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GROW something new from seed
Phlox drummondii 985Y grandiflora, ‘Blushing Bride’ A beautiful combination of blush pink and silvery white.
50cm HA/HHA £1.95
Front coverCosmos atrosanguineus, 399N ‘Black Magic’ See page 21.
Valeriana officinalis 1269H Attractive native wild flower with clusters of fragrant, pale pink flowers. 150cm HP £1.86
Astrantia maxima 151X With tiny flowers crowded together in a pin cushion head, these are lovely blooms. 60cm HP £2.85
Achillea sibirica var. 37C camtschatica, ‘Love Parade’ Clusters of numerous large and lovely soft pink flowers with pale yellow stamens. 60cm HP £2.85
Nicotiana mutabilis 899M On very branching stems, this bears all summer, a mass of flowers, from white to pale pink to magenta. 120cm HHA £1.95
Digitalis x mertonensis 462C Fine hybrid with large flowers, said to have the colour (but not, of course, the taste!) of crushed strawberries. 90cm HP/HB £2.25
Zinnia elegans, 1310T ‘Zinderella’ Lilac Rather quirky looking flowers with fluffy-looking domes topping the attractive lilac-pink blooms. 60cm HA/HHA £2.85
Malva moschata, 844H ‘Appleblossom’ Lovely variety bearing all summer a mass of soft, appleblossom-pink blooms. 90cm HP £2.30
Delphinium consolida, 442X ‘Pink Perfection’ Perfect pale pink. Robust yet romantic spires. Very vigorous grower. 120cm HA £1.95
Matthiola incana, 849N Appleblossom Delicate looking, white and very pale-pink blooms. 75cm HA/HHA £1.95
Scabiosa atropurpurea, 1148W ‘Tall Double Flowered Mixed’ Very popular and easy to grow large double flowers in a wide range of colours. 90cm HA/HHA £1.95
Lysimachia ephemerum 833D Rare but handsome perennial with tall spikes of silvery-white flowers in late summer. Unusual cut flower. 90cm HP £2.45
Helichrysum 677M bracteatum, Silvery Rose Shimmering, silvery-pink, daisy-like papery flowers, ideal for cutting and drying. 90cm HHA £1.75
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Pimpinella major, 1001R ‘Rosea’ A charming light and airy Cow Parsley-like plant bearing umbels of tiny rosy-pink flowers on strong, wiry stems. 80cm HP £2.75
Linaria purpurea, 813L ‘Canon Went’ A first class garden plant with spikes of lovely pink flowers in summer. 90cm HP £2.65
Antirrhinum majus, 107R ‘Appleblossom’ Beautiful spikes of lovely, delicate peachy-rose blossoms. 90cm HHA £1.95
Callistephus chinensis, 243D ‘King Size Appleblossom’ Extra tall Asters with large blooms in a beautiful shade of romantic soft pink. 100cm HA/HHA £1.95
Lathyrus odoratus, 769T ‘Prima Donna’ Old-fashioned variety with quite charming and delicate shell pink flowers. Bred around 1897 and beautifully scented. 25 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Cynoglossum amabile, 429N ‘Mystic Pink’ These plants bear long spikes of delicate flowers in a comforting soft mysterious shade of pink. 90cm HA £1.95
Dianthus caryophyllus, 451Q ‘Chabaud’, ‘La France’ Delicate and charming pale pink flowers – creamy blush to baby pink. 60cm HHA/HHP £1.95
Gomphrena globosa, 646Q ‘Rose’ Unusual spherical heads of flowers with perfect papery pink petals. 60cm HHA £1.95
Celosia spicata, 300T ‘Flamingo Feathers’ Plumes of ivory-white flowers with beautifully and delicately shaded rose-pink tips. 100cm HA £1.95
Dianthus barbatus, 450C ‘Newport Pink’ English cottage garden classic with attractive salmon flowers. Easy and great for cutting. 60cm HHA/HHP £1.60
Eschscholzia californica, 534H ‘Thai Silk Appleblossom Chiffon’ Double flowers in an exquisite shade of shimmering, dappled silvery-pink. 25cm HA £2.25
Cosmos bipinnatus, 398W ‘Double Click Bicolor Rose’ Ruffled petals in romantic shades of blush pink and white. 90cm HHA £2.65
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Clarkia amoena, 643C ‘Memoria’ These white floaty flowers have very subtle blush pink centres borne on erect stems making glorious cut flowers. 50cm HA £1.95
Gaura lindheimeri, 612H ‘Summer Breeze’ Variety to face the irregularities of the British weather, pink buds open into beautiful pure white flowers. 14 seeds. 90cm HP £2.96
Erigeron karvinskianus 523K Daisy-like flowers in profusion only 3 months from sowing, open white but change to deep pink. 30cm HA/HHP £2.35
Papaver rhoeas, 949Z ‘Falling in Love’ Romantic semi-double and double flowers in a mix of picotees and bicolors, rose, salmon to coral and red. 80cm HA £1.95
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Centaurea cyanus, 304W ‘Classic Romantic’ Perfect pink flowers have two shades of pink or rosy-red, many with darker centres and lighter petals.100cm HA £1.95
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Calendula officinalis, 233Z ‘Touch Of Red Buff’ Interesting contemporary beige-pink with darker brown petal tips gives a beautiful vintage effect.
