Flowering period: May-Jul (following year)
Sowing months: May-Jul
Position: Full sun or semi-shade
Height: 45cm
Start off in a seed tray in a cold frame or indoors & plant out in borders. Fill a seed tray with good free-draining damp seed compost. Sow seed on the surface of the compost & cover with a very fine sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place seed & tray inside a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag & keep at around 15-20C until the seeds germinate in about 7-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
When seeds are large enough to handle transplant individually into 7.5cm pots or multi-cell trays. Plant out in autumn displays about 30cm apart.
Quantity: 200 seeds
... Flowering period: Aug-Sep
Sowing months: Apr-May
Position: Full sun
Height: 2.1m
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Before sowing prepare the ground well by raking until the soil is fine & crumbly & remove any large stones. Sow 12mm deep in rows 45cm apart. Thin out the plants when the seedlings are large enough to handle to about 45cm apart.
For earlier flowering sow the seeds individually into 7.5cm pots of free-draining compost & place on a warm windowsill. Gradually acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions by putting outside for a few hours a day for a few weeks. Plant out when all risk of frost has gone.
Quantity: 20 seeds
Flowering period: Jun-Aug
Sowing months: Jan Mar Apr Oct-Dec
Position: Full sun
Height: 30cm
Start off in a seed tray in a cold frame or indoors. Soak seeds overnight in tepid water. Fill seed tray with good free-draining damp seed compost & sow seeds 1cm deep in the compost.
If sowing in autumn or winter sow 3 seeds per 7.5cm pot & place in a cold frame where seeds will germinate & grow throughout the winter until spring.
If sowing in spring sow as above & place the pots in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag & keep at a temperature around 20-25C until the seeds germinate. This will take about 7-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
When the seedlings are large enough to handle plant them out into their final flowering position 30cm apart.
Quantity: 25 seeds
... Flowering period: Jun-Aug
Sowing months: Mar Apr & Oct
Position: Full sun
Height: 180cm
Spread: 30cm
Start off in a seed tray in a cold frame or indoors & plant out in borders. Soak seeds overnight in tepid water. Fill a seed tray with good free-draining damp seed compost. Sow seeds 1cm deep in the compost. If sowing in autumn or winter sow 3 seeds per 7.5cm pot & place in a cold frame where seeds will germinate & grow throughout the winter until spring. They can then be planted into their final flowering positions. If sowing in spring sow as above & place the pots in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag & keep at a temperature around 20-25C until the seeds germinate. This will take about 7-21 days. Don
... Harvesting period: Jul-Oct
Sowing months: Mar-Apr
Position: Full sun
Start off in a seed tray in a cold frame or indoors & plant out in your vegetable plot or containers. Fill a seed tray with good free-draining damp seed compost. Sow seed on the surface of the compost & cover with a very fine sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place seed & tray inside a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag & keep at around 18-25C until the seeds germinate in about 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant individually into 7.5cm pots or multi-cell trays. Plant in the greenhouse in large individual 25cm pots or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm high. You can also be planted in a sunny site in the garden 50cm apart once all risk of frost has passed. Plants require side shooting & support.
Quantity: 6 seeds
Flowering period: Apr-Jun
Sowing months: May-Jun
Position: Full sun or semi-shade
Height: 37cm
Sow outdoors. Before sowing prepare the ground well by raking until the soil is fine & crumbly & remove any large stones. Make shallow channels in the soil 30cm apart. Sow thinly 1.5mm deep & then rake lightly to ensure the seed is just covered. Keep the soil damp until germination takes place. When the seedlings are large enough to handle carefully thin out to about 15cm apart. Transplant to final flowering site during autumn for flowering the following year planting 30cm apart.
Quantity: 400 seeds
... Flowering period: Jul-Sep
Sowing months: Apr-May
Position: Full sun
Height: 75cm
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Before sowing prepare the ground well by raking until the soil is fine & crumbly & remove any large stones. Sprinkle the seed thinly over the surface & then rake lightly to ensure the seed is just covered. Germination usually takes 14-21 days.
As seedlings germinate carefully thin out with a trowel any which are too close together & replant elsewhere.
Quantity: 2g of seeds
Sufficient to sow an area of 2 sq.m.
Standing tall & proud with sleek lines this attractive fireplace has a modern sculptured look & is an ideal way to update & enhance your garden or patio. With a robust steel construction it will easily withstand intense heat & the powder coated finish ensures that this beautiful piece will not look dull & tired before it's time. Whilst our temperamental weather may limit the use of your garden don
...Standing tall & proud with sleek lines this attractive fireplace has a modern sculptured look & is an ideal way to update & enhance your garden or patio. With a robust steel construction it will easily withstand intense heat & the powder coated finish ensures that this beautiful piece will not look dull & tired before it's time. Whilst our temperamental weather may limit the use of your garden don
...The Alberta Artificial Christmas Tree is a highly detailed artificial tree with fully poseable branches.
Made
...Flowering period: Jul-Sep
Sowing months: Feb-Mar and Sep-Oct
Position: Full sun
Height: 20-25cm
Sow seed on the surface of the compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Keep the soil damp but not wet and do not exclude light. Place in a propagator or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-15 days.
When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors.
Quantity: 25 seeds
Liven up your garden with the wide colour range of Viola Carpet Mixed. This is one of the most compact Viola & is ideal for using as ground cover in autumn or spring displays. They also look fabulous in hanging baskets or patio containers & their flowers are edible.
Flowering period: Jul-Sep
Sowing months: Feb-Mar & Sep-Oct
Position: Full sun
Height: 20-25cm
Sow seed on the surface of the compost & cover with a very fine sprinkling of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Keep the soil damp but not wet & do not exclude light. Place in a propagator or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-15 days.
When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant & grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors.
Quantity: 25 seeds