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Germinates 1-2 weeks at 20-22°C, cover very lightly with vermiculite. Feed well to avoid yellowing foliage. Sowing to flowering around 12 weeks

End Use: Bedding, especially edging.

Biennial, sow July-August, or annual, sow January, germinates 2 weeks at 18-20°C. Perennial, May-July, germinates 3 weeks at 18-20°C

End Use: Borders

Annual, which can be sown early, ready April onwards as it is tolerant of low temperatures. Sow January-February, germinates 7-10 days at 18-21°C. Sowing-flowering 14-16 weeks They can also be sown in June-July.

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, under trees

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, under trees

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, under trees

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, under trees

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Incurved Chrysanthemum-like blooms. Ht 60cm/2' Annual bedding types Sow February-April, cover seed with vermiculite, germinates in 7-10 days at 18-20°C, prick out into multicell trays after 4-5 weeks. Grow on at 12-15°C.

Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 10-18°C, sow June-July. Can be direct-sown into cell trays - do not exclude light. After 4-5 weeks prick off into 8cm pots, and grow on at 12-15°C.

‘Pot Marigold’. Annual, sow direct in the flowering position in September or March, thin out as required. Prefers comparatively poor soil. Otherwise, sow direct into pots in March, cover seeds with vermiculite, grow cool.

‘Pot Marigold’. Annual, sow direct in the flowering position in September or March, thin out as required. Prefers comparatively poor soil. Otherwise, sow direct into packs in March,cover seeds with vermiculite, grow cool.

End Use: Borders, greenhouses with tomatoes

Ht 75cm/2.5’

Biennial type: Biennial, sow May-June, cover seed very lightly with vermiculite, germinates 2-3 weeks at 15-20°C

End use: Borders.

Perennial Sow April-June, germinates in around 2 weeks at 15-20°C, cover seed with vermiculite

Perennial Sow April-June, germinates in around 2 weeks at 15-20°C, cover seed with vermiculite.

Annual, germination takes around 2 weeks at 18-20°C, sow January-March

End use: Borders.

Annual, sow February-March, or July for production of plants for Winter containers. Germination takes up to 21 days at 18-21°C, cover lightly with vermiculite, prick out after 5-6 weeks and grow on at 10-15°C. Ready in about 12 weeks from sowing.

End Use: Silver-leaved contrast plant in formal bedding schemes, and mixed baskets and containers.

Annual, sow direct into the flowering position, 25cm between rows, in April-May or in pots. Takes around 12 weeks sowing to flowering. Germinates in 7-10 days at 19-21°C, cover with vermiculite, prick out after 3 weeks.

End use: borders

Sow February-April, for flowering October onwards. 3-6 weeks at 15°C in darkness for germination and constant temperature.

End Use: Indoor houseplant, and Winter containers.

Annual, takes 7-14 days to germinate at 20°C - cover seeds with vermiculite. Prick out after 3 weeks into pots, grow on at 15°C. Sowing to flowering around 12 weeks

Annual, takes 7-14 days to germinate at 20°C - cover seeds with vermiculite. Prick out after 3 weeks into pots, grow on at 15°C. Sowing to flowering around 12 weeks.

Sow at 15-18°C, January onwards. Cover with vermiculite, takes 2 weeks to germinate. Prick out in 9cm pots.

Ht 1.2m/4’

Perennial but grown as an annual, 2 weeks at 15-18°C, cover with vermiculite, sow January for June flowering.

Sow in seed trays August to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, by ponds

One of the smallest with fine wiry leaves and a clump forming habit. The only one which will tolerate boggy conditions in winter. Ht 55cm/2’

Sow in seed trays August to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Sow in seed trays August to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, by ponds

Sow in seed trays August to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders, pots, by ponds

Foxglove Perennial, sow February-June, on compost surface. Prick out after around 8 weeks into 9cm pots.

Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 20-23°C, sow

February-April cover with vermiculite. Grow on at 16-18°C, and transplant into the flowering position at 25 x 100cm

Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 20-23°C, sow February-April cover with vermiculite. Grow on at 16-18°C, and transplant into the flowering position at 25 x 100cm. Generally in flower in Spring.

Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 20-23°C, sow

February-April cover with vermiculite. Grow on at 16-18°C, and transplant into the flowering position at 25 x 100cm.

End Use: Borders, containers.

Perennial, 2-3 weeks at 20-23°C, sow May-June. cover with vermiculite.

End Use: Borders and containers. Flowers through Summer.

Greenhouse perennial, sow December-February onto the surface of a low-nutrient compost, at 20-25°C. After 5 weeks, prick out into small pots, grow on at 15-20°C. Keep moist and avoid high salt (feed) levels which may damage roots.

End Use: Houseplant

Can be grown both in the autumn (Glasshouse), and early spring (outdoors or under glass). Cover seed with a thin layer of vermiculite. When 7-8 true leaves appear, pinch out the tops and plant into beds at 25-30cm spacing.

‘Strawflower’. Annual - sow direct April-May at around 0.2g/metre of row, in rows 25cm apart. Takes 1-2 weeks to germinate, and 12-16 weeks to flower. Thin plants to around 10cm in the row.

Sow either May-July, or for first-year flowering, February. Cover with vermiculite. Takes 2-3 weeks to germinate at 16-18°C, will flower in 16 weeks.

Hardy biennial, sow directly into open ground, or into pots, in June-July

Easy to germinate. Sow anytime

‘Morning Glory’. Annual climber, sow March-April, germinates in 1-3 weeks at 20°C

Evergreen perennial, highly scented flowers. all summer. Good for coastal site. Ht 5'/1.3m

Sow Feb to September. Cover seed, do not overwater. Prick out when true leaves appear.

