Hollyhocks are almost as easy to grow as sunflowers and would probably be grown as often if more gardeners were aware of their good nature. “Sawyers Single Mix”, with large single flowers in a range of colours from deep red to rose, grace this tall back of the border plant from summer to autumn.

The Magic Carpet Snapdragon is a dwarf, low-growing plant that has a trailing habit that makes it excellent for containers or in window boxes. They are rust resistant and reliable, the blossom-laden flower heads bloom in spring to early summer in a range of exquisite colours.

Dragonfly is a dwarf Mckana type, with large, vibrant flowers in a multitude of colours each with long, star-shaped spurs. Growing to around 60cm tall, with handsome, finely-divided blue-green foliage that tends to remain dense right to the ground.

Arctotis was born to play a starring role, they are among the most brilliant of all flowers. “Harlequin” is a beautiful strain with large, brilliantly coloured flowers with many different combinations, some with contrasting tones and all with a luminescent sheen. You'd be hard-pushed to find better performing plants.

Ornamental brassica "Pigeon Mix" contains all three colours from the series - Red, White and Victoria Pigeon. It is one of the easiest bedding plants to grow and looks great all through the season. They are cool-weather plants, and once acclimatised can survive temperatures as low as -15°C

This beautiful highly versatile, aristocratic border plant has become very much in vogue in recent years. Oval, fleshy blue-green leaves spiral up the stem with tightly packed, sea blue bracts - and then the finale - small clusters of rich purple-blue tubular, nodding flowers which are adored by bees.

This heirloom variety is rarely offered nowadays but it has been in cultivation since the 19th Century. Easy to grow from seed and fast to bloom, Cosmidium has distinctive reddish chocolate centres with tips of gold and finely cut foliage. This striking flower is excellent both for the border or for use as a cut flower.

Cosmos Candystripe is a lovely plant and a very unique cosmos, giving attractive large white flowers with a crimson picotee edge. No two blooms are alike; some have splashes and flecks of colour, some have stripes, occasionally, some pure crimson flowers may occur.

Cosmos "Daydream" is a superb new colour, palest pink with a deep rose pink centre makes this a unique and delicate addition to any garden. The flowers are very early and are freely produced over a long period. Very easy to grow, making it a perfect choice for children or the less experienced gardener.

Dwarf cosmos are very easy to grow, quick to flower from seed and thrive even on poor soil. They bloom over an extended period of time in shades of carmine, pink, pink blush and white. Growing to only 60cm they can be grown in beds or even large containers.

Cosmos sulphureus produce huge quantities of bowl-shaped flowers in terrific golden hues. Very easy to grow, they thrive on neglect and are able to withstand drought and survive harsh conditions in urban gardens and wildflower plantings. The perfect choice for children or for the armchair gardener.

These bold flowered dahlias produce beautiful large, spiky 'cactus' blooms in a range of the most "electric" colours in the garden. The large flowers have quilled and curved petals, which are elegantly rolled with pointed tips. Many are fully double and mostly true to type.

Dahlia 'Pompone' blooms are produced in abundance and look superb in the vase as well as great border plants. They are particularly useful for filling in gaps that appear as other plants go to seed. Perfect little balls of colour that you just can’t stop yourself touching!