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Half-hardy Annual Seeds


Sow half-hardy annuals in early spring, making sure that you protect them from frost. Plant them out after all risk of frost has passed and you'll be rewarded with delightful flowers all throughout the summer. Hint: use the selections in the left menu to narrow down your search for the perfect half-hardy annual seeds for your garden.

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Cosmos Sulphureus Brightness Mixed

Cosmos sulphureus 'Brightness Mixed'

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Possibly the most free-flowering cosmos of this type. Dwarf and bushy plants are covered with flowers in a delightful mixture of gold, lemon, orange and red from early summer through to the autumn frosts. Spectacular when planted towards the front of annual borders or in containers.


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Nasturtium 'Crimson Emperor'

Nasturtium 'Crimson Emperor'

Tropaeolum majus, Indian Cress
Masses of deep crimson blooms with golden yellow throats cover the lax, sprawling stems of this vigorous variety. The semi-trailing habit and lush green foliage make Nasturtium ‘Crimson Emperor’ an ideal choice for summer groundcover. Perfect covering banks, filling beds and borders or spilling from baskets and patio containers. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 200m (78").

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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Lobelia 'Cascade Mixed'

Lobelia erinus 'Cascade Mixed'

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These trailing lobelia plants produce fountains of bloom in burgundy, violet, lilac and Cambridge blue, as well as a few bicolours! Lobelia ‘Cascade’ Mixed makes a sparkling addition to containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period. Trails to: 25cm (10”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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Antirrhinum Majus Royal Bride

Antirrhinum majus 'Royal Bride'

Snapdragon
A wonderful antirrhinum of top quality. Stately plants with rich green foliage and spikes of large, purest white snap dragon flowers which have a rare, gorgeous fragrance. Superb for contrast in the border and makes an excellent cut flower. More info
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Marigold 'Paprika'

Marigold 'Paprika'

Tagetes tenuifolia, Signet Marigold
  • NEW in 2013
Masses of small red, daisy-like flowers with a golden centre smother Marigold ‘Paprika’ all summer long. This pretty Signet marigold has a neatmound forming habit with finely cut, citrus scented foliage that smells fabulous as you brush passed it. This pretty annual makes a vibrant addition to cottage garden borders, beds and containers for a colourful, long lasting display. Height and spread: 25cm (10").

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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Antirrhinum nanum 'Twinny Appleblossom' F1 Hybrid

Antirrhinum nanum 'Twinny Appleblossom' F1 Hybrid

Snapdragon
  • NEW in 2013
You can look forward to an extra long lasting display from this fully double snapdragon, because the flowers are so tightly ruffled that insects struggle to pollinate them. This superb variety has a basal branching habit that produces compact, bushy plants. An outstanding garden performer, Antirrhinum nanum 'Twinny Appleblossom' is perfect for filling your borders, beds and containers with pretty pastel shades throughout summer. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10"). More info
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Petunia x hybrida 'Sparklers'

Petunia x hybrida 'Sparklers'

  • NEW in 2013
  • Fleuroselect Approved Novelty
The first ever star-shaped petunia from seed! A white version of this uniquely-shaped flower was originally sent to us by a customer in 1998. After 10 years of breeding and many generations of selection, the perfect star shape was obtained as well as this fabulous range of colours. Even the foliage of Petunia x hybrid ‘Sparklers’ is unusual, being pointed rather than rounded. Grow this striking variety in containers or let its spreading stems spill over the edges of hanging baskets for a most unusual summer display. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info
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Lobelia pendula 'Monsoon'

Lobelia pendula 'Monsoon'

  • NEW in 2013
  • Attractive late summer bronze foliage
If you liked Lobelia ‘Crystal Palace’ then this trailing version is sure to appeal. With a vigorous cascading habit and masses of deep blue flowers, Lobelia ‘Monsoon’ is ideal for filling baskets and containers or spilling over low walls and rockeries. The bright green summer foliage matures to a rich shade of bronze as the autumn approaches for a spectacular late summer display. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info
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Busy Lizzie 'Divine' (New Guinea)

Busy Lizzie 'Divine' (New Guinea)

Impatiens x hawkeri
  • NEW in 2013
Cut the risk of disease with this robust, downy mildew resistant New Guinea Impatiens. Busy Lizzie ‘Divine’ flowers endlessly, in a wonderful bright colour mix, from June to November on strong, spreading plants that will quickly fill pots and cover beds and borders. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info
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Cosmos Bipinnatus Gazebo Mixed

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Gazebo Mixed'

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A mid-height, easy to grow annual with well branched plants which come into flower earlier than most varieties. The attractive fern-like foliage is crowned with many large blooms of velvet red, rose-pink and pure white. An ideal border filler, or simply use in a large container or as a bedding plant. Flowers summer. Height: 60cm (24in). More info
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Cosmos Bipinnatus Sensation Mixed

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Mixed'

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A tall, upright variety for the back of sunny borders. Cosmos ‘Sensation Mixed’ produces masses of daisy-like flowers above delicate ferny foliage throughout summer and autumn. The strong stems and long lasting flowers of this easy to grow annual make it perfect for cutting. This fabulous mix contains a superb range of colours including white, pink and carmine. Height: 120cm (47”). Spread: 60cm (24”).

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Zinnia Elegans Purple Prince

Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince'

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Outstanding in Thompson & Morgan trials, these robust plants show excellent garden performance, flowering over a long period and producing an abundance of fully double, deep pink-purple, dahlia-like flowers. This is a taller-than-usual variety of zinnia which will add colour and height to border displays as well as to cut flower arrangements. Zinnia Purple Prince will flower all summer until the first frosts, attracting bees and butterflies as well as the admiration of your neighbours!

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