A great colour range of fully double flowers, rose, yellow, maroon, salmon pink, scarlet and white on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. Read more about Alcea rosea, Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double’ (Alcea rosea)
So many people who visit the garden are intrigued by this easily grown annual. Growing up to 140cm tall it carries 80cm long dangling green flowers tassels from early summer until autumn. It is much sought after by flower arrangers.
A new and more useful cut flower as the dark red spikes are shorter, more graceful, arching rather than trailing. Young plants have edible leaves and can be used to make a natural food dye.140cm by 60cm.
A new and exciting variety with strongly architectural spikes of orange-bronze flowers on a 100-120cm tall plant. Excellent cut flower as well as a terrific garden subject. Easily grown from seed sown in situ during spring. Read more about Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'
This Egyptian wildflower makes a fine addition to the garden and to a vase. 15cm diameter white lacy flower heads are produced on a strong 50-60cm tall, self-supporting plant. Sow seeds from mid-autumn until early spring.
A superior strain of the Egyptian wildflower with strong and straight stems with very uniform growth producing more quality stems for a vase. Uniform growth prevents side shoots overgrowing the main umbel, resulting in a more manageable height. Read more about Ammi majus 'Graceland'
A fine cut flower and garden plant this native of Egypt produces beautiful 15cm lacy heads of soft greeny white flowers. Last well in a vase and makes an exciting addition to a mixed border.
A very much-improved strain of this fine cut flower and garden plant, this native of Egypt produces beautiful 15cm lacy heads of green toned white flowers. Read more about Ammi visnaga 'Casablanca'
This dark purple variety could well have been growing in our garden here for a hundred years. It is very like the wild form of this species. Free flowering and self sowing it will grow 60cm tall by 40 cm across. Happy in sun or light shade.
Beautiful peach-pink flowers are held on sturdy stems. A fine strain first introduced in Germany 20 years ago. Height 45cm spread 40cm. happy in sun or light shade.
Last summer and autumn this was the most enquired about annual in the garden. It produces dark purple flowers, reminiscent of a bat's face, in abundance. Needs a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Sow seeds in situ or into individual pots during spring. Read more about Bat Faced Cuphea (Cuphea lanceolata) 'Purple Passion'
This easily grown annual has long been a star in the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s garden at Cruden Farm. Clear blue flowers each with a cream eye are carried for most of summer and autumn on 60cm tall stems. Read more about Browallia americana ‘Blue Lady’
From English seed house Thompson and Morgan comes this terrific new California poppy with double cherry red golden eyed flowers for many months during spring and summer. Sow seeds in situ autumn to spring.
‘Purple Gleam’ produces masses of mauve-pink to purple-pink flowers which age to rose pink. Easily grown in any sunny spot from seed sprinkled onto the surface of the garden.
Red Chief’ is perhaps the best red flowered Californian poppy with brilliant glossy fiery red flowers for many months during spring and summer. Sprinkle seed on the surface of the garden.
A new addition from the marvellous Thompson and Morgan breeding program, 'Gold Swirl' has rich yellow double to semi-double flowers for months on end. DIrect sow seed from autumn until spring.
A good single blue-coloured 'Canterbury Bells'. Canterbury Bells are the classic cottage plant grown as a biennial: Sow in the first half of autumn for flowering the next year. Plant seed in situ from early March until the end of April. 100cm x 80cm. Read more about Canterbury Bells 'Single Blue' (Campanula medium)
A good single rose-coloured 'Canterbury Bells'. Canterbury Bells are the classic cottage plant grown as a biennial: Sow in the first half of autumn for flowering the next year. Plant seed in situ from early March until the end of April. 100cm x 80cm. Read more about Canterbury Bells 'Single Rose' (Campanula medium)
An old cottage garden strain of with very large flowers on a pyramid shaped plant. This strain has mostly the traditional “cup and saucer” shaped flowers with a large trumpet shaped bell sitting on a flat base. Read more about Canterbury Bells Double Mix (Campanula medium)
Orange flecked cream petals striped and flaked with shades of tangerine. These French heirloom carnations which date back to the 19th century have fully double frilly flowers, some 4-5cm across, with a delicious sweet spicy clove fragrance. Read more about Carnation ‘Chabaud Orange Sherb’
These French heirloom carnations which date back to the 19th century have fully double frilly flowers, some 4-5cm across, with a delicious sweet spicy clove fragrance. Occasionally single flowers will be produced. Read more about Carnation ‘Jeanne Dionis'
Sylphid carries long plumes of lime green flowers from January until frosts. A terrific cut flower it also makes a good border plant. It grows 60 to 80cm tall by 50cm wide. Plant seed under cover in early September and put into permanent position in November.
