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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 (Wild)Papaver rhoeas, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy Often seen sprinkling cornfields with its bright scarlet flowers. Ideal for creating a bright splash of colour in a sunny corner where little else will grow, or in the wild garden where it self seeds with ease. Flowers early summer. Height: 18-24 inches. Thompson & Morgan will donate 10p to Royal British Legion (Registered charity no. 210063), for each packet of Poppy Flanders seeds sold, to provide work and support for disabled ex-Servicemen and women and their families. 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 |
Sunflower 'Bicentenary'Helianthus annuus Customer RatingT&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. More info |
Cabbage 'Northern Lights Mixed' F1 Hybrid (Flowering)Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Ornamental Cabbage, Ornamental Kale Large ornamental plants with frilled edges and heart lifting colours for months. Cabbage Flowering Northern Lights Mixed is superb in containers. Recommended for charm and impact. Leaves colour when night temperatures fall to 50F/10C.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Italian White'Helianthus annuus Customer RatingBoldly contrasting, big creamy white flowers with deep chocolate centres. Excellent for flower arranging and great at back of borders or against a tall wall where they provide atmosphere and contrast. Flowers summer. Height 4-5ft. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
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. More info |
Sunflower 'Teddy Bear'Helianthus annuus Big, double, fluffy teddy bear of a flower, producing very dwarf, 15cm (6in) ultra double golden-yellow blooms. A real eye-catcher in the border, looks good in containers and is a must for its long lasting, impressive appearance in a vase. Height 45cm (18in).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Prado Yellow'Helianthus annuus Producing superior cut flowers, this variety is naturally multi-stemmed with lots of quality flowers on short stems and if the first bud is pinched out there will be even more! Excellent for the back of the border, easy to grow and quick to bloom. Flowers summer. Height 1.2-1.5m (48-60in).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Pastiche'Helianthus annuus A comprehensive mixture of sunflower colours in a host of evening sun shades - yellows, reds and buff, some with a bright yellow or a deep red disc. These medium sized flower heads (approx. 10-13cm (4-5in) in diameter), make fantastic cut flowers, lasting for a long time in water and help to give height and stature in the border. Flowers summer. Height 122-150cm (48-60in).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Valentine'Helianthus annuus Semi-tall, uniform variety with bright, lemon yellow, 15cm (6in) flowers and black disc. Cut flowers when coming into bud and they will open in the house and last up to 18 days with cut flower food. Excellent for beds, borders, and happy in most garden soils and full sun. Flowers summer. Height 1.5m (5ft).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Irish Eyes'Helianthus annuus Dwarf and compact, producing many branched stems with small leaves, topped by attractive yellow flowers with an unusual green central disk. Stunning sown as drifts in borders or in large containers, and makes an intriguing annual hedge.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Prado Red'Helianthus annuus Multi-flowered, with up to 20 flowers on short stems. Superior cut flowers, quick to bloom and producing hardly any pollen.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |