Annual climbing plant with good scent, for cut flowers and covering fences. Colour mixture.
Golden yellow flowers held above variegated foliage give contrasting colours that brighten up any garden. The single colour yellow can be grown with other species to give yellow themes or contrasting colour themes.
Golden yellow flowers held above variegated foliage give contrasting colours that brighten up any garden. The single colour yellow can be grown with other species to give yellow themes or contrasting colour themes.
A formula blend of a wide range of colours in the old fashioned grandiflora types, all of which are highly scented.
Deadheading helps to prolong the flowering season and late summer/early autumn planting will produce larger, earlier-flowering plants.
Achillea millefolium Yarrow Grassland Medium White
This variety is one of the most popular grandifloras and has Crimson Red Stripes on white ground. It has well scented flowers and was introduced in 1896.
This variety has clear pink flowers and was originated by a Mr Viner and introduced in 1901
Named after Father Cupani the Sicilian Monk who sent seed to England of this variety in 1699.The original Sweet Pea, Cupani has Purple/Blue bicoloured flowers and is highly scented.
Biennial plant with spotted tubular flowers held on upright stem, for floer beds, planting in groups and cut flowers. Colour mixture.
The broad bean is one of the most ancient and also one of the easiest vegetables in cultivation. A bushy, hardy annual plant that can grow to approx. three feet tall with fragrant white-and-black flowers that are followed by short, broad, leathery pods which hold 57 white, round or kidney shaped beans. Broad Bean Witkiem Manita is a reliable, tried and tested, early maturing variety, suited to both standard and late spring sowings. Producing excellent yields of well filled pods with delicious white...
This variety has flowers with standards that are indigo blue with wings that are more blue. Introduced by Burpee in 1907. Strongly scented.
Very floriferous, the pretty flowers also make excellent companion plants in the vegetable garden where their root secretions kill nematodes in the soil and the distinctive fragrance is said to help repel whitefly and other destructive insects.
Hardy biennial plant for bedding out or containers, spring flowering. Richly coloured fragrant scarlet coloured flowers borne on dense stems.
mild-to-peppery flavour, crisp, crunchy texture and unique red and white colour combination, but its much more than just a garnish.
Outstanding as a cut flower, this traditional plant gives an excellent all round garden performance and is very effective at the back of the border.
Perennial plant with showy lantern-shaped orange fruits, for biennial groups and dry bouquets.
The outstanding colour of this plant has been described as "One of Mother Natures most extravagant shades of blue".
Perennial rosette forming plant with showy, very large white pink or red flowers, for flower beds.
Medium early variety. Fresh, dry or frozen young green leaves and shoots can be used in seasonings, old plants in souring cucumbers.
A very attractive variety with pale pink and cerise bicoloured flowers
An attractive grandiflora Sweet Pea with white flowers that have an attractive Lavender purple picotee edge. Introduced by Suttons in 1878
A classic variety, this intensively spreading annual plant is smothered with small dark blue, white and carmine flowers.
Red flowers held above variegated foliage give contrasting colours that brighten up any garden. The single colour red can be grown with other red species for colour theming.
Hardy biennial plant for bedding out or containers, spring flowering. Richly coloured fragrant flowers borne on dense stems. Formula mix of orange, primrose, scarlet and gold shades.
Golden yellow flowers held above variegated foliage give contrasting colours that brighten up any garden. The single colour yellow can be grown with other species to give yellow themes or contrasting colour themes.
During summer and early autumn, it bears a mixture of red, yellow and orange blossoms, which are held above the mottled or variegated foliage giving the plant a very colourful and pleasing appearance.
Hardy biennial plant for bedding out or containers, spring flowering. Richly coloured fragrant orange coloured flowers borne on dense stems.
One of the most attractive of all of the Old Fashioned Sweet Peas.Miss Wilmott has Salmon Pink bicoloured flowers. Named after the famous Victorian gardener and Introduced by Henry Eckford in 1901.Free flowering habit
Very showy annual plant with aromatic dark-purple leaves and pink flowers. Fresh leaves can be used as a seasoning to cucumber souring, and dried leaves in salads, sauces, casseroles, roast meat and fish.
Biennial plant with large multicolour flowers with wavy fringe to petals, for spring and early summer in flower beds, containers. Colour mixture.
