Flower Seeds - A - E

Plants become smothered in small fragrant blooms. Easy to grow and long lasting. Hardy annual.
Sow indoors: February - April and plant out in May
Sow outdoors: March - May
Flowers: June - October

Average contents: 1250 seeds

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A superb dwarf variety of this popular plant, the wide range of colour gives a delightful show all Summer. A half hardy annual, flowering the same year. Prefers a sunny position. Grows to a height of 8in. and a spread of 10in. Halfhardy perennial.

When to plant indoors: January - March

How to grow indoors: Sow thinly in trays of seed compost. Just cover the seeds with compost, keep moist and maintain a temperature of 15-20C (60-68F). Germination should take 10-14 days but may be erratic. Thin (prick out) when seedlings have developed 2-4 leaves. Harden off and plant out in May, allowing 9-12in (25-30cm) between plants.

Flowers: June onwards

Average contents: 1500 seeds

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Sweet Columbine or Granny's Bonnet, as it is popularly known, is a splendid early flowering border plant. A 'must' in a cottage garden, it is an excellent cut flower. A hardy perennial, flowers year after year in sun or partial shade. Hardy perennial.

Warning:
Harmful if eaten.

Sow indoors: February - June and plant out June - October
Sow outdoors: April - June
Flowers: May - June

Average contents: 150 seeds

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A dazzling carpet of colour with these double-flowered, dwarf Asters. So useful for edging, tubs and window boxes. A half hardy annual, flowering the same year, in sun or partial shade. Grows to a height of 8in. and a spread of 10in. Halfhardy annual.
When to plant outdoors: April - May
How to grow outdoors: Sow 0.5in (1.5cm) deep in flowering position. Keep moist until established. Thin out to 8in (20cm) apart. Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering season.
When to plant indoors: March - April
How to grow indoors: Sow 0.25in (0.5cm) deep in trays of seed compost at 15-20C (60-68F). Keep moist. Thin (prick out) seedlings to prevent overcrowding. Harden off and plant out in May.
Flowers: July - September

Average contents: 250 seeds.

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Aubrietia - 'Large Flowered Hybrids' is superb for Spring and early Summer colour in rock gardens, borders and window boxes. A hardy perennial, flowering year after year. Prefers a sunny position. Grows to a height of 4in. and a spread of 25in. Hardy annual.
When to plant outdoors: April - June
How to grow outdoors: Sow 0.25in (0.5cm) deep in a seed bed. Keep soil moist until seedlings are well established. Plant out to flowering position in September-October, 6in (15cm) apart. When flowering has finished, trim plant to retain shape.
When to plant indoors: February - March
How to grow indoors: Sow in pots of seed compost in a greenhouse or cold frame. Keep moist. Prick out (transplant) as necessary. Harden off and plant out in late spring.
Flowers: March - June

Average contents: 400 seeds.

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Aubrietia - 'Rich Rose' provides unbeatable spring colour for edging and rock gardens. Great as groundcover or tumbling over low walls. Grows to a height of 6in. and a spread of 12in. Hardy perennial.
Sow indoors: February - April and plant out September - October
Sow outdoors: April - June
Flowers: March - June

Average contents: 200 seeds.

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S: February-April (I) F: June-Frost

I. walleriana
Excellent value for money - a whole host of bright colours for bedding and containers. Treat as HHA. Height: 12in/30cm

Average contents: 60 seeds.

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Calendula officinalis
An easy to grow old-fashioned border favourite. Always reliable in wet or dry summers. Grows to a height of 24in. and a spread of 15in. A Hardy annual.
Sow outdoors: March - May and August - October
Flowers: May - September

Average contents: 120 Seeds.

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Candytuft - 'Fairy Mixed' is an annual favourite for edging and bedding, and so easy to grow. This carefully selected mixture includes delightful shades of pink, lavender, carmine and white. A hardy annual, flowering the same year. Prefers a sunny position. Grows to a height of 9in. and a spread of 15in. Hardy annual.
When to plant outdoors: March - May
How to grow outdoors: Sow 0.25in (0.5cm) deep in flowering position. Keep moist. Make successive sowings for a continuous show. Alternatively, sow outdoors in September to flower early the following Spring. Thin out to 6in (15cm) apart.
Flowers: June - September

Average contents: 500 seeds.

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An established border favourite and in our opinion , one of the most stunning early summer flowers. The pink, blue and white bell-shaped flowers sit in delicately filled cups. A hardy biennial, flowers the following year in a sunny or partially shaded position. Grows to a height of 30in. and a spread of 15in. Hardy biennial.
When to plant outdoors: April - June
How to grow outdoors: Sow 0.25in (0.5cm) deep, in a seed bed. Keep moist. Thin out to 9in (25cm) between plants. Transplant to flowering position in September-October, spacing 12in (30cm) apart.
Flowers: May - July

Average contents: 650 seeds.

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Your cat will love the young shoots of this quick growing grass. Easy to grow it will provide an indoor, year round play area for your cat. Hardy annual, grow indoors all year round. Grows to a height of 3in. and a spread of 3in.

Hardy annual.

When to plant indoors: All year round
How to grow indoors: Sow thinly in trays or pots of moist seed compost. Sow liberally and cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear after 3-5 days. Prevent grass becoming coarse, trim when 2-3in (5-7cm). Make regular sowings for a continued supply.
Flowers: All year round

Average contents: 25 grams.

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The traditional beautiful 'cornflower' blue. The simplicity of the double flowers is at the heart of the cottage garden. A hardy annual flowering the same year, in sun or partial shade. Grows to a height of 30in. and a spread of 15in. Hardy annual.
When to plant outdoors: March - May; August - September
How to grow outdoors: Sow 0.5in (1.5cm) deep in flowering position. Keep moist. Alternatively sow outdoors in August-September to flower the following Spring. Thin seedlings to 9in (25cm) apart. Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering season.
Flowers: June - September

Average contents: 250 seeds.

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A superb, tall mixture which contains a wide variety of colours, including maroon and mauve it makes an ideal flower for cutting. A hardy annual, flowering the same year, in sun or partial shade. Grows to a height of 36in. and a spread of 15in. Hardy annual.
When to plant outdoors: March - May; August - September
How to grow outdoors: Sow 0.5in (1.5cm) deep in flowering position. Keep moist. Or, sow in August-September to flower the following Spring. Thin seedlings to 9in (25cm) apart. Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering season.
Flowers: June - September

Average contents: 500 seeds.

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S: February-April (I) April-May (O) F: June-October

C. bipinnatus

Extra-large single heads and lovely, delicate ferny foliage. Good border and cut flower.
Height: 48in/120cm

Enough seeds for 120 plants.

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Reliable whatever the weather. Produces neat mounded bushes of mainly double blooms great in containers or in the border. Long lasting cut flowers. Grows to a height of 24in. and a spread of 20in. Halfhardy perennial.
Sow indoors: February - April and plant out May - June
Flowers: July - October

Average contents: 50 seeds.

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Tall elegant spikes create maximum impact at the back of the borders year after year. From pure white to violet they are magnificent flowers! Grows to a height of 84in. and a spread of 25in. Hardy perennial.

Warnings:
'Harmful if eaten'

Sow indoors: February - May and plant out June - October
Sow outdoors: May - July
Flowers: June - August

Average contents: 100 seeds.

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