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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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Stocks Tall Clove Scented Mix

Stock 'Tall Clove Scented Mix'

Matthiola incana, Gillyflower
With their spicy, clove-like scent, and tall sturdy stems, these stocks make fantastic cut flowers that bring fragrance and colour to your home. The closely packed flower spikes of this tall, clove scented mix emerge in a blend of at least 6 lovely pastel shades. This customer favourite mingles beautifully in cottage garden borders, or planted in large drifts and containers. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £11.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £19.98 £16.99
    • 140 miniplugs

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    • 280 miniplugs

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    • £29.98 £24.99
Salvia Splendens 'Blaze Of Fire'

Salvia splendens 'Blaze of Fire'

Scarlet Sage, Salvia splendens 'Fireball'
  • Works well in patio pots
Plumes of brilliant scarlet flowers above neat, compact plants make this one of the most famous and striking summer annual bedding plants. Flowering early and continuing over a long period, Salvia ‘Blaze of Fire’ provides excellent value and bold impact in long lasting bedding displays, window boxes and containers. Height and spread: 30cm (12”). More info
    • 6 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of March 2014
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    • £5.99
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £8.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £17.98 £11.99
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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    • 24 plugs - 12 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of March 2014
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    • £9.99
Petunia 'Frillytunia Pink'

Petunia 'Frillytunia Pink'

High fashion in the world of petunias! Charming candy-pink, frilled petunia flowers are perfectly suited to bedding and borders. With great weather resistance, Petunia ‘Frillytunia Pink’ won’t spoil with early summer rains so you can enjoy their frills throughout summer. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 35cm (14”). More info
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
    • Double up 36 to 72 for £5 extra  
    • £19.98 £14.99
Verbena F1 Quartz Mixed

Verbena 'Quartz Mixed' F1 Hybrid

Glandularia, Vervain
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A carefully selected mix of early flowering, brightly coloured verbena with excellent mildew resistance that will guarantee a long lasting display. With a dwarf, spreading habit, Verbena ‘Quartz Mixed’ is invaluable for massing in beds, borders, window boxes and hanging baskets. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info
    • 6 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £5.99
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

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    • £19.98 £14.99
Heliotrope ?Cherry Delight?

Heliotrope 'Cherry Delight'

Heliotropium arborescens, Cherry Pie, Heliotropium peruvianum
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  • Resilient, drought-tolerant plants
  • Resilient, drought tolerant plants
Delight the senses with the intense, cherry and vanilla-like scent and large violet-blue flower clusters of Heliotrope ‘Cherry Delight’. Superb for creating colourful, fragrant bedding schemes or try planting heliotrope in summer pots on the patio where it can be enjoyed at close quarters. Although perennial in its native Peruvian habitat, Heliotrope is best grown as an annual in the UK as it will not survive our winters outdoors. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 35cm (14”). More info
    • 3 jumbo plugs

    • Despatch: By end of April 2014
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    • £9.99
    • 6 jumbo plugs

    • Despatch: By end of April 2014
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    • £19.98 £12.99
Aster 'Starlight'

Aster 'Starlight'

Callistephus chinensis, China Aster
An intriguing mixture of attractive, spider-like blooms in shades of blue, purple, scarlet and rose that smother the compact plants, making Aster ‘Starlight’ one of the best dwarf asters available. These superb, low maintenance annuals flower over a long period throughout summer, making them ideal for brightening up the front of borders and patio containers. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 20cm (8”). More info
    • 6 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of March 2014
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    • £5.99
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
    • Double up 36 to 72 for £5 extra  
    • £19.98 £14.99
Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed'

Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed'

  • NEW in 2013
Create a blaze of summer colour with this RHS award winning mixture of classic, dwarf bedding dahlias. The dazzling double and semi-double blooms of Dahlia ‘Figaro’ Mixed are produced on fast growing plants with a compact, bushy habit. Ideal for creating a colourful, long lasting display in beds, borders and containers. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
    • Double up 36 to 72 for £5 extra  
    • £19.98 £14.99
Petunia Summer Sensation F2 Hybrid Mixture

Petunia 'Summer Sensation Mixture' F2 Hybrid

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A flamboyant blend with a taste of everything in this bargain petunia mix. Petunia ‘Summer Sensation’ offers a succession of blooms in a carnival of summer colour. Fantastic value for filling beds, borders, baskets and flower Pouches®. Height and spread: 30cm (12”).

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    • 24 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of March 2014
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of March 2014
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    • £16.99
Petunia 'Black Cherry'

Petunia 'Black Cherry'

  • NEW in 2013
  • The petunia that everyone wants
Petunia ‘Black Cherry’ is truly one of a kind! Opulent, velvety blooms in a unique shade of red-black makes a strong statement as an accent plant. With a neat compact habit, Petunia ‘Black Cherry’ is ideal for containers, baskets or bedding. Team it with other annuals for a bold contrast - cerise pinks and golds for a contemporary theme, or keep it simple with a classic monochrome display. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info
    • 24 plugs

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    • £9.99
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    • 48 plugs

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    • £19.98 £14.99
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Verbena 'Candy Cane' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

Verbena 'Candy Cane' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

Glandularia, Vervain
 
  • NEW in 2013
Drought-resistant and great for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden, this lovely Verbena ‘Candy Cane’ makes a carefree and colourful annual for pots as well as bedding. Verbena often don't get the admiration they deserve, so give them a go! You won't regret it, mark my words. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 40cm (16").
Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh says...

"I like this for bright colour in my patio pots"

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    • 5 Postiplugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £8.99
    • 10 Postiplugs

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    • £17.98 £12.99
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").

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    • 12 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
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    • £5.99
    • 36 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of March 2014
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    • £9.99
    • 72 plugs

    • Despatch: By end of May 2013
    • Double up 36 to 72 for £5 extra  
    • £19.98 £14.99