Evergreen perennial, highly scented flowers all summer. Good for coastal site. Ht 5'/1.3m

Sow Feb to September. Cover seed, do not overwater. Prick out when true leaves appear.

Sow in seed trays Sept to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Sow February to September, in seed compost. Cover seed. Water sparingly. Can be sporadic to germinate so keep trays for some months. Prick out when true leaves appear.

Perennial, sow from December to March; should germinate readily at 18°C, but if no emergence after 3 weeks, give a period at 4°C for 2-3 weeks, then return to 18°C. Prick out into 10cm pots, grow on cool

Perennial, sow from December to March; should germinate readily at 18°C, but if no emergence after 3 weeks, give a period at 4°C for 2-3 weeks, then return to 18°C. Prick out into 10cm pots, grow on cool

‘Forget-me-not’. Biennial, sow June-July, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 18°C,cover lightly with vermiculite prick out into pots after 4 weeks. Grow on at 12°C

‘Forget-me-not’. Biennial, sow June-July, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 18°C,cover lightly with vermiculite prick out into pots after 4 weeks. Grow on at 12°C.

Annual; for basket varieties either sow into pots in April-May and transplant, or push seeds into basket as appropriate. Bedding varieties may be sown into pots first, or sown direct.

End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual; for basket varieties either sow into pots in April-May and transplant, or push seeds into basket as appropriate. Bedding varieties may be sown into pots first, or sown direct.

End Use: Borders, containers, baskets (depending on variety).

Annual, 2 weeks at 15-18°C. Higher temperatures depress germination

Annual, sow direct into open ground from March-May.

End Use: Dried flower heads and borders

Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°.. Germination should be apparent in about 7-10 days. After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 6-packs or 8cm pots. Use a slow-release fertilizer.

End use: Baskets, borders, troughs

End use: troughs, baskets, borders

Sow the seed into trays or plugs, cover lightly with vermiculite, and keep the compost moist. Germinate at 18-20°C, shading to avoid excessive temperatures. Germination 7-10 days. After 4-5 weeks, prick out into 8cm pots.

Perennial varieties: treat as a Biennial, 2-3 weeks at 15°C.

End Use: Borders.

Annual, sow on the compost surface from February-April, germinates in 7-10 days at 20°C. Prick out after 4 weeks into pots as required. Grow on at 12-15°C. Sowing to flowering takes around 12 weeks

End Use: Baskets, containers and borders.

Petunia F1 Supercascade Mixed Annual, sow on the compost surface from February-April, germinates in 7-10 days at 20°C. Prick out after 4 weeks into pots as required. Grow on at 12-15°C Sowing to flowering takes around 12 weeks.

End Use: Baskets, containers and borders.

Annual. Sow February to April, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 20°C. Cover with vermiculite. Prick out after 4-5 weeks

End Use: Containers and borders

Annual, sow February, on compost surface - keep moist. Germinates in 7-10 days at 21-24°C.

Transplant in clumps into pots as required. Flowers in 10-12 weeks from sowing.

End Use: Borders, containers.

Perennial, sow February-May on compost surface, germinates 3-4 weeks at 16-18°C. Grow cool through the winter, do not overwater.

Annual climber, sow December onwards, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 18°C. Prick out into small pots, then on into 9cm pots when large enough, grow on at 12-16°C, takes about 16 weeks from sowing to flowering.

End Use: Fences, trellises etc

Annual Sow March-April, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 20°C, transplant into pots. Plant out when danger of frost is past.

Sow in seed trays Sept to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders

Ht 75cm/2.5'

Sow August to April in seed compost. Prick out into 9cm pots when large enough.

End use: borders, pots

Sow in seed trays June to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Perennial: Sow March-June, germinates in 2-3 weeks at 18°C, cover with vermiculite. Prick out into 9-10cm pots after 4 weeks, grow on at 10°C

Hardy Annual. Sow April-mid June, direct into the flowering position. Row width depends on variety (up to 40cm for largest varieties); spacing between plants around 12-15cm. Lightly cover seeds, and keep moist. Germination optimum 20°C, minimum 5°C. From sowing to first cutting is approximately 60 days in mid Summer - plants flower July-September.

Annual, 1-2 weeks at 15-18°C. Sow June-August for glasshouse production, sow March-May for outdoor production. Cover with vermiculite, pot on after 4 weeks

End use: Cut flowers or borders

Sow in seed trays Sept to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

End use: Borders

Sow in seed trays August to April. Cover compost and prick out when large enough

Superb long flowering hardy plant. Sun and moist, neutral soil best. Ht 60cm/2'

End use: Borders

Perennial climber, germination is slow, taking some 3 months for the needle like shoot to appear. Can be sown cool throughout the year, forming a small, tender tuber at the end of the first season.

Sow for 3 weeks at 18-25°C, seed is sensitive to high moisture and should be covered with almost dry compost and kept in the dark. Sowing to flowering 12-14 weeks.

Drill in June to early July, rows 40-50cm apart, when soil is not too dry. Thin to 6-8cm in the row, to allow enough space for plants to bush out. Lift and bunch or transplant in Autumn.

End Use: Borders, containers.

Annual, Zinnias resent disturbance so sow directly into the pot in April, germinates in 7 days at 20°C, cover with vermiculite. grow on at 15-18°C, sowing to flowering takes about 12 weeks.

Annual, Zinnias resent disturbance so sow directly into the pot in April, germinates in 7 days at 20°C, cover with vermiculite. grow on at 15-18°C, sowing to flowering - 12 weeks.

Annual, Zinnias resent disturbance so, sow directly into the pot in April, or soil.

Germinates in 7 days at 20°C, cover with vermiculite. grow on at 15-18°C, sowing to flowering takes about 12 weeks.