Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Marigold ‘Single Legion of Honour’
More than 150 years old and still going strong, the heirloom variety of French Marigold Single Legion of Honour continues to perform well in the garden. These bushy, mid-height French marigolds will quickly become smothered in a mass of single, golden-yellow flowers with pretty dark brown markings. French Marigold Single Legion of Honour is a
Poppy ‘Bridal White’
Rarely-seen, pure white field poppies. The simple purity of this single colour, Poppy Bridal White makes a dramatic display when sown in drifts in borders in the autumn or spring
Dianthus plumarius ‘Sweetness Mixed’
A true breakthrough! First year flowering from July to September from an early (February) sowing, producing heavily scented pinks. Dwarf, bushy, spreading plants; ideal for cottage or perennial borders. Easy to maintain – simply trim spent blooms with shears at the end of the season.
Foxglove ‘Snowy Mountain’
Hot on the heels of Foxglove Candy Mountain, this striking white version has been developed by flower breeders. Each unique upward-facing bloom is peppered inside with delicate purple spots which will tempt bees and other insects. Tall sturdy spires of flowers will create an eye-catching display in cottage garden borders. Will grow in any garden
Tacca chantrieri ‘Nivea’
This rare white form of the ever popular Bat Plant offers shiny, dark green leaves and in 2-3 years when mature, magnificent white, green veined blooms with long tentacles. A thought- provoking plant for the home or conservatory
Agastache foeniculum
Silvery-green foliage which is scented unmistakenly of Aniseed. Flower spikes of blue appear during summer. Bees, butterflies and goldfinches love it!
Phlomis tuberosa
A spectacular long flowering species, with rich, ruby red stems flanked in whorls of lipped, candypink flowers. With serrated, deep green foliage for the perfect contrast. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
Viola hybrida ‘Rose Shades’
A delightful bushy, compact and free flowering variety in delicious rose shades. Each bloom has an attractive yellow eye and darker whiskers, plus the added bonus of a sweet fragrance. Ideal for planting in spring or summer borders and containers. Height: 15-25cm (6-10in).
Cichorium intybus ‘Electric Blue’
The wild form of the vegetable Chicory makes a beautiful addition to a cottage garden border. Electric blue flowers are produced on the many, breezy stems throughout summer. Be quick to enjoy their beauty, as the flowers always close by midday!
Zinnia elegans ‘Pulcino Mixed’
Outstanding bushy, compact plants, smothered in long lasting double to semi -double vibrant coloured flowers during the summer. Spectacular planted en masse in bedding displays. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in)
Zinnia x hybrida ‘Profusion Mixed’
The best bedding Zinnia! Outstanding garden performance, and flowering ability that really lives up to its name. Robust and compact, with strong basal branching and a self cleaning growth habit, for continuous colour. A mixture of three bright colours. Excellent in bedding, borders and containers. Height: 30-38cm (12-15in)
Poppy ‘Hazy Days’
A spectacular and breezy blend of Iceland Poppies. This free flowering range will eject colour into your summer borders, with its cool citrus colour range. Makes a long lasting cut flower when cut in bud and the stems sealed in hot water
Aster ‘Spider Chrysanthemum Mixed’
An exclusive blend of Asters, with stunning blooms resembling a Spider Chrysanthemum in a dazzling mixture of colours. Excellent planted en masse in borders or used as a cut flower
Dianthus barbatus ‘Summer Sundae’
This exclusive blend has been specially selected to flower in the first year from seed, a completely new and exciting concept for Sweet Williams. A fantastic mixture of lightly fragrant blooms to brighten up bedding and cottage gardens. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).
Nepeta nervosa ‘Blue Moon’
A neat, dwarf, bushy, habit, with large dense blue flower spikes, over a very long period. Quick to flower in 12-16 weeks from an April sowing. Ideal for borders and containers. Height: 30-40cm (12-16in)
Asarina purpusii ‘Victoria Falls’
Vibrant cerise-purple antirrhinum-like flowers, clasped in lime-green bracts, cascade from delicately arching stems, that grow to 45cm (18in). This half-hardy perennial will flower from early May until cut back by frost. Non-climbing, use in baskets, containers, and window boxes
Antirrhinum ‘Axiom Series Mixed’ F1 Hybrid
The highest quality Antirrhinum we have ever trialed. Long, tall flower spikes, with a strong, upright habit in a magnificent formula mixture of seven stunning colours. Ideal for adding height to borders or as a long lasting cut flower. Height: 90-110cm (36-42in)
Nicotiana langsdorffii
A delightful annual from Chile and Brazil with tall branching stems and drooping sprays of apple green bells. Very exotic, yet easy to grow. Ideal for the back of the border or as a ‘dotplant among smaller bedding plants. Try growing it next to our Salvia pratensis, it looks superb. An absolute must for the
