out until all risk of frost has passed. These delightful summer flowers add colour and interest to beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets. Use the selections in the left menu to select the right plants for your garden.

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Lobelia 'Monsoon'

Lobelia 'Monsoon'

  • NEW in 2013
  • Basket fillers you can't do without!
This trailing version of Lobelia ‘Crystal Palace’ produces a cascade of sapphire flowers - just the thing to brighten up your containers this summer. Masses of dazzling blue flowers sparkle against a backdrop of green foliage that takes on shades of bronze as the plants mature. Lobelia ‘Monsoon’ makes a fabulous trailing filler plant for mixed baskets, or let it tumble over low walls and rockeries for eye-catching ground cover. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info
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Ageratum Houstonianum 'Blue Danube'

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube'

Floss Flower
  • Classic bedding annual
A large-flowered, vigorous variety of annual ageratum with powder-puff flower heads of soft, lavender blue. The fluffy, weather resistant blooms are particularly attractive to butterflies. With a dense, compact habit, Ageratum houstonianum ‘Blue Danube’ is perfect for adding texture and colour to bedding, borders and containers. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info
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Lobelia 'Waterfall Ice Blue'

Lobelia 'Waterfall Ice Blue' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

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  • Mail order exclusive
  • Best in Class for cutting raised lobelias
Lobelia 'Waterfall Ice Blue' is a revelation. It's a lobelia that will flower for months... and months and months - not just a short, disappointing period like most lobelia. Plants are raised and sold as cuttings, so won't waste their time setting seed, meaning more flowers for you.Trails to: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”). More info
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Petunia 'Belinda' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

Petunia 'Belinda'

Deep inky blue flowers adorn the cascading stems of Petunia ‘Belinda’ as they tumble from your summer baskets and containers. This superb trailing petunia was bred in the British climate for the British climate, so its resilient flowers are completely weather tolerant. With a bushy, compact habit, this stunnning variety is free flowering with consistently double blooms. Trails to: 30cm (12"). More info
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Laurentia 'Indigo Stars'

Laurentia 'Indigo Stars'

Isotoma, Solenopsis axillaris
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  • NEW in 2013
A constellation of starry indigo blooms sits above the airy linear foliage of this neat, compact variety. Laurentia plants are resilient and versatile, even coping well in dry conditions. The gently scented flowers of Isotoma ‘Indigo Stars’ flower over a particularly long period - perfect for filling containers, beds and borders with long lasting colour! Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14").

Useful links:

Read Michael Perry's blog: Make a change to your plant choices - 3

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Bacopa 'Blutopia'

Bacopa 'Blutopia'

Sutera cordata
  • NEW in 2013
Not every plant can be the star of the show! This pretty half hardy trailing plant is a valuable filler plant for a hanging baskets and containers. The tumbling, evergreen stems of Bacopa ‘Bluetopia’ bear a smothering of mauve blue flowers throughout summer, that keep baskets looking full of colour for longer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info
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Bacopa (Duo)

Bacopa (Duo)

Sutera cordata
  • NEW in 2013

Not every plant can be the star of the show! These pretty half hardy trailing plants are valuable filler plants for hanging baskets and containers. The tumbling, evergreen stems of Bacopa bear a smothering of flowers throughout summer, that keep baskets looking full of colour for longer. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 45cm (18").

  • Bacopa duo comprises:
  • Bacopa ‘Bluetopia’ - Mauve blue flowers.
  • Bacopa ‘Snowtopia’ - Pure white flowers.
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Lisianthus 'Summer Blue Roses'

Lisianthus 'Summer Blue Roses'

Eustoma, Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian, Japanese Rose
  • NEW in 2013
  • Easy to grow in any garden
Bathe your summer borders and containers in a sea of vibrant blue. Lisianthius flowers are much sought after by florists, for their long, slender stems and delicate rose-like blooms. Plant them in large drifts in sunny borders or savour their graceful elegance in patio containers. They simply thrive in the summer heat, and will last for up to two weeks as a cut flower. Height and spread: 30cm (12”).

Useful links:

Read Michael Perry's blog: Get the inside story on 2 new varieties for 2013

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Petunia 'Crazytunia Wedgwood Blue'

Petunia 'Wedgwood Blue'

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The unusual lavender and white bicolour flowers of Petunia ‘Wedgwood Blue’ make a dazzling display. This compact, upright petunia has a robust habit and superb weather resistance which ensures a brilliant performance throughout summer. Plant them in beds, containers and baskets for a magnificent display that will stop people in their tracks. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info
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Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons, Wildflower
A much loved annual wildflower, also known as bachelor’s buttons or blue-bottle, producing bright blue blooms carried on long slender stems. These delicate flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects and are produced in abundance from June to August. Grow cornflowers in beds and borders where their tall swaying stems will create an informal display, or use them as cut flowers for a vase indoors. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 30cm (12").
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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Petunia 'Trailing Surfinia Sky Blue'

Petunia 'Trailing Surfinia Sky Blue'

  • The no.1 trailing petunia
  • The longest trailing stems
  • Weather-resistant
World renowned for their flower power, weather resistance, colour range and versatility. Cool lilac-blue flowers with a small white eye adorn the long trailing stems of this Surfinia petunia, reaching up to 90cm (35"). Petunia 'Trailing Surfinia Sky Blue' is ideal for creating a cascade of colour from hanging baskets, flower pouches® and containers. For a less formal display, let this vigorous trailing petunia tumble over walls in a wave of trumpet shaped blooms. Trails to: 90cm (35"). More info
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