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ACANTHUS MOLLIS
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Bear's Breeches. Impressive clump forming foliage plant with long, oval, deeply
cut bright green leaves. Spikes of rose or white flowers in summer. P/shade or
sun, 90cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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ACHILLEA FILIPENDULA
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Cloth of Gold. Clump forming, non spreading. Deep yellow, long lasting flowers
in summer. Nice mixed in with other plants or in a yellow and orange theme. 1m.
Hardy perennial. Sun or P/shade. Light for germination.
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CODE A
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ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM
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Cerise Queen. Dark pink heads in summer till frosts. Will spread more than the
yellow but not invasive. Hardy perennial, sun or p/shade. 80cm. Light for
germination.
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CODE A
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ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM
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Summer Pastels. Soft country colours of lilac, cream and rose in summer. Not
invasive. 60cm. Sun or p/shade. Hardy perennial. Light for germination.
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CODE B
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ACONITUM NAPELLUS
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Monkshood. Large, finely divided leaves. Spikes of deep blue, purplish flowers
in late summer. Vigorous grower for a dampish area.1m. Hardy perennial. Sun or
p/shade.
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CODE B
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ADONIS AESTIVALIS
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Deep red flowers with a black eye. Finely divided green leaves. Great in
tubs. Annual, 20cm, sun.
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CODE A
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AGASTACHE FOENICULUM
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North American native with spires of scented lavender flowers in summer. Bees
love it. Hardy perennial in drained soil, sun. 1m. Great for adding height in
the perennial border.
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CODE A
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AGASTACHE FOENICULUM
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White Spike. Same growth and conditions as above but with clean white flowers.
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CODE B
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AGERATUM BLUE MINK
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. Fast growing and long blooming. Can direct sow into the garden. 25cm. Sun.
Annual.
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CODE A
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ALCHEMILLA MOLLIS
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Lady's Mantle. Nice as an edging plant around borders. Heads of tiny yellow
flowers in summer. Hardy perennial Part shade. 50cm.
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CODE B
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ALSTROEMERIA DR SALTERS
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. Delightful mix of red, pink, salmon, apricot and gold in summer and autumn.
60-120cm. Hardy perennial. Sun or p/shade. Chill 3 weeks then soak overnight in
hot water.
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CODE B
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ALSTROEMERIA SP
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Mix of pale pink and gold and smaller flowered 'pink star' which is rose pink
and gold. Both pretty. Alstroemerias are invaluable in the garden as they
flower for such a long time. Chill and soak. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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AMARANTHUS DWARF GREEN THUMB
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Green version of love lies bleeding. Unusual. 30cm, sun, annual. Great for pots
and hanging baskets. Well worth trying.
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CODE A
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AMARANTHUS TRICOLOUR SPLENDENS
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. Updated version of Tricolour. Colourful leaves of rich red, yellow and green.
60cm. Annual. Sun.
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CODE A
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AMMI MAJUS
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False Queen Anne's Lace. Lovely romantic flower with lacy white flowers. 90cm,
sun. Hardy annual. Wonderful with old roses or mixed in the herbaceous border.
Not seen in many gardens these days.
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CODE A
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ANEMONE X CORONARIA
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Mixed colours. Ferny foliage and showy double flowers. Some will flower in late
winter-spring, and others in autumn. 25cm. Sun or p/shade. Great splash of
colour. Hardy perennial in drained soil.
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CODE A
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ANEMONE X HYBRID
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White Anemone. Same as above.
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CODE B
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ANTIRRHINUM - SNAPDRAGON - DWARF SERIES ANNUAL CHIMES F1 SERIES. 15-20CM.
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If you are wanting dwarf plants then these are for you. Very compact with the
traditional flower form. Beautiful spikes.
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BICOLOUR ROSE & WHITE
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Deep rose-pink with white throat.
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CODE A
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LAVENDER CHIMES
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Unique lavender colour.
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CODE A
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LA BELLA F 1 SERIES. 45-55cm. ANNUAL.
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A semi-dwarf plant and still compact. Open flower form and fragrance.
