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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!
Geranium pratense 'Purple Haze'Hardy Geranium, Meadow Cranesbill One of the hardy Geranium discoveries of the century! 'Purple Haze' is a stunning plant, producing amazing foliage with a unique bronze-purple hue, a shade rarely seen in hardy Geranium foliage. The leaves are deepest in shade during spring, gradually changing to an attractive deep green with strong purple edging. Even more exciting is the striking contrast of the blooms, perfectly themed in shades of gorgeous violet-mauve. Height: 60-75cm (24-30in). More info |
Primula vulgarisPrimrose, Common Primrose Without doubt this native British plant is one of the most beautiful of the Primula family and an excellent garden plant. The flowers are of softest yellow, a colour very rare among flowers, and are deliciously scented. Happy in full sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 6in.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
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 |
Aubrieta 'T&M Mixed Hybrids'Aubretia A very special selection of large-flowered Aubretia with a rich colour range. They cascade and spread with vigorous determination. Suitable for rockeries, borders, edging paths, planters etc. Flowers early spring. Spread 18-24in. More info |
Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade' F1 HybridAubretia An excellent strain almost smothered in flowers in rich purple shades. Excellent for a bold spring display. Suitable for rockeries, walls, borders, edging paths, planters, window boxes etc. Flowers early spring. Spread 30-38cm (12-15in). 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 |
Armeria hybrida 'Bees Hybrids'Sea Pink, Thrift Long flowering plants with unusual ball shaped flower heads on thin wiry stems. Flowering all summer long in a magnificent range of colours, Armeria ‘Bees Hybrid’ forms a pleasing rounded cushion of foliage that remains evergreen through the winter. Undemanding and easy to grow, these appealing little perennials are well suited to poorer soils and coastal conditions with a toughness that belies their beauty. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mixed Colours'Spiderwort, Tradescantia x andersoniana Quick forming clumps of fleshy sword-like foliage and a succession of clustered blue, lilac and mauve flowers. Very hardy and trouble-free in the border. More info |
Geranium 'Reflections'Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill An increasingly popular cottage garden and border plant now available from seed in this exclusive designer mixture. Only large flowered, border varieties have been selected in shades of blue, purple, pink and white, including 'Splish Splash'T, a striking blue and white bicolour. Without doubt the cheapest way to grow a wonderful range of colours. Flowers early to mid summer. Heights range from 30-60cm (12-24in). More info |
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Mixed'Sea Pink, Large-flowered Thrift, Armeria maritima
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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 |
Helianthemum 'Hybrids Mixed'Rock Rose, Sun Rose Showy dwarf evergreen shrubs which spread quickly over rocks and slopes and make ideal ground cover. The attractive foliage is smothered from late spring with masses of 2.5cm (1 inch) flowers resembling wild roses in pink, lemon, copper, red, purple and white. They love the sun and stand hot, dry conditions very well. Height: 9-12 inches. More info |