Flowers of the Year 2008 Collection

…of shell like, rose pink flowers spring From a mound of small, glossy, dark green leaves. At the back of the flower are two short spurs and the throat is tinged with purple and marked with a yellow spot. Easy to raise it thrives in ordinary garden soil and Flowers and flowers! Superb for sunny borders…

…for winter/spring flowering. Rich, deep purple petals with a central yellow eye form large 75cm (3in) flowers on uniform plants. They are early to bloom and perform well in a wide range of climates; exceptional heat or cold tolerant. All round a superb variety. Flowers winter/spring/…

…. Above all they are wonderfully fragrant with a gorgeous, pervading sweet scent. Flowers appear in abundance and because they are tolerant to cold and heat, they can be grown all year round. Height: 2-3in Flowers spring/summer.

…shades and bicolours from black through to white. The flowers are an excellent size without being too big, smooth, well rounded, firm and upward facing on compact plants, held clear of the small foliage. A true spring, summer and winter flowering bedding or container pansy. Combining both cold hardy…

…collection. Perennial plants will bloom year after year and they can also be cut and brought into the house for beautiful flower arrangements. Perennial Collection B comprises: A. Aquilegia 'SwanMixed - Longer flowering than other aquilegias. B. Lavender 'Munstead- Perfect for cut flowers…

You may have heard this claim before, but this Pansy truly represents one of the most impressive black flowers in cultivation today. Bushy, compact plants bearing medium sized flowers, so black they shine like velvet. Height: 15-20cm (6-8 in).

One packet each of: Rose Queen, Apricot Queen. Rose Queen: Undoubtedly one of the world's loveliest annuals. Slender spikes of shell like, rose pink flowers spring From a mound of small, glossy, dark green leaves. At the back of the flower are two short spurs and the throat is tinged with purple…

…-like plants with serrated leaves and large spiny flower heads. A valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies, as well as attracting many seed-eating birds to your garden or wild flower meadow. Makes attractive, dried, cut flowers

Often seen sprinkling cornfields with its bright scarlet flowers. Ideal for creating a bright splash of colour in a sunny corner where little else will grow, or in the wild garden where it self seeds with ease. Flowers early summer. Height: 18-24 inches. Thompson & Morgan will donate 10p…

…shades and bicolours from black through to white. The flowers are an excellent size without being too big, smooth, well rounded, firm and upward facing on compact plants, held clear of the small foliage. A true spring, summer and winter flowering bedding or container pansy. Combining both cold hardy…

A new and exciting blend of some of the most 'scentsationalannuals for your garden. With vibrant colour and creating wafts of rich perfume, the Fragrant Mix will be a vital addition to cottage gardens everywhere

This cabbage all year round collection includes the following varieties; Caramba - Sweetheart cabbages are becoming increasingly popular in supermarkets during late summer through to winter. Now you can grow your own! Cabbage Caramba has tender, sweet pointed mid-green hearts, ideal shredded…

…bumper collection. Perennial plants will bloom year after year and they can also be cut for beautiful flower arrangements. Collection comprises: A. Coreopsis 'Presto - Neat, long flowering and colourful. B. Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’ - Prolific, early flowering, fully double flowers. C. Scabiosa…

…are hardy and disease resistant, and will continue to bloom for a lifetime. The exotic flowers of the tree peony are simply breathtaking in borders and make exquisite cut flowers for vases indoors. Contains 1 each of: Tree Peony 'Dou Lu' - A most unusual colour; the extra double, ruffled blooms…

…spectacular autumn display. Undemanding and easy to grow, these magnificent allium flowers are also excellent for cutting. Collection comprises: Allium ostrowskianum (25 bulbs) - Bright pink, bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 5cm (2").…

…flowers last even longer. These cottage garden favourites will quickly blend with other herbaceous perennials to create colourful groundcover, and look equally attractive in borders or containers. Height: Up to 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24")Collection comprises 1 plant each of:…

…attractive wild flowers to provide a splash of colour in a difficult area or create a mini cornfield in your wildlife garden. In the vegetable garden they can provide colour and nectar to attract pollinating insects and predators. An excellent 'naturaledge to gravel paths and drives. Flowers summer. Height…

…one of the most beautiful of the Primula family and an excellent garden plant. The flowers are of softest yellow, a colour very rare among flowers, and are deliciously scented. Happy in full sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 6in

One of the most beautiful of all spring-flowering plnats. Vigourous in habit, it produces a profusion of large blooms in a delightful range of colours from white through to cream and yellow to orange and crimson.

