Nasturtium majus Milkmaid

Hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer to Autumn
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Height: 12 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Edible flowers
• Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Containers, Patio, Tubs

A new Nasturtium featuring delicate blooms in captivating moonlit shades, the closest to white ever. Use this soft contrast in your beds, borders and containers for continuous summer color. Easy to grow in a range of situations.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed or indoors in peat pots 2-4 weeks before last frost
Sowing depth:	20mm (¾ inch) deep, in rows 30cm (12 inches) apart.

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Sow in rows 30cm (12in) apart and thin out to 30-45cm (12-18in) between plants. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.

For container plants, germinate at 15-20C (77-68F) in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions before planting out after risk of frost. Before planting into containers, ensure plants are well rooted in their pots.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30-45cm (12 to 18 inches) apart. If sown indoors, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost.

Aftercare Instructions

Easily grown on any soil in a sunny position. Flowers mid summer to autumn.

Dragon Sunset Mix Coleus

Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial

• Position: Sun or part shade
• Soil: Well drained
• Zones: 10
• Height: 12 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Attractive foliage
• Ideal for: Conservatory, Greenhouse, Pot Plant

Description

Must be among the most stunning mixtures of Coleus ever produced, it will include the very popular Scarlet and Pink shades, Molten Lava (black and carmine) plus four recent colors including deep red, apricot and gold. Almost all with the 'Dragon Series' mark of distinction - the bright gold edge to each leaf. Fantastic pot plants and good bedding plants for a warm sheltered spot. Height 23-30cm (9-12in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	any time of the year.

Sow on the surface of a good seed sowing mix but do not cover with sowing mix. Sealing in a plastic bag after sowing is helpful. Do not exclude light. Germination takes 10-20 days at 21-24C (70-75F).

Growing Instructions

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 8cm (3in) pots and finally 15cm (6in) pots.

Aftercare Instructions

In the home, grow in a well-lighted spot, in the greenhouse provide a little shade. Remove the flower spikes as they weaken the plant.

Nicotiana x sanderae Fragrant Cloud

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers: Mid Summer to Autumn
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Soil: Well drained
• Height: 36 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Scented
• Ideal for: Bedding, Border

A very attractive and free flowering type with large pure white sweetly scented flowers. Flowers summer. Height 36in.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost

Sow on the surface of a good well draining seed sowing mix. Make sure that the sowing mix is moist but not wet and seal in a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 10-20 days at 21C (70F). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm ( 12in) apart in a sunny spot on rich well drained soil.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia

Half Hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer to frost
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Height: 24 inches
• Germination: Experience Useful
• Aftercare: Easy
• Ideal for: Border, Containers

Description

Following the 2002 success of Cherokee Sunset, Thompson & Morgan flower breeders are proud to present the first-ever red Rudbeckia from seed! These robust plants have outstanding garden performance, producing a mass of attractive, cherry-colored blooms all summer long - triumphing over heat, drought and poor soils! Stunning when planted in drifts in borders or can be planted in large containers to create a feature plant on a patio or terrace. Flowers average 3-4 inches in width, 24 inches in height

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	February to March
Sowing depth:	Surface sow

Sow seed on the surface of good, free-draining, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place container in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.

Orlando Eggplant

F1 Hybrid. Attractive, virtually spineless, dwarf plants yield an abundant crop of 'baby' fruits, 5cm (2in) in length. These finger-length aubergines have beautiful dark-purple skins and are not at all bitter tasting.

Excellent for growing in the greenhouse or on a sunny patio in containers.

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