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Tropical Annuals for Quick Results
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Agastache
Mixed
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An interesting Mediterranean perennial perhaps best treated as an annual in hard frost areas. The mint like foliage has a distinctive liquorice or peppermint smell, with attractive spikes of blue, white, pink or orange flowers in our special mix that grow to about 60cm. |
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Alyogyne huegelii Per Pkt £1.89 JS325 |
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Called the ‘Blue Hibiscus’ (it’s a close relative to the hibiscus) this plant heralds from dry southern regions of Australia. Excellent for summer bedding in a south facing English border. It is really a perennial shrub to 10ft or more and given the right conditions could be over wintered indoors, but try growing it as an annual. The 12cm flowers are a lovely lilac blue. |
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Amaranthus caudatus Green Approx 50 seeds £1.48 JS1458 |
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The original ‘love lies bleeding’ Excellent in a tropical bedding theme where it emulates the tropical plant Acalypha hispida. The green and red forms are much used in flower arrangements with tassels to 24” long. |
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Amaranthus
caudatus Red |
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The original ‘love lies bleeding’ Excellent in a tropical bedding theme where it emulates the tropical plant Acalypha hispida. The green and red forms are much used in flower arrangements with tassels to 24” long. |
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Amaranthus
cruentus Oeschberg |
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Amaranthus
Early Splendour |
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A fabulous new early colour producing variety, with bright scarlet bracts creating a stunning display. Large plants given a hot sunny position to 3ft but in our trials only made 18” from a late spring sowing. |
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Amaranthus
Illumination |
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This form of annual amaranthus will challenge any tropical flower for brilliant colour. Only growing to 2ft with purple bronze foliage topped by scarlet and yellow flower bracts like a poinsettia. Excellent as a pot grown patio annual or in groups in a warm border |
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Amaranthus
Red Cathedral Superior |
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Amaranthus
Cruentas Velvet Curtains |
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A fabulous foliage and flower plant for creating a quick tropical foliage and flower effect. This form grows to 4ft to 6ft tall with crimson red 12" flower spikes and large purple leaves. In a group planting quite stunning. |
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Angelonia
Serena Mixed |
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This is the first variety of Angelonia, a shrub native of
South America, ever to be available from seed for the home gardener. It
is a bit shorter than other Angelonias, with 10" to 12" stems on
well-branched plants 12" to 14" wide. Treat like a Salvia in a hot, dry
position in your garden, however it also fares well in moist soils and
is ideal for containers. It doesn't need to be deadheaded as fresh
flowering stems simply arise to replace the old ones! |
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Asclepias
curassavica |
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Scarlet milkweed, a native to South America, is an erect, evergreen perennial sub-shrub, often grown as an annual in our climate. The bushy plants grow to about 2ft-3ft tall with pretty orange and red flowers borne in terminal clusters that are 2”-4” across and loved by butterflies. It blooms continuously from spring until autumn. They like full sun to partial shade and tolerate both dry and wet conditions. |
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Asclepias
incarnata |
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Swamp milkweed, a native to Southern areas of the USA, is an erect, evergreen perennial sub-shrub, often grown as an annual in our climate. The bushy plants grow to about 2ft-3ft tall with pretty pink flowers borne in terminal clusters that are 2”-4” across and also loved by butterflies. It blooms continuously from spring until autumn. They like full sun to partial shade and tolerate both dry and wet conditions. |
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Aster
Colour Carpet |
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Compact plants to 8” tall and a popular choice for bedding with double Chrysanthemum type flowers. |
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Aster
Giants of California |
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Tall plants to 30” with large shaggy Ostrich type flowers on long stems. A good colour range and perfect for cut flowers. |
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Aster
Starlight |
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Compact plants to 8” tall with large 4” flowers with ray type petals in a good colour range. Excellent for bedding, early and floriferous |
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Brassica
oleracea Red Chidori « |
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A dwarf plant with fringed, ruffle edged leaves. The cabbage type head develops a strong purple red colour in cold conditions with outer green leaves. Ideal for exceptional winter colour - sow in September - to 9" |
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Brassica
oleracea Red Peacock « |
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A pretty feather leaved variety with a distinctive open habit with a red centre and purple-red outer leaves, all finely serrated or deeply notched. It has a large head which is supported by a thick sturdy stem of moderate height and the plant can withstand severe cold winters better than the cabbage varieties. Sow in September for winter colour - to 12" tall and wide |
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Brassica
oleracea Red Pigeon « |
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Compact dwarf plants having uniformly round shaped solid heads with slightly waved flowers leaves. Coral-red centre with green outer leaves. Ideal for exceptional winter colour - sow in September - to 9" |
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Capsicum
Masquerade |
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An early variety that starts with purple fruits that turn to yellow and finally red. Lovely pot plant from an early spring sowing |
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Capsicum
Medusa |
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| Twisted cone shape fruits with non - pungent flavour for ornamental use. Colour changes from ivory to yellow then bright red. | |||
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Cerinthe
major Kiwi Blue |
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Half-hardy perennial - usually grown as an annual that flowers from June to frost. A very attractive plant with purple-blue flower heads on deep blue green bracts. Cerinthe major Kiwi Blue has a smaller more branching habit, and deeper blue flower bracts, therefore also suitable for pot displays, but it will be at its most impressive planted out as bedding. The reason it is in the hardy section is that it self seeds each year giving a continual yearly display |
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Cleome
spinosa Queen Series |
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The lovely ‘Spider Flowers’ are surprisingly not widely grown, a tall growing annual to 5ft with large 6” wide heads of spidery white, pink or violet flowers. Pinch out the main stem at 12” tall to encourage side shoots for more flowers. Each flower head continues to grow over many months gradually getting longer. If you have not attempted this plant before it makes a lovely display when mass grouped. For a shorter variety to 3ft, choose the F1 hybrid Sparkler series. |
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Cleome
spinosa Sparkler |
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From the USA the first dwarf long blooming F1 Hybrid! Uniform habit, long bloom time and terrific heat- and sun tolerance of the huge 4- to 6-inch flower clusters on slightly smaller plants reaching 3ft to 4 feet tall with a natural bushy habit. Colours in lavender, rose, white and a pink with a white flush (picture) or mixed. |
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Coleus
Black Dragon |
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| A wonderful Victorian type coleus with deep red centres bordered by purplish black frilly edges. My favourite coleus. | |||
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Coleus
Brilliant Mixed |
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I cannot get round the new name for this well known plant - far too much of a mouthful for me! A very useful plant for pots, in hanging baskets, tubs and spot plants in a warm summer border with excellent tropical foliage. Easy to grow and you can pick out the colours that you want from the mixed packet we offer. |
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Coleus
Exhibition Limelight |
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Another large coleus from the Exhibition series, Limelight has bright golden yellow soft velvet leaves held horizontally. Quite tall, too, growing to 16”. For lovely golden yellow foliage contrasts, or colour themes in a border, this one is a superb hybrid. |
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Coleus
Exhibition Magma |
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One of the largest coleus around, Magma has soft velvet leaves deep red with a gold edge held horizontally. Quite tall, too, growing to 16” tall. Some people leave the flowers on and the sky blue flowers contrast well with the foliage. If you are into deep red colours this one is a superb new hybrid. |
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Coleus
Exhibition Palisandra |
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The darkest coleus around. The soft velvet leaves uniformly purple-black, are larger than any other Coleus and are held horizontally. Quite tall, too, growing to 16” tall. Some people leave the flowers on and the sky blue flowers contrast well with the foliage. If you are into black foliage this one is a superb new hybrid. |
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Coleus Kong
Mosaic |
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The Kong series Coleus took the market by storm in 2005. Landscaping plants with face sized leaves! We offer the red and mosaic versions which we think by far are the most striking of the small range available. This Mosaic variety is particularly popular. |
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Coleus Kong
Red |
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The Kong series Coleus took the market by storm in 2005. Landscaping plants with face sized leaves! We offer the red and mosaic versions which we think by far are the most striking of the small range available. |
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Coleus
Saber Mix |
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A completely different strain of Coleus growing to 12". The long, sabre type leaves create a beautiful appearance on the dwarf, base-branching compact plants. A versatile strain that is excellent in pots, packs, tubs, hanging baskets, etc. |
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Datura
Double White |
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A sort after form of the annual Datura Metel variety with large 6" double white trumpet flowers with a beautiful scent. Makes a small shrub of about 3ft in a season if looked after in a rich soil with plenty of water. Needs a warm spot to do well. |
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Datura
Golden Queen |
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A lovely form of the annual Datura Metel variety with large 6" double lemon yellow trumpet flowers and a beautiful scent. Makes a small shrub of about 3ft in a season if looked after in a rich soil with plenty of water. Needs a warm spot to be seen at it's best. |
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Datura
Inoxia |
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A much sought after form of the annual Datura Metel variety, producing large purple and white 6” trumpet flowers, with a beautiful scent. |
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Datura
metel Blackcurrent Swirl |
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An attractive form of the annual Datura Metel variety with large 6" trumpet flowers of purple and white with a beautiful scent. Makes a small shrub of about 3ft in a season if looked after in a rich soil with plenty of water. Needs a warm spot to do well. |
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Datura
Mixed |
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A mixture of all four of the above Datura |
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Eschscholzia Thai Silk « Apprx 200
seeds Pr Pkt
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This California Poppy makes a bold annual display, with an attractive mix of orange, red, cream and yellow shades. Best sown directly where to flower. |
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Gazania
Daybreak Series |
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A stunning South African daisy that revels in full sun on a well drained soil, useful for edging tropical borders to add a touch of extra colour. |
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Helianthus
Bott's Strain |
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A huge slender sunflower with smaller, sometimes multiple flower heads, capable of achieving 16ft or more, mine only reach about 12ft so lets see what you can do! A great novelty for the kids. |
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Helianthus Craven Strain
Sold Out! |
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A huge, heavy stemmed 4" diameter sunflower with large flower heads 18” across and big leaves, capable of achieving 25ft or more with a rich soil and an early sowing. The original seed source came from a 25ft record height sunflower that needs a long growing season to develop its full potential. Limited availability. |
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Helianthus
Grey Stripe |
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Another huge sunflower grown for shear size maybe to 16ft with massive 18” wide flower heads. The challenge with this one is keeping it upright with the weight of the large heads! Heavy 3" diameter stems and large leaves |
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Helianthus
Prado Red |
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A lovely sunflower that will produce multiple heads if pinched out, otherwise it can be grown to produce single 12” flowers with a deep brown centre and red petals to 4ft tall. |
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Helianthus
Russian Mammoth |
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This one is not from Russia but one that the Russians preferred for eating purposes. It bears huge single 22” flower head on strong plants to 10ft. It will probably need staking to support the heavy heads. |
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Helianthus
Teddy Bear |
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Heliotrope
Marine |
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| Beautifully scented clusters of violet blue flowers, which can grow to 6” wide. Good for summer bedding, pots and tubs. Also for indoor pot plants. A half hardy annual, flowering the same year from seed. Prefers a sunny position. Grows to a height of 18”. | |||
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Hibiscus
acetosella Red Shield |
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A specimen flowering shrub from tropical Africa to 5ft with striking burgundy/black maple like foliage. Blooms late in the season though, so best grown outside in a warm position for the foliage and then brought inside for its late Autumn carmine flowers. |
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Hibiscus
cannabinus kenaf |
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An unusual member of the hibiscus family grown for cash crop paper making. They germinate in 24 hours in heat and can reach 18ft tall in 9 months of growth, but more likely 6ft to 8ft in a UK Summer. Useful for a fast growing foliage plant in a tropical border with pale lemon yellow flowers. We have a new strain now with palmate leaves and larger 4” flowers |
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Impatiens
Jungle Gold |
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An excellent yellow Impatiens from seed. Vigorous, bushy plants with glossy green foliage are accompanied by spectacular golden yellow blooms. Very free-flowering with exceptional weather tolerance when planted in tropical borders or containers. We do not normally sell Busy Lizzie seeds but we could not resist the name! |
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Iresine
herbstii |
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Cultivated for its striking, colourful foliage Irestine is a short-lived perennial best grown as an annual. Contrasting dark veins on rich crimson waxy leaves. Grow as an edging plant in a bed, in a window box or in a patio container. |
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Leonotis
nepetifolia |
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Annual lion’s ear from South Africa is an erect, loosely branched annual that can get 8ft (2.4 m) tall in its single growing season. In our 2005 trials from a March sowing, they attained large multi branched 7ft plants. The flowers are borne in rounded, spiny clusters, (5cm -10cm) across, that encircle the stems so that it looks like the stems are growing right through the middle of the clusters. As the stems elongate, new flower clusters continue to develop above the older ones. The tubular flowers which peek out of the spiny heads are orange and furry, like a lion’s ear, so rumoured. The flowers are about 1” (2.5 cm) long and curve downward. It has a bad name as a self sowing weed in warmer climates, so be aware of the problem if you reside outside of the UK. |
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Symbol Code Germination --- Easy n, Moderate n and Challenging n Backlog for Fresh Seed --- u New Seeds not in Catalogue ---« Hardiness --- ] (To -5°C) ]] (To -10°C) ]]] (To -15°C) Growing Symbols --- £ Sunny position £ Shady position S Lots of Water |
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