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Trials Garden Displays of bedding throughout the summer months |
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AGERATUM “BLUE CHAMPION” |
A classic edging plant making neat mounds of foliage 4 - 5 inches high and 8 inches across. Pale blue, fluffy flowers all summer. Best in full sun. Good for edging and containers |  |
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ALLYSUM “EASTER BONNET DEEP PINK” |
Rich, rose pink flowers Ideal edging for borders Height 3– 4 inches Spread 10 inches For full sun |  |
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ALLYSUM “EASTER BONNET MIX” |
A mix of lilac, rose, pinks and white. Ideal edging for borders Height 3– 4 inches Spread 10 inches For full sun |  |
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ALLYSUM “SNOW CHRYSTALS” |
Pure white flowers Ideal edging for borders Height 3– 4 inches Spread 10 inches For full sun |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM “CORONETTE BRONZE” | Upright spikes of yellow throated orange “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM “CORONETTE CRIMSON” | Upright spikes of deep crimson “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM “CORONETTE LIGHT PINK” | Upright spikes of soft pink “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM “CORONETTE ROSE PINK” | Upright spikes of rich pink “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM“CORONETTE SCARLET” | Upright spikes of brilliant scarlet “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM “CORONETTE WHITE” | Upright spikes of pure white “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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| ANTIRRHINUM “CORONETTE YELLOW” | Upright spikes of yellow “snapdragon” flowers. Height 18 inches Spread 10 inches. A relatively hardy annual that benefits from an early planting and can put on a show right through to the first frosts. Remove spent flower spikes during the season |  |
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ASTER “MADELAINE MIXED” |
Taller growing Aster suitable for cutting with large single flowers in pinks, blues and white. As with most asters, flowering is from mid summer onwards. Height and spread 12 x 8 inches |  |
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BEGONIA Dark leaved |
A dwarf bedding mixture, all with dark bronze leaves. Colours include red, rose, pinks and white. Good in full sun where they will keep to 6-8 inches tall but are excellent in full shade where they will get taller. Available mixed or separate colours |
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BEGONIA “NON-STOP ” |
Large double flowered begonias in a wide colour range. Upright in habit — 12 inches high and across. Flowering is continuous right through till the first frosts. For sun or shade. Excellent for containers and baskets. Do not allow to dry out if planting in full sun AVAILABLE IN 7 COLOURS AND MIXED |
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BEGONIA “ILLUMINATION ” |
Trailing Begonias in a wide mix of colours including reds, pinks, white salmon and apricot. Large double flowers on pendulous stems. Plants have a cascading habit over time and can reach 2 feet in length. Flowers continuously until the first frosts, whatever the weather. AVAILABLE IN RED, ORANGE, ROSE, WHITE AND MIXED |
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BEGONIA “NON-STOP MOCHA” |
Same as Non Stop but these all have dark foliage. Upright in habit 12 inches high and across. Flowering is continuous right through till the first frosts. For sun or shade. Excellent for containers and baskets. Do not allow to dry out if planting in full sun AVAILBLE IN PINK ,MIXED OR SCARLET |
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| CALCEOLARIA “SUNSHINE” | A plant with many uses; baskets containers and bedding out in the border. Bright green foliage topped off with large heads of golden yellow pouch shaped flowers. Height in the border– 15 inches or allow to cascade in containers. Used in all our 14 inch and larger baskets |  |
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CELOSIA “FRESH LOOK RED”, "FRESH LOOK YELLOW" |
Bushy, sun loving annual with fiery red plumes of countless small flowers giving the appearance of a candle flame shape Height and spread 10 x 6 inches. For full sun and tolerant of dry conditions once established ALSO IN YELLOW |  |
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CENTAUREA “FLORENCE BLUE” |
Bushy, upright annual with silver green foliage and lovely soft powder blue flowers throughout summer. Height 15 inches, spread 10 inches. For best results plant in full sun and remove spent flowers ALSO IN MIXED |
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| CHRYSANTHEMUM “GOLDPLATE” | Golden yellow buttercup type flowers on 6 inch wiry stems. Foliage remains low to the ground. An ideal bedding plant for the front of the border and for mixing in baskets and containers. Used in our 12 inch basket refills. Best in full sun and avoid getting the compost too wet as young plants |  |
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| CHRYSANTHEMUM “MINI-MARGUERITE” | Like “Snowland” but slightly smaller, masses of white daisy flowers each with a yellow centre. Has an upright habit, later spreading. Continuous flowering and can be planted early as they can withstand some frost. Used in all our hanging basket refills. Height and spread 10-12 inches |  |
