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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!
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 |
Dianthus plumarius 'Ipswich Pinks Mixed'Pink Ipswich Pinks were made famous by Joseph Sangster, the breeder and proprietor of T&M from 1913-52. They create a solid mass of colour in pinks, reds, bicolours and white, above blue foliage that is close and tightly knit. Ground smothering weed suppressors, they remain evergreen (blue). Floriferous and fragrant, they are welcome cut flowers and a necessity for the cottage garden, border or rock garden, being also suitable for edging or walls. A hardy perennial, they grow to a height of 23cm (9in) and can spread 60-70cm (24-30in). Flowering extends from late spring till the end of summer.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Penstemon 'Miniature Bells Mixed'Beard Tongue Stunning, miniature bells in pink, purple and rose shades, complemented by dwarf attractive blue- green foliage. Flowering over a long period in borders or containers. More info |
Lisianthus 'Double Eagle Mixed' F1 HybridEustoma grandiflorum, Eustoma russellianum, Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian, Japanese Rose Beautiful double rose-like blooms sometimes as much as 3in across are produced in good numbers on each plant. There are bicolours of blue and white, pink and white, wine red, pink, blue, pure white, cream and rose shades. The wiry stems hold the blooms in good floral condition for an amazing length of time so that a vase of these flowers needs changing less than any other cut flowers and there is rarely petal or leaf drop. Flowers summer. Height 45-60cm (18-24in). More info |
Strelitzia reginae (Dwarf)Bird of Paradise Unparalleled beauty of colour and form. Fantastic, exotic flowers justly famous. Grow them in your own greenhouse. One of the most rewarding of plants, it will take quite a bit of abuse and careless handling. Flowers spring. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in). More info |
Datura meteloides 'Evening Fragrance'Datura inoxia, Angels' Trumpet, Downy Thorn Apple Huge and heavily fragrant pure white trumpet flowers, with a soft lavender picotee edge, 20cm (8in) long and 10-15cm (4-6in) across, hang from tree-like plants, with soft, slate-blue foliage. Perfect for growing in tubs, containers, on patios or sheltered corners close to the house where the evening perfume can be appreciated. Despite their exotic appearance they are relatively tough under windy and rainy conditions, adapting to many soil types. Height: 90-120cm (36-48in), spread 90-95cm (36-38in). More info |
Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia reginae 'Kirstenbosch Gold' The rarely-offered, golden-yellow bird of paradise! After 20 years of hand pollination and selection by the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a small quantity of seed became available in 1994. Since then T&M has tried to introduce this variety into its catalogue. Patience usually pays off and finally we can offer more gardeners the chance of growing and seeing these flamboyant golden-yellow and purple blooms. Plants can take many years to flower from seed. Height: 1.2-1.8m (4-6ft). More info |
Strelitzia nicolaiGiant White Bird of Paradise A rarely offered robust species of Black Bird of Paradise. Beautiful bird-like blooms In white with purple - blue can take many years to bloom. Meanwhile the large exotic sword - like foliage makes a superb container plant in a conservatory. More info |
Strelitzia reginae CollectionStrelitzia reginae 'Dwarf', Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold', Bird of Paradise Collection comprises one packet each of: Reginae Dwarf - Unparalleled beauty of colour and form. Fantastic, exotic flowers justly famous. Grow them in your own greenhouse. One of the most rewarding of plants, it will take quite a bit of abuse and careless handling. Flowers spring. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in). Mandela's Gold - The rarely-offered, golden-yellow bird of paradise! Height: 120-180cm (4-6ft). More info |
Strelitzia reginae (Dwarf) - Exotic Seed CollectionBird of Paradise Unparalleled beauty of colour and form. Fantastic, exotic flowers justly famous. Grow them in your own greenhouse. One of the most rewarding of plants, it will take quite a bit of abuse and careless handling. Flowers spring. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in). More info |