60cm HA £1.95
Antirrhinum majus, 108L ‘Chantilly Bronze’, F1 Hybrid Beautiful blooms in a warm pinky-apricot colour. 90cm HHA £2.95
Amaranthus caudatus, 86X ‘Coral Fountain’ We love this variety with its unusual tassels of dusky pinky-coral.
105cm HA/HHA £1.95
Limonium sinuatum, 811T ‘Apricot Beauty’ A variety in a colour that’s very popular at the moment – apricot-pink. 50cm HHA £1.95
Nicotiana x hybrida, 900F ‘Tinkerbell’ Slender green trumpets open out to reveal maroon faces with bright blue stamens. 90cm HHA £2.55
Zinnia elegans, 1311M ‘Oklahoma Salmon’ Gorgeous new warm mix of peach shades. Long, strong stems and smaller blooms make excellent cut flowers. 80cm HHA £2.35
Callistephus chinensis, 243E ‘King Size Apricot’ Huge, flamboyant blooms in a sumptuous creamy, apricot colour. 100cm HA/HHA £1.95
Antirrhinum majus, 109E ‘Chantilly Light Salmon’, F1 Hybrid Ruffled open flowers in an exquisite colour range from palest pink to subtle apricot blush. 90cm HHA £2.95
Eschscholzia californica, 533J ‘Thai Silk Apricot Chiffon’ Award-winning variety with luxurious, single and double, peachy apricot flowers with a shimmer of coral-pink. 25cm HA £2.25
Phlox drummondii 985T grandiflora, ‘Cherry Caramel’ Subtle, antiquey caramel and rosy-pink blooms with bold pinky-red central stars. 60cm HA/HHA £1.95
Verbascum hybridum, 1271R ‘Southern Charm’ Beautiful and unusual long flowering spikes in subtle yet eye-catching shades of peach, pink, lilac and apricot. 10 seeds. 90cm HP £2.45
Alonsoa warscewiczii, 81W ‘Salmon Beauty’ Wonderful and unusual, but very easy. Elegant, purple-tinged stems covered in salmon-pink flowers all summer long. 35cm HHP £1.95
Tropaeolum minus, 1259M ‘Ladybird Rose’ Beautifully coloured blooms; dusky-pinky-apricot with dark ladybird spots at the base of each petal. 30cm HA £2.25
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Matthiola incana, 849K ‘Vintage Peach’ Antiquey dusky-pink coloured stocks, ideal for cutting. 40cm HA/HHA £1.95
Celosia cristata, 300N ‘Bombay Pink’ Fine and floriferous variety for cutting with strong stems and few side shoots – a favourite with flower arrangers. 10 seeds. 100cm HHA £2.95
Papaver orientale, 954K ‘Coral Reef’ A poppy in a beautiful, vibrant coral pink. 75cm HP £2.25
Alcea rosea, 72G ‘Halo Apricot’ Stunning dark-centred, large single blooms of pinky, corally-apricot. 200cm HB/HP £2.65
Lathyrus odoratus, 763T ‘Valerie Harrod’ One of our favourite varieties; we love ‘Valerie’ with her large wavy blooms of coral-pink. 20 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Digitalis purpurea, 464Q ‘Dalmatian Peach’ Possibly the fastest Digitalis on the market, this is our favourite colour – peachy-apricot. 15 seeds. 50cm HP/HB £2.95
Helichrysum bracteatum, 677K Salmon Rose Papery yet shiny, ‘everlasting’ daisy-like flowers in an unusual shade of orangey-pink. 90cm HHA £1.75
Rudbeckia hirta, 1130H ‘Sahara’ One of our favourites; semi-double and double velvety blooms in subtle shades of caramel, copper and warm pink. 60cm HHA/HHP £2.25
Phlox drummondii 985N grandiflora, ‘Crème Brûlée’ We love the unusual colour combinations including dusky-pinks and peachy-creams. 45cm HA/HHA £1.95
Scabiosa atropurpurea, 1148D ‘Fata Morgana’ Fine variety with delicious, creamy apricot-yellow flowers – a most remarkable and attractive colour. 90cm HA/HHA £2.75
Penstemon barbatus, 967M ‘Twizzle Coral’ A vigorous first year flowering perennial. Strong stems with long spikes of coral-pink blooms. 15 seeds. 90cm HP £2.35
Zinnia elegans, 1310Y Super Cactus ‘Senorita’ Eccentric variety of Zinnia with large, spiky petalled, cherry and salmon-pink blooms. 90cm HA/HHA £2.25
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Lathyrus odoratus, 762F ‘Spanish Dancer’ Beautifully fragrant variety; cream and rosy-pink flowers with darker pink edges. 20 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
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Verbena hastata, 1271C ‘Pink Spires’ Long spires of brilliant pink flowers.
120cm HP £1.99
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Salvia horminum, 1138B ‘Pink Sundae’ A charming old variety with highly coloured rosy-carmine bracts with veins a deeper shade. 50cm HA £1.95
Knautia macedonica 1146Q One of the longest flowering of perennials producing a succession of lovely, dark crimson pin cushions.
