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Hardy Annual Seeds


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.

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Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'

Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'

Lathyrus odoratus
  • NEW in 2013
  • Breeding breakthrough - a reverse bicolour sweet pea
Take a look at revolutionary Sweet Pea ‘Erewhon’! Unlike other varieties this exciting Lathyrus has darker lower petals than its upper pale pink standards - making it a true reverse bicolour. Bred in New Zealand, this striking sweet pea is a cross between L. odoratus and L. belinensis. This superb variety is highly fragrant and makes an eyecatching addition to early summer bouquets. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 30cm (12").

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Press release: Sweet pea tops the Best Seller list

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    • 1 packet (25 seeds)

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    • £2.49
Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina'

Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina'

Lathyrus odoratus

 Gorgeous, lightly scented blooms ideal for cutting; bred by one of the world’s leading Sweet Pea breeders. Each stem averages four blooms in a unique tricolour of lilac, purple and cream enhanced by intricate veining on each flower. Simply stunning!

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How to grow sweet peas 

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    • 1 packet (25 seeds)

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    • £2.49
Amberboa Muricata

Amberboa muricata

Sweet Sultan
Easy to grow annual which produces tall stems clothed with large, attractive, purple-mauve flowers, adding height to borders and ideal for cutting. Spectacular sown en-masse in drifts and will flower all summer long until the first night frosts of autumn. More info
    • 1 packet (100 seeds)

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    • £2.19
Papaver Somniferum Violetta Blush

Poppy 'Violetta Blush'

Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy

 A stunning discovery in a T&M customer's garden brings us this spectacular annual poppy. Fully double blooms in a fashionable blushed-lilac shade stand above strong stems of silver-green foliage. Easy to grow, ideal for sowing in small drifts to add a touch of class to your borders. Named after the customer's aunt who was known as Violetta by her grandchildren. Height: 60-90cm (24-36 inches).

Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • £1.49
Papaver Somniferum Tallulah Belle Blush

Poppy 'Tallulah Belle Blush'

Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy

 A real stunner! Splendid fully double blooms in fabulous lilac and violet shades make this poppy a 'must have' for this year's summer borders. Poppy Tallulah Belle Blush is best sown directly into the garden in drifts from March to early June; the resulting large pom-pom head poppies will flower all summer and will provide attractive seed pods in the autumn for dried flower arrangements.

Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 1 packet (300 seeds)

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    • £1.99
Sweet Pea 'Spanish Dancer'

Sweet Pea 'Spanish Dancer'

Lathyrus odoratus

 This variety boasts delightfully scented flowers - on average 4 blooms per stem - in a never-before-seen tricolour with unusual veining. Sweet Pea ‘Spanish Dancer’ is an ideal cut flower; bred by one of the world’s top breeders, this sweet pea variety is an enthusiast’s dream. Order now demand is sure to be high. Height: 2m (6.5'). Spread: 30cm (12”).

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How to grow sweet peas 

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    • 1 packet (25 seeds)

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    • £1.99
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Matthiola Bicornis Starlight Scentsation (Night Scented)

Stock 'Starlight Scentsation'

Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis, Night Scented Stock, Matthiola bicornis

 A joy to behold! Wonderfully fragrant stocks, not just with the well known pink flowers, but now in a wealth of pastel colours. Sow thickly in a large container and place on the patio where you can enjoy the scent, or simply in drifts in the border. Flowers summer. Height 45cm (18in). More info
    • 1 packet (1000 seeds)

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    • £2.49
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Dianthus Elegance Lavender F1 Hybrid

Dianthus 'Elegance Lavender' F1 Hybrid

Carnation

Elegant double, lightly scented, lacy flowers are produced on medium height, bushy plants with masses of well- branched, strong stems that require not stem support. Creates a gracious display in annual borders as well as making a long lasting garden cut flower. Height: 45-60cm (18-24 inches).


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

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    • £0.99
Papaver Somniferum Tallulah Belle Blush

Poppy 'Tallulah Belle Blush' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy
 
  • Adds height to borders
  • Easy to grow
  • Decorative seed pods

Poppy 'Tallulah Belle Blush' is a cottage garden classic. This beautiful poppy has splendid fully double, pompom blooms in fabulous lilac and violet shades, adding height and interest to borders. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 30cm (12").

Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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    • 1 packet (300 seeds)

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    • £1.99