The national emblem of Wales, the leek or leeks are the easiest member of the onion family to grow. They will withstand the most severe of weathers, are generally untroubled by pests and diseases and do not demand the same level of high fertility as other members of the same family. Leek Winter Giant is an early to mid season variety intended for summer and early autumn harvesting. The leaves are erect, a medium green colour and the length of the consumable part of the plant is 45 - 50cm.
They do best in cool weather and, in spring and early summer, fill the garden with their incredible combination of bright colours and fragrance.
Clarkia is an annual plant with tall erect stems adorned with flowers ranging in colour from scarlet through pink and lavender to white.
Biennial plant with umbellar inflorescences, for flower beds, borders and cut flowers. Colour mixture.
A short lived perennial, flowering early summer to early autumn.
The leaves are green, covered in fuzzy hair, heart-shaped and sometimes coarsely toothed. The stems are hairy and twining.
Cress is a fast-growing, edible herb / vegetable that is related to both watercress and mustard. It shares their peppery, tangy flavour and aroma and in some areas is known as pepper cress, pepper grass, pepperwort or poor man's pepper. Rich in vitamins and mineral salts, all parts of the young plants are fit for consumption. Cress is added to soups, sandwiches and salads for its tangy flavour. It is also eaten as sprouts, and the fresh or dried seed pods can be used as a peppery seasoning. In Britain...
Chives Bohemia is a perennial plant with pink decorative flowers, aromatic leaves and is used for seasoning. The smallest and most delicate member of the onion family, chives are a popular herb andcan be cultivated both in the vegetable and flower gardens. They take up very little space, and the whole plant can be eaten from top to bottom. The long, green blades which are hollow inside have a mild, grassy flavour similar to baby spring onions or young leeks and are also high in vitamin C.
This super mixture with charming double and semi-double flowers, which may be up to 5cm in diameter, are stunning in borders or as cut flowers.
Perennial honey yielding plant with livid blue inflorescences, for groups, cut flowers and dry arrangements.
When planted outdoors Maskotka needs some protection against cold winds until well established. After first fruits have set feed plants weekly with a high potash fertiliser.
Perennial plant with leaf shoots being used as a seasoning to pizza, eggs, meat, fish and vegetable salads. Herb infusion stimulates the appetite and improves digestion.
At last, its possible to harvest lettuce plants of different types and tastes from a single sowing. If you've never grown your own lettuce plants to experience that fresh from the garden taste, try this superb mixed pack of lettuce seeds. An exciting blend of specially selected varieties to provide a range of colours, textures, tastes and leaf types to your salad bowl. Sow at two-week intervals to provide a continuous supply of leaves throughout the season. Exceptionally useful where space is limited...
Red is especially high in the anti-oxidant lycopene, which is also found in tomatoes and highly regarded as a cancer-preventing nutrient . When raw the roots of carrot Atomic Red have a somewhat rough appearance but when peeled and cooked the carrots turn blood red in colour and the flavour and texture are also significantly improved. As with all carrots, when planting, pick a sunny spot, dig the ground well (at least one foot deep) and remove any rocks or stones which might get in the way of the...
A very old variety, it has always been assumed that Carrot Nantes was developed in France and the first known listing of this variety was in a French seed catalogue in the nineteenth century when it was described "Root almost perfectly cylindrical, skin very smooth, flesh of the root entirely red, very sweet and mild in flavour" - praise indeed, and spot on even today. Carrot Nantes grows six to seven inches long, is blunt at both ends not tapered as in many other varieties and is almost coreless.
Sow from as early as possible in spring until mid August. Paris Market can also be forced in hotbeds or under cover. Paris Market is a tasty, uniform, globe shaped carrot with good internal and external colouring and high yields of sweet, tender roots.
A very high yielding variety, Lunar White will outperform most orange carrots, although it is more susceptible to frost damage. This wonderful white carrot is almost coreless, with a nice mild carrot flavour and a crispy, crunchy texture. Particularly delicious when picked small, carrot Lunar White is excellent in green salads and gourmet dishes. They can be used in any recipe calling for standard orange carrots, but they are a nice addition to any dish where presentation highlights their clean...
Plant this sweet tasting carrot from early spring until mid-summer in open ground, thin out if necessary. Given time, the carrots will grow to a respectable size. A very versatile variety Carrot Amsterdam 2 has a long season and is an excellent source of vitamin A and antioxidants. When steamed and buttered an Amsterdam 2 carrot turns a meal into a feast.
Carrot Autumn King has been a favourite of home gardeners for many years. A maincrop or late carrot with large tapered roots which can reach 10 or 12 inches long. One of the best main crop varieties, Carrot Autumn King is a consistent deep red colour, it resists greening and splitting and is usually the last carrot to mature. Although Autumn King is traditionally left in the ground to increase the yield it is stunningly sweet when picked smaller at around 6-8 inches and eaten fresh. A very healthy...
A maincrop variety, Carrot Solar Yellow produces tapered, medium length, completely yellow roots. If harvested when finger size, Solar Yellow is deliciously sweet eaten raw but older more mature roots (6-8inches) are best cooked. The refreshing taste of carrot Solar Yellow is a welcome and colourful addition to a salad or stir-fry and adds beauty to any meal that includes several carrot varieties.
Radish Dragon, an F1 hybrid, has a long cylindrical shape, red skin and snow white flesh. Growing to around 14cm long with a diameter of 3cm, Radish Dragon weighs close to 125g and has a light almost sweet taste. Quick and easy to grow, Radish Dragon matures 8-9 weeks after sowing.
Launched in 2005, Cosmic Purple is a great addition to meet the growing demand for purple carrots. Carrot Cosmic Purple is a maincrop variety that produces beautiful medium length roots with smooth purple coloured skin and coreless orange flesh. One of the strangest carrots you'll ever see, when cut, this carrot looks like no other, with purple, yellow and orange circles. A high sugar content gives the roots a sweet flavour and makes it very popular with children. The coloration of the skin deepens...
Medium early variety for field cultivation, with spherical violet roots with white flesh tasting moderately hot.
The blending of the solid red colour with bicolours gives a greater interest to a red themed border.
Radishes are a great source of vitamin C and are rich in minerals like sulphur, iron, and iodine. A superb variety Radish Sniezka produces scrumptious, pure white, spherical roots with white flesh and a moderately hot taste. Radish Sniezka is a medium early variety suitable for cultivation indoors or outdoors in open ground. Fast and easy to grow, Radish Sniezka matures as quickly as five to eight weeks after sowing and shows a high resistance to bolting.
Onion Paris White is a small, silvery white onion which because of its size is used almost entirely for pickling. Excellent for freezing but can also be used fresh in stews and soups. When pulled young it can also be used to add zing to salads. Easy to grow and fast maturing onion, Paris White is often seen growing in containers and pots and in borders.
Sometimes known as scallions, spring onion White Lisbon can be sown from late winter to late summer at 2-3 week intervals. Succession sowing like this will give continuous cropping in spring, summer and autumn.
Sow underneath windows, in patio tubs, window boxes, hanging baskets, alongside paths, in flower beds and borders, in fact anywhere that is close enough to give the benefit of the beautiful scent.
Radish is the root of a plant closely related to mustard and a surprisingly healthful plant. Its generally used as a garnish or salad ingredient because of its mild or peppery flavour and unique colour combinations, but its much more than just a garnish. Radish is rich in folic acid and potassium and is a good source of vitamin B6 and C. Radish also contains magnesium, riboflavin, and calcium and is rich in minerals like sulphur, iron, and iodine.
Early variety with half-long red-carmine roots with white tip, for cultivation in field and greenhouses.
It has a rich, peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavour for a leafy green. It is generally used in salads or cooked lightly where it makes a delicious spinach substitute. Late summer sowings of Rocket will carry on cropping into the winter if the plants are grown under protection.
Textbooks will tell you that the garden pea has been popular since prehistoric times but a fact that they usually fail to mention is that it was dried peas which formed part of the staple diet in days of old. It was not until the 17th century that the wealthy and fashionable in Britain adopted the continental idea of cooking fresh peas. Nowadays of course almost all of us prefer fresh peas. Szesniotygodniowy is an early variety with smooth seeds suitable for immediate use or can be frozen or preserved...
Pak Choi White Stem is a non-heading leaf type Chinese cabbage that produces large, nearly round, smooth, glossy green leaves with snow white stalks. An easy to grow, fast maturing vegetable rich in Vitamins A and C Pak Choi White Stem is crisp and mild tasting and a great choice for oriental cooking. Cold hardy, the 8-10 inch spoon shaped leaves of Pak Choi White Stem can be harvested over a long period of time.
Originally from Central America, it has been growing wild in Southern Europe for many years and is now being hailed as one of the greatest horticultural discoveries of recent years.
The open faced flowers often have contrasting top and bottom petals or a different colour in the throat and have a very wide colour range including yellow, orange, brown, pink, red, and lavender-blue.
As with all cabbage, Red Cabbage Mars needs well consolidated soil so leave several months between digging and planting. Add farmyard manure to the soil when digging but never apply fresh manure before planting. Birds can be a problem and young seedlings will need protection from sparrows and other birds. Mature cabbage may also need some protection from pigeons.
Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil Grassland Short/Prostrate Yellow
Extremely easy to grow and. probably because of this, has been somewhat neglected of late but is now regaining much of its earlier popularity again.
Less well known than their larger cousins, they nevertheless brighten up any landscape and simply demand to be noticed.
A multi-purpose Cos or Romaine type lettuce, Parris Island is commonly used for baby leaf production because of its quick growth rate but this variety can also make an excellent head or heart. Lettuce Parris Island is an upright grower reaching approx. 9-12 inches and the large thick medium green slightly crumpled leaves have creamy white centres. Tender, crisp and sweet flavoured, the leaves have a crunchy texture. Slow to bold, lettuce Parris Island is resistant to many lettuce diseases and also...
Late variety with spherical compact dark red heads around 2 - 4kg weight, for consumption and long term storage.
Annual plant excellent as a seasoning to cucumbers and cabbage souring. Fresh or dried above-ground part of plant can be used as an additive to meat, fish, beans, soups and sauces.
Annual plant for flower beds and cut flowers. Colour mixture. Mixture of types.
Reputed to be the first true Iceberg lettuce and an All American Selections winner in 1944, Great Lakes 118 has set the standard for commercial growers for almost half a century. Now deemed a Heritage variety Great Lakes 118 forms large dark green heads with good solid hearts and has a fantastic crisp, sweet flavour, just perfect for salads or sandwiches.
A medium early variety, Dwarf French Bean Zlota Saxa has long straight fibre-free yellow pods. Suitable for immediate consumption or for preserving. Zlota Saxa is best when the pods are picked young and cooked within an hour of harvesting. The coloured pods have an obvious novelty value, but they also have practical advantages, the pods are easy to see at picking time and Dwarf French Bean Zlota Saxa has an excellent flavour. The pods can be stored for up to a week in a polythene bag if kept in a...
An attractive, red-skinned flattened globe-shaped onion, Karmen is suitable for growing from sets as well as from seed. The flesh of onion Karmen is white with light crimson or carmine red circles between the scales. It exhibits an exceptionally fine sweet taste which makes it equally invaluable for salad use or cooking. Onion Karmen is a good cropper and the bulbs which can weigh anything from 110g to 320g.store very well enabling them to be used over a long period. Maturing twenty four weeks from...
Sow Welsh onion seed in March in drills ½in deep and 1ft apart. Thin the seedlings to 9ins and remove leaves as required. The clumps will increase in size each year but the quality will deteriorate. It is best to lift, divide and replant clumps every 3 years. Extremely hardy the Welsh Onion can be harvested through the winter without protection. The Welsh Onion should be grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, however it is also ideal as a pot herb.
It fills the summer garden with large, brightly coloured trumpets of star-shaped flowers that attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Intended for greenhouse growing, Tigerella can also be cropped outdoors. Provide support, tie in regularly, pinch out side shoots and pinch out the growing tip after 5-6 trusses have set. When grown outdoors remove growing tip in late summer to hasten ripening.
A standard, indeterminate variety, Moneymaker is intended for greenhouse growing. Moneymaker fruits are a strong red colour, medium sized and have a good flavour. A strong mainstream variety, sideshoots should be removed on Spencer tomato plants.
Perennial plant with small flowers forming showy multicoloured carpet, for rock gardens, low walls, flower beds, borders and containers.
A large late maturing exhibition onion with excellent taste. The bulb is large with a broadly oval shape and a pale yellow colour. Due to the long growing period the variety should be sown early either in situ or by planting out from an earlier protected sowing. Bulbs can attain a weight of 1kg from early sowings (although lower weights are more normal). Sowing spacing when transplanted should be 30 x 40cm, 30 x 15cm for direct sowing.
Perennial plant with gold-yellow semi double flower heads, for flower beds, cut flowers, planting in garden and park groups.
