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JAPONICA
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Chaenomeles x sp. Attractive hardy shrub easy from seed. This one has lovely
salmon apricot flowers in winter and spring, followed by large fruits. Chill
for 10 weeks. Sun, 80cm.
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CODE B
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KALE ORNAMENTAL
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Red Peacock. Compact variety with green feathery
leaves. Pink-red centres. Very showy and great for mixing. Sun. 30cm.
Annual.
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CODE A
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KALE
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White Peacock. As above but with a white centre. 30cm, sun.
Annual.
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CODE A
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KITAIBELIA VITIFOLIA
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Dramatic plant with large leaves. Mallow-like
flowers of white - almost translucent, in late summer. Rarely seen. 2m.
Sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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LAGERSTROEMIA MIX
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Variety of Crape Myrtle. Compact and early flowering with good branching habit.
Mix of red, rose, pink, blue and white. Sun. Half hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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LARKSPUR BLUE
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Old fashioned variety. Great with pink. 90cm, sun.
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CODE A
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LARKSPUR DWARF MIX
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Dwarf hyacinth flowered mixture. Extra dwarf and early to bloom. Double flowers
of pink, blue, violet, lilac and white. Can't wait to try these! 50cm, sun.
Annual.
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CODE A
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LARKSPUR PALE PINK
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A selected strain of the "Imperial" type. Fully double pale pink flowers. Great
colour and uniformity. We are really pleased with these. Sun, 90cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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LARKSPUR ROSE
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From the 'QIS' series. Invaluable in the garden for colour. 90cm. Ann.
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CODE A
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LARKSPUR WHITE
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From the "QIS' series. We trialled these this year and just as pleased with
these as the pale pink larkspur. Wonderful in the white garden. Sun, 90cm.
Annual.
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CODE A
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LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS
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Pinks. Perennial Sweet Pea, with the traditional flower. Let it climb or let it
sprawl. 1m spread. Sun. Hardy perennial. Soak seed overnight.
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CODE B
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LAVATERA ASSURGENTIFLORA
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Malva Rose. Large lush leaves and bright, bright pink flowers almost all year
round. Some frost protection. Dryish;, sun. 2m. Perennial.
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CODE B
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LAVATERA SP
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Pink Shades. Traditional flower. Biennial to perennial. Sun, 1m.
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CODE B
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LAVATERA TRIMESTIS WHITE BEAUTY
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The latest in Lavatera seed being XL stripped to minimise possible fungal
problems. We haven't had a problem with fungal diseases with the other
Lavateras but it is usually worthwhile trying something new. Impressed with the
way they are surviving the winter here. They grew a bit faster than they were
supposed to and we had to plant them out in the middle of the frosts. 50cm,
sun. Annual.
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CODE B
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LAVENDER ENGLISH
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Mixed varieties of dwarf and tall.
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CODE B
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LAVENDER HIDCOTE DWARF
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Compact strain, dark purple. 30cm.
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CODE B
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LAVENDER MUNSTEAD
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Compact variety with lavender blue flowers.
40cm.
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CODE B
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LAVENDER ROSEA
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Compact pink strain. 40cm.
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CODE B
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LAVENDER STOECHAS
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Mix of Helmsdale, Wine, Viridis and common purple.
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CODE B
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LAVENDER VERA
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The true classic English Lavender with lavender blue flowers. 70cm.
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CODE B
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LAYIA PLATYGLOSSA
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Californian wildflower. Dazzling yellow daisy flowers with white tips. Fast
growing and long blooming. Really nice with purple. Dryish. Can direct sow.
30cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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LIATRIS SPICATA
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Gayfeather. Fluffy spikes of rosy mauve in late summer. Good for a cut flower.
Also attracts butterflies and bees. Can grow in moistish soil. 90cm. Hardy
perennial.
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CODE B
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LIATRIS SPICATA ALBA
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As above but with long flower spikes of white.
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CODE B
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LILY FORMOSANUM
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White trumpet flowers with recurving petals. Long
glossy narrow leaves. Quick to flower. Ours are just poised to flower
from spring sowing. Perennial, sun, 1.8m.
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CODE B
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LILY REGALE
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The Christmas Lily. White, very fragrant flowers with a yellow base. Both of
these Lily's are lovely. Regale is hardy, Formasanum needs some frost
protection. 1.8m, sun.
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CODE B
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LINARIA MAROCCANA
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Snapdragon like flowers in many colours. Sun, 50cm. Annual
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CODE A
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LINARIA RETICULATA
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Snapdragon like flowers of magenta/purple with a yellow blotch on the lower
lip. Very striking in small groups. Great in a wildflower mix. 50cm, sun.
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CODE A
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LINUM GRANDIFLORUM
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var Rubrum. Narrow leaves and bright crimson-scarlet flowers in summer and
autumn. Dainty looking plant. Gorgeous unique colour. 40cm, sun. dryish soil.
Annual.
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CODE A
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LINUM PERENNE
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Clusters of pale blue flowers on long stems. 60cm. Sun. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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LISIANTHUS - PRAIRIE GENTIAN
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Eustoma Grandiflora. Lizzy Pink. F1 Hybrid. Extra dwarf , compact variety.
