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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.
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. More info |
Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'Honeywort Customer RatingThe original species, native of S. Europe with sea green bracts often tinged in purple. The tubular flowers are a wonderful bicoloured contrast of yellow and maroon. May also be sown in situ. More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Greenheart Orange'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Rich orange, serrated petals form a floral 'ruff' around a lime-green centre. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula ‘Greenheart Orange’ copes in almost any garden situation, and even grows well in coastal areas. Also makes and excellent cut flower. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Chrysantha'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold During our travels to seed trial grounds around the world, we have rediscovered this heirloom variety, first offered by Thompson & Morgan in 1933. Calendula ‘Chrysantha’ was a real breeding breakthrough in its time. The bushy, free flowering plants produce masses of double citron-yellow flowers with long, drooping petals that resemble chrysanthemum blooms. Like other pot marigolds, it makes a delightful cut flower, and adds a ray of sunshine to beds, borders and containers. Height: 70cm (28”). Spread: 45cm (18”). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. 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 |
Calendula officinalis 'Porcupine'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold An exciting variety with vivid orange, pointed blooms and attractive quilled petals, giving the flowers a wild, spiky effect. The distinctive flowers make a stunning cut flower and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula ‘Porcupine’ 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. More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold A striking blend with a wonderful colour surprise! Amongst the fiery orange and yellow pot marigolds appears an intriguing calendula with delicately ruffled, blooms in a unique shade of apricot-pink. This beautiful mix of daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula ‘Pink Surprise’ makes a bright impact in beds, borders, and containers, and even grows well in coastal areas. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 45cm (18”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cornflower 'Dairy Maid' - Kew Collection SeedsAmberboa moschata, Centaurea moschata, Sweet Sultan Beautiful, large, sweet scented flowers of a gorgeous golden yellow, a new and exciting colour which we have not been able to offer on its own before. Perfect for cutting and a very easy and lovely plant for bedding or border.Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). More info |