by Sacha Brown | Feb 16, 2026 | Flowers
Annual phlox produces masses of colourful flowers throughout summer and is ideal for borders and cutting gardens. Sowing Sow indoors from March to April, or direct outdoors from May once the risk of frost has passed. Sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost and cover...
by Sacha Brown | Jun 5, 2022 | Flowers
SUNFLOWERS I sow in pots and then plant out when ready but you can sow directly where they are to flower. Sowing anytime from May-July. Sow 15mm deep into finely prepared soil which has be raked to a fine tilth. Sow 2 seeds together every 45cm. Seedlings appear...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 6, 2022 | Flowers
Sweet Pea Dwarf Grandiflora Hardy Annual A sweet pea perfect for pots with a trailing but compact habit. Sow undercover or direct in deep modules or individual pots filled with compost, from Feb – March or August to October, to get a head start the following...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 30, 2021 | Flowers
‘Giant Dahlia’ Mix. Half Hardy Annual A stunning collection of the most gorgeous ‘Dahlia-like’ Zinnias, perfect for cutting. A heady mix of hot yellow, orange pink and red. So easy to grow, I like to plant these at the end of my vegetables for some...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 30, 2021 | Flowers
Half Hardy Annual Commonly known as Marigold. A prolific show of daisy-like flowers all through the summer. Perfect in pots or grow alongside your vegetables. Sow undercover or direct in modules or seed trays filled with compost, 21-24 degrees is best for...
by Sacha Brown | Jan 30, 2021 | Flowers
Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus Strawberry Sundae Hardy Annual A highly fragranced heritage mix Strawberry Sundae in pastel rose pinks and white. Height approx 2m. Can also be grown in a large container with perhaps trellis or an obelisk. Tie in the plant as it grows and...
