Gypsophila

Gypsophila

Hardy Annual  Gorgeous as a cut flower and lovely in the border it acts as a soft filler in between other plantings. Also makes a lovely container plant. Height 30cm. Sow undercover in trays or modules in spring or autumn.   Plant out after frost risk has passed with...
Linaria reticulata

Linaria reticulata

‘Spanish Dancer’ Annual   Sow: Sow undercover or direct in modules or seed trays filled with compost, from Feb – April.Can also be sown direct in Spring.  Plant outdoors after frosts. Full sun, any soil. Flowers June to...
Daucus Carota

Daucus Carota

Perennial    Sow: I treat this one as an annual, and grow it every year although it is actually a perennial. For best results and for strong plants, sow in autumn under cover in seed trays or modules filled with compost, or direct into the garden spacing at 30cm....
Cosmos

Cosmos

Half Hardy Annual Sow undercover or direct in Spring. Grow seedlings on in individual pots or modules until large enough to plant out. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before transplanting into the garden after all risk of frost has...
Cornflower

Cornflower

‘Blue Ball’ Hardy Annual   Sow undercover or direct in modules or seed trays filled with compost, from Feb – April or for later sowings sow August to October. Can also be sown direct in spring.  Plant outdoors after frosts. Full sun, any soil,...
Cerinthe Purpurascens

Cerinthe Purpurascens

Half Hardy Annual    Sow undercover in Spring or Autumn for flowering the following year. Into modules, pots or direct. Soak seeds first for 24 hours. Plant: full sun, will tolerate some shade, neutral soil, spacing at...