ALYSSUM.
Traditionally planted alternately with blue lobelia as an edging. Best in full sun - don't overfeed.
WHITE
Compact variety, sweetly scented flowers. 10cm (4 inches).
PINK
Variable shades of pink. 10cm (4 inches).
ROYAL CARPET
Purple flowers. 10cm (4 inches).
ANTIRRHINUM (SNAPDRAGON) NORMAL SIZE.
Single-colour packs
or mixed colours.
Best in a well-drained,
sunny position.
BELLS PURPLE
Purple flowers with a white throat. 25cm (10
inches).
ORANGE
Rich orange-bronze. 30cm (12 inches).
ORANGE-SCARLET
Fiery orange-scarlet flowers. 30cm (12 inches).
PINK
Clear pink flowers with a lemon-yellow
throat. 30cm (12 inches).
PRINCESS
White with purple eye. 30cm (12 inches).
RED
Crimson-red flowers, darker leaves. 30cm (12 inches).
WHITE
White flowers with a pale lemon-yellow throat. 30cm (12 inches).
YELLOW
Bright lemon-yellow flowers. 30cm (12 inches).
MIXED COLOURS
Mixed colour packs may contain colours not
listed above. 30cm (12 inches).
ANTIRRHINUM (SNAPDRAGON) DWARF.
MIXED COLOURS
Mixed colour packs. 20cm (8 inches).
ASTER.
Mixed colours.
We grow a range of asters of differing heights,
the
taller varieties particularly benefit from
planting in a sheltered position.
15cm (6 inches); 20cm (8 inches); 30cm (12 inches); 45cm (18 inches); 60cm (24
inches).
COSMOS.
Mixed colours.
30cm (12 inches) for bedding,
or 75cm (30 inches) for
cut flowers.
DIMORPHOTHECA (STAR OF THE VELDT).
Bright orange flowers, but we do need a
hot, sunny summer to see them at their best. 30cm (12 inches).
LOBELIA (UPRIGHT BEDDING TYPE).
Doesn't mind a moist position. Very
adaptable, they will grow in any soil, full sun or partial shade. Water well in
dry weather. 10cm (4 inches).
CAMBRIDGE BLUE
Light-blue flowers
CRYSTAL PALACE
Deep blue flowers, dark foliage.
Mrs. CLIBRAN
Deep blue flowers with a white eye.
RIVIERA LILAC
Pale lilac flowers.
ROSAMOND-PURPLE
Carmine-red (rosy purple) with white eye
WHITE LADY
White flowers (see
notice below).
MIXED COLOURS
A mixture of colours.
LOBELIA (TRAILING BASKET TYPE).
Trailing Lobelia like the same conditions as
the bedding type. To keep the flowers coming
all summer, carefully shear off the end foliage along with the first wave of
dead flowers and feed regularly.
BLUE FOUNTAIN
Light-blue flowers.
LILAC FOUNTAIN
Pale lilac flowers.
ROSE FOUNTAIN
Carmine-red (rosy purple) with white eye.
WHITE FOUNTAIN
White flowers (see
notice below).
MIXED COLOURS
A mixture of fountain varieties.
SAPPHIRE
Deep blue flowers
with a white eye.
WHITE LOBELIA NOTICE: As
with all seed-raised white lobelia, a small percentage of pale blue plants are
likely to be present in these varieties.
MARIGOLDS (FRENCH TYPE, BUT FLOCKTON GROWN).
We grow an extensive range of
French Marigolds.
Light yellow, bright yellow, gold, gold with red flecks,
orange, red, mixed colours and several bicolour varieties.
They will
grow happily in most soils and, while preferring a sunny position, are quite adaptable,
giving a good display in most situations.
20cm (8 inches) or 15cm (6 inches).
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM (KNOWN LOCALLY AS ICE PLANTS OR LIVINGSTONE DAISIES).
Mixed
colours. Direct sunlight is essential to fully open the flowers. Deadhead
regularly to maintain repeat flowering (the flower stems are surprisingly
difficult to nip off, use secateurs). 10cm (4 inches).
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM.
We also grow an early-flowering, yellow variety with purple
eye, which seems to need much less light to open. 10cm (4 inches).
NEMESIA.
Easy to grow and very showy, will grow on any soil (but is not too
fond of lime) and likes sun or light shade. Watering in dry weather and lightly
clipping back the first dead flowers is essential. Besides the usual mixed
colours we grow small quantities of red & white, blue & white and orange
varieties. 20cm (8 inches).
NICOTIANA.
Dwarf mixed, prefers a well-drained soil, but will thrive in sun
or light shade. 38cm (15 inches).
NICOTIANA AFFINIS.
Strongly fragrant at sunset, the flowers are not much to
look at and close during daylight hours. Ideal for twilight, patio evenings.
Usually only reaches 60cm (24 inches) in this district, but could grow taller.
PETUNIA (MULTIFLORA).
Masses of brightly-coloured, trumpet flowers; they will
grow on most soils and, while preferring full sun, should be successful if
receiving three or more hours of direct sunlight every day. Deadheading, feeding
and cutting back if they grow too straggly will keep your display going on much
longer. 20cm (8 inches).
PHLOX.
Dwarf-mixed in both the solid and serrated petal forms, the flowers
are grouped together to form large, brightly-coloured heads. Dislikes being
overwatered. 15cm (6 inches).
PORTULACA (SUN PLANT).
As the name suggests, these plants love the sun. They
have a spreading habit, small, fleshy, succulent leaves and bright flowers. Do
not plant in the shade, overfeed, or water unless they are actually wilting.
10cm (4 inches).
STOCK.
A very reliable bedding plant producing large flower spikes in mainly
pastel shades (some are scented). Grows in sun or light shade, but does not like
the soil to be too acid. 30cm (12 inches).
TAGETES.
Produce an abundance of small marigold flowers above finely-divided
leaves. Do not overwater or overfeed. They will grow on most soils, but need
more direct sun than French marigolds. Tangerine, gold or lemon varieties. 20cm
(8 inches).
VERBENA.
Multiple flower-heads up to 5cm (2 inches) across. Does best in full
sun. Water well in dry weather. Mixed colours. 20cm (8 inches).
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ANAGALIS MONELLII.
Deep-blue flowers, trailing habit, good for baskets.
BRACHYCOME (SWAN RIVER DAISY).
These cascading daisies
flower best in a
sheltered position.
Blue, white or purple varieties.
CELOSIA.
Dwarf type, brightly-coloured plume-flowers in a mixture of yellow,
orange and red. Plant in a warm, sunny position or in conservatory planters.
20cm (8 inches).
CINERARIA. Silver-leaf-plant.
Used as a contrast to bold colours such as
scarlet. 15cm (6 inches).
ERIGERON.
Pink and white cascading daisies, very hardy trailer.
NASTURTIUM (SPREADING).
A mixture of yellows, oranges and reds. They require
a well-drained position, but will grow well in sun or shade. Don't overfeed or
they will produce too much leaf. 15cm (6 inches).
NASTURTIUM (TRAILING).
We grow a variegated leaf-form for baskets and tubs,
these plants are less aggressive and should not strangle their neighbours. Mixed
colours.
NIEREMBERGIA.
Small, cascading,
white trumpets.
Trailing, basket plant.
NOLANA.
Bright-blue trumpets with white throats. Prefers a sunny position,
deadhead regularly. Trailing habit.
PETUNIA (F1 HYBRID MULTIFLORA).
These are spreading rather than trailing and
are used to help fill the tops of tubs and baskets or for borders where a
superior effect is required.
Available in separate colours - blue, blue star,
burgundy star, butter cream, light blue, orchid, pink, pink morn, red, red star,
rose pink, rose star, salmon, dark-eyed plum, velvet (purple) and white.
Masses
of brightly-coloured, trumpet flowers; they will grow on most soils, and while
preferring full sun, should be successful if receiving three or more hours of
direct sunlight every day.
