Sow March to April in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude lig
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For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Thick clustered, tightly-knit blooms create a colourful floral carpet. China aster 'Carpet Ball Mixed' produces neat, mound-shaped plants with the foliage almost obscured by the fully double flowers. These superb, low maintenance annuals flower over a long period throughout summer, making them ideal for brightening up the front of borders and patio containers.
Excellent for bedding , these plants are robust, bushy and very wilt resistant. Well formed, globular, weather resistant flowers in blue, pink, rose, rose-red and white are produced over a long...
This variety is outstanding as a garden cut flower. It is early flowering with large feathery blooms in a mixture of bright colours on branching stems making them perfect for cutting. Sowing Info Sow...
Carpet like growth with leaves that appear to be sprinkled with ice crystals. Produces a glowing display in full sun on beds, borders, dry banks, rockeries, etc. Height Up to 7.5cm (3in)...
Cosmos are always popular for their cheery, laid-back informality. These ‘easy to grow’ beauties produce vibrant daisy blooms above a mist of delicate, airy foliage. Cosmos 'Xsenia' is a...
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' is a classic Columbine with the most gorgeous, pompom flowers. A showpiece for the cottage garden border and very easy to grow. Aquilegia is a carefree perennial for mixed...
NEW Sanvitalia ‘Yellow With Black Eye’• Mini Sunflower like flowers for containers and baskets• Sunshine yellow flowers with a dark brown centre• Perfect for the sunniest...
Cosmos Cupcake Mixed are easy to grow and a 3 colour blend, are free flowering and have single and semi double blooms. This plant grows to a potential height of 1.2m and prefers a sunny position. Sow...
This variety is outstanding as a garden cut flower. It is early flowering with large feathery blooms in a mixture of bright colours on branching stems making them perfect for cutting. Sowing Info Sow...
Fantastic, easy to grow Snapdragon for beds and borders. Get the vintage look in your garden with this handsome Snapdragon. Plants are really easy to grow, performing strongly in sunny borders as...
Possibly the most beautiful Aquilegia of all. With glorious light to deep blue flowers 2-3in across sometimes fetching bi-coloured with white. An excellent border perennial, grand for cutting, in...
Flowers are a lovely rich milk-chocolate hue, almost black on cloudy days. This tall variety of Centaurea makes an excellent cut flower too. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 30cm (12"). 100 seeds...
