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PANSY FLAMBE
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Antique looking colours of apricot, pink and cream.
Softly frilled petals enhances these Pansies. Sun.
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PANSY GIANT FORERUNNER CLEAR FACE WHITE
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Early, upright plants with
a clear face. Sun
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PANSY GIANT FORERUNNER BLOTCH FACE SILVERWINGS
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Beautiful bicolour
of silvery-white upper petals and deep purple lower petals. Quite
striking. Sun.
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PANSY PADPARADJA
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Vibrant deep orange. Performs well, even in the
heat. Named after the precious stone, Padparadja - in Sri Lanka. All
Pansies are
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CODE A
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All require light for germination.
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PAPAVER ALPINUS
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Tufts of grey foliage on this little alpine poppy.
Mixed colours. Sun, 25cm. Annual to perennial.
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CODE A
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PAPAVER ORIENTALE
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Large showy bright orange flowers in early
summer. 60cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PAPAVER PEONY BLACK
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Blackish double peony-like blooms on strong
stems. Cute plant. Sun, 90cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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PAPAVER PILOSUM
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Greek poppy. Light orange and very dainty. Quite
pretty mixed in the garden. 60cm, sun. Hardy per.
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CODE A
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PAPAVER RHOEAS
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Flanders Poppy. Breathtaking en masse. Bright red
flowers with a black base. 60cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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PELTOBOYKINIA WATANABEI
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A treasure for the shady garden. Green
maple-like foliage and tiny flowers of a soft creamy yellow. Not often
seen and well worth growing. 60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PENSTEMON IMPROVED PETITE BOUQUET
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P. Babatus. Recent new release
of new breeding. An improvement on the petite series. Dwarf and compact.
Great colour range. Hardy perennial in drained soil. Sun, 35cm.
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CODE B
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PENSTEMON WILLOWBURN MIXED
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We had difficulty overwintering the
'named' varieties. Over the years we have chosen the hardiest, of
different colours, and bred from these. Pinks, purples and lavender
blues. Sun, dryish. 50-60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PETUNIA ALDERMAN
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Heirloom variety with velvety deep purple
flowers. Quite amazing. However the odd rogue pink flower seems to
appear here and there. Quite vigorous. 60cm. Sun. Hardy annual.
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CODE B
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PETUNIA CARPET MULTIFLORA ROSE
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Extremely dwarf and
compact habit. Rose with white throat. Perfect for pots
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CODE A
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PETUNIA CARPET MULTIFLORA WHITE
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Same as above but pure white.
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CODE A
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PETUNIA CASCADE MIXED
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Perfect for hanging baskets pots and window
boxes. Good weather tolerance in heat and wet and will keep flowering
till frosts. Fantastic range of 10 colours including burgundy, salmon,
white, rose and orchid. 30cm.
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CODE A
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PETUNIA FLUFFY RUFFLES MIXED
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Popular old favourite with highly
ruffled blooms. 80cm
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CODE A
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PETUNIA PRIMETIME MULTIFLORA RED
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True deep red. Compact and early flowering. 30cm.
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CODE A
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PETUNIA STORM GRANDIFLORA LAVENDER
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Thickly petalled storm recovers
well after bad weather. Excellent flowering on a neat compact plant.
Great for pots or garden beds. 30cm.
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CODE B
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PETUNIA STORM GRANDIFLORA SALMON
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As above but a warm salmon.
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CODE B
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NOTE: Petunias require light for germination.
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PHACELIA CAMPANULARIA
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Californian Bluebell. Dark green serrated
leaves and rich blue flowers in spring and early summer. A delightful
bushy little plant wonderful for mixing. Sun, drained soil, 30cm.
Annual.
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CODE A
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PHACELIA TANACETIFOLIA
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Finely cut foliage and lavender blue
flowers. The whole plant has a lacy appearance. Used as a deterrent
against whitefly and aphids. Attractive to bees. - See wildflower mixes.
- 80cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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PHLOX DRUMMONDII DWARF MIXED
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Fast growing and long blooming. Pinks
and purples. 25cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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PHYGELIUS CAPENSIS
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Shrubby perennial with small glossy leaves.
Pendulous coral-red flowers with a yellow throat in summer. Good to mix
with and not fussy. 1m, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PHYSALIS FRANCHETII
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Green foliage with white flowers and orange
lanterns in autumn. 60cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PHYSOSTEGIA ALBA
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Green foliage and spires of white flowers in
summer. Moistish. Sun, 1m. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PHYSOSTEGIA VIVID
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As above but with bright pink flowers.
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CODE B
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PLATYCODON FUJI WHITE
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Another great perennial for the herbaceous
border, especially the white garden. White bell shaped flowers in
summer. Sun, 70cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PLATYCODON FUJI PINK
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As above but in a shell pink.
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CODE B
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POLEMONIUM CAERULEUM ALBA
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Clumps of ferny foliage and clusters of
little white flowers along the stems in summer. Invaluable as will do
well even in partial shade. 90cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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POTENTILLA ATROSANGUINEA
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Himalayan native. Silvery leaves and
pretty little wine-red flowers in summer. Unusual colour and the plant
is not often seen in gardens. Sun or p/shade. 90cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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POTENTILLA NAPALENSIS APRICOT DREAM
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Typical strawberry foliage of
the Potentillas with gorgeous salmon-apricot flowers. The colour is
better in light shade. Really pretty. Sun or p/shade. 30cm. Hardy
perennial.
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CODE B
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PRIMULA BULLEYANA
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Late spring splash of apricot and yellow. Very
dainty candelabra type. 50cm, p/shade. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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PRIMULA DENTICULATA
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Gorgeous drumstick type. Mix of colours,
invaluable in the damp garden. 30cm. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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PRIMULA JAPONICA
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Tiered flowers on tall stems. Mainly pink flowers
in spring. Moistish. 60cm Hardy per.
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CODE B
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PRIMULA PULVERULENTA
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Chinese candelabra. Red flowers with a dark
eye. Moistish. 60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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PRIMULA VIALII
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From the Yunnan Province in China. Unusual colour
of exotic reddish and lavender spires in summer. Lush bright green
foliage. Not as hardy as other Primulas. Place it in a warmer sheltered
spot with more sun. Well drained. 60cm. Perennial.
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CODE B
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NOTE: Chill
all Primula seed for 4 weeks.
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PRUNELLA GRANDIFLORA
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Carpeting plant with purplish pink flowers in
summer. Sun or p/shade, 20cm. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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PYRACANTHA X COCCINEA
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Firethorn. Quick growing screening and
shelter tree. Wonderful hardy evergreen. Orange-red berries in summer
that birds adore. Trims well. Soak seed overnight. 4m. Sun or shade.
Hardy tree.
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CODE B
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PYRETHRUM SILVER LACE
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Grown for its pretty silver foliage. Use
with cut flowers. Annual, 90cm, sun.
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CODE A
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RATIBIDA COLUMNIFERA
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Prairie Coneflower. Daisy-like flowerheads
with yellow or red petals and a black central cone. Greyish-green hairy
leaves. A drought resistant plant, wonderful with Tithonia, and other
hot plants. Ann. to per. 80cm.
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CODE A
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RED HOT POKER
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Kniphofia x Praecox. Orange-red flowers in summer.
Bold plant for back of the border, especially good for the large
landscaping areas. Sun or p/shade. 1.5m. Soak seed overnight. Hardy
perennial.
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CODE B
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ROCK ROSE
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Cistus Sp. Hardy evergreen shrub that holds its shape
nicely. Pretty white flowers in summer. Always attracts good comments.
Not fussy and surprisingly hardy. 1m, sun. Soak seeds overnight.
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CODE B
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ROCK SOAPWORT
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Saponaria Ocymoides. Pretty little trailing plant
for a special place or in a pot. Smothered in rose pink flowers in
summer. Drained soil, sun. 30cm. Perennial.
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CODE B
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ROMULEA SP.
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Dainty star-like lavender flowers. Leaves are crocus
like. Cormous perennial, great in pots. 20cm, sun.
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CODE B
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ROSCOEA MIXED
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Rare in cultivation. Grown for their orchid-like
flowers in summer. Leaves are a bit like an Iris. Perfect for a woodland
area that is well drained. Mainly pink colours. 40cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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ROSE COMPLICATA
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Very large clear pink flowers in summer. Climbing
Rose. Chill seed for 4 weeks.
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CODE B
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ROSEMARY BLUE
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Upright shrub with light blue flowers. 1m, sun.
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CODE B
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ROSEMARY PINK AND BLUE MIXED
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As above but also includes the pink
variety.
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CODE B
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RUDBECKIA HIRTA
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Black Eyed Susan. From North America, this has
bright yellow petals and a central disc of purplish-brown. Fairly
adaptable to most soils and flowering from summer through to autumn.
70cm. Annual to biennial.
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CODE A
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RUDBECKIA OCCIDENTALIS GREEN WIZARD
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Green foliage and unusual
flowerhead. It is like a small cone with bright green sepals instead of
petals. Great cut flower. 1m, sun. Biennial to perennial.
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CODE B
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SALVIA COCCINEA CORAL NYMPH
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Shimmering white and salmon flowers.
40cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SALVIA FARINACEA STRATA
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Fleuroselect Gold Medal and AAS Winner.
Dwarf plant with bicolour spikes of silver and blue. Compact and uniform
plants. Great for bedding or pots. 35cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SALVIA HORMINUM VIRIDIS ALBA
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Showy bracts of pure white with green
veins. 60cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SALVIA SCLAREA COTTAGE PINK
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Clary Sage. Developed
strain for its showy pink bracts. 70cm, sun. Biennial.
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CODE B
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SALVIA SPLENDENS RED PILLAR
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Dark green leaves and
scarlet flowers. Very floriferous. 30cm, sun. Annual
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CODE A
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SCABIOSA ATROPURPUREA
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Profuse bloomer from summer through to
autumn. Mixed colours of pink, white, purple and burgandy. Pretty domed
shaped flower adored by butterflies. 90cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SCABIOSA CAUCASIA MISS WILMOTT
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Typical Scabiosa flower but in
white. Really stunning. 50cm, sun. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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SCABIOSA CAUCASIA PINK LACE AND BLUE MIXED
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Pretty light pink form
and the lavender-blue variety. The Scabiosas are invaluable in the
cottage garden as they bloom till frosts. 50cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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SCABIOSA STELLATA
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Spherical heads of soft lavender blue, which
quickly mature and fall, leaving an unusual bronzy flower ball.
Wonderful as a dried flower. 70cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SHASTA DAISY
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Chrysanthemum Maxima. Old fashioned Shasta with large
single white flowers. 90cm, sun. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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SHINY LEAF ANGELICA
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Angelica Pachycarpa. Grown for its gorgeous
glossy leaves, great for landscaping. One of the best green foliage
plants. Although it is a biennial, little seedlings pop up around the
parent plant. P/shade. 90cm. Hardy.
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CODE A
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SIDALCEA SP
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Delicate blooms of pale pink over mallow-like foliage.
Very dainty plant perfect with Roses or in the herbaceous border with
Scabiosa, pink Cynoglossum, Iris and Campanulas. 1m, sun. Annual to
perennial.
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CODE A
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SILENE ARMERIA
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Clusters of deep rose-pink flowers. Very quick
grower. Pretty with Viscaria. 30cm, sun.
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CODE A
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SILENE AUSTRALIS
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Stunning heads of cerise pink in late spring and
summer. This is very unusual being a perennial. Clumps of green foliage
with the flower stalks rising up. Not wet, 30cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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STATICE ANNUAL VARIETIES
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Different colours offered. Easy to grow
and easy to dry. 80cm, sun.
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DEEP BLUE
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CODE A
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PURPLE
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CODE A
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ROSE
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CODE A
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SALMON
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CODE A
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For drying just cut stalks when flowers are nearly
fully open and hang upside down out of the sun.
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STATICE GMELINII
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Limonium. From E. Europe and Siberia. Tubular
lilac flowers in summer. Sun, 60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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STATICE PEREZII
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From the Canary Islands of shrubby habit with
glossy leaves. Masses of long stems which branch at the top bearing
large flower clusters of mauve. 60cm, sun. Perennial in well drained
soil.
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CODE B
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STATICE SUWOROWII
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Rats Tail Statice from Turkestan. Gracefully
curved long cork screw flowers of rosy red. Very decorative in fresh or
dried bouquets. To dry, pick these early and hang upside down. 80cm,
sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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STATICE TATARICA
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German Statice. Clouds of small silver white
flowers. Use fresh or dry. 40cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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STOCK BROMPTON MIXED
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Matthiola Incana. Biennial type for early
spring flowering. Upright branching habit with beautiful closely spaced
fragrant flower spikes. These even overwinter well here in the south.
Approximately 60% doubles. 60cm, sun.
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CODE B
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STOCK EVENING SCENTED
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Matthiola Longipetala Bicornis.
Original fragrant lilac Stock. 60cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SUNFLOWER BIG SMILE
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Helianthus Annus. Extra dwarf and only 55 days
from sowing till blooming. This cute little sunflower has a bright
golden yellow face with a black centre. Great for in the garden or in
pots. 36cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SUNFLOWER RUSSIAN GIANT
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For that challenge to grow the biggest
Sunflower. Sun, 300cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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SWEET PEA CUPANI
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One of the oldest varieties with an absolutely
heavenly scent. A monk, Friar Cupani, found this variety in 1695. A
special flower with mauve wings and a maroon standard. 180cm. Sun.
Annual.
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CODE A
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SWEET PEA FANTASY DWARF MIXED
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Lathyrus Odoratus. Fragrant, very
dwarf series. Colour mix includes - cherry, violet, white, and several
bicolours. Their compact habit makes these ideal for baskets, pots and
bedding. 20cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SWEET PEA FANTASY DWARF WHITE
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As above but in pure white.
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CODE A
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SWEET PEA HEIRLOOM ANTIQUES
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Lots of older types in this pack, some
of which are Captain of the Blues (deep mauve, 1891), Queen Alexandra
(scarlet, 1906), American (crimson stripes on white, 1896), and Mrs
Collier (cream, 1906). 180cm, sun. Ann.
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CODE A
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SWEET PEA PAINTED LADY
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Very fragrant rose and white bicoloured
flowers. Heirloom of 1737. 180cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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SYMPHANDRA HOFFMANII ALBA
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Campanula like growth.
Flowers are lovely pure white bells. Not often seen. Best in a pot or
warm dry area in the garden. Really pretty little plant. 20cm, sun.
Annual to biennial.
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CODE B
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TELLIMA GRANDIFLORA
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Pretty green foliage and cute little pale
green flowers edged with pink in late spring. Nice grown with
Penstemons, Geums, and plants like Tiarella. 50cm, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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THALICTRUM AQUILEGIFOLIUM
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Pink or lilac flowers in fluffy
clusters. Little green leaves. 1m, sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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THALICTUM DELAVAYI
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Rather than fluffy heads this bears a multitude
of nodding lilac flowers in mid to late summer. The Thalictrums are
pretty cottage plants with flowing stems and pretty leaves. 1m, sun.
Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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TIARELLA POLYPHYLLA
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Heart shaped leaves and dainty creamy flowers
in spring and summer. 30cm, sun. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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TIGRIDIA PAVONIA
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Modern Hybrids Mixed. New Zealand hybridised and
grown seed. Sword shaped, ribbed leaves. Triangular flowers of white,
red, rose and many other colour combinations. Withstands light frost.
Sun, 60cm. Perennial.
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CODE B
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TITHONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA
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Mexican Sunflower. Wonderful hot colour of
orange-scarlet. Relative of the Sunflowers. Fast and vigorous. We grew
these last summer, which was cold, they did so well we will grow them
this year as well. Sun, 1.5m, annual.
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CODE A
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TRACHELIUM DWARF PASSION IN VIOLET
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An award winner, innovative
breeding has transformed this plant now suitable for patio and pots.
Graceful, exquisite violet umbels with a diameter of 10-20cm. Tender
perennial. 30cm, sun.
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CODE B
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TRILLIUM PUSILLUM VAR. OZARKIANUM
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From the Ozark Mountains of
North America. Graceful little plant with lance shaped leaves and white
flowers, some splashed with pink. Woodland plant or pot in a shady
space. 35cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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TRILLIUM RIVALE
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Oval leaves and cup shaped white or pink flowers
in spring. 10cm. P/shaded. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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NOTE: Chill all Trillium seed for 6 weeks.
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TROLLIUS CHINENSIS
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Slashed green foliage and shining yellow
flowers in spring. 90cm, p/shade. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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TROLLIUS EUROPEAUS
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Clump forming, hardy perennial. Globe like
flowers of butter yellow in spring. P/shade, 40cm.
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CODE B
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TWEEDIA CAERULEA
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Sub-shrub from Brazil and Uruguay. Grown for its
clear pale blue star-shaped flowers, ageing to purple in summer. Very
popular as a cut flower. Heart shaped grey-green downy leaves. 1m, sun.
Tender per. Light for germination.
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CODE B
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VERBASCUM WIDEMANNIANUM AND PHOENICEUM FLUSH OF WHITE
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Both have
typical Verbascum form with shiny green leaves. Widemannianum has pink
to lavender flowers. Phoeniceum is pure white. 80-100cm, dryish, sun.
Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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VERBENA RIGIDA
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A South American native with bright magenta-purple
flowers. A lot hardier than the hybrids. Any plant that lives through the
winter here is hardy! Pretty mixed with other bright colours. 60cm, sun.
Some frost protection. Perennial.
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CODE A
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VIOLET PERENNIAL MIXED
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Dark purple and pink. Both lovely little
creeping plants. 20cm, sun or p/shade. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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VISCARIA
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Lychnis Coeli-Rosa. Profusion of pink flowers. Nice grown
with other pinks and blues. Sun, 40cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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WALLFLOWER DWARF
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Erysimum Cheiri. Prince Series. Red and purple
shades. Compact annual. 15cm, sun.
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CODE A
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WALLFLOWER OLD GOLDEN YELLOW
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Bright golden-yellow scented flowers
almost all year round. It does well in almost full shade as well. This
is the old variety, very hardy and easy to grow. 60cm, sun or p/shade.
Biennial.
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CODE A
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WATTLE
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Acacia Pravissima. Hardy quick evergreen shelter. Trim for
more bushy habit. Sweetly scented yellow flowers in spring. Very easy to
grow from seed. Very hardy tree in a dryish area. 5m.
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CODE B
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WINTERSWEET
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Chimonanthus Praecox. Hardy deciduous shrub from
China. Deliciously scented pale yellow flowers in spring. So welcoming!
2m, sun. Again, so easy from seed. Chill 6 weeks then soak overnight in
hot water.
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CODE B
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ZINNIA GREEN ENVY
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Unique chartreuse green. Really unusual colour.
Flat petalled, semi-doubled flowers on strong stems. Compact. Try these
on the edges of a white garden or in a potager with green or red
lettuce. 70cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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