Deadheading, feeding and cutting back if they grow
too straggly will keep your display going on much longer.
PHLOX.
We grow a dwarf, red variety suitable for baskets (or tubs and beds).
Dislikes being overwatered. 10cm (4 inches).
PORTULACA (TRAILING SUN PLANT).
Mixed colours, ideal for wall baskets in
really sunny positions and pots which are prone to drying out. Do not plant in
the shade or overfeed.
SALVIA.
Besides several fiery-red varieties, we have purple and mixed colours
at 25cm(10 inches) and also grow a red and salmon bicolour at 15cm(6 inches).
SANVITALIA.
Bright-yellow, trailing plant. This does best in a hot, dry
summer, so only grow it if you have a sunny, sheltered position.
THYMOPHYLLA (SHOOTING STARS).
More reliable than Sanvitalia, they have masses
of small, yellow, star-like flowers. Keep up to trimming back dead flower heads
and water well in dry weather. Trailing habit.
VERBENA.
A strong, upright, spreading variety. Multiple purple flower heads up
to 5cm (2 inches) across. Does best in sun. Water well in dry weather. 25cm (10
inches).
GROUP THREE, ONLY £1.06 FOR A FOUR-PLANT PACK:
BEGONIA (FIBROUS ROOTED).
Chocolate-leafed varieties in light pink, red or
white. Green-leafed in white with a pink edge. Ideal for partial shade. Likes
plenty of organic matter in the soil. 15cm (6 inches).
IMPATIENS (BUSY LIZZY).
Modern hybrid varieties are very easy to grow,
performing well in sun or partial shade, but must be watered well in dry
weather.
We grow an extensive range of separate colours including -
burgundy
star, orange, pink, red, white, apricot pink, coral pink, pale pink with a red
eye, cranberry, orange star and scarlet.
15cm (6 inches).
GROUP FOUR, ONLY £1.42 FOR SIX-PLANT PACK:
DAHLIA (DWARF BEDDING).
Mixed colours, these are Unwins-type Dahlias, good of
their kind, but not F1 Hybrids (for F1 hybrid Dahlias see pot bedding). 45cm (18
inches).
DIDISCUS.
Mixed colours. Scabious-like, pincushion flowers, good for cutting.
60cm (24 inches).
IMPATIENS (BUSY LIZZY).
Mixed colour packs. Modern hybrid varieties are very
easy to grow, performing well in sun or partial shade, but must be watered well
in dry weather. 15cm (6 inches).
MARIGOLD (TRIPLOID).
These are a hybrid cross between dwarf, French Marigolds
and larger, African Marigolds. They are naturally sterile and so put more of
their energy into producing flowers; they don't need deadheading as often so are
ideal for containers which are awkward to get to. Yellow, orange, or mixed
colours. 30cm (12 inches).
PETUNIA (GRANDIFLORA).
Star-flowered, mixed (each flower has a white star at
the centre) or picotee (each flower is edged with white). Brightly-coloured,
trumpet flowers; they will grow on most soils and, while preferring full sun,
should be successful if receiving three or more hours of direct sunlight every
day. Deadheading, feeding and cutting back if they grow too straggly will keep
your display going on much longer. 25cm (10 inches).
PETUNIA (JUNIOR).
These F1 Hybrid Petunias are a true miniature, their
profusion of smaller, weather-resistant flowers making them ideal for pots,
tubs, baskets etc. They will grow on most soils and, while preferring full sun,
should be successful if receiving three or more hours of direct sunlight every
day. Deadheading and feeding will keep your display going on much longer.
Usually 10cm (4 inches), but they can grow a little taller in sheltered
positions.
GROUP FIVE, ONLY £1.42 FOR A FOUR-PLANT PACK:
BEDDING GERANIUMS (Pelargonium zonale).
Mixed-colour packs only
(see Pot
Bedding for separate colours).
Good for dry positions; they grow well in sun or
light shade.
25cm (10 inches).