Usually grown as a container plant but can be used as a bedding plant. Large
trumpet-like flowers. Sun. Half-hardy per. Light to germinate.
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CODE B
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LOBELIA ANNUAL COMPACT VARIETIES
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ALL LOBELIA ANNUAL VARIETIES ARE
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CODE A
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RIVIERA SERIES. Extra early flowering. Vigorous and compact habit. 12cm.
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RIVIERA BLUE SPLASH
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Unique blue and white colour
combination.
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RIVIERA MIDNIGHT BLUE
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Dark blue flowers on bronze foliage.
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RIVIERA WHITE
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Beautiful clear white.
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LOBELIA ANNUAL TRAILING VARIETIES
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REGATTA SERIES Up to 4 weeks earlier flowering than other trailing types.
Vigorous , free flowering.
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REGATTA MIDNIGHT BLUE
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Deep blue on bronze foliage.
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REGATTA ROSE
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Carmine-rose flowers with a white eye.
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REGATTA SAPPHIRE
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Deep blue with a large white eye.
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REGATTA WHITE
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Lovely trailing white.
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LOBELIA FAN BURGANDY
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L. Speciosa. F1 Hybrid. Recent new release. Can't wait to try this colour!.
Long flowering with large flower spikes. 60cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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LOBELIA FAN DEEP ROSE
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Same as above but a rose colour and bronze foliage.
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CODE B
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LOBELIA FULGENS
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Queen Victoria. Spikes of blood red flowers appear from late summer. Deep
purple-red foliage. Very striking plant. Sun, 1m. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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LOBELIA SIPHILITICA
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Mixed blue and white with green foliage. Flowering in late summer. Both lovely.
Let these seed around and they will reward you for years. 90cm. Sun. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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NOTE: Lobelia
seed is best with light for germination.
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LUNNARIA SP
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Mass of purple flowers in spring followed by papery seed heads. Nice in a wild
woodland area to let self sow. 70cm. Sun or shade. Biennial.
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CODE A
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LUPIN SP
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Mixed colours. From Central Otago. Great for a wild garden or bank, or back of
the border planting. So pretty. 80cm. Sun. Soak overnight. Can direct sow.
Annual.
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CODE A
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LUPIN BLUE JAVELIN
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L. Cruckshankii. Can you imagine white, gold, bronze and azure blue flowers in
tiers on the same flower spike? This one is quite special. A definite garden
plant, not the wild-flower patch. Foliage is blue-green. 1m. Sun. Annual. Soak
overnight. 10 seeds per pack.
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CODE A
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LUPIN TEXENSIS
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The state flower of Texas and lovely it is too. Dark blue flowers with white
tips. Fast growing in dry soil. Sun. 30cm. Soak seed overnight. Annual.
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CODE A
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NOTE: Can either direct sow lupins or sow in larger pots, then cut the pots
when planting to stop the lupins from sulking.
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LYCHNIS CORONARIA
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Greyish leaves and bright rose-crimson flowers.
Very eye catching. Fast growing in dry soil. 80cm, sun. Classed as a
perennial but better as a biennial.
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CODE A
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LYCHNIS FLOS CUCULII
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Ragged Robin. An old English wildflower,
really not seen much now. Fluffy light pink flowers. Best as a
wildflower as prolific self seeder. 30cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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LYCHNIS MOLTEN LAVA
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L. Haageana. Firey vibrant orange with bricky
tones. Deep bronze foliage. Quite striking. Looks great in a pot. Needs
frost protection. 25cm, sun. Perennial.
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CODE B
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LYTHRUM SALICARIA
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Tall spires of pink-purple flowers in summer. Always noticed. Great plant for
that damp area. Sun or p/shade. 1.8m. Hardy perennial.
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CODE A
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MALTESE CROSS
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Lychnis Chalcedonica. A favourite with gardeners since the seventeenth century.
Dazzling orange red in early summer. 1m, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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MALVA SYLVESTRIS
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Large lavender blooms usually striped with purple. 80cm, sun. Bie.
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CODE A
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MARIGOLD DWARF
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Tagetes Patula. French doubled
flowered variety. Auroa Fire. Red and gold bi-colour. Early flowering
and compact plant. Outstanding performer. 30cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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MARIGOLD DWARF
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Auroa Red. As above but a deep mahogony red.
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CODE A
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MARIGOLD DWARF STRIPED
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Very eye-catching red and yellow stripes.
Ideal for baskets, pots and bedding at 35cm. Variation of striping can
occur with extremes of temperature. Annual.
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CODE A
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MECONOPSIS BETONICIFOLIA
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Himalayan poppy. Sky blue flowers. Lovely woodland plant. To make this truly
perennial cut off flower heads in the first season. 89cm. Chill 4 weeks.
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CODE B
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MELANDRIUM
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Silene Diocica. Beautiful English wildflower, perfect
for any cottage garden. Soft pink on long stems. We are often asked what
this plant is. 90cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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MIGNONETTE
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Reseda Alba. Delightful old-fashioned cottage plant..
Graceful flowing spikes of white flowers. Looks nice with pastel colours
or bright reds. Can direct sow. 70cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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MIMOSA PUDICA
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Native to Brazil. Fluffy ball-shaped pink flowers in
summer. Fern-like leaves fold up when touched, reopening later. Great
curiosity value. 90cm. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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MIMULUS SP
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Yellow monkey musk for damp areas. P/shade or sun.
30cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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MINA LOBATA
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Exotic Love. Very showy patio climber. Masses of
scarlet flowers which turn to yellow and cream. Grow as an annual in
frosty areas. 350cm. Soak seed overnight.
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CODE B
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MIRABILIS JALAPA
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Marvel of Peru. Fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
of pink, crimson, white or yellow that open in late afternoon. 1m, sun.
Tender Perennial.
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CODE B
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY PLANT
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Asclepias Physocarpa. The standard Monarch
Butterfly Plant, for food for the butterflies. Shrubby tender perennial.
Creamy flowers. 2m, sun.
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CODE B
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MONARDA PRAIRIE NIGHT
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Whorls of purple Bergamot flowers. 80cm,
moistish.
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CODE B
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MORINA LONGIFOLIA
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Prickly rosettes form on the ground then tall
flower spikes form with whorls of pinkish-white flowers. Very
statuesque. 1m, sun, drained soil. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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MORNING GLORY
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Old fashioned blue-purple variety from Grandmas
garden. 3m. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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MUSKMELLOW
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Malva Moschata Rosea. Sweet little English wildflower,
a bit dainty for the wildflower garden. Little pink mallow flowers on
long stems. Lovely with roses. 70cm, sun. Hardy biennial to perennial in
drained soil.
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CODE A
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MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS ROYAL PINK
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Dainty pink flowers with creamy
yellow eyes in late spring and early summer. Forms a small clump, great
for a woodland area. Hardy annual to biennial. 30cm.
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CODE A
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MYRTUS NUMMALARIA
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Cute little prostrate shrub with tiny little
pink berries in late summer. Everything about this plant is miniature.
3cm. Sun or p/shade. Moistish soil. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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NASTURTIUM NON-TRAILING SALMON BABY
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Compact enough to grow in a
tub. We have been thrilled with the colour and performance of these.
Nice deep salmon, and they just keep on flowering. Sun, 25cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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NASTURTIUM NON TRAILING WHIRLYBIRD MIXED
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Semi-double flowers on a
compact plant. Exciting range of Deep Mahogony, Bright Scarlet, Cherry
Rose, Cream, Tangerine, Deep Gold and Soft Salmon. Tubs or garden. 30cm.
Annual.
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CODE A
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NEMISIA FANTASIA RED AND WHITE
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Gorgeous , striking bicolour of red
and white. 20cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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NEMOPHILA SNOWSTORM
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White flowers with fine black markings.
Wonderful for pots. 15cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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NEPETA FAASSINII
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Small scented greyish leaves and dark lavender
flowers. Dryish, 30cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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NEPETA NERVOSA BLUE CARPET
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Dwarf variety of Nervosa. Dense spikes
of clear blue flowers. Long , narrow leaves. Quick growing. Great for
pots or in the herbaceous garden. Great with lavender. 25cm, sun. Hardy
perennial in drained soil.
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CODE B
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NICOTIANA
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N. Alata. Annual.
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DOMINO F1 HYBRD WHITE
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Bold leaves and pure white
flowers. Great vigour. 45-50cm. Sun.
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CODE A
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OPEN POLLINATE PINK
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Scented deep pink tubular flowers. 40-60cm.
Sun.
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CODE A
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SARATOGA DWARF F1 HYBRID LIME
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Consistent performer in sun or
shade. Great uniformity. Light green. 30cm.
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CODE A
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SARATOGA DWARF F1 HYBRID ROSE
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Same as above but a rose-pink.
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CODE A
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NICOTIANA TABACUM
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The commercial tobacco plant. Grown for its
enormous leaves. A great talking point in any garden. Also has pretty
little pink flowers. In milder areas it is a biennial, otherwise an
annual. 1.8m, sun.
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CODE B
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NIGELLA DAMASCENA
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Love in a mist. Old favourite and a must for any
herbaceous border or cottage garden. They are so pretty and flower in
late summer which is a bonus. Blue, pink or white flowers. 50cm, sun.
Best direct sown. Annual.
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CODE A
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OENOTHERA MEXICANA
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Exquisite little deep pink flowers on this
carpeting plant. Dainty appearance belies its easy growing nature. It is
so different from other Oenothera's. Made for pots. Sun, 20cm. Hardy
perennial.
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CODE B
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OMPHALODES LINIFOLIA
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Bluish foliage on this tiny plant, smothered
with little white flowers. Sun, 30cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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ORLAYA GRANDIFLORA
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Pretty ferny foliage topped with heads of
creamy white. Native of the Mediterranean, not often seen. Best in a
well drained area of the garden. Also best direct sown. Sun, 60cm.
Annual.
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CODE A
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