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Lupin Dwarf Gallery Mixed Seeds
A magnificent new range of dwarf bicoloured lupins in a blend of five bright colours. Each plant produces an abundance of good sized flower spikes which are excellent for cutting. A hardy perennial growing to the height of 25-30cm (9-20in). Sow from February to June or September to October 3mm deep in pots or boxes of a good free draining seed compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 18-21 days at 15-21C. Transplant when large enough to handle into ordinary 8cm pots and later plant out 60cm apart into well drained soil in sun or part shade. They can also be sown outdoors in spring where they are to flower and thinned out to 60cm apart. Flowers early summer to a height of 50cm high.
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Lavender Munstead Dwarf Seeds
Neat, dwarf variety, strongly fragrant producing a prolific quantity of deep blue flowers. Perfect for hedging and cut flowers and ideal for drying. This hardy perennial flowers all summer and grows to a height of 30-46cm (12-24in). Sow from February to June. For best results the seeds should be prechilled before sowing. To do this sow the seeds just below the surface of any good compost. Seal the seeds and container inside a polythene bag and place in a fridge (not freezer).
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Aquilegia McKana Giants Mixed Seeds
This hardy annual is one of the best in the long spurred hybrid range producing 2-3” wide flowers in an excellent colour range. Suitable for bedding and cut flowers. Flowers late spring/early summer. Sow February to June or September to October in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Flowers at a height of 90cm(36in).
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Godetia Azalea Flowered Mixed Seeds
A beautiful and easy annual producing lots of large, luxurious, stylish semi-double waved blooms which flower in summer to a height of 38cm (15in). Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 6mm deep in rows 30cm apart. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.
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Campanula Rockery Mixed Seeds
This rich selection of dainty rockery, patio and wall campanulas will blossom into neat mounds always smothered in bloom. These hardy perennials are sun lovers and are easily grown in ordinary free draining soil. Flowers summer to a height of 10-15cm. Sow late winter to mid spring or autumn at 16-18C on the surface of a good seed compost and gently firm down compost. Keep soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful.
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Aubrieta Thompson & Morgan Mixed Hybrid Seeds
A very special selection of large-flowered Aubretia with a rich colour range. They cascade and spread with vigorous determination. Suitable for rockeries, borders, edging paths, planters etc. This hardy perennial flowers early spring and has a spread 18-24”. 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.
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Poppy Cherry Glow Seeds
This richly coloured annual is perfect for adding quick and easy colour to any bedding or border. The eye catching petals will bloom in summer from sowing in March through to May. Sow thinly in drills 30cm apart in well cultivated soil. Thin out seeedlings when large enough to handle. Will grow in any well drained soil in full sun. Caution: Harmful if eaten.
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Wallflower Tom Thumb Seeds
With a very wide colour range, this variety is excellent for small spaces, bedding, borders, tubs and window boxes. It is a hardy biennial and will grow to a height of 15-23cm (6-9in). Sow May to June outdoors in a prepared seed bed at a depth of 6mm. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 6-9” apart and then plant out where they are to flower in autumn. Plant in full sun or part shade in ordinary garden soil.
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Wallflower Dwarf Brilliant Bedder Seeds
This dwarf variety is a sturdy, neat and compact plant, excellant for bedding, containers and borders. This hardy biennial will grow to a height of 25-30cm (10-12in). Sow in late spring/early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly 1.5mm deep in drills 30cm apart, keeping the soil damp until germination takes place.Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle 15-23cm apart. When about 10-13cm tall, pinch out the growing point to make them more bushy. Transplant 30cm apart into the flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.They will grow in most soils in sun or part shade and will flower in spring at a height of 25-30cm.
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Sweet William Excelsior Mixed Seeds
This variety boasts rich colours and a tantalising fragrance. This hardy Biennial is perfect for beds and borders, sow May to June for summer flowering. Height 45cm (18in). Sow the seeds very thinly 6mm deep in drills 30cm apart and keep the soil damp until germination takes place. Thin out the seedlings 15cm apart when large enough to handle and transplant 30cm apart into flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year. They will grow in most soils and grow equally well in full sun or part shade. Flowers late spring/early summer at a height of 46cm.
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