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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!
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 |
Oenothera 'Lemon Sunset'Evening Primrose, Sundrops An exquisite Evening Primrose with beautiful 10cm (4in) soft-yellow flowers that mature by changing to an attractive sunset-red. Ideal for adding height to borders, as well as a delicate evening fragrance to your garden. Height 90-100cm (36-40in). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
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 |
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 |
Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Apricot'Alcea rosea, Althaea rosea This magnificent strain, with fully double flowers of rich apricot on tall imposing spikes of blooms, gives an air of stately splendour. One of the finest background plants for the border and is equally effective when grown in small groups. Usually flowers in its second year. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 1.5-2m (5-6ft). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Hollyhock 'Nigra'Alcea rosea, Althaea rosea Customer RatingTall strong stems bearing chocolate maroon flowers, becoming almost 'black' towards the centre. This is a unique variety creating an impressive impact against most backgrounds. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 5ft. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Monarda didyma 'T&M Superb Mixed'Bee Balm, Bergamot Candelabra-like whorls of flowers in a formula mixture with mint scented foliage. Indispensable border flower for most soils, particularly damp sites. Height 90-100cm (30-40in).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Primula verisCowslip The famous meadow and hedge row plant of simple beauty. Fragrant lemon yellow pendulous blooms. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 23cm (9in). Contact with the leaves may cause skin allergy to some people with sensitive skins.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Pansy 'Chalon Supreme Wildberry Mixed'Viola x wittrockiana A stunning mixture of large ruffled flowered pansies in a dazzling wild berry blend of purple picotees and rose shades. Bushy compact plants flower over a long period brightening autumn, spring or summer containers. Spring sowings will give flowers during early summer, whilst summer and autumn sowings will bloom the following winter or spring.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Hollyhock 'Fiesta Time'Alcea rosea, Althaea rosea A beautiful, cottage garden favourite which will flower quickly from seed in its first year. Robust, dwarf plants produce stout stems which carry wonderful, double, cerise-pink, fringed blooms from mid to late summer. Very impressive when planted together in small groups in borders or try planting in large containers for a gorgeous patio display of hollyhocks!Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. 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 |
Pansy 'Padparadja' F2 HybridViola x wittrockiana So intense is the effect of its solid orange blooms, it is unlikely there is anything to match it.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |