Direct Sow In Spring
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Helipterum roseum ‘Pierrot White’
Acroclinium or Rhodanthe. Immortelle or Everlasting Flower€3.50Helipterum ‘Pierrot White’ is prized for its papery white petals. The crisp contrast between the petals and black and gold disk florets is very graphic and gives the flowers a striking appearance. Tough dames in a fragile dress, these delicate yet resilient blooms are a popular choice for fresh or dried arrangements.
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Hesperis matronalis alba
White Sweet Rocket, Dames Violet, Summer Lilac.€2.10Gorgeously scented pure white flowers are held above rosettes of dark green leaves. Like all sweet rockets it is highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, the fragrant flowers perfume the air in late spring and early summer evenings. The night-scented stock is a close relative.
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Hesperis matronalis, Mixed Colours
Sweet Rocket, Dames Violet, Summer Lilac.€2.00Dames Rocket produce flowers varying in colour from deep rich purple, through all the paler lilac shades to white. Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, the fragrant flowers perfume the air in late spring and early summer evenings.
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Hesperis matronalis, Purple-Violet.
Sweet Rocket, Dames Violet, Summer Lilac.€1.95In spring, Dame’s Rocket lights up the woodland edges with her blossoms, providing nectar for hummingbirds, moths and butterflies, and fragrance for the soul. Very easy to grow, sow seeds directly where they are to flower in early summer.
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Hordeum jubatum
Squirrel-Tail, Foxtail Barley€2.25Squirrel-Tail Grasses are the ultimate architectural plant, adding see-through effects, autumn colour and winter shapes. They carry silky, golden-greyish panicles in early and mid summer, which develop a reddish or purple tinge at the tips. Fantastic in massed groups, or around taller, more stately plants.
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€2.45
Hyssopus officinalis 'Alba' is a much less well known variety of hyssop. Also known as 'White Hyssop' the plants sport bright white flowers from July to October. Widely used as a 'taste enhancing' herb or wildlife plant, the plants are a dark, vibrant green with a spiky, upright habit and narrow tongue-like leaves which have a peppery scent when stroked.
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€2.45
Out of stock
Hyssop, once recognised as a medicinal herb is enjoying a revival with home gardeners. An aromatic herb similar to rosemary or lavender, it makes an excellent low hedge and more unusual alternative to box. The plants are a dark, vibrant green with a spiky, upright habit and narrow tongue-like leaves. 'Pink' Hyssop sports vibrant, pink flowers.
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Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis, Blue Hyssop
Blue Hyssop
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.25Out of stock
Hyssop is a strong-flavoured aromatic herb which is enjoying a revival with home gardeners. An ideal plant for use in containers or as a low hedge or border within the herb garden. Highly attractive to bees, it makes excellent honey and is a must for any wildflower garden.
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Ipomoea alba 'Moonflower'
Lady-of-the-night€2.25Throughout the summer, large, pure white flowers of Ipomoea alba open quickly at night, releasing sweet perfume into the evening air. Position near to your patio where you can enjoy the fragrant scent in the evening. A wonderful plant for a moth, night, or fragrance garden, the large white blooms appear to illuminate the garden
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Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott'
Heirloom Morning GloryRegular Price: €1.95
Special Price €1.25
This heirloom morning glory originated in Bavaria in Germany and named for the original Seed-saver Baptist John Ott, Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott' flowers of intense violet-blue, with a ruby red star. It is a good climber for walls, trellis work or if allowed to scramble through other plants or trees.
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Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black'
Aka 'Kniolas or Knowlian´s Black Knight'. Morning Glory€1.95Ipomoea 'Kniolas Black' is one of the darkest of all Ipomoea varieties available. It blooms with the most stunning dark velvety purple-black flowers, each with cerise throats. Very easy to grow, this extremely carefree and free-blooming climber will bloom early and load itself with masses of attractive dark purple-black flowers all summer long.
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Isatis tinctoria 'Woad'
Dyers Woad, Wildflower€2.45Woad has been grown for its indigo-blue pigment and for its medicinal properties since the 13th century, recently capturing popular imagination as the blue dye for body paint used by the Celts. This fashionable plant has a fresh wildflower appearance that can brighten any garden.
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Knautia arvensis 'Field Scabious'
Field Scabious
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.95Out of stock
Knautia arvensis is an attractive native perennial herb of well drained grassland. It can be found throughout Europe in meadows, rough pasture, hedgerows and verges. Though it is by nature a perennial, it will flower and produce seed the first year if grown as an annual, either autumn or spring sown.
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Lagurus ovatus
Hares-tail, Bouquet Grass, Ornamental Grass€2.00Out of stock
Lagurus ovatus is probably the most appealing of all the ornamental grasses. The name ‘Hare’s Tail’ perfectly accurately describes the creamy-white flower heads, which are hare's tail-shaped, fur-like and soft to the touch!
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1907€2.45'Matucana' was first introduced into this country from Sicily in 1699, this delightful heirloom dates back at least three centuries, highly valued for its wonderfully strong, sweet scent as well as its brilliant bicoloured blooms of richest purple and violet .
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Lathyrus odoratus, 'Mammoth Crimson'
Early Multiflora Gigantea Sweet Pea€2.25Mammoth Sweet Peas belongs to a type of sweet pea called an 'Early Multiflora Gigantea'. Marked by the longest stems, and large fragrant blooms, they are very popular with commercial cut flower growers. 'Mammoth Crimson' produce large crimson-red flowers that are borne on beautifully long stems.
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Lathyrus odoratus, 'Mammoth Mix'
Early Multiflora Gigantea Sweet Pea€2.25Extra early, extra large blooms are the feature of this award winning sweet pea, an excellent choice for early spring colour and the best strain for producing early cut flowers. If you have never seen this kind of sweet pea on long stems before, and don’t quite understand what all the fuss is all about…they are marvellous …guaranteed to make you fall completely in love with them.
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Lathyrus odoratus, 'Mammoth Salmon Cream'
Early Multiflora Gigantea Sweet Pea€2.25Mammoth Sweet Peas belongs to a type of sweet pea called an 'Early Multiflora Gigantea'. Marked by the longest stems, and large fragrant blooms, they are very popular with commercial cut flower growers. 'Mammoth Salmon Cream' produce large flowers that are borne on beautifully long stems.
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Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora 'Heirloom Mix'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1600 to 1800'sStarting at: €2.25
The Heirloom Mixture is a wonderful mixture of the Heirloom Grandiflora Sweet Peas. Representing most of the colours of this type and containing varieties that date back to the 16th century. Fabulous flowers in great colours that grow on vigorous plants, each have an intense full bodied perfume.
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Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora 'Henry Eckford'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1906€2.25Named for the ‘Father of the Sweet Pea’ this stunning heirloom grandiflora type has dramatic orange blooms and is fantastically fragrant. 'Henry Eckford' is one of the original Antique or Heirloom varieties, use for cut flowers or plant where their scent can be appreciated. -
Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora 'Lord Nelson'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1907€2.25Lathyrus odoratus 'Lord Nelson' received an RHS Award of Merit in 1907 when it was introduced. Rich dark blue flowers that are very strongly scented. They are perfect for cutting, producing 3 or 4 flowers per stem with an irresistible medley of fragrances. It is one of the finest sweet peas available.
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Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora 'Miss Willmott'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1901€2.25A striking heirloom variety that creates a big impact, Sweet Pea 'Miss Willmott' dates back to 1901 but remains as attractive as ever, in the garden or as a cut flower. Attractive pale orange and salmon pink, unusual bicoloured flowers make a wonderful display, and have a superb fragrance.
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Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora 'Nelly Viner'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1901€2.25Originally bred and introduced by a Mr Viner in 1901, Sweet Pea 'Nellie Viner' produces long stemmed blooms that have nicely rounded clear pink flowers. In the vase it is a very useful pink, that blends beautifully with more delicate shades or can be used as a contrast displayed with the darker tones. The long-stemmed sprays produce an irresistible medley of fragrances and make exceptionally fine cut flowers. -
Lathyrus odoratus, Grandiflora 'Painted Lady'
Grandflora Sweet Pea. 1730€2.25The original ‘Painted Lady’ sweet pea arose as a sport from 'Cupani' in about 1730. It was the very first named sweet pea cultivar. Recently reselected, this modern form produces larger, more numerous flowers and retains the distinctive colour combination of lotus-pink and white petals with a rich, old-time sweet scent.