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| CHRYSANTHEMUM “MOONLIGHT” | Primrose coloured buttercup type flowers on 6 inch wiry stems. Foliage remains low to the ground. An ideal bedding plant for the front of the border and for mixing in baskets and containers. Used in our 12 inch basket refills. Best in full sun and avoid getting the compost too wet |  |
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| CHRYSANTHEMUM “SNOWLAND” | Masses of white daisy flowers each with a yellow centre. Has an upright habit, later spreading. Continuous flowering and can be planted early as they can withstand some frost. Used in all our hanging basket refills. Height and spread 12-14 inches |  |
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CINERARIA “SILVER DUST” |
Striking silver leaves with finely cut foliage. Adds interest in any colour scheme. Bushy habit, 12-15 inches high for sun or shade. Hardy in most winters and so can be planted out early in the season with the Antirrhinums, Stocks and other early bedding |  |
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CLEOME “ODYSSEY SERIES" |
“Spider Flower”.Recent introduction, as is the pink and white, and un-troubled by all that wet weather here in the Trials Garden. A tall growing (24-30 inches), self branching annual. Each flower spike continues to bloom for weeks on end. PINK WHITE LILAC |
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COSMOS “SONATA MIXED” |
For a sun lover, this annual stood up remarkably well considering the weather in recent summers (picture is early August in the Trials Garden). Large, 2 inch single flowers in pink, white and deep pink above finely cut feathery foliage. Height 12-15 inches Spread 10-12 inches |  |
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DAHLIA “COLTNESS MIXED” |
A semi dwarf bedding dahlia with large single flowers in a wide colour range Excellent flower power whatever the weather if kept dead headed. Height and spread eventually 15 x 12 inches |  |
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DAHLIA “FIGARO MIXED” |
A dwarf bedding dahlia with a wide colour range of double and semi double flowers. Excellent flower power whatever the weather if kept dead headed. Height and spread eventually 12 x 12 inches |  |
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GAZANIA “DAYBREAK MIXED” |
A wide range of colours, many not available separately including bi-colours and stripes. For full sun . Regular feeding and dead heading will ensure all summer colour. Height and spread 12x 12 inches |  |
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GAZANIA “STRIPE MIXED” |
Large, 3 inch single daisy flowers on bushy, neat, plants 10 inches high and up to 12-14 inches across. Startling, striped bi-coloured blooms in different colours. Plant in full sun in good garden soil, give a little liquid feed and they will flower non-stop. Picture shows growing in raised container. |  |
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GAZANIA “ROSE STRIPE” |
Large, 3 inch single daisies, cream with a rose pink stripe. Plant in full sun in good garden soil, give a little liquid feed and they will flower non-stop. |  |
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GAZANIA “TALENT MIXED” |
Large, 3 inch single daisy in mixed colours on bushy, neat, plants all with silver foliage. 10 inches high . Plant in full sun in good garden soil, give a little liquid feed and they will flower non-stop. |  |
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HELIOTROPE “MARINE” |
Large, flat heads of countless violet blue flowers on dwarf bushy plants about 12 inches high. Highly scented, like a fresh baked “cherry pie” which is what the Americans call it. Attractive bronzed foliage. Remove the whole flower head when finished and they will bloom till late October. Full sun. |  |
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HOLLYHOCK “SUMMER CARNIVAL MIXED” |
Tall, stately hollyhock in a wide colour range. Flower form is a mix of single, double and anemone centred. Perennial but grown as an annual. Height 5-6 feet. Provide canes for support in expose situations |  |
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LAVATERA “MONT BLANC” |
Large, single white, glistening flowers completely cover this tall bushy annual. Height and spread can exceed 25 inches if planted early and green (but not until the last frosts have passed). Remove seed pods to promote continuous flowering |  |
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LAVATERA “SILVER CUP” |
Large, single pink trumpet flowers that almost glisten, completely cover this tall bushy annual. Height and spread can exceed 30 inches if planted early and green (but not until the last frosts have passed). Removing seed pods is advisable but at least you don’t have to bend down far! |  |
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LINARIA “FANTASY MIXED” |
Toadflax. Early spring flowering, continuing well into summer, especially if given a cool spot. Masses of small flowers in a wide range of colours. For bedding out, containers or early summer baskets. Height and spread 10-12 inches |  |
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| LOBELIA (BUSH) | A wide range of compact bush Lobelia is grown at the nursery including pale blue "Cambridge blue", dark blue "Crystal Palace" white, crimson and lilac. Never allow compost to dry out with all lobelias |  |
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| LOBELIA (TRAILING) | A mainstay of containers and hanging baskets, trailing Lobelia comes in light blue, deep blue, white, red lilac or mixed colours. Never allow compost to dry out with all lobelias |  |
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MARIGOLD FRENCH TYPES |
Lower growing french marigolds in single or double flowered forms, separate or mixed colours. Ideal front of the border plant and for mass plantings. For full sun In 8 varieties |
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MARIGOLD AFRICAN TYPES |
Large plants with fully double huge blooms in yellows and orange |  |
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MARIGOLD AFRICAN TYPE |
"Vanilla" An unusual colour in African Marigolds |  |
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NASTURTIUM “ALASKA” |
More compact and less sprawling than many Nasturtiums, Alaska has flowers in soft pastel shades with the added bonus of white marbled foliage. Best in poorer soils and full sun. Too rich a compost and the flowers open beneath the foliage. Seed pods must be removed to promote continued flowering |  |
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NEMESIA “CARNIVAL” |
A sun loving bedding plant around 10-12 inches high with small, snapdragon like flowers in a wide colour range. |  |
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NEMESIA “K.L.M” |
Named after the Dutch airline colours, this Nemesia has startling blue and white flowers throughout summer. Upright at first, to around 12 inches, later spreading in habit. For full sun |  |
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NEMESIA “RED ENSIGN” |
Red and white bi-coloured flowers smoother this Nemesia throughout summer. Upright at first, to around 12 inches, later spreading in habit. For full sun. |  |
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NICOTIANA “AFFINIS” |
Taller growing type with sweetly scented flowers pure white flowers. Height 24 inches spread 15 inches. For full sun or part shade |  |
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NICOTIANA “CUBA APPLEBLOSSOM” |
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with pale pink flowers with a deeper pink back Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer |  |
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NICOTIANA “CUBA ROSE” |
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high. Rose pink Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer |  |
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NICOTIANA “CUBA CRIMSON” |
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with bright red flowers. Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer |  |
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NICOTIANA “CUBA DEEP LIME” |
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with lime green flowers. Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer |  |
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NICOTIANA “CUBA WHITE” |
Bushy, well branched plants,12-15 inches high with pure white flowers. Does well in full sun or a little shade. Continuous flowering throughout summer |  |
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NICOTIANA “ONLY THE LONELY” (sylvestris) |
N. sylvestris. This is the tall growing variety with flower stems that can reach 4 feet high with a spread of up to 30 inches across, ideal for height in the border. Masses of pure white pendulous, tubular flowers |  |
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PAPAVER “SUMMER BREEZE” |
A dwarf, annual poppy in a mix of colours. As with all poppies, dead heading is essential to keep up a continuous show of flowers throughout summer. Height and spread 10 x 6 inches. Best in full sun |  |
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PENSTEMON “GIANT HYBRIDS” |
Grown as an annual but sometimes surviving the winter, this Penstemon has large trumpet flowers on spires up to 24 inches high in a wide colour range, some with white or striped throats. Great summer performer and adds height to the border. Best in sun although tolerates a little shade |  |
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PETUNIAS BEDDING TYPES |
Our range of seed raised bedding petunias is second to none. Comprising over 30 varieties ranging from the large flowered Grandiflora to the middle sized Multifloras and finally the small flowered Milliflora types. All available in mixtures or separate colours. All require a sunny spot. Use for borders, containers and hanging baskets |  |
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PORTULACA “MARGARITA MIXED” |
A sun loving, succulent plant with semi double flowers in a large range of colours and fine grass like foliage. Does well in a hot, sunny spot that would cook other plants and can even be used in a hot conservatory. Upright, later spreading, habit |  |
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RUDBECKIA “AUTUMN COLOURS” |
A medium tall Rudbeckia flowering at around 18 inches with a bushy, well branched habit. Flowers are rich copper and reds, many with orange at the petal tips For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond |
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RUDBECKIA “INDIAN SUMMER” |
A taller Rudbeckia flowering at around 30 inches with a bushy, well branched habit. Flowers are rich orange on long stems and bloom continuously all summer and well into autumn. For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond |
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| RUDBECKIA“MARMALADE” | This, along with all the other Rudbeckias, performed great in last years wet weather. Medium tall (18 inches) with bright orange flowers with the characteristic brown centres. Can flower right through till mid November. Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond |
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RUDBECKIA “PRARIE SUN” |
A medium tall Rudbeckia flowering at around 20 inches with a bushy, well branched habit. Light yellow with a green centre. Blooms continuously all summer and well into autumn. For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond |
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RUDBECKIA “CHERRY BRANDY” |
NEW Unique wine red colour Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond |
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RUDBECKIA “TOTO” |
A dwarf bedding Rudbeckia with light orangey yellow blooms with the typical dark centres Blooms continuously all summer and well into autumn. For full or half a days sun in ordinary garden soil Height and spread 12 x 8 inches Excellent for late colour through in to October and even beyond |
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SALPIGLOSSIS “ CHOCOLATE ” |
Deep, chocolate red, tubular flowers on this medium tall annual, does best in full sun. Dead head regularly for a continuous display Height 20-30 inches |  |
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SALPIGLOSSIS “ROYALE MIXED” |
Flowering at around 20 inches, Royale has vivid coloured, tubular flowers , many with a contrasting coloured throat with striking markings and marbling. Does best in full sun. Dead head regularly for a continuous display |  |
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SALVIA “VICTORIA BLUE” |
Spires of deep blue flowers on compact and bushy plants Good all summer and gets even better as autumn approaches Height and spread 20 x 12 inches |  |
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SALVIA “CORAL NYMPH” |
An elegant and airy salvia with long stems of coral pink flowers throughout summer. See also Lady in Red and Snow Nymph. Best in full sun but tolerates a little shade. Height 18 inches Spread 12 inches |  |
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SALVIA “LADY in RED” |
Quite unlike traditional Salvias with a taller more open habit and brilliant scarlet flowers throughout summer and well into autumn. Flowering starts at 12 inches and gradually gets to around 20 inches. Despite its delicate appearance this is a robust and weather resistant variety |  |
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SALVIA “SCARLET KING” |
Upright, bushy salvia producing deep red flower spikes all summer. Best in full sun and remove faded spikes throughout the season. Height and spread 12 x 10 inches. For full sun or a little shade |  |
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SALVIA “SNOW NYMPH” |
A new counterpart to Lady in Red and Coral Nymph with pure white flowers on long, elegant stems. For full sun or a little shade. Height 15 –18 inches, spread 10 inches |  |
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SWEET PEA “CUPID MIXED” |
Dwarf and spreading sweet pea in mixed colours. Suitable for ground cover, tubs and very effective in baskets. Keep compost moist and feed regularly when in flower, removing seed pods as they develop |  |
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SWEET PEA “ROYAL MIXED” |
Tall growing with long flower stems suitable for cutting. Good, balanced mixture. Heat tolerant and early flowering |  |
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TAGETES “LEMON GEM” |
Upright at first then spreading to make a ball 12 x 12 inches high and across. Plants are smothered in bright, golden yellow single flowers. The strong aroma of the disturbed plants is believed to keep carrot fly away if planted near the crop. |  |
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TAGETES “TANGERING GEM” |
Upright at first then spreading to make a ball 12 x 12 inches high and across. Plants are smothered in bright orange single flowers. The strong aroma of the disturbed plants is believed to keep carrot fly away if planted near the crop. For full sun |  |
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VERBENA |
Mixed and separate colours are available in this short growing edging or bedding plant. For full sun or a little shade |
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VERBENA "PEACHES and CREAM" |
A unique colour range consisting of coral, salmon and oranges Height 10-12 inches high |  |
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ZINNIA “PROFUSION” SERIES |
Upright at first then spreading Zinnias. Long lasting flowers which are impervious to wet weather. Older flowers are covered over with fresh growth giving a clean and tidy appearance. For bedding or tubs and baskets Height and spread 12x15 inches Available in Apricot, Cherry, Fire, Orange, and White |
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