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Sunflower 'Sunspots'

Sunflower ‘Sunspots’

code: 573 Unfortunately only about half will have variegated foliage Family: Compositae Plant Classification: Hardy annual Minimum Height: 1.5 meters Maximum Height: 2.1 meters Packet Content(approx.): 12 This Plant World original introduction was the first ever variegated sunflower, having enormous golden heads on tall strong stems with dappled and cream-splashed foliage. Unfortunately, only about half […]

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Sunflower 'Valentine'

Sunflower ‘Valentine’

code: 572 This medium height sunflower Family: Compositae Plant Classification: Half hardy annual Minimum Height: 1.2 meters Maximum Height: 1.5 meters Black centres contrast superbly with bright yellow petals on sturdy plants. This medium height sunflower which has multi-branching heads is ideal for beds, borders and also for children to grow Sowing advice: Sow March

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Sweet Chestnut

Sweet Chestnut

code: 571 The trunk of the tree is often very wide for its height Family: Fagaceae Common name: Castanea sativa, Spanish Chestnut, Plant Classification: Hardy tree Minimum Height: 20.0 meters Maximum Height: 35.0 meters Packet Content(approx.): 4 huge seeds Shiny brown nuts ripen in prickly fruits whose thick casing has long, sharp, needle-like spikes (burrs),

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Primula Hirsuta

Primula Hirsuta

code: 567 Pyrenees at heights up to 12,000 feet Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 8 cm Maximum Height: 12 cm Purple-pink flowers open on short stems above rosettes of fleshy, hairy, sharply-toothed leaves in early spring. These lovely primulas grow in the Alps and Pyrenees at heights up to 12,000 feet. This

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Primula Japonica 'Millar's Crimson'

Primula Japonica ‘Millar’s Crimson’

code: 566 The basal rosettes make the most spectacular Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 40 cm Maximum Height: 60 cm These lovely candelabra-type plants shoot up numerous strong stems bearing tiers of deepest crimson flowers. The basal rosettes make the most spectacular, cabbage-like giants when well fed or in moist soil, and

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Primula Kewensis

Primula Kewensis

code: 563 It bears heads of brightest lemon yellow Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Half hardy perennial Hardy perennial Packet Content(approx.): 12 seeds Created in the early 1900’s at Kew gardens, this quite incredible hybrid between Primula verticillata and Primula floribunda is fertile and comes true from seed. It bears heads of brightest lemon yellow on

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Primula Sikkimensis

Primula Sikkimensis

code: 558 A relatively rare Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 75 cm Strong stems carry heavy heads of many large, fragrant, flared, yellow trumpets above dense rosettes of crinkled and toothed leaves. A relatively rare and distinct species, almost as large as the “Giant Himalayan Cowslip”. Sowing advice:

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Primula Veris

Primula Veris

code: 557 Germination is very slow! Family: Primulaceae Common name: COWSLIP Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 25 cm “Wild Devon Cowslip”. Dense heads of pendent yellow flowers appear on this quintessential spring flower which is ideal for naturalising in borders or even in wild grass (its natural home). These are generously filled packets so

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Cyclamen Hederifolium Silver Leaf

Cyclamen Hederifolium Silver Leaf

code: 555 This long-lived plant is easy anywhere Family: Primulaceae Common name: Ivy-Leaf Cyclamen, Silver Cloud Cyclamen. Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 10 cm Maximum Height: 15 cm Packet Content(approx.): 12 Seemingly forged from pure metallic pewter with silvery markings, the leaves alone are worth growing the plant for, although the strong pink flowers

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