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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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Californian Poppy 'Butter Bush'

Californian Poppy 'Butter Bush'

Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy
  • NEW in 2013
  • Drought tolerant
Buttery yellow, single to semi- double flowers look fabulous sown in large drifts of colour or in patio containers. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers of Eschscholzia ‘Butter Bush’ attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Height: 25cm (10"). More info
    • 1 packet (150 seeds)

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    • £1.99
Salvia Horminium Claryssa Mixed

Salvia horminum 'Claryssa Mixed'

Salvia viridis var. comata, Annual Clary
Dwarf, compact habit and broader, bright mixed colour blooms (bracts). Superb for cutting and dried as an everlasting flower. Easy to grow - direct sow into borders where they are to flower. More info
    • 1 packet (150 seeds)

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    • £2.19
Alyssum 'Sweet White'

Alyssum 'Sweet White'

Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum
Alyssum ‘Sweet White’ is a beautifully scented variety with an open, bushy habit. This popular hardy annual adds a delicious honey fragrance and a delicate frosting of ice white blooms to summer beds, rockeries and all kinds of patio containers. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info
    • 1 packet (1000 seeds)

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    • £1.69
Alyssum 'Snow Crystals'

Alyssum 'Snow Crystals'

Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum
With distinctly larger flowers than ‘Carpet of Snow’, the scented blooms of Alyssum ‘Snow Crystals’ make for a whiter, cleaner appearance overall. This neat, compact variety is uniform in growth; perfect for bedding, baskets, and containers, or edging paths and borders. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info
    • 1 packet (500 seeds)

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    • £1.99
Alyssum 'Aphrodite Improved Mixed'

Alyssum 'Aphrodite Improved Mixed'

Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum
A much improved Alyssum ‘Aphrodite’ selection that produces uniform, compact plants which carry a frosting of delicate pink and white, scented blooms over an exceptionally long period in summer. This versatile hardy annual is commonly used for bedding, baskets, and containers, but also makes a delightful addition to rock gardens. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info
    • 1 packet (150 seeds)

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    • £1.49
Salvia Horminium Marble Arch Mixed

Salvia viridis 'Marble Arch Mixed'

Salvia horminum, Annual Clary, Painted Sage

Producing a robust floral display of rose-pink, deep blue and white, this easy-to grow salvia mix is a colourful annual border plant which is ideal for direct sowing into beds. The uniform height, weather tolerance and brilliant colours (all flowering simultaneously) of Salvia Marble Arch Mixed make it a 'must' for any garden.

Although classified as an annual, the plants will go to seed if left and will flower the following year.

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    • 1 packet (80 seeds)

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    • £1.69
Alyssum 'Carpet Of Snow'

Alyssum 'Carpet Of Snow'

Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum
A magnificent low-growing, wide-spreading hardy annual producing a continuous display of snow white flowers all summer long. Always early to bloom, Alyssum ‘Carpet of Snow’ has a ground hugging habit that is perfect for rock gardens or cascading from crevices in walls. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info
    • 1 packet (1250 seeds)

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    • £1.99
Calendula Officinalis Nana 'Apricot Twist'

Calendula officinalis nana 'Apricot Twist'

English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold

 Compact, extra-bushy plants quickly become smothered in gorgeous fully-double apricot flowers. With a dwarf habit, Calendula ‘Apricot Twist’ is ideal for planting towards the front of beds and borders, or in containers on the patio. The 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 and spread: 25cm (10”).

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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    • £1.99
Kew : Alyssum Maritima Procumbens Sweet White

Alyssum 'Sweet White' - Kew Collection Seeds

Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum
Absolutely glorious honey fragrance. Sprinkle seed direct into tubs, window boxes, patio areas and borders. Height: 10-20cm (4-8in) More info
    • 1 packet (1000 seeds)

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    • £2.09