Brilliant, pure sky blue flowers blending magnificently ,with herbaceous and low growing shrubs and conifers or contrast with yellow, silver and white. Medium- large flowers in great profusion from spring to late summer and autumn.

Unusual frilly tutu-like flowers of Pansy 'Ballerina' create a bright carnival of colour throughout the summer. The delicately ruffled petals make a stunning display in containers, beds and borders. Perfect for planting in window boxes where you can enjoy their pretty blooms close up. Height…

A stunning mixture of large ruffled flowered pansies in a dazzling wild berry blend of purple picotees and rose shades. Bushy compact plants flower over a long period brightening autumn, spring or summer containers. Spring sowings will give flowers during early summer, whilst summer and autumn sowings…

…#33; Spectacular flowers in an unusual colour combination, which are reminiscent of a tropical butterfly with electric blue wings and a hint of bronze going through to a golden splash in the center of each bloom. Sure to create an eye-catching display in spring or summer flowering borders or containers…

…perfect for adding to baskets, containers or Flower PouchesT as they will gently tumble over the edges creating a cascading effect. As they have good winter hardiness this makes them ideal for adding to autumn and spring displays. Spring sowings will give flowers during early summer, whilst summer and autumn…

…blooms resembling tiny faces! These free-flowering, compact plants are smothered in an avalanche of boldly coloured flowers with a delicate fragrance throughout spring. Viola 'Avalanche Bronze Lavender' is superb in baskets, containers, Flower Pouches® and window boxes. Height and…

Intriguing striped Polyanthus flowers that look like hand painted watercolours! This reliable perennial produces large blooms in pretty pastel shades, with some becoming darker, turning to green, black and other unusual colours as they mature. The thick stems of these polyanthus plants make them…

…marked faces. Ideal for adding interest to spring and summer borders or containers. Hardy Perennial (often used as a Half Hardy Annual). Flowers summer, or autumn/spring if sown June-September.

…the upper petals. The effect is both unusual and intriguing. A very versatile and hardy variety which can be sown early for summer flowers or in summer for flowering in autumn and spring and even; in mild winters, through the winter. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in).

An attractive wild flower with bright pink flowers with raggedy petals. Hence it is often known as Ragged Robin, because, just like the bird, it stands out brightly at the start of summer. Plant in damp areas of the garden. Height 25-100cm (10-40in)

A rarely-offered Primula with the amazing feature of producing two layers of flowers per stem. This unique flower form was first recorded in 1597 and was known as 'Hose in Hosetypes after the way Elizabethan gentlemen wore their stockings! You & Me Blue is a delightful selection…

The famous meadow and hedge row plant of simple beauty. Fragrant lemon yellow pendulous blooms. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 23cm (9in). Contact with the leaves may cause skin allergy to some people with sensitive skins.

Charming, large spikes of single, lilac and purple flowers are produced in the spring filling the air with their sweet and spicy evening fragrance. Sweet Rocket will also attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden. Hardy Biennial - can be perennial in some soils.

Charming, large spikes of single, white flowers, fragrant in the evening

This woodland member of the buttercup family will swiftly multiply to form a glowing carpet of golden yellow flowers each spring. The cup shaped blooms of the winter aconite attract pollinating insects to your spring garden, and associate beautifully with snowdrops and bluebells for a spectacular woodland…

A vibrant rainbow of primrose flowers that will brighten the gloomiest of winter days - even through cold, wet and snow! The delicately fragranced blooms of Primrose 'Husky' burst open in a frenzy of colour that will see you through until late spring. Once established in beds, borders…

…are light blue and tomorrow they will be deep blue. Totally unique, as each flower rapidly changes colour. In most areas they are more hardy than Universal Pansies and will provide winter colour when seldom else is flowering. Spectacular for spring bedding and containers