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Hardy annuals can be sown directly into their flowering positions in the spring and will tolerate a certain amount of cold. Well-known flowers such as sweet peas, poppies, stocks and sunflowers fall under this category, as do some of the more unusual flowers - gomphocarpus & ratibida for example.
Poppy 'Bridal White'Papaver rhoeas, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy Customer RatingRarely-seen, pure white field poppies. The simple purity of this single colour, Poppy Bridal White makes a dramatic display when sown in drifts in borders in the autumn or spring. More info |
Ammi majus 'Graceland'Bishop's Weed, Bullwort An elegant border filler with beautiful, lacy white flower heads that float above ferny foliage. This graceful annual creates a soft froth of blooms that associate beautifully among herbaceous perennials. The airy blooms on slender stems are excellent for cutting, with a good vase life. Ammi flowers are also attractive to wildlife, luring bees and butterflies to their delicate blooms. Height: 140cm (55”). Spread: 50cm (20”). More info |
Cornflower 'Classic Fantastic'Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons A classic mixture of single and semi-double blooms in cool blue shades, ranging from light heavenly blue to dark blue, and a blue and white bicolour. Cornflower ‘Classic Fantastic’ is easy grow and creates a long flowering display in borders, or when used as a cut flower. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Orlaya grandifloraWhite Lace Flower Customer RatingAn attractive addition to bouquets. Orlaya makes an easy to grow, quick border filler with decorative snow-white lacy blooms produced all summer long. Perfect for cutting. More info |
Godetia 'Rembrandt'Clarkia amoena, Satin Flower, Godetia amoena, Godetia grandiflora, Eucharidium Beautiful Godetia ‘Rembrandt’ has been selected for its uniformity and deep carmine rose and white bicoloured blooms. With each flower painted in a consistent and stable pattern, you can be sure of a breathtaking display throughout the summer. This striking hardy annual can be direct sown for drifts of colour in borders, and makes an eye-catching cut flower too. Height: 50cm (20”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Dwarf Pink Blush' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionMallow, Annual Lavatera
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Cornflower 'Classic Romantic'Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons A romantic mixture of single and semi-double blooms in gorgeous pink and red shades, and a pink and white bicolour. Annual Cornflower ‘Classic Romantic’ is an easy to grow, cottage garden favourite that is ideal for creating a long flowering display in borders, or when used as a cut flower. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Ammi visnagaToothpick Plant, Khella, Bishop's Weed Densely packed umbels of lacy white flowers create a soft, architectural impact in herbaceous borders. The statuesque blooms associate well with shrubs or perennials and make an excellent addition to wildlife gardens, luring bees and butterflies to their nectar rich flowers. Ammi flowers are also excellent for cutting, with a good vase life. Height: 120cm (48”). Spread: 50cm (20”). More info |
Cornflower 'The Bride'Amberboa moschata, Centaurea moschata, Sweet Sultan Amberboa ‘The Bride’ is an easy to grow annual with large, sweetly scented flowers in purest white. This stunning white cornflower is perfect for cutting and makes a lovely plant for filling gaps in summer borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Scabious 'Ebony and Ivory'Scabiosa atropurpurea, Pincushion Flower Liven up your borders this summer with this dramatic duo. The delicately fragrant, pin-cushion heads appear in jet-black and ice-white, making the perfect partnership. Ideal for cottage garden borders and extremely easy to grow. Prefers a light, well-drained soil in full sun. More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Twins Cool White'Mallow, Annual Lavatera Specially bred for improved disease resistance and great garden performance. Bushy plants, smothered in a beautiful array of fully round, cool white blooms from June to September. Ideal for annual borders or looking spectacular in containers. Height 40-50cm (16-20 inches). More info |
Layia platygossa 'Tidy Tips'Layia elegans An easy to grow annual with attractive, single golden ray-petalled blooms tipped with white and enhanced by a light fragrance. Ideal for adding colour to borders and attracting beneficial insects to your garden. Height: 45cm (18m). More info |