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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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Lathyrus Odoratus Matucana

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea

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A lovely heirloom (Grandiflora) type, that was first introduced into Britain in the 17th century by Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani. Despite its slightly smaller flower size, Sweet Pea ‘Matucana’ retains the original captivating Sweet Pea fragrance that has become so characteristic in today’s modern varieties. This striking bicolour produces masses of crimson and violet blooms on very bushy plants that are ideal for scrambling over obelisks. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”)..

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How to grow sweet peas 

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    • 1 packet (25 seeds)

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    • £2.29
Cornflower 'Black Ball'

Cornflower 'Black Ball'

Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons
Pincushion flowers in a rich milk-chocolate shade, that look almost black on cloudy days. Drifts of annual cornflower ‘Black Ball’ add a touch of drama to summer borders and wildlife gardens where they will attract bees and butterflies to their pretty blooms. This tall variety of Centaurea makes an excellent cut flower too. Height: 75cm (30”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

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

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    • 1 packet (100 seeds)

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    • £2.09
Lathyrus Grandiflora Flying The Flag

Sweet Pea 'Flying the Flag'

Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea

This impressive collection comprises three specially selected heirloom (Grandiflora) varieties for their patriotic colours and superb fragrance. These colourful small flowered types make a bright display of national pride trained against fences or over obelisks in flower borders. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

  • Collection comprises:
  • Sweet Pea ‘Queen Alexandria’ – Red
  • Sweet Pea ‘Dorothy Eckford’ – White
  • Sweet Pea ‘Lord Nelson’ - Blue

Useful links:

How to grow sweet peas 

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    • 1 packet (25 seeds)

    • Despatch: Within 2 Days
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    • £2.29