60cm HP £3.45
Xeranthemum annuum 1298 Everlasting flower with white, woolly leaves and white, pink or violet flowers borne freely all summer. Thrive on poor soils. 50cm HA £1.99
Echinacea pallida 490L A fine perennial from the USA, handsome and spidery pink flowers fading with age, with a dark maroon central cone. 120cm HP £2.64
Zinnia elegans, 1310R ‘Mazurkia’ Award-winning variety with most unusual striking cream-tipped scarlet flowers. 90cm HA/HHA £2.20
Daucus carota, ‘Dara’ 437Y Dark flowered wild carrot with flowers in an attractive mix from white and pink to dark purple. 120cm HB £2.25
Dianthus 451Z carthusianorum Dense clusters of lovely upward facing, cherry-red or deep pink flowers. 30cm HP £1.95
Abutilon hybridum 6W maximum, Giant Flowering Mixed Exotic-looking, chalice-shaped flowers in only a few months from sowing. 90cm HHSh £2.82
Cosmos bipinnatus, 399C ‘Double Click Cranberries’ Exuberant frothy double flowers in a lovely shade of glamorous dark carmine-red. 90cm HHA £2.65
Agastache mexicana, 61G ‘Sangria’ Flowers generously the first year from seed and over a long period, long stems of brilliant red-purple flowers. 120cm HP/HHP £2.25
Amaranthus caudatus, 87T ‘Dreadlocks’ Long flower clusters of deepest red hang almost to the ground. 120cm HA/HHA £1.95
Papaver rhoeas, 951K ‘Pandora’ Unique and impressive poppy with unusual double blooms in shades from deepest vintage burgundy to pale pinky-reds. 60cm HA £1.95
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Echinacea purpurea, 491H ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ A multitude of bright pink blooms, this super performer has branched plants with many more flowers for you to enjoy. 10 seeds. 60cm HP £3.95
Antirrhinum majus, 108Q ‘Chantilly Pink’, F1 Hybrid For the Snapdragon connoisseur this is quite possibly one of the best for cutting with blooms a bright, mood-lifting pink. 90cm HHA £2.95
Campanula medium, 264F Single Rose-Pink Classic Canterbury bell with strong spikes of large pale pink flowers. Splendid and long lasting for cutting. 110cm HHA/HB £1.95
Delphinium consolida, 442Y ‘Salmon Beauty’ Tall spires of unusual salmony pink, papery flowers. 120cm HA £1.95
Achillea millefolium, 36R ‘Flowerburst Lilac Shades’, F2 Hybrid A gorgeous blend of lilac, rose and pink shaded blooms, from light to dark. 75cm HP £3.25
Acroclinium, 42 Double Giant Flowered Mixed Long-stemmed, everlasting large flowers. Splendid for cutting to cheer up dull days. 45cm HA/HHA £1.95
Callistephus chinensis, 243H‘Duchesse Coral Rose’ Fresh and cheery perfect pink blooms. Very easy and very floriferous. 70cm HA/HHA £1.95
Antirrhinum majus, 111C ‘Madame Butterfly Pink’, F1 Hybrid Sugary yet subtle, a very pretty pink. 75cm HHA £3.75
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Lathyrus odoratus, 765N‘Pandemonium’ Splendid new sweet pea. White petals striped with richest and vibrant pink. 20 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Gypsophila elegans, 654A ‘Kermesina’ With myriad star-like crimson-red flowers, this not often seen variety is quite delightful. 60cm HA £1.95
Scabiosa atropurpurea, 1148N ‘Salmon Queen’ Fully double flowers in a most unusual and striking salmon-rose colour. 90cm HA/HHA £1.95
Althaea cannabina 82Z Light and airy plant with long, waving stems, each bearing several clusters of delicate pink blooms. 180cm HP £2.95
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Nicotiana x hybrida, 900G ‘Whisper Mixed’, F1 Hybrid A tall, elegant and floriferous mixture with silvery foliage and flowers in a range of pinks and white. 100cm HHA £2.50
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Meconopsis horridula 851CHandsome plant from the Himalayas. Spiny stems with striking royal blue flowers and contrasting white stamens.
45cm HB/HP £2.65
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Thalictrum delavayi 1238B Attractive species from China with large, loose panicles of mauve flowers with long drooping stamens with yellow anthers. 120cm HP £2.25
Verbena bonariensis 1275B Familiar heads of blue-lavender flowers all summer.
