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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     Customer RatingFollowing 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 |
Sweet Pea 'Fragrantissima'Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingSweet Pea ‘Fragrantissima’ embraces the full colour spectrum from white, through all the pink shades, reds, blues, purples, bicolours, and stripes. This large flowered mix has been carefully blended to ensure an even balance of colour and fragrance. Enjoy them in the garden, grown against walls and fences, or cut some of the sturdy, straight stems for a vase indoors. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Useful links: More info |
Sunflower 'Mongolian Giant'Helianthus annuus Customer RatingFun to grow, producing flower heads up to 45cm (18in) across with individual seeds up to 3½cm (1½in) long. As well as producing large yellow flower heads, Sunflower Mongolian Giant will be the envy of your neighbours as it grows up to 420cm (14ft) tall. 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: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Chatsworth'Lathyrus odoratus An aristocrat of the show bench, and a superb cut flower! Sweet Pea ‘Chatsworth’ produces 5 to 6 pale lavender blooms, of outstanding quality, on each tall, straight stem. Delicate frills and a wonderful fragrance make this sweet pea a beautiful choice for exhibition, or to simply enjoy in your garden. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'King Size Navy Blue'Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingA choice variety for its extraordinarily dark navy-blue flowers and superb, intense fragrance. Sweet Pea ‘King Size Navy Blue’ bears up to 5 large, frilled blooms on each slender stem, making this an excellent cut flower for filling small vases with just a few stems. Let it intertwine with paler varieties for an unforgettable display in the garden. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Wildflower 'Honey Bee Flower Mixed' Customer RatingA blend of 19 species of nectar and pollen rich annual and perennial wildflowers, which are proven favourites of honey bees in our gardens. Our special selection provides forage over a long season making it an invaluable food source for bees. This colourful wild flower mix is perfect for those gardeners with their own honeybee hives, or those wishing to encourage bees into their gardens. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 30cm (12”). 1 gram of seed sows an area of approximately 1 square metre. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Scent Infusion' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionLathyrus odoratus
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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 |
Poppy 'Bridal White'Papaver rhoeas, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy Customer RatingRarely-seen, pure white field poppies. The simple purity of this single colour, Poppy Bridal White makes a dramatic display when sown in drifts in borders in the autumn or spring. More info |
Poppy (Wild)Papaver rhoeas, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy |
Sweet Pea 'Blue Shift'Lathyrus odoratus
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Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'Lathyrus odoratus
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Ammi majus 'Graceland'Bishop's Weed, Bullwort |
Poppy 'Pink Fizz'Papaver somniferum (Laciniatum Group), Opium Poppy The elegant two-tone, pink bicolour blooms of Poppy 'Pink Fizz' sit atop tall stems of silver foliage that sway gently in the breeze. As summer progresses, the irregular and finely slashed ‘lacinate’ petals give way to green-blue seed pods that make a useful addition to dried flower arrangements. Direct sow this undemanding hardy annual to fill gaps in wildlife gardens and cottage garden planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 30cm (12").Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Sherbet Fizz'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cornflower 'Classic Fantastic'Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cornfield MixtureA mixture of the cornfield weeds of yesterday plus other attractive wild flowers to provide a splash of colour in a difficult area or create a mini cornfield in your wildlife garden. In the vegetable garden they can provide colour and nectar to attract pollinating insects and predators. An excellent 'natural' edge to gravel paths and drives. Flowers summer. Height: 15-60cm (6-24in). Contents: White Campion, Charlock, Corn Chamomile, Corn Cockle, Cornflower, Field Forget-me-not, Corn Marigold, Scentless May Weed, Field Pansy, Wild Pansy, Field Poppy, Long-headed Poppy. Please Note: Even though wild flowers, they should not be scattered in the wild without the authorisation of your local Nature Conservation Trust. Caution: All parts are poisonous. 1 gram of seed sows an area of approximately 1 square metre. More info |
Sunflower 'Russian Giant'Helianthus annuus Customer RatingA giant among annuals. Give them plenty of room and you will be rewarded with plants up to 3m (10ft) tall with huge yellow flowers often 30cm(12in) in diameter. Useful to grow against an unsightly shed or fence. Birds love the seeds so grow a few plants close to the house and watch them feed in the autumn. Flowers summer. Height 8-10ft. 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: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Sweet Dreams'Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingA world exclusive collection of distinctly different sweet pea flowers - we believe ‘Sweet Dreams’ to be the best mixture ever! Each and every one, including many award winning varieties, has been selected for outstanding fragrance, exhibition standard blooms and superb growing performance. These cottage garden favourites are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more they will flower! Pop a few stems in a vase to fill a whole room with fragrance. Grow sweet peas against a sunny fence or trained on a free standing obelisk. For an informal display, let them scramble through mature shrubs. Height: 1.8m (6’). Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Poppy 'Seriously Scarlet'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy Customer RatingA dramatic new Poppy with striking scarlet flowers which have a dark purple-blue centre. opening to form an Elizabethan style ruff. The strong, tall stems boast large, highly ornamental, silver-green orientale foliage. Variable seed was sent by a customer to T&M, and breeders have selected for uniformity and trueness to type, resulting in this bright border and cottage garden annual. Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Polar Star'Ismelia carinata, Painted Daisy |