Matsumoto is the first Fusarium tolerant aster series on the market. This is a balanced blend of separate colours, semi-double flowers, upright habit. 65cm.
A new fully double peony flowered strain in all the colours on 70cm tall stems. These easy to grow plants are a florists favourite and loved by pollinators.
A much-improved new selection of painted daisy with glistening white flowers with central red and golden yellow rings. Makes a good cut flower. From late winter until late spring Sow seeds early spring.
Rich deep purple-maroon flowers are carried on long stems making this old fashioned cottage garden strain an excellent cut flower. Sow seeds from mid-autumn until early spring.
Florists Blue Boy’ is a commercial cut flower strain of this popular, dreamy blue annual. Plant seed in a sunny spot in the open garden from late summer until late winter for a good spring or early summer display. Height 80cm. Space 20cm by 20cm.
‘Cupcake White’ features the most delightful fused together petals forming a pretty teacup 10-12cm across for a long period during summer and autumn. Height 100cm.
A stunning tall growing large pink flowered strain which produces single flowers, Bred for a vase these make 10-12cm across flowers for a long period during summer and autumn. Height 100cm.
A stunning tall growing large red flowered florists strain which produces single flowers, 10-12cm across for a long period during summer and autumn. Height 100cm.
‘Versailles White’ is a stunning tall growing large white flowered strain which produces single flowers, 10-12cm across. Bred for the cut-flower trade these flower for a long period during summer and autumn. Height 100cm.
‘Purity’ is a tall white flowered variety selected from the ‘Sensation’ strain. From seed sown in situ during spring ‘Purity’ will make 100cm tall by 70cm wide plants topped by a profusion of large pure white flowers from early summer until autumn.
Another new cultivar from Europe for 2020, this is a compact annual with finely divided, mid- to grey-green leaves and large, double, yellow flowers in summer over many weeks. 40-50cm. Popular with a range of pollinators.
One of the best oranges for a summer border this new variety for 2020 is a compact annual with finely divided, mid- to grey-green leaves and large, double, orange flowers in summer over many weeks. 40-50cm
Tall plants produce large fully double and semi double flowers in shades of carmine pink and white. A really good cut flower as well as a fine garden plant. Height 120cm. Sow mid spring to early summer.
Sea Shells is a new strain with tubular petals and fluted edges which give a two toned, three dimensional effect. The 6 to 8cm diameter flowers are carmine, rose, pink and white. Height 100cm.
The pure white and green flower bracts, carried on 60cm to 80 cm tall stems, make a great cut flower. Take care with this plant as the sap can cause rashes so wear glasses, gloves and long sleeves when handling it.
Forget-me-nots are biennials so seed needs to be sown during late summer or early autumn for flowering the following spring. Best sown in situ but can be raised in pots.
Hollyhocks were a mainstay of cottage gardens during the 19th century and the early part of last century. Deep blackcurrant-purple single flowers. Sow seed in situ or in individual pots from mid-summer until early spring.
A great colour range of fully double flowers, rose, yellow, maroon, salmon pink, scarlet and white on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. Read more about Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double’ (Alcea rosea)
A great colour range of fully double flowers, rose, yellow, maroon, salmon pink, scarlet and white on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. Read more about Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double’ (Alcea rosea)
Spectacular Maroon Hollyhocks on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. The larger the seedlings grow before winter the more magnificent the flowering will be the following spring and summer. Read more about Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Maroon’
Spectacular Hollyhocks on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. The larger the seedlings grow before winter the more magnificent the flowering will be the following spring and summer.
Creamy Salmon hollyhocks on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. The larger the seedlings grow before winter the more magnificent the flowering will be the following spring and summer.
Spectacular Hollyhocks on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. The larger the seedlings grow before winter the more magnificent the flowering will be the following spring and summer.
Spectacular Hollyhocks on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. The larger the seedlings grow before winter the more magnificent the flowering will be the following spring and summer.
Spectacular Hollyhocks on 250cm tall stems. Plant seed in individual pots during February and March and plant out into the garden when ready. The larger the seedlings grow before winter the more magnificent the flowering will be the following spring and summer.
This new cut flower series is a great improvement on older strains. Strong stems carry long spires of fully double flowers. Upward growing side branches mean less tangling when flowers are being picked.
This new cut flower series is a great improvement on older strains. Strong stems carry long spires of fully double flowers. Upward growing side branches mean less tangling when flowers are being picked. Height 80cm.
This new cut flower series is a great improvement on older strains. Strong stems carry long spires of fully double flowers. Upward growing side branches mean less tangling when flowers are being picked. Height 80cm.
