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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!
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Presto'Tickseed A breeding breakthrough, a true first year flowering perennial Coreopsis, ideal for planting in containers, window boxes or towards the front of borders. Naturally dwarf and compact ball-shaped plants are smothered in double golden yellow blooms all summer. More info |
Pansy 'Singing the Blues'Viola x wittrockiana This mixture of four enchanting colours, in shades and contrasts of blue, are not just pretty but the most sensational breakthrough in Violas for a decade. They were specifically bred for containers, baskets and ground cover, possessing a unique trailing habit. Above all they are wonderfully fragrant with a gorgeous, pervading sweet scent. Flowers appear in abundance and because they are tolerant to cold and heat, they can be grown all year round. Height: 2-3in Flowers spring/summer. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Commelina dianthifoliaBird-bill Day Flower, Widow's Tears Customer RatingA very rare plant indeed. This is one of the few plants with such intense blue flowers and that will also perform well in the garden. Flowering in its first year with 2.5cm (1in) gentian blue flowers, it then produces tubers and springs back to life the following year with an unceasing display of blooms. Wonderful in containers, rock gardens and the border (regardless of soil conditions). Hardy down to -8/-10C. Flowers summer. Height 15-30cm (6-12in.) More info |
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Red Shades'Blanket Flower
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Dianthus barbatus 'Kaleidoscope Mixed'Sweet William
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Delosperma floribunda 'Stardust'Ice Plant Customer RatingThe perfect plant for that hot, dry spot in your borders or rockeries. Dwarf, shiny, deep green, almost metallic-looking succulent foliage bursts into bloom from mid May. Plants are covered with spectacular lilac-purple flowers flowers with large white centres, flowering until the first frost. Loved by butterflies. Height: 10-15cm (4-6in) More info |
Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Red'Scarlet Sage
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Lysimachia atropurpureaLoosestrife A superb border plant with silver- green lanceolate foliage and many spikes of claret-red, almost black florets - a highly unusual colour in perennials. May also be used in containers or as a cut flower. More info |
Echinacea 'PowWow Wild Berry'Coneflower With outstanding garden performance and the capacity to produce more flowers per plant than any other seed-raised Coneflower, Echinacea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ is a striking addition to any garden. Whether grown as a first-year flowering or as a traditional over-wintered perennial, its unique and intense deep-pink flowers with their dark rose centres will invigorate borders and pots with their vivid colour. Coneflower plants are particularly useful for exposed coastal sites and wildlife gardens. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'Fleabane, Mexican Fleabane Lovely subject for hanging baskets, window boxes, patio tubs. Flowers within 3 months. More info |
Dianthus plumarius 'Sonata'Pink Flowering all summer with very double, fragrant classic cottage garden pinks. Flowers 16-18 weeks from sowing.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Nights'Delphinium chinense Attractive dwarf plants covered in a blanket of dainty midnight-blue flowers. Flowering in their first year from sowing makes them perfect for bedding borders or containers, providing a colourful display over a long summer period. More info |