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LA BELLA WHITE
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Great for colour co-ordinating.
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CODE A
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ANTIRRHINUM
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Old Fashioned variety. Dark pink, almost red. Quite pretty and also vigorous.
70cm. Annual to biennial.
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CODE B
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AQUILEGIA CHOCOLATE SOLDIER
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A. Viridis. A unique colour combination of chocolate and purple with
contrasting yellow-green stamens and anthers.40cm. Biennial to per. All
Aquilegias need to be chilled for approx 3 weeks. Sun or p/shade.
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CODE B
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AQUILEGIA DOUBLE PINK
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A. Vulgaris. Slender upright plants with double flowers and very short spurs.
Very pretty in the cottage garden with other pinks and blues. Biennial to per.
60-70cm. Sun or p/shade.
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CODE A
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AQUILEGIA X HYBRIDS
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A mix of those favourite Granny's bonnets. Wonderful for mixing in the boarder.
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CODE A
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ARGEMONE MEXICANA
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Unusual plant for a dry area or pots and crevices. Yellow poppy like flowers
over spiny grey/green foliage. Quite rare in gardens. Sun, 90cm. Annual
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CODE A
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ARISTEA ECKLONII
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Iris like, sword shaped leaves. Clump forming, with deep blue, and a hint of
lavender, flowers in summer. Does need some protection from heavy frosts.
Perennial. 60cm, sun.
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CODE B
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ARMERIA MARITIMA
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Alba. Pure white flowers on this cute little tufted plant. Really nice under
roses or as a little border. Hardy perennial. Sun. 20cm.
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CODE B
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ARTHROPODIUM CANDIDUM DWARF BRONZE
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White flowers and bronze foliage on this little plant. Great for pots. 20cm,
sun. Perennial. Soak seeds overnight. Spread between layers of wet absorbent
paper. Seal in plastic bag with plenty of air space. Keep moist in refrigerator
for 28 days. Sow as normal.
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CODE B
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ASPHODELUS FISTULOSA
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Dainty little soft pink star shaped flowers in summer. Grassy sword like
foliage. Lovely with Gypsophila, Sidalcea and flowers like Scabiosa. Hardy
perennial if well drained. Sun, 60cm.
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CODE B
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ASTER MATSUMOTO SALMON
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Callistephus Chinensis. A garden classic. Straight, strong stems. The salmon
colour blends in with other plants. Grows well in moist soil. 75cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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ASTILBE X TAQUETII
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A must for the shady damp garden. This variety also does well with some sun in
a drier area as well. Mix of colours, flowering in late summer. Great to mix in
the perennial border or with shrubs. 90cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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ASTRANTIA MAXIMA
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Gorgeous soft pink that lasts and lasts. Clump forming, does best in a moistish
soil. Will grow well in p/shade. 40cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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AUBRETIA X HYBRID
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Mix of lilac, pink and purple. Great for pots and hanging baskets. Sun, 15cm.
Biennial.
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CODE A
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BELLS OF IRELAND
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Mollucella Laevis. Clusters of little green bells on long stems in summer.
Really pretty in little clumps. Cut flower. Chill 2 weeks. Sun, 70cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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BERGENIA CORDIFOLIA
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Clump forming plant with large glossy leaves. Pinky flowers in summer.
Wonderful for filling up those large areas. P/shade, sun, 50cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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BOTTLEBRUSH
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Callistemon sp. Small evergreen tree with beautiful bottlebrush flowers of
classic red in summer. Very hardy in a drained soil. 3m. So easy from seed.
Just sprinkle on surface of mix and barely cover with soil. Make sure you cover
the tray with something like black plastic or newspaper to prevent drying out.
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CODE B
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BUPLEURUM ROTUNDIFOLIUM
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Griffithii. Uniform variety flowering earlier than other types. Used as a
commercial cut flower. 80cm. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CAMPANUALA BELL TOWER
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Enormous bell shaped flowers of mauve in summer. Quite a large bushy plant.
90cm.Grows well in partly shaded moistish areas. Really worthwhile to have.
Biennial.
