Flower Seeds

Excellent for bedding , these plants are robust, bushy and very wilt resistant. Well formed, globular, weather resistant flowers in blue, pink, rose, rose-red and white are produced over a long period. Useful as a summer flowering pot plant, for window boxes etc.

• Half Hardy Annual
• Full Sun

How to Sow Sow March to April. Germinate at 20-30C on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm(12in) apart.

The fragrance and the range of colour is very good. Double beautifully scented, fringed flowers.

• Ideal for: Cottage Gardens, Scented Gardens, Cut Flower Garden.
• Fully Hardy & Full Sun

How to Sow: Sow from late winter to early spring in a good seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days at 15-20C.

Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 38-45cm (15-18in) apart.

You won't be able to resist this showy new Cosmos in your summer borders. 'Capriola' carries plenty of bright, two-tone flowers, which are produced on branching plants all summer long. Easy to grow from seed this stunning cosmos is good for beds, borders and large patio containers. Height 120cm (47in). Spread: 60cm (24in).

• Half Hardy Annual
• Full Sun

How to Sow Start off in a seed tray indoors and plant out in borders. Fill a seed tray with good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Sow seed on the surface of the compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place the seed and tray in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and keep at around 20-25C (68-77F) until the seeds germinate. This will take about 7-14 days. Don’t exclude light as this helps germination.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them individually into 7.5cm (3in) pots or multi-cell trays. Before planting out, acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions by putting them outside for a few hours a day for a few weeks. Plant out when all risk of frost has gone about 45cm (18in) apart.

The spectacular white, pom-pom flowers with a delicate hint of blushed pink of Cosmos Double Click Snow Puff sit on sturdy stems making this latest colour in the 'Double Click' series. Makes an excellent cut flower as well as adding height and interest to borders all summer.

• Flowering Period: July, August, September, October
• Sowing Months: March, April, May
• Position: Full sun

A magnificent low-growing, wide-spreading hardy annual producing a continuous display of snow white flowers all summer long. Always early to bloom, Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' has a ground hugging habit that is perfect for rock gardens or cascading from crevices in walls. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas.

• Height: 10cm (4"). Spread: 25cm (10").
• Half Hardy Annual
• Full Sun

How to Sow Sow alyssum seeds from late March to May at 15-29C (60-85F), on the surface of a good quality seed compost and gently firm down. Keep the soil damp but not wet and do not exclude light. Place in a propagator or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag until after germination, which usually takes 7-30 days.

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When alyssum plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in full sun on light sandy, well drained soil at a distance of 30cm (12") apart. Alternatively, sow alyssum seed outdoors in May, directly into well prepared seed beds.

A very special selection of large-flowered Aubrieta with a rich colour range. They cascade and spread with vigorous determination. Suitable for rockeries, borders, edging paths, planters etc. Flowers early spring. Spread 18-24in.

How to Sow: Sow from late winter to early summer in John Innes Seed Compost, just covering the seed with compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days at 18C (65F). Transplant when large enough to handle into boxes and then 7.5cm (3in) pots. Later plant out 30cm (12in) apart.

Prefers well drained soil preferably containing lime in a sunny site.

Attractive free-flowering, long spurred mixture in a wide range of vibrant coloured blooms on strong stems, ideal for cutting. Outstanding garden performance.

• Hardy Perennial
• Full Sun or Semi-shade

How to Sow: Sow spring to mid summer in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Germination can take from 1-3 months at 15-21C (60-70F), to speed this up seal in a polythene bag after sowing and leave in a refrigerator (3-5 C) for 3 weeks then place in warmth (15-21 C). Inspect regularly and remove if any start to germinate in the fridge.

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Move to a coldframe or plunge the pots up to their rims in a sheltered site outdoors and plant out in autumn 30cm (12in) apart.

Following the amazing success of Double Click Mixed, this is the first straightcoloured, high-quality, fully-double Cosmos from seed to be introduced The spectacular, rose pom-pom flowers sit proudly on top of strong stems, making Double Click Rose Bonbon a 'must' for adding height to summer borders and an imposing and rarely-seen cut flower. Height: 60-90cm (2-3 feet).

• Flowering Period: July, August, September, October
• Sowing Months: March, April, May
• Position: Full sun

A captivating mixture of upward facing blooms in a bold blend of citrus and berry shades. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10in). Spread: 25cm (10in).

• Hardy Annual
• Full Sun

How to Sow Direct sow eschscholzia seed outdoors where they are to grow from March to May or in September for overwintering. Autumn sowings will flower in late spring. Choose a position in full sun on any poor, well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2in) in drills spaced 15cm (6in) apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14-21 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 15cm (6in) apart.

Alternatively, sow California poppies indoors from February to March at a temperature of 15-21C. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors.

Eye-catching soft blushed pink blooms, each have distinct darker pink picotee edges and an attractive double frill in the centre of each flower. Cosmos Sweet Sixteen is ideal for adding height and interest to borders as well as making an intriguing cut flower.

• Half Hardy Annual
• Full Sun

How to Sow: Sow Cosmos seed from March to May at a depth of 3mm (1/8in) in a good quality seed compost, and cover the seeds with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25C or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 7-15 days.

A glittering mixture in a wide range of colours. Their low and compact habit makes them an essential item for the smaller garden.

• Half-hardy Annual
• Full Sun

How to Sow: Sow January to March. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.

Long-stemmed plants with large flowers of rich yellow, gold, bronze and mahogany with black cone. An excellent subject for beds and borders, it will tolerate wet weather. Flowers late summer/autumn. Height only 60cm (24in).

Flowering Period: July, August, September, October
Sowing Months: February, March, April
Position: Sun or semi shade

A delightful mixture of blue flowering annuals that will add colour and variety to borders. The wide range of varieties includes favourites such as nigella, salvia, centaurea and larkspur, which have been selected to flower gradually over the summer months to give your flower displays and ever changing appearance.

Just shake and sow. The easiest way to create a sunny flower border in your garden Simply open the box, scatter the seeds where you want them to grow, cover and wait for a spectacular display

Simply open the box, scatter the seeds where you want them to grow, cover and wait for a spectacular display

Scrumptious veined flowers in juicy blackcurrant, fade to paler berry shades around the edges of each double, semi-double and single bloom, that can miraculously be found on each stem. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft).

• Hardy Perennial
• Full Sun

How to Sow: Sow February to March or September to October. Germinate at 15-20C (59-68F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.Alternatively, sow late summer in a cool greenhouse and overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring. This produces larger plants and is recommended if the soil is heavy or badly drained.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 45cm (18in) apart.

Nasturtium Double Delight Cream The best-flowering double nasturtium in Thompson & Morgan trials Fabulous double to semi-double, large cream flowers with a hint of lime contrast beautifully with the mid-green bushy foliage. Very easy to grow—can be sown outdoors just after last frost—and will flower all summer. Germination: 7-21 days, 68-86F. Well-drained soil. 12in.

Stocks Night Scented 09401910 Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis, Matthiola bicornis Hardy Annual Deliciously scented flowers which open in the evening. Sow 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. Flowers summer. Height 12in Flowering Period: June, July, August Sowing Months: March, April, May, June Position: full sun

Magnificent large yellow flower heads borne on dwarf plants. A superb combination, especially for using in the border or even large containers. Ideal for exposed situations where normal height sunflowers would be damaged. Flowers summer. Height 1.2m (4ft).

How to Sow: Sow spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (1/2in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart.

They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.

Marigold Durango Tangerine F1 Hybrid Sku: AIT01528 A luxuriant variety with intense, rich, orange anemone-like flower heads, borne on branching, uniform plants. Exceptionally early flowering with outstanding garden performance. Height: 20-25cm (8-10in). Culinary note: The citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too. Half-hardy annual Full Sun How to Sow: Sow in spring at 21 -24C (70-75F) in a good seed compost. Just cover the seed with compost and keep the soil damp but not wet. Germination usually takes 5-14 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 18in apart in a sunny spot.