Cornflower Dwarf Jubilee Gem Seeds

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A delightful mixed range of cornflower colours which grows up to 38cm (15in).

This variety is a hardy annual and produces plants with dense heads of large double flowers of a beautiful deep blue freely produced on compact bushy plants. An easy to grow garden favourite suitable for beds borders etc. and excellent for cutting. Flowers summer.

Calendula Fiesta Gitana Mixed Seeds

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A vigorous bushy marigold in mixed colours that can last from early summer to autumn.

This easy to grow hardy annual will flower virtually all the summer. A wide colour range of fully double blooms with a compact habit of 30cm(12in) height by 23cm spread make this a superb bedding mixture.

The plants are tolerant of even the poorest soils and are good subjects for outdoor containers. Flowers all summer.

Lupin Band of Nobles Mixed Seeds

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With an exciting and colourful range of robust densely packed flower spikes this traditional lupin will enhance any garden scene. An easy and very rewarding hardy perennial to grow in borders the plant will grow to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in).

Sow Feb to June or September to October. Soak seed overnight before sowing and germinate at 20-30C on the surface of a good free-draining damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite 3mm deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 18-21 days.Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm pots and place in cooler conditions. After all risk of frost plant out 30cm apart.

Candytuft Dwarf Fairyland Mixed Seeds

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This is a very easy to grow hardy annual which is a low and compact plant that comes into flower quickly from seed. The colours radiate through lilac silver pink maroon carmine and white and after flowering leave behind exquisite seed heads.

Sow in spring outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing 3mm deep in rows 30cm apart. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.

Seed can also be sown outdoors in early autumn for overwintering and earlier flowering. When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm apart. They prefer a sunny open site and well drained soil but will grow in most sites and soils reaching a height of 23cm (9in)

Cornflower Dwarf Blue Midget Seeds

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A fantastic little cornflower rather like a ball of colour. Lower and neater than any we believe you will have seen before these start blooming at 15cm (6in) high and eventually grow up to 20-30cm (8-12 in) high.

Easy to grow and suitable for beds borders containers etc.Sow April to May outdoors where it is to flower in spring or autumn at a depth of 6mm and thinned out to 12in apart. Space the plants 30cm apart in full sun in ordinary garden soil.

Dianthus Maiden Pink Brilliancy Seeds

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Perfect garden filler making a good multi-purpose plant for creating rivers of colour in beds borders and rockeries between paving or in patio containers. These ground-hugging hardy perennials spread rapidly and flower from spring to autumn.

Sow February to June or September to October in good free draining seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Germination usually takes 14-30 days at 16-21C.When the seedlings are large enough to handle transplant into 8cm pots grow cool and finally plant out 15-20cm apart into a sunny spot in free draining soil. Will grow to a height of 15cm(6in).

Forget Me Not Blue Ball Seeds

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This compact and ball shaped plant with bright blue flowers will enhance any garden with its startling colour. Brilliant for beds borders and containers growing to a height of 15cm (6in).

Sow in May to June outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly 3mm deep in drills 30cm apart. Keep the soil damp until germination takes place and thin out the seedlings to 15cm (apart when large enough to handle. Transplant 23cm apart into the flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following spring. They will grow in most sites and soils but perform best in part shade.

Hollyhock Appleblossom Seeds

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This vairety boasts attractive high quality flower spikes packed with stunning double powder-puff blooms in delicate shades of apple-blossom pink. This is a class perennial ideal for adding height and interest to cottage garden borders.

Sow seed February to March or September to October at 15-20C on the surface of a good free draining damp seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a polythene bag until after germination (usually takes 14-21 days).

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm apart.Prefers a well cultivated soil in a sheltered position.

Hollyhock Powder Puffs Mixed Seeds

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This magnificent strain contains a wide range of colours varying from red pink rose and white to yellow and the imperial spikes of blooms give an air of stately splendour. It is one of the finest background plants for the border that we know and is equally effective when grown in small groups.

This hardy perennial flowers mid to late summer. The seeds should be sown February to March or September to October on the surface of a good seed compost and covered with a sprinkling of compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-12 days at 15-21C. Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 60cm (24in) apart.Prefers well cultivated garden soil and some shelter.

Morning Glory Heavenly Blue Seeds

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These seeds will grow into gorgeous sky blue flowers up to 6cm across that will appear throughout summer on this free-flowering elegant climber. Also suitable for greenhouse or conservatory growing this plant prefers a sunny sheltered and warm site ideal for warm site trellis fences and poles etc.

This is a half hardy annual which grows to a height of 2-2.5m (6-8ft). Sow the seeds March to April simply soak seeds overnight in cold water and file a tiny notch in the seed coat before sowing. These seeds will germinate at 20-30C individually in pots on the surface of a good free draining damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite 6mm deep and place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination (usually 10-17 days).

Transplant seedlings into 13cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions for at least 14 days before planting out in late spring after all risk of frost. Plant out 30cm apart and remove spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming.

CAUTION: Seeds are poisonous.

Nemophila Pennie Black Seeds

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This hardy annual produces an incessant parade of sumptuous 2cm rich deep purple to black flowers with a scalloped silvery-white edge. It has a truly ground hugging habit that will provide ground cover and contrast growing to a height of 10cm (4in) with a spread of 30-45cm (12-15in).

