Antirrhinum
Rembrandt
7,500 seeds per gram (21,700 seeds per ounce)
A re-selection of this very attractive antirrhinum which has bi-coloured
flowers in red and yellow. An easily grown specie which is ideal
for pictorial packets. Height 40 cm.
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Digitalis
purpurea Mirabelle
17,000 seeds per gram (476,000 seeds per ounce)
An easily grown annual flowering Digitalis. Mirabelle has a dwarf
habit growing to 60cm (2 ft) in height, with flowers in delicate
shades of pink, rose, purple, and cream.
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Digitalis
thapsi Iberian Pink
16,000 seeds per gram (448,000 seeds per ounce)
An interesting specie of Digitalis with loose spikes of attractive
pink flowers. A native of Spain this specie will flower in the first
year from early sowings.
Height 45cm
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Hibiscus
moscheutos Flamenco
105 seeds per gram (2950 seeds per ounce)
An easily grown tender shrub flowering in the first year from seed.
The plants have a bushy habit and grow to a height of 1.m (3ft).
Flamenco is very free flowering in habit with very large blooms
in shades of pink, scarlet, crimson, and white.
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Nepeta
grandiflora Dawn to Dusk
1540 seeds per gram (40,600 seeds per ounce)
An interesting first year flowering perennial with soft bluey pink
flowers with a purple calyx. The plant grows to 60cm in height and
flowers from July to September.
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Oenothera
rosea Rosie
6400 seeds per gram (179,200 seeds per ounce)
A perennial Oenothera that flowers in the first year from seed.
The plants grow to a height of 30cm (1 ft) and have a mound shaped
habit Rosie is very free flowering and makes a good plant for the
front of the border.
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Tagetes
patula Pinwheel
400 seeds per gram (11,300 seeds per ounce)
This single flowered dwarf French marigold grows to 30cm in height
with a very free flowering habit. Pinwheel has bi-coloured flowers
in mahogany and golden yellow alternating around the petals. Pinwheel
is a Fleuroselect quality award winner.
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Tagetes
patula Solan
400 seeds per gram (11,300 seeds per ounce)
Solan is an attractive dwarf French marigold growing to 30cm in
height It is very free flowering with crested golden yellow centres
with outer base petals in mahogany red. Solan is a Fleuroselect
quality award winner.
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Dianthus
allwoodii Fragrant Village Pinks
950 seeds per gram (27,000 seeds per ounce)
An outstanding half hardy border perennial, having a long flowering
period, this mixture of exhibition quality pinks comes in a wide
range of pastel colours from white through to dark pink, including
some semi-doubles and double flowers. A firm favourite from Victorian
times, because of it’s long flowering stems and wonderful
scent, which makes these pinks an ideal addition for either the
perennial border or for growing simply for the use as cut flowers.
Height: 50-60 cm.
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Digitalis
mertonensis Strawberry Fayre
4,480 seeds per gram (127,230 seeds per ounce)
A stately Digitalis with deep green broad foliage, which contrasts
well against the bold flower spikes. The flowers are very attractive
and are strawberry rose in colour. Plant height 75/90 cm.
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Fragaria
vesca (Alpine Strawberry) Golden Alexandria
3,600 seeds per gram (102,600 per ounce)
A very attractive alpine strawberry with contrasting yellow foliage
and small red fruits which have a rich, sweet flavour. The plants
will crop for many weeks and may be grown in patio containers or
in the open ground. The pale golden yellow foliage gives year round
interest. Golden Alexander will flower and fruit in the first year.
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Lavandula
multifida Blue Wonder
1,450 seeds per gram (41,325 seeds per ounce)
A classic lavender with slender silver-green stems and dissected
foliage covered with blue-violet flower bracts. Very easily grown,
first year flowering perennial coming 100% true from seed. It has
a bushy habit growing to 50 cm. The foliage is heavily scented with
a hint of oregano.
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Papaver
somniferum Queens Poppy
3,650 seeds per gram (103,650 seeds per ounce)
An attractive annual Poppy which is similar to the red and white
cultivar Danish Flag, the only difference being that the Queens
Poppy has very attractive pink and white splashed flowers instead
of the red and white of Danish Flag. Vive la difference !
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Salvia
patens Regal Blue
140 seeds per gram (4,000 seeds per ounce)
An easily grown specie of Salvia with exquisite regal blue flowers
which are borne boldly above the foliage. Regal Blue will flower
in the first year. Excellent in the border but may also be grown
in the glasshouse or conservatory. Plant height 75 – 90 cm.
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Stachys
coccinea Burning Embers
500 seeds per gram (142,000 seeds per ounce)
A dwarf growing long blooming perennial which will flower in the
first year from an early sowing. It has short stems, thick, rough
leaves and is topped with attractive salmon orange red snapdragon
like whorled flower spikes. Long lasting as a bedding plant and
also ideal as a filler in the perennial border.
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Symphandra
zanzegura Lilac Time
21,500 seeds per gram (610,600seeds per ounce)
An interesting long blooming perennial with masses of small campanula-like
bell shaped flowers borne on long stems. It has an attractive mound
shaped habit growing to 25 cm with small grey-green geranium-like
leaves.
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Tagetes
erecta Simba
342 seeds per gram (9,700 seeds per ounce)
An interesting and very unusual marigold with ruffled golden yellow
flowers. Simba is a very useful plant for the back of the border,
growing to a height of 90cm.
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