Sweet Pea 'White Supreme'Lathyrus odoratus  Useful links: More info |
Poppy 'Ladybird'Papaver commutatum, Caucasian Scarlet Poppy |
Cornflower 'Blue Diadem'Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Useful links: National Gardening Week 15th-21st April 2013 - how to attract wildlife to your garden More info |
Sweet Pea 'Blue Ripple'Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingA beautiful, strong growing variety with rippling ice white petals marbled in a most unusual shade of blue. The deeply scented flowers of Sweet Pea ‘Blue Ripple’ are carried atop long, straight stems that are make them ideal for a fragrant bouquet. Height: 180cm (71") Spread: 30cm (12"). Useful links: More info |
Stock 'Appleblossom'Matthiola incana, Gillyflower Customer RatingTo one of the most beautiful annuals, T&M have added one of the loveliest of colour combinations and Mother Nature has supplied the fragrance. Perfume, beauty and elegance in pink and white all rolled into one. Invaluable summer bedding plants with dense showy spikes of sweet scented flowers. Justifiably popular for beds, borders, cut flowers and they also make magnificent plants for winter flowering in the cold greenhouse. Flowers early summer. Height: 30cm (12in). More info |
Poppy 'Ladybird' - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsPapaver commutatum, Caucasian Scarlet Poppy |
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. Companion planting: Try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids. Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Sugar n Spice'™Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingThis specially bred dwarf sweet pea is guaranteed to spice up your containers and baskets with its unmissable fragrance. Sweet Pea ‘Sugar n Spice’ comes in a spectacular colour range, including bicolours. The blooms are produced all along the short stems and from each leaf node, forming a ball of rich colour when planted in hanging baskets. The plants are naturally neat and compact so there is no need for pinching. Allow 15 plants per 35cm (14”) basket. Height and spread: 18cm (7”). . Useful links: More info |
Larkspur 'Kingsize Scarlet'Consolida ajacis, Annual Delphinium, Consolida ambigua The best red Larkspur has arrived, not only that but it is kingsize too! Giant spikes of vivid scarlet blooms make a brilliant cut flower and are imposing for bedding or back of the border. Kingsize Scarlet will surely create a talking point. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Firecrest'Lathyrus odoratus A fiery red sweet pea that won’t bleach in the sun! The bold scarlet flowers of Sweet Pea ‘Firecrest’ are set upon tall, straight stems that make eye-catching exhibits for the show bench. This fragrant variety is equally at home in the garden or a vase indoors, filling the air with its powerful scent. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Orlaya grandifloraWhite Lace Flower  Customer RatingAn attractive addition to bouquets. Orlaya makes an easy to grow, quick border filler with decorative snow-white lacy blooms produced all summer long. Perfect for cutting. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Cream Southbourne'Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingWithout doubt, Sweet Pea ‘Cream Southbourne’ is one of the best cream varieties available for cutting. Luscious, large, frilled blooms are well placed on long stems with a fantastic fragrance. This elegant variety associates beautifully with other colours but is equally good on its own, grown over obelisks, arches and trellis. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Bicolour Mixed'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea An impressive mixture of small-flowered, heirloom (Grandiflora type) sweet peas offering the widest range of beautifully scented bicolours. These old fashioned annual Sweet Peas are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more the plants will flower! Perfect for filling vases indoors with colour and perfume. Try covering a sunny fence or obelisk, or let them scramble through mature shrubs. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: More info |
Californian Poppy 'Sun Shades'Eschscholzia mexicana, California poppy |
Sweet Pea 'Matucana'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea Customer RatingA lovely heirloom (Grandiflora) type, that was first introduced into Britain in the 17th century by Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani. Despite its slightly smaller flower size, Sweet Pea ‘Matucana’ retains the original captivating Sweet Pea fragrance that has become so characteristic in today’s modern varieties. This striking bicolour produces masses of crimson and violet blooms on very bushy plants that are ideal for scrambling over obelisks. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).. Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Floral Tribute'Lathyrus odoratus Frilly sweet pea flowers that both look and smell divine! Introducing our own mixture, Sweet Pea ‘Floral Tribute’, that provides outstanding fragrance and exhibition-standard blooms in a glorious array of colours. These cottage garden favourites are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more the plants will flower! Grow sweet peas against a sunny fence or trained on a free standing obelisk. For an informal display, let them scramble through mature shrubs. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Poppy 'Red Pom Poms'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy Customer RatingAttractive bright red, double pom pom flowers stand above sturdy stems of blue-green foliage. Adds a vibrant display to borders, calling out for attention. Height: 60-90cm (24-36 inches). Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Poppy 'Peony Flowered Mixed' (Paeoniiflorum group)Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy Up to 4in double blooms, grey-green leaves and large seed pods for winter decoration. Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Orange Dragon'Lathyrus odoratus One of the few orange varieties with superb quality blooms of the brightest orange-red. With its startling colour and soft, alluring fragrance, Sweet Pea ‘Orange Dragon’ makes an eye catching variety for the show bench. The long, straight flower stems are ideal for using in cut flower arrangements too. This unusual coloured sweet pea prefers a slightly shadier position to prevent the flowers from fading in the sun. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina'Lathyrus odoratus Gorgeous, lightly scented blooms ideal for cutting; bred by one of the world’s leading Sweet Pea breeders. Each stem averages four blooms in a unique tricolour of lilac, purple and cream enhanced by intricate veining on each flower. Simply stunning!Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Apple Blossom'Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea ‘Apple Blossom’ makes a stunning addition to the flower border when trained onto obelisks and trellis. The gently ruffled, blush-pink petals emit a deliciously sweet perfume. This beautiful variety that equally well received, on the show bench and in cut flower arrangements. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Amberboa muricataSweet Sultan |
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 |
Sweet Pea 'Anniversary'Lathyrus odoratus Cover obelisks, walls and fences with a kaleidoscope of colour! Shades of yellow, lilac, blue, orange and white mingle together to create an unbelievable combination of colours. The flowers of this vibrant selection of annual sweet pea species have a refreshing simplicity, being smaller and less frilly than many modern cultivars. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Butterfly MixtureAn exciting blend, specially selected to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden. Excellent for making attractive drifts of colour, and your garden a haven for wildlife. Easy to grow. 1 gram of seed sows an area of approximately 1 square metre. More info |
Dianthus barbatus 'Summer Sundae'Sweet William 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 |
Sweet Pea 'Hi-Scent'Lathyrus odoratus, Sweet Pea 'High Scent' Widely regarded as one of the most fragrant sweet peas available! This beautifully delicate variety bears creamy-coloured petals with subtle violet-blue picotee edges and a heavenly perfume. The heavily scented flowers smother Sweet Pea ‘Hi-Scent’ as it clambers over trellis, obelisks, fences or cane wigwams. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Fragrant Ripples'Lathyrus odoratus A distinctive perfumed blend of delicately marbled flowers with wavy, rippled, picottee edges. Blooms of scarlet, claret, blue, and lilac are set upon long, slender stems that are superb for cutting. Grow Sweet Pea ‘Fragrant Ripples’ against walls and fences for a beautifully fragrant summer display. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: 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 |
Sweet Pea 'Wiltshire Ripple'Lathyrus odoratus This old variety is worth discovering for its abundance of distinctive, bicolour, striped blooms of rich claret on a snow-white background. Each straight stem of Sweet Pea ‘Wiltshire Ripple’ carries 3-4 richly scented blooms that make superb cut flowers and a fine display in the garden. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: 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 |
Sweet Pea 'Bright and Breezy'Lathyrus odoratus A refreshing mix containing just six varieties - some of which have yet to be released individually! Sweet Pea ‘Bright and Breezy’ blends these specially selected colours for a clean, fresh, summery appearance with a rich, characteristic, sweet pea perfume. These large, wavy-edged blooms are carried on strong stems that are ideal for cutting. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Mixed'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea Customer RatingA cheery mixture of smaller flowered heirloom (Grandiflora) types in a wide range of colours. Sweet Pea ‘Heirloom Mixed’ has a wonderful fragrance that is characteristic of these old fashioned varieties. Perfect for adding colour and fragrance to garden arches, trellises, obelisks. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Fire and Ice'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea A fabulous colour combination of crimson upper petals, with lower petals of lilac blue that deepens as the flower matures. Sweet Pea ‘Fire and Ice’ is one of the most vigorous of the small-flowered heirloom (Grandiflora) types with a superb and powerful scent. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Sunflower 'Russian Giant' - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsHelianthus annuus Customer RatingI could be the tallest flower in your garden. Can you grow the tallest, sunniest sunflower? When I have finished flowering leave the flowerheads out to feed the birds over the winter. Height: 2m+.Did You Know? - Not all sunflowers are yellow or tall. Look for furry-looking teddy bear types, different colours and ones with several flowers on one stem. 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: More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Greenheart Orange'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Poppy 'Flemish Antique'Papaver paeoniflorum, Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum group) The marvellous, creamy coloured double heads splashed with orange-red give a truly gorgeous and elegant, antique appearance to this masterpiece of a Poppy. Simply a must-have plant, with elegance and style, excellent for borders. Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Ballerina Blue'Lathyrus odoratus Customer RatingA superb variety for exhibition producing large, highly-scented flowers, with up to four blooms per 30cm (12”) long stem. This variety was bred by a T&M customer and holds a coveted RHS AGM. Sweet Pea ‘Ballerina Blue’ is a vigorous variety that will quickly cover trellis and obelisks, adding colour and a powerful fragrance to summer flower borders. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Nigella damascena 'Oxford Blue'Love-In-A-Mist |