Great for all containers and hanging baskets this plant also makes a tidy edging plant.Sow in early spring outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing 1.5mm deep in rows 15cm apart.

Germination usually takes approximately 21 days. When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm apart. These plants prefer a site with part shade or a sunny position that does not dry out.

Poached Eggs Seeds

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The Poached Egg plant will attract hoverflies to your garden to beat the aphids. Bees also love this low spreading carpet of fragrant golden and white blooms that will grace the front of the border rockery or path edging.

This hardy annual will grow to a height of 15cm (6in). They are best sown where they are to flower in spring or late summer/early autumn for overwintering. Sow 3mm deep in rows 30cm apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Thin out the seedlings to 10cm apart.

They prefer full sun and a cool moist root run and because of this do very well when grown as an edging to paths.

Poached Eggs Sulphur Yellow Seeds

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Easy to grow the pure yellow form of the ever-popular Poached Eggs produces a spreading carpet of bright sulphur throughout summer. This makes it the perfect sparkling catalyst for the front of borders rockeries and containers.This hardy annual will grow to a height of 15cm (6in).

Sow April to May or September to October outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing 3mm deep in rows 30cm apart.

When large enough to handle thin out seedlings to 15cm apart. Will grow in any sunny position in well drained soil.

Primula Polyanthus Pacific Giants Mixed Seeds

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Everblooming and gigantic in size with flowers up to 6.5cm this very special mixture contains a good variety of colours. Recommended for spring bedding pots or naturalising in a sunny/half shady spot.

Sow spring to mid summer in good seed compost. Sow seed on surface of compost and gently firm. Seal in a polythene bag or cover with a piece of glass and place in a shady spot but do not exclude light which is beneficial for germination. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Germination usually takes 10-30 days at 15-18C. Once most of the seeds have come up sprinkle a tiny amount of sieved compost over the roots to anchor them.

Transplant when fairly moist and later plant out 23cm apart in the autumn where they are to flower in good soil sun or part shade. Flowers in early spring to a height of 30cm.

Stocks Night Scented Seeds

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Deliciously scented flowers which open in the evening these should be sown anywhere that is close enough to the house to get the benefit of such a beautiful fragrance. Below windows patio tubs window boxes even a small sowing in hanging baskets.

Try mixing with Virginian Stock before sowing to provide a mixture of attractive flower and fragrance. This hardy annual will grow to a height of 30cm (12in). Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower.

Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing 6mm deep in rows 30cm apart. When large enough to handle thin out to 8cm apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.

Stocks Virginia Mixed Seeds

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A bright and colourful mixture of one of the easiest grown and hardiest of all dwarf annuals great for edges and borders coming very quickly into bloom.

Sow in spring outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing 3mm deep in rows 30cm apart.Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.When large enough to handle thin out to 8cm apart.

They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in almost any soil. Seed sown in the autumn will flower in the following spring.

For a beautiful display of colour during the day plus exquisite fragrance at night mix with an equal quantity of Night Scented Stock before sowing.

Sweet William Excelsior Mixed Seeds

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This variety boasts rich colours and a tantalising fragrance. This hardy Biennial is perfect for beds and borders sow May to June for summer flowering. Height 45cm (18in).

Sow the seeds very thinly 6mm deep in drills 30cm apart and keep the soil damp until germination takes place. Thin out the seedlings 15cm apart when large enough to handle and transplant 30cm apart into flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.

They will grow in most soils and grow equally well in full sun or part shade. Flowers late spring/early summer at a height of 46cm.

Wallflower Dwarf Brilliant Bedder Seeds

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This dwarf variety is a sturdy neat and compact plant excellant for bedding containers and borders.

This hardy biennial will grow to a height of 25-30cm (10-12in). Sow in late spring/early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly 1.5mm deep in drills 30cm apart keeping the soil damp until germination takes place.Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle 15-23cm apart.

When about 10-13cm tall pinch out the growing point to make them more bushy. Transplant 30cm apart into the flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.They will grow in most soils in sun or part shade and will flower in spring at a height of 25-30cm.

Wallflower Tom Thumb Seeds

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With a very wide colour range this variety is excellent for small spaces bedding borders tubs and window boxes. It is a hardy biennial and will grow to a height of 15-23cm (6-9in). Sow May to June outdoors in a prepared seed bed at a depth of 6mm.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 6-9 apart and then plant out where they are to flower in autumn. Plant in full sun or part shade in ordinary garden soil.

Cabbage Durham Early Seeds

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New for 2007 this is probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages which produces firm pointed and well flavoured hearts on compact plants.

These seeds can also be sown or planted closely for delicious 'spring greens' ready to harvest from February.Sow July to August for overwintering or in spring for summer cutting.

Sow seed thinly 1cm deep in drills 23cm apart in soil raked to a fine tilth and which contains plenty of compost or manure. Transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle spacing by 30-38cm each way or at 10cm apart for 'spring greens'.

Water regularly especially in dry periods. Hoe between plants as required. Harvest February as greens or April-May as hearted cabbage.