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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 nana 'Fruit Twist'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Californian Poppy 'Jelly Beans'Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy Fully double blooms in a vibrant colour range glisten above a mass of feathery blue-green foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
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 |
Californian Poppy 'Sun Shades'Eschscholzia mexicana, California poppy Bright fiery orange and yellow blooms unfurl above a sea of ferny blue-green foliage for a bold summer display. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 30cm (12”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Godetia 'Rembrandt'Clarkia amoena, Satin Flower, Godetia amoena, Godetia grandiflora, Eucharidium Beautiful Godetia ‘Rembrandt’ has been selected for its uniformity and deep carmine rose and white bicoloured blooms. With each flower painted in a consistent and stable pattern, you can be sure of a breathtaking display throughout the summer. This striking hardy annual can be direct sown for drifts of colour in borders, and makes an eye-catching cut flower too. Height: 50cm (20”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Candyman Orange'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold The longest flowering and best double pot marigold that we have grown on our trial grounds! Sturdy, dwarf, multi-branching plants produce large, luminous blooms, to brighten summer borders and containers. The daisy-like flowers of Calendula ‘Candyman Orange’ 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Neon'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Customer RatingOne of the most eye-catching varieties in our flower trials, with glowing orange, double flowers edged in burgundy. The edible flowers of Calendula ‘Neon’ add height and interest to annual borders, and make a stunning cut flower. Quick and easy to grow in almost any garden situation, and even grows well in coastal areas. 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 |
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 nana 'Citrus Cocktail'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold This mouth-watering colour combination smothers the particularly dwarf, compact, bushy plants with alluring orange and golden yellow, daisy-like blooms. Unlike some bedding plants, Calendula 'Citrus Cocktail' keeps on flowering throughout the summer, coping in almost any garden situation. It even grows well in coastal areas. The bright flowers are also excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Echium vulgare 'Blue Bedder'Viper's Bugloss, Blueweed Glorious blue flowers buzzing with bees. More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Dwarf Pink Blush' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionMallow, Annual Lavatera
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Californian Poppy 'Butter Bush'Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy
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Godetia 'Fruit Punch Mixed'Clarkia amoena, Satin Flower, Godetia amoena, Godetia grandiflora, Eucharidium A superb quality mix which outshines many of the more expensive F1 hybrid types. Dwarf and compact, uniform plants with early blooms in a sumptuous colour range, embracing bicolours as well as pastel tones. Brilliant for borders, bedding and containers. Height: 25-30cm (10-12 in). More info |
Californian Poppy 'Peach Sorbet'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy Double to semi-double blooms in a mouth watering combination of soft peachy-pink with a hint of cream. Eschscholzia ‘Peach Sorbet’ is free flowering, producing a carpet of flowers set above delicate ferny foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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”). More info |
Calendula officinalisEnglish Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Single golden-orange blooms radiate their colour in beds and borders. These fast growing hardy annuals can be sown in drifts for a spectacular display. 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 |
Calendula officinalis nana 'Candyman Yellow'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Customer RatingThe longest flowering and best double pot marigold that we have grown on our trial grounds! Sturdy, dwarf, multi-branching plants produce large, luminous blooms, to brighten summer borders and containers. The daisy-like flowers of Calendula ‘Candyman Yellow’ 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Californian Poppy 'Monarch Mixed'Eschscholzia caespitosa, California Poppy A regal mix of semi-double and single blooms in cerise, carmine, red, orange and yellow. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 23cm (9”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
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 |
Limnanthes douglasiiPoached Egg Plant The Fried Egg or Poached Egg plant will attract hoverflies to your garden to beat the aphids. Bees also love this low, spreading carpet of fragrant golden and white blooms that will grace the front of the border, rockery or path edging. More info |
Limnanthes douglasii - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsPoached Egg Plant I am a bright little plant that looks just like fried egg. I am easy to grow and will produce hundreds of flowers all through the summer. Height: 15cm.Why Not ... draw this pretty flower and see if you can name the different parts? Petal, Sepal, Anther and Stigma. The Garden Explorers website will help you. 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 |
Californian Poppy 'Buttermilk'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy An exquisite California poppy with masses of creamy-white fluted flowers above fine, blue-green foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
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 |
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 'Touch of Red Mixed'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Bronze and red tones edge the rosette petals of these pot marigolds to create an antiqued appearance. This outstanding variety produces uniform, edible blooms that make outstanding cut flowers. Quick and easy to grow, Calendula ‘Touch of Red’ makes a bright impact in beds, borders and containers, 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 |
Californian Poppy 'Champagne and Roses'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy Shades of champagne, soft rose and deep pink create a display that you will adore from its tightly scrolled buds to the fully open flowers. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Godetia 'Apple Blossom'Clarkia unguiculata, Satin Flower, Clarkia elegans, Clarkia 'Appleblossom', Eucharidium An exquisite colour, a rave for flower arrangers, soft apricot pink with a touch of white. With excellent vigour and free flowering over a very long season, the tall plants also mix well in perennial borders. Lovely for cutting. Grow in full sun. Flowers summer. Height 1.2m (3-4ft). More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Twins Cool White'Mallow, Annual Lavatera Specially bred for improved disease resistance and great garden performance. Bushy plants, smothered in a beautiful array of fully round, cool white blooms from June to September. Ideal for annual borders or looking spectacular in containers. Height 40-50cm (16-20 inches). More info |
