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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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Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan
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Following the 2002 success of Cherokee Sunset®, Thompson & Morgan flower breeders are proud to present the first-ever red Rudbeckia from seed! These robust plants have outstanding garden performance, producing a mass of attractive, cherry-coloured blooms all summer long - triumphing over heat, drought and poor soils! Stunning when planted in drifts in borders or can be planted in large containers to create a feature plant on a patio or terrace. More info
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Calendula Officinalis 'Sherbet Fizz'

Calendula officinalis 'Sherbet Fizz'

English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold
Specially selected for its striking colour combination, Calendula ‘Sherbet Fizz’ has unusual buff-coloured petals with alluring darker red undersides. Sow pot marigolds in drifts for a spectacular display in beds and borders. The daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula copes in almost any garden situation, and even grows well in coastal areas. Height: 45cm (18”). 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 (80 seeds)

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    • £2.29
Sunflower Bicentenary

Sunflower 'Bicentenary'

Helianthus annuus
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T&M's plant breeders are pleased to announce that Sunflower Bicentenary has been selected by the Royal Horticultural Society and included in their prized Bicentenary Plant Collection celebrating 200 years of the RHS.

Bicententary was chosen because of its outstanding garden performance ,as well as being totally unique! Not only are the attractive 15cm (6 inch) rich gold and bronze flowers bi-coloured, but they also sit above unusual soft, silver-green foliage.

Bicentenary is easy to grow, producing many multi-headed stems which create maximum impact when planted towards the middle or back of a border as well as making a decorative cut flower. The buds are delicious cooked in butter sauce and seeds make a tasty snack. Click here for more information on cooking and decorating food with flowers.


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


Companion planting: Try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.


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Sunflower 'Solar Flash' F1 Hybrid

Sunflower 'Solar Flash' F1 Hybrid

Helianthus annuus
  • NEW in 2013
  • Pollen-free sunflower
This dwarf, bushy sunflower makes an impressive container plant for adding a bright splash of colour to the patio. Sunflower ‘Solar Flash’ is multi-headed and early flowering, producing distinctive gold and bronze sunflowers with a chocolate coloured, pollen free centre. Growing to just 50cm (20") tall, this charming little sunflower makes a fantastic cut flower. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 35cm (14").

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


Companion planting: Try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.


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Rudbeckia X Hirta Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan
 
  • The first red rudbeckia
  • Exceptional garden performance

A vibrant addition to any border, the rich cherry red blooms of Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy' are produced on bushy plants from late summer through to the autumn frosts whatever the weather. Exceptional garden performance, and an interesting feature plant for a large container on a sunny patio. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16").

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Helianthus Annuus Velvet Queen

Sunflower 'Velvet Queen'

Helianthus annuus
Unique colour, deep velvet red to copper, medium sized flowers.

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


Companion planting: Try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.


Useful links:

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    • 1 packet (18 seeds)

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Chrysanthemum Carinatum Sunset

Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Sunset'

Ismelia carinata
Vibrant single blooms burst into a delightful range of fiery shades of red, orange and apricot. Easy to grow for brightening your borders or vases indoors from early summer through to the first frosts. More info
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Scabiosa Atropurpurea Ebony And Ivory

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
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Coreopsis Tinctoria Roulette

Coreopsis tinctoria 'Roulette'

Tickseed, Calliopsis tinctoria

Stunning mahogany-red blooms, each with a second row of eye-catching golden petals, create a very special effect. Fabulous planted in drifts, mingled with other plants and flowers, giving height to annual borders, ‘Coreopsis Roulette will flower all summer until first frosts. Excellent cut flower.

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Godetia 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

Godetia 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

Clarkia amoena, Satin Flower, Godetia amoena, Godetia grandiflora, Eucharidium
A special combination of soft and rich pinks, reds and salmon. The exquisitely formed azalea-like blooms add grace and colour to the garden. Great value for money! Height: 30-38cm (12-15in). More info
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    • £2.69
Scabiosa Atropurpurea Ace Of Spades

Scabious 'Ace of Spades'

Scabiosa atropurpurea, Pincushion Flower
Fully double, pin cushion flower heads which are as near to black as can be. Gently fragrant, they make good cut flowers and will no doubt cause interest in this haunting colour. Easy to grow and an excellent filler for the border. More info
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Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance

Gaillardia pulchella 'Sundance'

Blanket Flower

A truly outstanding annual*. Bushy, free flowering plants smothered in masses of attractive, double, bicoloured blooms of fiery red and orange. This superb All America Selections Winner, is at home in borders or bedding displays. *Sow in Jan-Feb for flowering late July onwards.

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