Calendula officinalis nana 'Citrus Cocktail'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Pink and White Ripple'Lathyrus odoratus Large, wavy pink and white blooms make Sweet Pea ‘Pink and White Ripple’ a most distinctive variety. The fabulous, sweetly scented flowers are carried on straight stems that are ideal for cutting and make eye-catching entries on the show bench. A showy variety that will add summer colour and fragrance to obelisks and trellis. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Echium vulgare 'Blue Bedder'Viper's Bugloss, Blueweed |
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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Sunflower 'Solar Flash' F1 HybridHelianthus annuus
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: More info |
Poppy 'Summer Fruits'Papaver paeoniflorum, Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum group) Customer RatingDramatic peony-headed poppy in a kaleidoscope of colours. Poppies will bloom all summer long in borders and then reseed to appear again the following year. The ruffled nodding heads are irresistable to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Plant in clumps for maximum impact. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Nigella damascena 'Moody Blues'Love-In-A-Mist |
Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'Flax, Flowering Flax It may be safely accounted as one of the easiest, showiest and most beautiful of all hardy annuals. From early summer to autumn, brilliant blood-red flowers with a beautiful satin sheen are produced. Height: 35-45cm (15-18in). More info |
Gypsophila elegans 'Covent Garden'Annual Baby's Breath |
Cornflower 'Classic Romantic'Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Fragrant MixtureA new and exciting blend of some of the most 'scentsational' annuals for your garden. With vibrant colour and creating wafts of rich perfume, the Fragrant Mix will be a vital addition to cottage gardens everywhere. 1 gram of seed sows an area of approximately 1 square metre. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Annual Species Mixed'Lathyrus Cover obelisks, walls and fences with a kaleidoscope of colour! Shades of yellow, lilac, blue, orange and white mingle together to create an unbelievable combination of colours. The flowers of this vibrant selection of annual sweet pea species have a refreshing simplicity, being smaller and less frilly than many modern cultivars. Height: 180cm (71") Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: More info |
Poppy 'Black Peony'Papaver paeoniflorum, Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum group) The fascination of black or dark flowers continues with this stunning, large, fully double flowered poppy in deepest red to black, with lovely crinkled petals. Easy to grow and superb in the border where it is best left to naturalise. Flowers summer. Height 91cm (36in).Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Stock 'Night Scented'Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis, Matthiola bicornis Deliciously scented flowers which open in the evening. Sow anywhere that is close enough to the house to get the benefit of such a beautiful fragrance. Below windows, patio tubs, window boxes, even a small sowing in hanging baskets. Try mixing with Virginian Stock before sowing to provide a mixture of attractive flower and fragrance. Flowers summer. Height 12in. More info |
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 |
Sweet Pea 'Midnight'Lathyrus odoratus Seldom available. Beautifully formed, large blooms of maroon-red, almost black. An amazing colour!Useful links: More info |
Californian Poppy 'Peach Sorbet'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy |
Sweet Pea CollectionLathyrus odoratus An outstanding collection of fragrant sweet peas, specially selected for their colour, form and rich perfume. These cottage garden favourites are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more they will flower! Pop a few stems in a vase to fill a whole room with fragrance. Grow sweet peas against a sunny fence or trained on a free standing obelisk. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 30cm (12").
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Sweet Pea 'Snoopea'Lathyrus odoratus A superb dwarf sweet pea that carpets the ground with a kaleidoscope of colour and fragrance! These bushy plants make superb groundcover and unlike other non-climbing varieties, the plants of Sweet Pea ‘Snoopea’ have reduced tendrils so the plant remains neat and compact. This versatile variety is equally useful for basket, containers and window boxes. Height and spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Machaeranthera tanacetifoliaTansy-leaf Aster, Aster tanacetifolius, Tahoka Daisy, Prairie Aster Looks like a perennial Michaelmas Daisy, but is an annual producing a mass of violet-blue single flowers during the summer. Also known as Prairie Aster it blooms over a long period adding late summer to early autumn colour to borders. Attractive addition to large containers on a sunny patio. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Promise'Lathyrus odoratus
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Crepis rubraHawk's Beard An enchanting, easy to grow annual, with masses of attractive pinkish red 2.5cm (1 inch) flower heads, ideal for brightening a sunny border. Height: 30-40cm (12-16in). More info |
Calendula officinalisEnglish Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Ammi visnagaToothpick Plant, Khella, Bishop's Weed |
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan
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"). More info |
Sunflower 'Earth Walker'Helianthus annuus 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: More info |
Salvia horminum 'Claryssa Mixed'Salvia viridis var. comata, Annual Clary |
Poppy 'Blackcurrant Fizz'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'Lathyrus odoratus Intriguing deep purple-blue flowers that are so dark they almost appear to shimmer black in the summer sunshine. The large, fragrant blooms, set atop particularly long stems, make an astonishing exhibit for the show bench and are equally eye catching in flower borders. Sweet Pea ‘Blue Velvet’ is a free flowering variety producing 4 or five blooms per stem. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: 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 |
Scabious 'Oxford Blue'Scabiosa atropurpurea, Pincushion Flower |
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 |
Silene pendula 'Peach Blossom'Campion, Nodding Catchfly A charming, but exquisite stunner for the spring or summer garden. Its habit is branching so it reaches only 4-6in in height yet cascades or spreads for 12in Descriptively it's one mass of ½in double blooms, Uniquely the blooms have no consistent colour. The buds are deep pink opening to salmon and maturing to white, conveying this majestic blossom effect. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers and direct sown, or planted out, is a striking carpeting plant of better character and form than alyssum. Occasionally singles will appear in the double forms and should be removed. More info |
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Orange Sprite'Creeping Zinnia |
Poppy 'Violetta Blush'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy A stunning discovery in a T&M customer's garden brings us this spectacular annual poppy. Fully double blooms in a fashionable blushed-lilac shade stand above strong stems of silver-green foliage. Easy to grow, ideal for sowing in small drifts to add a touch of class to your borders. Named after the customer's aunt who was known as Violetta by her grandchildren. Height: 60-90cm (24-36 inches).Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Villa Roma Scarlet'Lathyrus odoratus
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Linum grandiflorum 'Blue Dress'Flax, Flowering Flax Stunning border plant, producing tine sprays with masses of attractive true-blue flowers throughout the summer. Ideal for borders, bedding or containers. More info |
Poppy 'Candy Floss' (Paeoniiflorum group)Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy Customer RatingA truly fabulous New & Exclusive introduction from Thompson & Morgan. Huge 7-10cm (3-4in) diameter, fully-double pom-pom flower heads stand tall and proud above glaucous foliage. The stunning flowers are followed by large, attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements. Sow in large drifts in borders as an easy-to-grow annual which will attract admiration from passers-by and neighbours! Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'T&M Prize Strain Mixed'Lathyrus odoratus A spectacular mix for the garden or the showbench that blends the best sweet peas for beauty, form, colour and fragrance. Sweet Pea ‘T&M Prize Strain Mixed’ combines breathtaking scented flowers, colours which glow in the sunlight, soft shades to harmonise, and strong colours to contrast - in fact, almost every tint imaginable. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: More info |
Poppy 'Tallulah Belle Blush'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy A real stunner! Splendid fully double blooms in fabulous lilac and violet shades make this poppy a 'must have' for this year's summer borders. Poppy Tallulah Belle Blush is best sown directly into the garden in drifts from March to early June; the resulting large pom-pom head poppies will flower all summer and will provide attractive seed pods in the autumn for dried flower arrangements.Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Poppy 'Angels Choir Mixed'Papaver rhoeas, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy |
Larkspur 'Gentian Blue'Delphinium grandiflorum, Delphinium chinense, Siberian Larkspur A clear, fresh Gentian blue which is perfect for bedding, borders and containers. This impressive annual Delphinium, also known as Siberian Larkspur, boasts a stunning colour which is breathtaking and essential for any garden. More info |
Alyssum 'Sweet White'Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum |
Limnanthes douglasiiPoached Egg Plant |
Larkspur 'Sublime Mixed'Consolida ajacis, Annual Delphinium, Consolida ambigua |
Linaria maroccana 'Northern Lights Mixed'Toadflax, Annual Toadflax A highly original bedding plant, the Linaria is low-growing and has attractive grey-green foliage. This is flanked, through the summer months, by a myriad of flowers in a wealth of bright and striking shades. More info |
Sunflower 'Dwarf Yellow Spray'Helianthus annuus 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: More info |
Sunflower 'Choco Sun'Helianthus annuus 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: 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. Companion planting: Try growing ornamental cabbages with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from the leaves, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: More info |
Diascia barberae 'Rose Queen'Twinspur Undoubtedly one of the world's loveliest annuals. Slender spikes of shell like, rose pink flowers spring From a mound of small, glossy, dark green leaves. At the back of the flower are two short spurs and the throat is tinged with purple and marked with a yellow spot. Easy to raise it thrives in ordinary garden soil and Flowers and flowers! Superb for sunny borders and excellent in containers. Flowers early summer to first frosts. Height 30cm (12in). More info |
Dianthus chinensis 'Edwardiana'Chinese Pink, Indian Pink A sumptuous blend of attractive antique shades of red, rose, pink, white and stunning bicoloured blooms. Bushy, free-flowering plants with outstanding garden performance are ideal for creating a long lasting, trouble free display in borders and containers. Height: 40cm (16in). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Limnanthes douglasii - RHS Garden Explorers Children's SeedsPoached Egg Plant |
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 |
Easy Annuals 'Fairy Mixed'A delightful mixture of dwarf annuals adding a touch of grace to borders. This wide range of varieties has been selected to flower gradually, giving your borders an ever-changing, magical appearance throughout the summer. Perfect border filler; sow seed in drifts. Height range 5-45cm (2-18in) Subject to availability, packet contains mix of the following: Agrostis nebulosa, Anagalis monellii ssp. linifolia Gentian Blue, Camissonia cheiranthifolia Silver and Gold, Clarkia concinna Pink Ribbons,Clarkia bottae Lilac Pixie, Cuphea miniata Firefly, Linanthus androsacus French Hybrids, Linaria aeruginea Grenada Sol, Linaria maroccana confetti Lobularia maritima Red, Ursinia anethoides, Viola x wiiliamsiana Little Rascals and Viola x williamsiana Black. 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. Companion planting: Try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids. Useful links: More info |
Chrysanthemum coronarium 'Primrose Gem'Glebionis coronaria, Crown Daisy, Garland Chrysanthemum Neat dome shaped plants with ferny foliage and 1-1½ in gorgeous primrose 'buttons' with a golden eye. Flowers summer. Height 30-45cm (12-18in). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Companion planting: Try growing Chrysanthemums with chives, whose aromatic leaves will deter aphids. Useful links: More info |
Sunflower 'Velvet Queen'Helianthus annuus 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: More info |
Californian Poppy 'Buttermilk'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy |
Sunflower 'Teddy Bear'Helianthus annuus Customer RatingBig, 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). Spread: 30cm (12"). 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: More info |
Alyssum 'Snow Crystals'Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum |
Cornflower 'The Bride'Amberboa moschata, Centaurea moschata, Sweet Sultan |
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 |
Sweet Pea 'Tickled Pink'Lathyrus odoratus An extremely beautiful, sweetly perfumed variety with large, rich pink blooms on an almond-cream background. The long flower stems of Sweet Pea ‘Tickled Pink’ are ideal for cutting so that you can enjoy their powerful fragrance in your home. A lovely variety for growing over obelisks and trellis to add colour and fragrance to your summer garden. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Lupin 'Sunrise'Lupinus, Lupinus mutabilis, Lupinus cruickshankii Customer RatingAs desirable and as lovely as any lupin could be. A tall, branching plant with white, gold, bronze and azure blue flowers rising in ascending tiers above blue-green foliage. It is excellent for cutting, fragrant and spectacular when grown in groups of five or more plants. It MUST be direct sown where it is to flower and germinates freely. Height 90-105cm (3-3½ft). More info |
Poppy 'Ooh La La'Papaver paeoniflorum, Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum group) Once you see these exquisite, large 7-10cm (3-4in) fully double flower heads you will stand in astonishment at their outstanding range of bright clear colours as they stand proudly above glaucus green foliage. Easy to grow, ideal sown in drifts, adding colour and height to annual borders followed by large attractive seed heads.Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'King Size Navy Blue' - Kew Collection SeedsLathyrus odoratus Customer RatingA choice variety for its extraordinarily dark navy-blue flowers and superb, intense fragrance. Sweet Pea ‘King Size Navy Blue’ bears up to 5 large, frilled blooms on each slender stem, making this an excellent cut flower for filling small vases with just a few stems. Let it intertwine with paler varieties for an unforgettable display in the garden. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Mixed'English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Sunset'Ismelia carinata |
Crepis rubra 'Snow White'Hawk's Beard Delicate pure white blooms, making an attractive companion for her pink sister. Easy to grow in sunny borders. Height: 30-40cm (12-16in). More info |
Viola tricolorHeartsease, Wild Pansy A charming and prolific baby pansy with an unbeatable combination of 3-4 colours in each FLOWER! It will flower continuously from summer to winter, is compact enough for rockeries, walls or edging and will self sow seedlings. Flowers summer to winter. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in). The petals make a colourful addition to green salads, can be candied to top desserts etc. or used to make violet soup. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Harlequin' F1 HybridHelianthus annuus An exclusive bicoloured blend of richly coloured sunflowers including a very unusual rose pink shade. Long flowering, multi-headed stems of 15cm (6in) diameter, pollen-free blooms. A welcome addition to borders or as a cut flower. Height 120-150cm (4-5 feet).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: More info |
Cornflower 'Black Ball'Centaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Dianthus chinensis heddewigii 'Black And White Minstrels'Chinese Pink, Indian Pink Showy plants for bedding, border, rockery and containers producing an abundance of quite unique, showy black and white flowers throughout summer. The dainty, fully double blooms are heavily laced, over an inch in diameter and sweetly scented. They make excellent cut flowers lasting a long time in water. Flowers summer. Height 30-38cm (12-15in).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sunflower 'Prado Yellow'Helianthus annuus 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: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Elegant Ladies'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea This classic selection comprises small flowered heirloom (Grandiflora) types, many dating back to the 16th century. Specially selected for their pastel shades and powerful fragrance, Sweet Pea ‘Elegant Ladies’ will add a touch of style to your summer garden and makes a delightful cut flower too. Height: 180cm (71”) Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Nigella bucharica 'Blue Stars'Asian Love-In-A-Mist Small and pretty, rather flat lavender blue flowers grow on dwarf, loose-branching, open and feathery plants. Free-flowering and easy-to-grow hardy annual. Also known as the Emir of Buchara or Asian Love-in-a-Mist. Just throw to sow and grow. Summer flowering is followed by attractive seed pods. More info |