180cm HP £1.95
Ceratotheca triloba 314 Tall, handsome and rare South African variety. Slender spikes of delicate, truly beautiful, pale lilac foxglove-like flowers. 9 seeds. 150cm HHA/HHP £2.25
Ageratum houstonianum, 63X ‘Timeless’ Mixture Beautiful mix of large, eye-catching flowers in a cloud of pink, blue, purple and white. 70cm HHA £1.95
Verbena hastata, 1271B ‘Blue Spires’ Long spires of scores of dark blue flowers, individually delightful, gorgeous by the spire-full. 120cm HP £1.99
Hesperis matronalis, 681T Purple-violet With its beautifully perfumed purple-violet flowers, this is a traditional cottage garden favourite. 90cm HP/HB £1.95
Lathyrus odoratus, 764A ‘Alan Williams’ Large flowers on long stems; very floriferous with a heady scent and a beautiful soft lavender colour. 20 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Monarda hybrida, 882G ‘Lambada’ Flowering freely the first year from seed, long spires of deep mauve flowers are arranged generously in whorls. 90cm HA/HHP £3.10
Linaria purpurea 813R Old and reliable hardy perennial with long, slender spires crowded with purple-violet flowers all summer. 90cm HP £1.95
Catananche caerulea 285A Attractive, violet-blue flowers surrounded by papery, silver-coloured bracts all summer. 90cm HP £2.35
Phlox drummondii 985Q grandiflora, ‘Sugar Stars’ Striking flowers in shades of indigo-blue with white, star-shaped central stripes. Fragrant flowers all summer long. 60cm HA/HHA £1.95
Lunaria annua, 828K ‘Corfu Blue’ Rare and hard to find variety, originating in Corfu, quite a distinct colour seen alongside the usual purple tones of honesty. 15 seeds. 90cm HA/HB £2.95
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Cleome spinosa, 366K ‘Violet Queen’ Beautiful, spider-like flowers with prominent stamens. 100cm HHA £1.85
Papaver somniferum var. 953Y paeoniflorum, ‘Purple Peony’ Fully double blooms in very tasteful yet stunning shades of antiquey violet-purple. 90cm HA £2.48
Penstemon barbatus, 967N ‘Twizzle Purple’ Rich and vibrant, very dark pink-purple. Very eye-catching. 15 seeds. 90cm HP £2.35
Salvia nemorosa, 1138L ‘Rosenwein’ Long, generous spikes of rich pink flowers. 60cm HP £2.95
Scabiosa atropurpurea, 1149J ‘Burgundy Beau’ This stunning flower is of a colour quite unlike any other Scabious, a surprising deep purple. 60cm HA/HHA £2.15
Salvia sclarea 1140H Striking, aromatic plant with woolly haired leaves and long, loose spikes of violet-flushed flowers and papery bracts. 90cm HP/HB £1.95
Papaver somniferum, 954F ‘Lauren’s Grape’ Crisp, velvety, deep plum-purple petals and attractive grey-blue-green foliage. 90cm HA £2.42
Antirrhinum majus, 104Z ‘Potomac Lavender’ Most beautiful soft pink and lavender colours. 150cm HHA £2.75
Acanthus mollis 24 Handsome and hardy with magnificent, architectural spikes of white flowers with dramatic dark purple bracts. 8 seeds. 120cm HP £3.40
Agastache hybrida, 63Y ‘Astello Indigo’ A Fleuroselect Gold variety - wonderful mint-scented spikes of deep-blue flowers. 60cm HHP £2.65
Delphinium consolida, 442J ‘Misty Lavender’ Lovely papery, vintage looking flowers in a subtle shade of pale lavender meets slate grey. 120cm HA £2.45
Cobaea scandens 372 A beautiful and vigorous climber from Mexico with large flowers. 600cm HHA/HHP(Cl) £2.15
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Tweedia caerulea, 1265G ‘Heavenborn’ Narrow sprays of spectacular sky-blue flowers. Grown as an annual, flowering in only a few months from seed. 90cm HHP £3.98
Echinops ritro 493 Splendid, steel-blue, globular flower heads with a metallic lustre, excellent for flower arrangements. 90cm HP £1.95
Borage 1377 Delightful annual with pretty blue flowers beloved by bees. 90cm HA £1.75
Cynoglossum amabile, 427 ‘Firmament’ Indigo-blue flowers are produced very freely for bright colour in early summer borders. 40cm HA £1.95
Scabiosa caucasica, 1149F ‘Perfection Blue’Beautiful, large, deep blue flowers on strong stems perfect for cutting, lasting well in water.
60cm HP £1.95
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Veronica gentianoides 1274NCheerful plant bearing in summer many spikes of large flowers of the palest blue, attractively hemmed a deeper shade.
50cm HP £2.25
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Lathyrus odoratus, 769N ‘Charlie’s Angel’ Beautiful large flowers in a lovely, subtle, pale watercolour blue with a heavenly scent. 20 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Phacelia tanacetifolia 977A Dense, curved spikes of small, soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers which are enjoyed by bees.
90cm HA/HHA £1.95
Delphinium consolida, 443D ‘Exquisite Blue Spire’ Fine old variety with spikes of dark blue flowers. Elegant cut flowers but never losing their cottage garden charm. 120cm HA £1.95
Eryngium planum, 525Q ‘Blue Glitter’ Superior cultivated variety of a strong blue, flowering in the first year. 15 seeds. 110cm HP £3.65
Perovskia atriplicifolia, 974J ‘Taiga’ Long-flowering spikes of countless, small, tubular, deep sky-blue flowers. 50cm HP £2.75
Nigella damascena, 903H ‘Miss Jekyll’ Beautiful variety with large, semi-double, bright light blue flowers. 45cm HA £1.95
Centaurea cyanus, 304R ‘Classic Fantastic’ Captivating colours in different shades of blue. 100cm HA £1.95
Echium vulgare 498A An easily grown hardy annual bearing in profusion spikes of exquisite flowers in an attractive, deep mid-blue shade. 90cm HA/HB £1.95
Salvia horminum, 1138D ‘Oxford Blue’ An old, tried and tested variety with the ‘flowers’ coloured to match its name. 45cm HA £1.95
Lathyrus odoratus, 769Z ‘Blue Shift’ Rather unusually coloured blooms in a range of purple and mauve with a hint of glimmering turquoise. 20 seeds. 240cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Consolida regalis, 382H ‘Blue Cloud’ A very different Larkspur – a most attractive bushy plant bearing masses of violet-blue flowers. 75cm HA £1.95
Phlox drummondii, 985X ‘Moody Blues’ Splendid mixture of different shades of blue, some quite purple or violet, some quite pale. 35cm HA/HHA £1.95
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Papaver somniferum 954J laciniatum, ‘Black Swan’ This is a handsome, dark-coloured, frizzy-petalled, semi-double Poppy borne on tidy plants with grey-green foliage. 90cm HA £1.95
Dolichos lablab, 477D ‘Ruby Moon’ Dark foliage and fragrant, bicolored Sweet Pea-like flowers followed by large and decorative, dark purple pods.12 seeds. 600cm HHA/HHP(Cl) £2.75
Alcea rosea var. nigra 83S Not quite black, these unusual hollyhocks are a very, very dark shade of maroon. 180cm HB/HP £1.95
Angelica sylvestris 108W purpurea, ‘Vicar’s Mead’ Wonderfully striking plant with large umbels of purply-pink flowers on striking, deep-purple stems and leaves. 250cm HP £2.65
Aquilegia vulgaris 112R var. stellata, ‘Black Barlow’ Stunning very double, purple-black blooms.
90cm HP £2.75
Lysimachia 832P atropurpurea,‘Beaujolais’ Fascinating long spikes of small wine-red flowers all summer. 75cm HP £2.45
Nigella damascena, 902F ‘Albion Black Pod’ Interesting and unusual delicate white flowers and intriguing green stamens followed by dark, ornamental seed pods.45cm HA £1.95
Centaurea cyanus, 304H ‘Black Ball’ Very fine, old, tall variety – double flowers of rich deep maroon. 120cm HA £1.95
Lathyrus odoratus, 767Q ‘Beaujolais’ Large, lightly fragrant blossoms of a rich burgundy colour. 20 seeds. 250cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Dianthus caryophyllus, 451R ‘King of the Blacks’ For those seeking the utmost of unusualness, this is a fascinating plant with flowers of the darkest velvety purple. 60cm HHA/HHP £1.95
Antirrhinum majus, 108P ‘Black Prince’ Beautifully dark and divine red velvety Snapdragon blooms with bronze foliage 45cm HHA £1.65
Rudbeckia hirta, 1130G ‘Cherry Brandy’ With flowers of the deepest crimson, this lovely variety is very easy and a wonderful, long lasting cut flower. 60cm HA/HHP £2.95
Tropaeolum minus, 1259F ‘Black Velvet’ Remarkable, compact variety covered with velvety-black flowers, a colour unique in nasturtiums. 30cm HA £2.25
Dianthus barbatus, 450K ‘Sooty’ Veritable eye-catcher with dark foliage and large fragrant flowers of the deepest maroon-black. 40cm HHA/HHP £2.58
Cosmos atrosanguineus, 399N ‘Black Magic’ The prized chocolate Cosmos. Darkly decadent flowers of velvety burgundy to almost black. 4 seeds. 60cm HHP £7.50
Centaurea cyanus, 304T ‘Classic Magic’ Striking bicolor blooms in shades of mauve to dark purple for magical borders and bouquets. 100cm HA £1.95
Cerinthe major var. 316K purpurascens Distinctive and unusual dark purple-blue flowers, quite different from anything else in your garden.60cm HA/HHA £1.95
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Echinacea purpurea, 491G ‘Green Twister’ Very distinctive colouring with bright lemon-green petals with centres blushed with pinky-purple.12 seeds. 100cm HP £3.50
Stipa tenuissima, 1202E ‘Pony Tails’ Graceful and beautiful ornamental grass – bright green leaves with a profusion of long, narrow, softly feathery plumes. 60cm HP £1.95
Panicum elegans, 948C ‘Sprinkles’ Ethereal, light and airy grass with the appearance of a bonfire night sparkler.
80cm HHA £2.25
Hordeum jubatum 690 A most attractive annual grass with long, creamy-coloured, feathery flower spikes, lovely for cutting. 60cm HA £1.95
Briza maxima 215 An ornamental grass with pretty, nodding heads of oval-shaped, pearly-white spikelets. Great for drying.
45cm HA £1.95
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Aquilegia vulgaris, 116Z ‘Lime Sorbet’ Exceptional and beautiful variety with pale lime-green, double spurless flowers. 75cm HP £2.25
Lithops, 817B National Collection, Mixed Species Exciting mixture of ‘Living Stones’ taken from the National Collection.10cm GP £4.50
Alchemilla mollis, 73G ‘Robustica’ With a distinctively upright habit, this is much like the ordinary species but is much larger in all its parts. 60cm HP £2.95
Amaranthus caudatus 84A var. viridis Loved by our flower-arranging friends with its eye-catching green tassels. 105cm HA/HHA £1.95
Lagurus ovatus, 757B ‘Bunny Tails’ Absolutely delightful, award-winning, dwarf variety. 20cm HA £2.15
Phalaris canariensis 979 Most attractive ornamental grass with oval flower-heads, white with green veins, often tinged bright violet. 100cm HA £1.95
Briza media 215A Most attractive, native, ornamental perennial grass with delicate panicles of small, heart-shaped flowers. 60cm HP £1.96
Eucalyptus gunnii, 552A ‘Silverdrop’ Ideal variety for pots, always attractive year round ornamental silver-blue foliage, eye-catching for cutting. 60cm HSh/HTr £2.95
Moluccella laevis 882 This excellent cut flower has tall spikes with enormous bright green, bell-like calyces surrounding the flowers proper. 45cm HHA £1.92
Nicotiana alata, 897C ‘Lime Green’ Tube-shaped, sweet-scented lime-green flowers are produced profusely all summer. 75cm HHA £1.95
Scabiosa stellata, 1147D ‘Sternkugel’ Pale blue flowers followed by very special seed heads – creamy-white posies of translucent parchment. 70cm HA/HHA £1.95
Zinnia elegans, 1310F ‘Queen Red Lime’ Exceptional and unique colouring; pale red fades to lime green with a deep maroon centre.75cm HA/HHA £2.85
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Achillea ptarmica, 36T ‘Double Diamond’ Flowers in the first year from seed with large sprays of dazzling, pure white, double or semi-double blooms. 75cm HP £1.95
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Salvia horminum, 1138E ‘White Swan’ Particularly attractive white variety which will stand out beautifully in any border. 45cm HA £1.95
Campanula medium, 264G Single White Classic, original Canterbury bell with strong spikes of large white flowers. Splendid and long lasting for cutting. 105cm HHA/HB £1.95
Catananche caerulea 285B var. alba Easy to grow, attractive, long flowering white blooms surrounded by papery, silver-coloured bracts. 90cm HP £2.35
Thalictrum delavayi, 1238H ‘Album’ Superb variety with lime-green foliage and large panicle heads of pure white flowers. 120cm HP £3.17
Agrostemma githago, 64J ‘Milas Snow Queen’ Beautiful Corn Cockle variety with pure white flowers with lovely silky satin petals. 90cm HA £2.25
Scabiosa caucasica, 1149G ‘Perfection White’ Beautiful, large, white flowers on strong stems all summer long. 60cm HP £1.95
Consolida regalis, 382J ‘Snowcloud’ A most attractive bushy plant bearing masses of white flowers – myriad white angels suspended in fine foliage. 75cm HA £1.95
Centaurea cyanus, 304D ‘Snow Man’ A splendid variety with pure, clear white, double flowers, excellent for cutting. 120cm HA £1.95
Cobaea scandens 372A var. alba Much sought after climber –white flowers with a beautiful hint of greenish-white. 600cm HHA/HHP(Cl) £2.45
White Borage 1377A Rarely seen is this lovely variety with sprays of delightful white flowers. 90cm HA £2.60
Lathyrus odoratus, 767A ‘Royal Wedding’ Most vigorous and longest stemmed pure white Sweet Pea available. 20 seeds. 250cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Antirrhinum majus, 108G ‘Rocket White’, F1 Hybrid Blasting its way skywards, is this vigorous, tall, fragrant variety with pure white blooms.
75cm HHA £1.95
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Astrantia major 151B Tiny flowers are crowded together in a pin cushion head in a beautiful mix of pink, green and white. 60cm HP £2.50
Gypsophila elegans, 654 ‘Covent Garden’ A highly selected large-flowered strain, pure white. 60cm HA £1.75
Nigella papillosa, 903X ‘African Bride’ Large blooms of pure white petals with contrasting rich purple-black stamens, followed by decorative seed pods. 90cm HA £1.95
Orlaya grandiflora 922B Attractive ferny foliage and lovely, lace-like, pure white umbels with distinctive long outer petals. 60cm HA £1.95
Ammi majus 85C Easily grown, sophisticated Cow Parsley with large flat heads of lacy white flowers, ideal for cutting. 90cm HA £1.86
Ammi visnaga, 88J ‘Green Mist’ Feathery foliage and extravagant domed umbels of greenish-white flowers, soft yet robust and architectural. 120cm HA £1.95
Lysimachia clethroides, 831K ‘Lady Jane’ Rare and beautiful perennial with long arching dense spikes of small creamy-white flowers in late summer. 90cm HP £2.75
Daucus carota 437R Parent of the humble carrot - dense umbels of white flowers loved by butterflies and bees. 90cm HB £1.92
Zinnia elegans, 1310D ‘Benary’s Giant White’ Large, bright and eye-catching flowers. 90cm HA/HHA £2.95
Cosmos bipinnatus, 399E ‘Double Click Snow Puff’ Hardly needing further description – frothy, pure white flowers. 90cm HHA £2.45
Digitalis purpurea 463D var. alba Much sought-after rare white-flowered form of the beautiful true wild Foxglove. 150cm HP/HB £1.95
Papaver rhoeas, 949Y ‘Bridal Silk’ This elegant variety bears in summer, silken flowers of pure, sparkling white. 60cm HA £1.95
Digitalis purpurea, 464P ‘Dalmatian Crème’ Possibly the fastest Digitalis series on the market with creamy-white blooms. 15 seeds. 50cm HP/HB £2.95
Phlox drummondii 985Z grandiflora, ‘Isabellina’ Increasingly popular phlox with creamy yellow, buttery flowers. 60cm HA/HHA £1.95
Helichrysum bracteatum, 677L White Pure white, a lovely contrast against the dark green foliage. 90cm HHA £1.75
Papaver nudicaule, 952B ‘Champagne Bubbles’ White, F1 Hybrid Papery white flowers with contrasting yellow centres and stamens. 50cm HA/HP £2.95
Eschscholzia californica, 535H ‘Thai Silk Milkmaid’ Attractive variety with semi-double flowers in a beautifully rich, buttery cream colour. 25cm HA £2.25
Lathyrus odoratus, 768X ‘Juliet’ With a heady citrus scent in a class of its own, these flowers are cream with a pinky-apricot blush. 20 seeds. 180cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Helianthus debilis ssp 672W cucumerifolius, ‘Italian White’ Beautiful and charming branching sunflowers in a creamy-white colour with dark centres. 150cm HA £2.50
Cephalaria gigantea 307J Superb at the back of the border, with large, scabious-like, pale creamy-yellow flowers. 180cm HP £2.45
Helipterum roseum, 677X ‘Pierrot’ Large pure white papery flowers with dark centres.
50cm HA £2.45
Calendula officinalis, 235K ‘Snow Princess’ The closest you’ll get to a white Marigold. 60cm HA £1.95
Jovellana punctata 732J Something decidedly different, you won’t regret having a go with this charming, semi-evergreen perennial. 150cm HHP £2.95
Matthiola incana, 849R ‘Miracle Yellow’ We’re not sure what the miracle is, but the flowers are a lovely creamy, buttery yellow.
75cm HA/HHA £1.95
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Cosmos bipinnatus, 399J ‘Xanthos’ Fleuroselect Gold medal winner with unique, beautiful soft yellow flowers. 60cm HHA £2.45
Nigella orientalis, 903K ‘Transformer’ An interesting plant with curiously shaped, yellow-green flowers followed by fascinating architectural seed pods. 60cm HA £1.95
Craspedia globosa 406B Delightful and quirky plant with easily arrangeable, globular drumsticks of bright yellow flowers. 90cm HHA/HHP £2.52
Helianthus annuus, 672B ‘Valentine’ Best-selling, beautiful, branching sunflower. 150cm HA £2.50
Anethum graveolens, 102Q ‘Mariska’ Beautifully fragrant and particularly good for cutting. 60cm HHA/HHP £1.95
Luffa cylindrica 826AGrow your own loofah! Grow like a greenhouse cucumber. 15 seeds. 300cm HHA(Cl) £2.25
Rhinanthus minor 1090C Native wild flower with spikes of yellow flowers. Sow in meadows to weaken grasses and maximise wild flowers. 50cm HA £1.95
Ferula communis 588C Spectacular plant from the Mediterranean with delicate foliage and enormous flower-heads of tiny, bright yellow flowers. 6 seeds. 450cm HP £3.75
Rudbeckia fulgida, 1128C ‘Goldsturm’ A fine plant for the border, producing a profusion of golden-yellow flowers with a contrasting, black, central cone. 60cm HP £2.50
Quamoclit lobata 1083A Splendid and vigorous climber producing a profusion of long, slender spikes of unusual crimson and yellow flowers 360cm HHA/HHP(Cl) £2.32
Tagetes erecta, 1222R ‘Spinning Lemon’ Fully double, chrysanthemum-flowered blooms with quilled petals in a lovely shade of creamy, lemon yellow. 35cm HA/HHA £2.45
Aquilegia longissima 115X One of the most gorgeous Aquilegias with scented, yellow blooms with long, long yellow spurs. 90cm HP £2.99
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Calendula officinalis, 233D ‘Radio’ An old, tried, tested and ever-popular variety; deep orange with beautifully quilled petals. 60cm HA £1.82
Cosmos sulphureus, 398P ‘Bright Lights’ Illuminate your garden throughout the summer with semi-double, vibrant red, orange and yellow blooms. 90cm HHA £1.95
Tithonia rotundifolia, 1250 ‘Torch’ A cultivated form of the Mexican Sunflower, producing single, Dahlia-like, orange-scarlet flowers freely all summer. 120cm HHA £1.92
Zinnia elegans, 1311F ‘Queen Lime Orange’ A gradient of colour covers the petals from lime green fading through to peach and orange. 75cm HA/HHA £2.85
Antirrhinum majus, 106L ‘Potomac Dark Orange’ Handsome deep orange colour with a slight pinky tinge. 150cm HHA £2.75
Lathyrus odoratus, 761Y ‘Prince Of Orange’ A striking shade of bright orange. Stunning and very unusual. 25 seeds. 250cm HA(Cl) £1.95
Agastache aurantiaca 61F Deliciously aromatic, silvery foliage with copious flames of brilliant orange flowers. 45cm HP £2.25
Papaver nudicaule, 951Q ‘Champagne Bubbles’ Mixed, F1 Hybrid Shades of orange, pink, scarlet, yellow and creamy-white. 50cm HA/HP £2.95
Rudbeckia hirta, 1130L ‘Chim Chiminee’ Quite different, unusual flowers with quilled petals.
60cm HA/HHP £1.95
Papaver rupifragum, 951H ‘Orange Feathers’ Rarely seen double-flowered Spanish poppy variety with multi-petalled, brilliant orange flowers all summer long. 60cm HP £1.95
Eschscholzia californica, 533T ‘Mikado’ Deep orange blooms with a scarlet reverse are guaranteed to give a brilliant effect in any garden. 40cm HA £2.05
Rudbeckia hirta, 1130K ‘Cherokee Sunset’ One of the tallest varieties, making it particularly perfect for cutting.
75cm HA/HHP £1.95
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Antirrhinum majus, 111M ‘Madame Butterfly’ Dark Red, F1 Hybrid Wonderful, vigorous snapdragons with large double blooms of sumptuous rich dark red. 75cm HHA £3.75
Acer palmatum, 31M Mixed Varieties A mix of cultivars, forms and varieties with a fantastic assortment of different leaf, bark and habit forms. 150cm HSh/HTr £3.85
Geum chiloense, 627Y ‘Blazing Sunset’ Double, blazing red flowers to colour your garden from May to October. 15 seeds.
60cm HP £2.95
Coreopsis tinctoria, 386K ‘Roulette’ Delicate yet bold flowers of the darkest red, with a second inner row of golden feathery petals. 80cm HA £1.95
Zinnia elegans, 1311G ‘Zinderella’ Red This scabious-flowered Zinnia has fluffy-looking domes topping the bright red blooms. 60cm HA/HHA £2.85
Tropaeolum minus, 1259Q ‘Bloody Mary’ Unique and very eye-catching colouring – large red, cream and yellow flowers all splotched and striped in dark red. 30cm HA £2.25
Echium amoenum 499G Compact plants with bold and unusual upright spikes of raspberry-red flowers. 40cm HP £2.75
Helichrysum bracteatum, 676T Scarlet Papery yet shiny, ‘everlasting’ flowers in a lovely deep red colour which is very beautiful and eye-catching. 90cm HHA £1.75
Papaver commutatum 950X Brilliant scarlet flowers with black, ladybird-like blobs. 50cm HA £1.92
Tagetes patula, 1222K ‘Burning Embers’ Single blooms of deep orange with each petal delicately outlined in a paler orange. 45cm HHA £1.95
Dahlia, 434J ‘Bishop’s Children’ Impressive dark bronze foliage with large, spectacular single flowers in a delightful mix of rich colours. 90cm HHA/HHP £2.25
Achillea millefolium, 36N ‘Cassis’ Numerous stems of many-flowered heads of dozens of florets of an intense cherry- red colour. 60cm HP £3.06
Lathyrus odoratus, 763G ‘Royal Crimson’ Large vibrant red blooms from this fine yet inexpensive range.
250cm HA(Cl) £1.45
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Runner Bean, 1354T ‘Painted Lady’ Delicious runner beans and an abundance of beautiful bicolored flowers. £3.25
Broad Bean, 1702 ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ Originating in Spain, this is a favourite for very early crops. Very hardy. £2.40
Courgette, 1358B ‘Gold Rush’, F1 Hybrid With its shining golden-yellow fruits this is a very fine and attractive variety. £2.35
Coriander, 1382H ‘Calypso’ British-bred ‘Calypso’ is the slowest bolting variety and perfect for the home herb garden. £1.95
‘Chiltern Seeds Hardy 1370T Winter Lettuce Mix’ Lettuces are surprisingly hardy, making winter salads easy. Our own exclusive selection of the best hardy varieties. £2.15
Cherry Tomato, 1803Q ‘Apero’, F1 Hybrid Possibly the best tasting cherry tomato on the market? Rich red, slightly elongated fruits look as good as they taste. £2.99
‘Perpetual Spinach’ 1801 Succulent leaves and stems are cooked just like ordinary Spinach, but can be cut over a much longer period. £1.95
Rhubarb Chard, 1368C ‘Rainbow’ Mixed Beautiful mixture of chards with succulent stems in shades of red, orange, yellow, cream and white. £1.95
American or 1359 Land Cress A splendid substitute for Water Cress. Ready in a couple of months from sowing. £1.85
Beetroot, 1710T ‘Crapaudine’ Probably the oldest existing beetroot; carrot shaped roots with beautiful rich, dark flesh and superior flavour. £1.95
Chick Pea, 1378B ‘Principe’ Easy to grow, picked when green, the pods can be quickly boiled and eaten like Edamame. Delicious! £2.65
Quinoa 1389C Very popular for its highly nutritious seeds but the leaves (treat like spinach) are also very good for you. £1.65
‘British Basil’ 1377G Specially selected for growing outside in UK conditions, very robust bright green leaves. £1.95
Cucamelon 1359M Very popular and very easy, producing an abundance of mini watermelons with the flavour of cucumber and lime.
£1.95
Nasturtium, 1398E ‘Blue Pepe’ Unlike other Nasturtiums grown for their flowers, specifically bred for its peppery (and attractive) leaves. £1.85
Sugar Snap Pea, 1372E ‘Purple Magnolia’ Very ornamental plant with purple bicolor flowers followed by sweet, purple pods and contrasting green tendrils. £2.50
Chia 1378C Grow your own chia. Harvest leaves young as a nutritious addition to salads. £1.65
Sweet Corn, 1367G ‘Earlibird’, F1 Hybrid Earliest cropping variety and super sweet. £2.25
Texsel Greens, 1758K ‘Garlic Kale’ One of our favourite salad leaves with a taste of fresh garlic. They also provide a big dose of nutritional goodies. £1.75
‘Baby (Leaf) Come Back’ 1370Q - Cut & Come Again Salad Leaves Mix The best salad leaves that keep on growing after the first pick. Pick a few leaves regularly for a supply of fresh new leaves. £2.15
Cavolo Nero, 1758C ‘Black Magic’ Very popular British bred variety. Uniform and hardy with dark, narrow leaves. Also great for baby leaves. £2.45
Climbing French Bean, 1817E ‘Cobra’ A real favourite – defying all lousy weather to resolutely provide a plentiful supply of sweet beans. £2.95
Carrot, 1736P ‘Black Nebula’ Extraordinary new carrot of the very darkest purple. Retains its colour after cooking. £1.95
Agretti, ‘Roscano’ 1602 Chivey-samphire flavoured fleshy needle-shaped leaves. Delicious with olive oil and lemon. An Italian delicacy.
£1.95
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Perfect for cutting
Attractive to pollinators
Perennial that will flower in its first year from sowing
Suitable for Bonsai
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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