This new cut flower series is a great improvement on older strains. Strong stems carry long spires of fully double flowers. Upward growing side branches mean less tangling when flowers are being picked. Height 80cm.
A marvellous little annual which will flower quickly from seed sprinkled onto the garden. Sow seed during autumn and again from late winter through spring for a vivid display of the reddest of red flowers. 30cm.
A trailing strain of Lobelia suited to hanging baskets and pots as well as the front of the border. Pink, white, mauve, blue, crimson, lilac and rose are carried on a compact trailing plant.
Originating from the famed Linnaeus Gardens in Uppsala, Sweden, these are semi-tall erect plants with good size flowers with deep red/bronze petals with gold edging. A medium height to about 70cm.
Kees Sahin is a famed Dutch breeder of beautiful annuals and this is some of his finest work. Selected for the depth of colour, Kees' orange marigold germinates in about 7 days at temperatures around 20°C. It features a medium height to about 70cm. Read more about Marigold 'Kees' Orange' (Tagetes erecta)
Semi-tall erect plants with very large lemon flowers on sturdy stems. Uniform series selected for the depth of colour. Tagetes erecta germinates in about 7 days at temperatures around 20°C. It features a medium height to about 70cm.
This creamy white variety was bred in America fifty or more years ago and has stood the test of time. Growing 60cm tall by 80cm across it produces its very large flowers for many summer and autumn months. Sow seed in spring.
A terrific old variety of large flowered double marigolds. Orange, yellow and lemon flowers, some 8-10cm across are carried on a strong 70-80cm tall plant. Makes a good cut flower as well as an excellent garden subject. Sow seeds in spring.
A much improved strain of this popular cut flower with excellent germination rates. Long stems covered with apple-green, bell shaped flowers some 4cm across. Great for fresh and dried flower work. Read more about Molucella laevis (Irish Bells) Selected Strain
'Mont Blanc' as you would expect is a scintillating pure white flowering form of garden mallow. If grown well it will flower from spring through the summer although it does need extra watering during dry periods. It will make a plant some 40cm tall by 30cm across.
Bred for its deep vivid crimson flowers perhaps the darkest of all Nasturtiums, this is a trailing mounding variety making 50cm tall by 200cm wide. Sow seeds in spring for a long summer and autumn display.
This blend has a good mix of primrose, gold, orange, red, mahogany and more on moderately vigorous trailing plants. Can be used as a groundcover, a climber on a trellis, to trail on paths as in Giverny or in a hanging basket. Read more about Nasturtium ‘Gleam Hybrids’
This small growing nasturtium makes a mound 40cm by 40cm and produces 5cm blooms in shades of red, pink, orange and yellow from late spring until frosts. The flowers can be used in salads and the edible leaves have a peppery flavour.
Moonlight wan, creamy flowers, the closest to white of any nasturtium, make a delightful contrast to deeper coloured varieties. A compact grower making 30cm tall by 50cm wide. Sow seeds in spring for a long summer and autumn display.
Unique antique rose colour, make a delightful contrast to deeper coloured varieties. A trailing mounding variety making 50cm tall by 200cm wide. Sow seeds in spring for a long summer and autumn display.
A good mix of semi-double flowers in the usual nasturtium colours , rose, red, yellow, orange and cream held well above the foliage for an impressive display. A fairly compact habit makes ‘Whirlybird’ a good choice for pots or small gardens.30cm tall by 30cm spread. Read more about Nasturtium ‘Whirlybird Mixed'
An excellent cut flower as well as a great garden subject. During autumn, late winter and early spring direct sow seeds 1/2 cm deep or sprinkle seeds on the garden and keep moist until they germinate.
An excellent cut flower as well as a great garden subject. During autumn, late winter and early spring direct sow seeds 1/2 cm deep or sprinkle seeds on the garden and keep moist until they germinate.
An excellent cut flower as well as a great garden subject. During autumn, late winter and early spring direct sow seeds 1/2 cm deep or sprinkle seeds on the garden and keep moist until they germinate.
An excellent cut flower as well as a great garden subject. During autumn, late winter and early spring direct sow seeds 1/2 cm deep or sprinkle seeds on the garden and keep moist until they germinate.
An excellent cut flower as well as a great garden subject. During autumn, late winter and early spring direct sow seeds 1/2 cm deep or sprinkle seeds on the garden and keep moist until they germinate.
An excellent cut flower as well as a great garden subject. During autumn, late winter and early spring direct sow seeds 1/2 cm deep or sprinkle seeds on the garden and keep moist until they germinate.