Gypsophila muralis 'Gypsy'Baby's Breath Customer RatingSay "goodbye" to Marigolds and Petunias and "hello" to Gypsophila! Transform your baskets, containers and bedding with this superb, top quality annual. Neat, compact mounds absolutely smothered in semi to fully-double pink flowers, gracing your summer garden. Useful for the rock garden or edging borders and excellent for hanging baskets, window-boxes tubs etc. A real joy to see and worth every penny! Awarded a Fleuroselect Quality Mark and All America Selections Winner. Flowers summer. Height: 20-25cm (8-10in). Spread: 50cm (20in). More info |
Sunflower 'Little Dorrit' F1 HybridHelianthus annuus 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: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Spanish Dancer'Lathyrus odoratus This variety boasts delightfully scented flowers - on average 4 blooms per stem - in a never-before-seen tricolour with unusual veining. Sweet Pea ‘Spanish Dancer’ is an ideal cut flower; bred by one of the world’s top breeders, this sweet pea variety is an enthusiast’s dream. Order now demand is sure to be high. Height: 2m (6.5'). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Californian Poppy 'Champagne and Roses'Eschscholzia californica, California poppy |
Godetia 'Apple Blossom'Clarkia unguiculata, Satin Flower, Clarkia elegans, Clarkia 'Appleblossom', Eucharidium |
Scabious 'Ebony and Ivory'Scabiosa atropurpurea, Pincushion Flower |
Candytuft 'Dwarf Fairyland Mixed'Iberis umbellata |
Lavatera trimestris 'Twins Cool White'Mallow, Annual Lavatera |
Sunflower 'Pastiche'Helianthus annuus 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: More info |
Stock 'Cinderella Series Mixed'Matthiola incana, Gillyflower |
Sweet Pea 'Statesman Mixed'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea An exclusive blend of two very distinguished, small-flowered heirloom (Grandiflora) varieties. Sweet Pea ‘America’ and Sweet Pea ‘Senator’ complement each other beautifully with their deeply scented flowers, each individually striped and marbled in shades of pink and lilac. Sweet Pea ‘Statesman Mixed’ is perfect for cut flower arrangements and adds a bright splash of colour to summer borders, trained over obelisks or up trellis. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Useful links: More info |
Diascia barberae 'Apricot Queen'Twinspur The first apricot flowered Diascia from seed! Slender spikes of exquisite flowers spring from a mound of small, glossy, dark-green leaves. Superb for rockeries, borders and containers where it will repeat flowering to early autumn. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Mollie Rilstone'Lathyrus odoratus Long, slender stems are graced with large, fragrant, cream coloured blooms with a dusky pink picotee edge. Sweet Pea ‘Mollie Rilstone’ has a lovely antique appearance that really catches the eye. Perfect for winning prizes on the show bench or simply enjoying in a vase indoors. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: More info |
Sweet Pea 'Alan Titchmarsh' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionLathyrus odoratus
Named after myself in 1986, this attractive Sweet Pea has lightly scented, large blooms in a gorgeous almond pink with a hint of cream. Ideal used a garden cut flower and regular prizewinner on the show bench. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Useful links: More info |
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. 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 |
Cornflower CollectionCentaurea cyanus, Blue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons A modern yet classic look for your borders! Easily sown en masse directly into beds, these two varieties of single and semi-double flowered annual cornflowers will create long lasting swathes of colour when sown in drifts. These easy to grow, cottage garden favourites also make a dainty cut flower. 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 |
Lathyrus chloranthus 'Lemonade'Sweet Pea Eyecatching and unique, this annual Lathyrus species is the only yellow sweet pea you’ll find. The small, unscented, acid yellow flowers are produced on vigorous stems against a backdrop of soft green foliage throughout midsummer. Lathyrus chloranthus ‘Lemonade’ makes a striking feature and a real talking point. Perfect for patio containers or growing as an annual hedge or screen. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Lavatera trimestris 'Twins Hot Pink'Mallow, Annual Lavatera |
Sunflower 'Valentine'Helianthus annuus 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: More info |
Alyssum 'Aphrodite Improved Mixed'Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum |
Sweet Pea 'Night and Day'Lathyrus odoratus A plentiful supply of long stemmed blooms in richly contrasting shades of burgundy and white. These vigorous climbers are beautifully scented and make a superb summer display. The flowers of Sweet Pea ‘Night and Day’ are ideal for adding to cut flower arrangements. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: More info |
Limonium sinuatum 'Forever Mixed'Statice Customer RatingOne of the best quality mixtures available, offering a comprehensive mixture of colours: white, pink, lilac, yellow, rose and purple. Excellent garden plant and dried cut flower as the larger than usual blooms hold their colour superbly after drying. Height: 60-75cm (24-30in). 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 |
Campanula ramosissima 'Meteora'Bellflower |
Cerinthe majorHoneywort The 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 |
Scabious 'Summer Sundae'Scabiosa atropurpurea, Pincushion Flower |
Zaluzianskya capensisNight Phlox Customer RatingPretty, phlox-like 13mm (½in) white and maroon flowers that open in the late evening, releasing a delicious scent. Grow in groups to take advantage of the honey fragrance. More info |
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. More info |
Nigella damascena 'Mulberry Rose'Love-In-A-Mist |
Calendula (Duo)English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold 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 |
Sweet Pea 'Flying the Flag'Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora Sweet Pea This impressive collection comprises three specially selected heirloom (Grandiflora) varieties for their patriotic colours and superb fragrance. These colourful small flowered types make a bright display of national pride trained against fences or over obelisks in flower borders. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).
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Asarina antirrhiniflora (Mixed)Maurandella antirrhiniflora, Violet Twining Snapdragon The very pretty 2.5cm (1in) long snapdragons that will thrive in sun or shade. The "Climbing Snapdragon" comes in shades of red, pink, violet and blue, with speckled creamy lips. This attractive quick-growing half-hardy annual will twine itself around trellises, or creep down from pots. The pale green foliage gives a soft foil for the dainty flowers. Also useful for pots or hanging baskets, flowering from early summer to late winter if protected from frost. Grows to 120-180cm (4-6ft). More info |
Poppy 'Cherry Glow'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy Like a giant version of the traditional field Poppy, this richly coloured annual is perfect for adding quick and easy colour to bedding and borders. Plus, the eye-catching scarlet petals fall away to reveal decorative seed heads, great for drying.Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities Mixed' (Annual)Alcea rosea annua, Althaea rosea A completely new dimension in annual flowering Hollyhocks, these unique, bushy, dwarf plants produce stout stems which become clothed in beautiful, anemone-centred, frilly blooms, in a surprising array of colours. Ideal for planting in the middle of borders, or in large containers for an impressive patio feature.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 Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady'Lathyrus odoratus This charming sweet pea dates back to the 18th century and hence it retains the original strong, richly scented sweet pea fragrance. Bicoloured flowers of deep pink and white are borne on medium length stems early in the season. Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ makes a wonderful border display and a delightful cut flower. Height: 180cm (71”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Useful links: 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 |
Sunflower 'Magic Roundabout' F1 Hybrid - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh CollectionHelianthus annuus
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: More info |
Godetia 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'Clarkia amoena, Satin Flower, Godetia amoena, Godetia grandiflora, Eucharidium |
Sunflower 'Key Lime Pie'Helianthus debilis Customer RatingAttractive clusters of small flowers each with primrose-cream petals, surrounding an unusual lime-green centre disk. En-masse, this mouthwatering combination looks great in borders or as a cut flower. Gorgeous companion for Claret. 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: More info |
Emilia coccinea 'Scarlet Magic'Tassel Flower Attractive, small, flame red, fluffy flowers, sway gently in the summer breeze, resembling an artist's brush or tassels, giving the common names of Flora's Paintbrush or Tassel Flower. Ideal for adding a change of height, colour and texture to bedding displays. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). More info |
Alyssum 'Carpet Of Snow'Lobularia maritima procumbens, Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum |
Dicranostigma franchetianumAn attractive and rarely seen member of the poppy family. Each plant produces branched stems that bear large, deep yellow, nodding, poppy-like flowers against attractive grey-green foliage. Adds height and interest to borders. Can be sown March to May as an annual or sown in September to flower the following year as a biennial. Height 50-70cm (20-28in) More info |
Scabious 'Ace of Spades'Scabiosa atropurpurea, Pincushion Flower |
Phacelia viscida 'Tropical Surf'Scorpion Weed An attractive easy to grow annual with masses of scrumptious azure-blue blooms with white lacy centres, produced on low ground hugging plants. A unique colour for, adding to borders or containers. More info |
Sweet Pea 'Antique Fantasy Mixed'Lathyrus odoratus These colourful old varieties laid the foundations for today’s modern cultivars, with their intoxicating sweet fragrance and superb colours. Their vigorous growth is best trained as bush plants instead of cordons, for a mass of strong stemmed blooms that will provide an endless supply of cut flowers. Sweet Pea ‘Antique Fantasy Mix’ is ideal for scrambling over obelisks and trellis in summer flower borders. Height: 180cm (71") Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: More info |
Stock 'Starlight Scentsation'Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis, Night Scented Stock, Matthiola bicornis A joy to behold! Wonderfully fragrant stocks, not just with the well known pink flowers, but now in a wealth of pastel colours. Sow thickly in a large container and place on the patio where you can enjoy the scent, or simply in drifts in the border. Flowers summer. Height 45cm (18in). 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 |
Stock 'Vintage Mixed'Matthiola incana, Gillyflower |
Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Summer Festival'Ismelia carinata Customer RatingAn attractive, versatile, quick and easy to grow annual mixture of bright colours, featuring both double and semidouble blooms in many vivid shades, flowering throughout the summer. Create a festival of colour, in borders or bedding displays. More info |
Wildflower Fragrant Mixture - Kew Collection SeedsA new and exciting blend of some of the most 'scentsational' annuals for your garden. With vibrant colour and creating wafts of rich perfume, the Fragrant Mix will be a vital addition to cottage gardens everywhere.1 gram of seed sows an area of approximately 1 square metre. More info |
Malope trifida 'Glacier Fruits Mixed' |
Lavatera trimestris 'Silver Cup'Mallow, Annual Lavatera |
Diascia CollectionTwinspur
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Californian Poppy 'Fruit Crush'Eschscholzia californica, California Poppy |
Poppy 'Applegreen'Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy A delighted T&M customer discovered this very unusual apple green coloured Poppy in their garden. Its striking pom-pom blooms stand out above tidy grey- green foliage. Very eye catching in borders when planted en masse. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in).Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
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