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CODE A
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CAMPANULA CARPATICA
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White Clips. Compact with white flowers in summer. Hardy per. Drained soil.
20cm, sun.
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CODE B
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CAMPANULA LATIFOLIA
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Bold violet blue flowers in summer. Quite an upright plant. Looks nice with
roses of different colours or mixed in the herbaceous border. Hardy perennial.
90cm.
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CODE B
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CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA
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Blue & White Mix. Very narrow leaves. Medium sized bells of either lavender
blue or pure white. Nice with annual and perennial cornflowers and mixed with
other perennials like Eryngium. Sun, 90cm. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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CAMPANULA ROTUNDIFOLIA
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Alba. Whitebells of Scotland. A dainty little trailing plant. Bright white
flowers in summer. Particularly nice with white roses. Hardy perennial in
drained soil, sun, 20cm.
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CODE B
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CAMPANULA X MEDIUM
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Blue & Pink Mix. Old favourite cup and saucer plant. Fits in anywhere. Sun,
60cm. Biennial.
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CODE A
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NOTE: Campanula seed is better just very lightly covered with mix and then
having access to light. For seeds requiring light to germinate we cover the
trays with light windbreak and place in a warm area. The seed remains moist
while the light is let in.
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CANDYTUFT
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Iberis Umbellata. Pink and lilac flowers from spring to summer. Fast growing
annual. 30cm. Sun.
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CODE A
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CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS
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Alba. New variety. Less thorny and easier to handle. Best sown direct. Sun,
90cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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CATANANCHE CAERULEA
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Alba. Tufts of grey/green topped with white flowers in summer. Nice planted
with Linum Monogynum with a clump of Shasta daisies, or similar behind. Hardy
perennial in drained soil. 60cm. Sun.
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CODE B
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CATANANCHE CAERULEA
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Blue. As above but lavender blue.
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CODE B
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CELOSIA SPICATA FLAMINGO FEATHER
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. Different to others as this variety is not rounded. It has slender plumes of
pink, turning silver, on long stems. Unusual. Can use as a cut flower or dry.
90cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CENTUREA DEALBATA
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Deeply cut foliage with a greyish tinge. Pink flowerheads in summer. Very
pretty. Made for the cottage garden. Chill 3 weeks. Sun, 60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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CENTUREA MACROCEPHALA
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Bold plant with yellow flowerheads in late summer. Very pretty mixed in with
other yellow or orange-yellow plants, even with shrubs like Hypericum. 1m. Sun.
Hardy perennial. Chill 3 weeks.
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CODE B
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CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM
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Snow in Summer. Smothered in white flowers in spring and summer. Low growing
ground cover with a greyish tinge. Great for those dry banks. Perennial. Sun,
20cm.
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CODE A
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CERINTHE MAJOR
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Honeywort. Eye catching plant with glaucous foliage and grape coloured flowers.
A real eye catcher. Small plants will survive the winter here then start
blooming in spring. 90cm. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CHRYSANTHEMUM CARINATUM
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Painted Daisy. Gorgeous North African native. Brilliant colours from orange to
purple. Hardy as well as quick growing. Can easily direct sow. Sun or p/shade.
40-80cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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CHRYSANTHEMUM CORONARIUM
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Garland Daisy. Fast growing Mediterranean annual. Feathery leaves. Daisy
flowers of white to golden yellow. Again can direct sow. 1m. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CHRYSANTHEMUM INDICUM
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Korean Mixture. Single and semi-double flowers blooming the first year from
early sowing. Good colour range. Wonderful for use in the garden and as a cut
flower. 60cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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CIMIFUGA RACEMOSA ALBA
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Spikes of white flowers in summer and autumn. Does well in p/shade. Bold back
of the border plant. 1m. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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CINERARIA SILVER DUST
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Sencecio Cruentus. Lovely little plant with ferny silver white foliage. 20cm,
p/shade. Ann.
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CODE A
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CIRSIUM JAPONICUM
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Rose Beauty. Glossy green foliage with deep rose flowers in summer. Sun, 70cm.
Hardy per.