Layia platygossa 'Tidy Tips'Layia elegans An easy to grow annual with attractive, single golden ray-petalled blooms tipped with white and enhanced by a light fragrance. Ideal for adding colour to borders and attracting beneficial insects to your garden. Height: 45cm (18m). More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Twins Hot Pink'Mallow, Annual Lavatera Specially bred for improved disease resistance and great garden performance. Bushy plants, smothered in a beautiful array of fully round, satiny Hot Pink blooms from June to September. Ideal for adding colour to annual borders or looking spectacular in containers. Height 40-50cm (16-20 inches). More info |
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 |
Gaillardia pulchella 'Razzledazzle'Blanket Flower Amazing fully double blooms up to 7.5cm (3in) in diameter, in a dazzling mixture of cream, orange, yellow, burgundy and many bicolour shades. Bushy plants create a dazzling display in borders, containers or as a cut flower over a long flowering period. More info |
Calendula (Duo)English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold The longest flowering and best double pot marigolds that we have grown on our trial grounds! Sturdy, dwarf, multi-branching plants produce large, luminous blooms, to brighten summer borders and containers. The daisy-like flowers of these calendulas 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Collection comprises one packet each of ‘Candyman Orange’ and ‘Candyman Yellow’. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Godetia 'Lady In Blue'Clarkia tenella, Satin Flower, Godetia bottae, Eucharidium Silky blue flowers, lightly scalloped and a pure white centre are produced over a long period. From red stems, her lanceolate foliage is light green tipped in maroon. 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 |
Californian Poppy 'Rosebud Orange'Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy Dazzling orange, extra large, double and semi-double, rose-bud like blooms smother bushy, compact plants with silvery-green, feathery foliage. Creates an eye-catching display, when sown as drifts in borders in any garden soil, or in large containers on a sunny patio. More info |
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 |
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 |
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. More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Silver Cup'Mallow, Annual Lavatera Dwarf, bushy and well branched, it is covered in flowers from mid-July to September. The flowers are large (4in.) and glowing pink. Weather resistant and does not need staking. More info |
Californian Poppy 'Fruit Crush'Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy A captivating mixture of upward facing blooms in a bold blend of citrus and berry shades. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
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. More info |
Californian Poppy 'Jelly Beans' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionEschscholzia californica, California Poppy
Californian Poppy 'Jelly Beans' is an easy way to create vibrant splashes of colour in your borders or containers. Spectacular fully double blooms in a bright mix of oranges, pinks and apple blossom shades and feathery foliage provide a colourful display all summer. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 25cm (10"). More info |
Californian Poppy 'Summer Sorbet'Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy One of the best new colours to be introduced in recent years, with its mouth-watering combination of rose-pink outer petals, and a delicious creamy white centre. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10 More info |
Lavatera 'Twins'Mallow, Annual Lavatera One packet each of Twins Hot Pink and Twins Cool White. Lavatera trimestris Twins Hot Pink: Specially bred for improved disease resistance and great garden performance. Bushy plants, smothered in a beautiful array of fully round, satiny Hot Pink blooms from June to September. Ideal for adding colour to annual borders or looking spectacular in containers. Height 40-50cm (16-20 inches). Lavatera trimestris Twins Cool White: The same habit and garden performance as Twins Hot Pink with graceful cool white blooms from June to September. Height 40-50cm (16-20 inches). More info |
Godetia 'Dwarf Mixed' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionClarkia amoena, Satin Flower, Godetia amoena, Godetia grandiflora, Eucharidium
Godetia 'Dwarf Mixed' looks like an azalea from afar. These amazing annuals will create a kaleidoscope of summer colour in your borders or containers. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 38cm (15"). More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Twins Hot Pink' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh RangeMallow, Annual Lavatera
Add a hint of satin to your borders with Lavatera 'Twins Hot Pink'. Bushy plants become smothered in a beautiful array of fully round, hot pink blooms. Stunning in borders or containers on a sunny patio. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Californian Poppy 'Strawberry Fields'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy Delicately fluted petals, awash with rich strawberry shades. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”). More info |
Alyssum 'Sweet White' - Kew Collection SeedsLobularia 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 |
Calendula officinalis nana 'Apricots & Oranges' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionEnglish Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold
A striking colour combination of daisy-like flowers on dwarf, bushy plants. Very quick and easy, perfect for summer bedding and patio containers and an excellent cut flower. Calendula 'Apricots & Oranges' is ideal for almost any garden situation and even grows well in coastal areas. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Porcupine' - Kew for Kids Children's SeedsEnglish Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold An exciting new English Marigold with vivid orange, pointed blooms with an attractive quilling that gives a wild, spiky effect. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or as bedding. The distinct blooms also make a stunning cut flower.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Calendula officinalis nana 'Apricots & Oranges'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Double apricot and orange flowers, borne on compact, dwarf plants make a striking combination. These bushy, well branched pot marigolds are ideal for summer bedding displays and patio containers. 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 nana ‘Apricots and Lemons’ copes in almost any garden situation, and even grows well in coastal areas. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Godetia 'Lady In Blue' - Kew Collection SeedsClarkia tenella, Satin Flower, Godetia bottae, Eucharidium Silky blue flowers, lightly scalloped and a pure white centre are produced over a long period. From red stems, her lanceolate foliage is light green tipped in maroon. More info |
Californian Poppy 'Mission Bells Mixed'Eschscholzia caespitosa, California Poppy A choice mixture of fully double blooms in warm, sun-baked shades. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers 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: 30cm (12”). Spread: 30cm (12”). More info |
Californian Poppy 'Golden Tears'Eschscholzia maritima prostrata, California poppy A California poppy with a difference! From an early sowing it transplants without setback, flowering in May and still smothered in wondrous golden-yellow flowers in September. Growing to only 23cm (9”) high but with amazing semi-trailing stems up to 60cm (24”) long, Eschscholzia ‘Golden Tears’ naturally suits all types of containers and ground cover. Bred by T&M, it has also been awarded a Fleuroselect Quality Mark! Height: 23cm (9”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |