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Biennials live for 2 years, whereas perennials live for longer. As a general rule, biennial and perennial seeds should be sown in spring, but some can be sown in autumn as well. Many varieties will self-seed after flowering, giving you even more plants!
Hellebore (Christmas Rose)Helleborus niger Surprise your friends and neighbours with an arrangement of Christmas roses for the festive season! Beautiful blooms at a time when little else is available. From seed you can have a group quite close together in a way which would cost you a great deal if you bought the plants. They flower in about three years from seed and invariably produce stronger, healthier plants. More info |
Francoa sonchifolia 'Pink Giant'Bridal Wreath Reliable garden perennial with deeply lobed green leaves and spikes of large pink bicoloured petals on long flower spikes. Just as lovely in a border as in a vase. More info |
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Trailing Carnations Mixed'Wild Carnation Travelling in the Alpine regions of Europe one is struck by the magnificent and visual impact of their window boxes, hanging baskets, pots, tubs etc. And then we realised that they make liberal use of pendulous carnations adding an extra slant in perspective and design. The colour range is mainly pink and red shades.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Geranium maderenseGiant Herb Robert, Madeira Cranesbill Customer RatingTruly amazing! Resembling a small Palm Tree, with a stout trunk and radiating stems of palmate foliage. This species requires some shelter In the garden, or is perfect for a large pot in the conservatory or the greenhouse border. Velvety, magenta pink flowers are produced in panicles aloft the exotic foliage. Height: 90-150cm (3-5ft). More info |
Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness Mixed'Pink A true breakthrough! First year flowering from July to September from an early (February) sowing, producing heavily scented pinks. Dwarf, bushy, spreading plants; ideal for cottage or perennial borders. Easy to maintain - simply trim spent blooms with shears at the end of the season. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'Maiden Pink A spectacular first year flowering perennial Dianthus that is quick to flower. Dwarf plants of deep green foliage, are smothered with dainty white serrated flowers complimented by an attractive fiery red eye. These delightful 'Pinks' are long flowering, and look stunning as ground cover in borders or added to rockeries. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Sedum ussuriense 'Turkish Delight'Stonecrop T&M's own attractive dwarf selection, with deepest burgundy, almost black foliage and carmine-red flower umbels. Stunning in containers, borders or rockeries. Height: 10-15cm (4-6in) More info |
Dianthus deltoides 'Micro Chips'Maiden Pink A true first year flowering perennial Dianthus that is very quick to bloom. Dwarf deep green foliage, soon becomes smothered in a spectacular mixture of dainty serrated edged flowers. Stunning in containers, used as ground cover at the front of borders or added to rockeries. Height: 15-20cm.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Snail VineVigna caracalla, Phaseolus caracalla, Snail Flower, Snail Bean, Corkscrew Flower Customer RatingThis quick growing, evergreen twining climber is a close relative to the runner bean, grown for its pendants of twisted flowers, like coiled snail shells, up to 5cm (2”) across. The fascinating summer flowers are followed by cylindrical green fruits in late autumn. Requiring a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F), Vigna caracalla is best grown in patio containers that can be moved indoors to a heated greenhouse or conservatory for the winter. Alternatively, grow snail vines outdoors as an annual. Height: 6m (20’). Spread: 2m (6’). More info |