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CODE B
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CLARKIA AMOENA
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Farewell to spring. Lovely tones of pink. Fast growing , long blooming. 30cm.
Sun. Can direct sow.
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CODE A
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CLARKIA GRANDIFLORA
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Satin formula mix. Almost pastel effect. Uniform flowers. Pots or place in
little groups in the garden. 20cm. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CLARKIA UNGUICULATA
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Mountain Garland. Californian wildflower. Taller than Amoena, and with reddish
stems. Pinky flowers, 60cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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CLEMATIS INTEGRIFOLIA
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Gorgeous deep blue flowers in summer. Herbaceous clematis that looks even
better if lightly supported underneath with small sticks. This shows off the
flowers. Chill 4 weeks. Sun or p/shade. 50cm. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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CLEOME HASSLERIANA
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Alba Queen. Native to South America these plants do not like frost. Valued for
its airy spidery flowers of white. Sun, 90cm. Ann.
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CODE A
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CLEOME HASSLERIANA
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Pink Queen. As above but with pink flowers.
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CODE A
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COLLINSIA HETEROPHYLLA
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Spikes of lilac & white flowers. Profuse bloomer. Best direct sown. 40cm. Sun.
Annual.
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CODE A
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COMMELINA COELESTIS
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Native to Central and South America this plant needs frost protection. Worth
growing alone for its vivid sky blue flowers. They are beautiful. 90cm.
Although can keep it more compact in a pot. Sun. Per.
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CODE B
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CONIFER
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Chamaecyparis X Compacta. Large compact shrub with dense green foliage. Nice
underplanted with lavender or wonderful in a mixed border with other shrubs and
perennials. 1.2m.
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CODE B
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CORNCOCKLE
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Agrostemma Githago Milas. Showy annual for back of border. Broadly
funnel-shaped pink flowers from late spring to autumn. Hardy annual. Sun, 90cm.
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CODE A
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COREOPSIS LANCELOTA
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Native of USA. Extremely floriferous, stunning when mass planted. Bright yellow
flowers. Can direct sow. 60cm. Sun, dryish soil. Biennial to perennial.
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CODE A
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COREOPSIS TINCTORIA DWARF PLAINS RED
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Great colour - mahogany/red daisy -like flowers. Hardy little annual. Sun,
40cm. Can direct sow.
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CODE A
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CORNFLOWER
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Centaurea Cyanus. Pinkie. An old favourite with pale pink flowers. Invaluable
in the perennial border, grown in clumps or little groups. 90cm. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CORNFLOWER DWARF
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Florence Red. Fully double red flowers on this compact cornflower. Also great
border or patio plant. 30cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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CORNFLOWER DWARF
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Florence White. Same as above but with pure white flowers.
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CODE A
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COSMOS PICOTEE
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C. Bipinnatus. Snow-white blooms, 6-7cm across edged with bright magenta pink.
Quite stunning. Also early flowering. 80cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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COSMOS SEA SHELLS MIXTURE
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Mainly pink. This variety has unique tubular rolled petals. Quite unusual.
Another great back of the border plant at 120cm. Sun, annual.
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CODE A
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COSMOS SENSATION WHITE
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Outstanding background colour. Pure white flowers all summer that withstand
heat and humidity. 120cm. Sun, annual.
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CODE A
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CYCLAMEN HEDERIFOLIUM
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Pinks. Gorgeous little perennial for a shady area or pot. Flowers for months,
15cm. A real little treasure. Soak seeds overnight.
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CODE B
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CYNARA CARDUNCULUS
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An eye catcher. Enormous silver grey leaves. Purple flowers in summer.
Wonderful background plant. Hardy perennial. 2m, sun.
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CODE B
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CYNOGLOSSUM NERVOSUM
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Stunning sky blue flowers smother this plant till frosts. Plant it anywhere to
let itself seed around. Looks great with other pinks and blues or clashed with
oranges like the Maltese Cross. Sun, 60cm, Biennial.
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CODE A
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CYNOGLOSSUM ROSE
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Lovely rose-pink colour. The pink and the blue are wonderful planted together.
Both attract bees and are not fussy. 70cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE B
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