Packet Content (approx.): 70 (0.49g's)

Lavatera Beauty Mixed - A really useful annual plant for borders and cut flowers. An improved series carrying four perfectly matching colours a mixture of white, pink, salmon and rose in plant habit and flowering time.

This is a modern variety of an old cottage garden plant, very hardy and fast-growing, Lavatera trimestris is an annual cousin of the perennial mallow, with larger flowers. 
Dwarf, bushy and well branched the plants are weather resistant and, growing to only 65cm (25in) the plants do not staking. They are smothered in flowers from mid-summer to autumn. The flowers are large 10cm (4in) across and are excellent for cutting. 

An economical way to quickly and effectively fill a large border with a dazzling display of glistening colour. Tall, wide, sturdy plants bear large, showy blooms in shades of rose, pink and white throughout the summer. The large bushy plants produce giant trumpet-like flowers.

• RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.

• HA - Hardy annual.

• Height 75-91cm (2½-3').

Sowing: 

Sow from late autumn to late spring. 

• The seed of Lavatera is quite large and can be direct sown where the plants are intended to flower. 
• Seeds can be direct sown or sown under glass from March onwards.
• The optimum growing temperature is 21°C (70°F).
• Germination usually takes 14 to 21 days. 

Sowing Indoors: 

Sow from late autumn to early spring

• Seeds can also be sown indoors from September to March (6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date). Because Lavatera grow quickly, it is better to plant seeds into a large pot, (15 to 20cm / 6 to 8in) rather than planting into small cells, which will eliminate the need for pricking out later. 

• Sow three seeds to each pot, plant 2mm (1/16in) deep in John Innes seed compost. Barely cover the seeds with compost or vermiculite. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination. 

• Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged. Place in the greenhouse, preferably unheated, or coldframe. Remove the polythene bag once seedlings appear. The seeds will soon germinate and by mid-May they should be ready to plant out in the garden border. Plant out up to 75cm (30in) apart.

Sowing Direct: 

Sow from March onwards. 

• Sow thinly, 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil, raked to a fine tilth. Water regularly, especially in dry periods.
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• When large enough to handle, thin out until they are 30cm (12in) apart in spring

•  All seed is coated to guard against disease during emergence and to give better disease resistance throughout the culture

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Packet Content (approx.): 100

A lovely form of Lavatera trimestris Silver Cup producing an almost endless display of bright pink, four inch wide, trumpet-shaped flowers, prominently veined with deep red-purple towards the centre. This AGM WINNER is dwarf, bushy and well branched, and is covered in flowers from mid-July to September. In addition, the weather resistant stems with long-stalked, palmately lobed leaves, do not need staking.

This is a modern variety of an old cottage garden plant, very hardy and fast-growing, Lavatera trimestris is an annual cousin of the perennial mallow, with larger flowers. 

Dwarf, bushy and well branched the plants are weather resistant and, growing to only 65cm (25in) the plants do not staking. They are smothered in flowers from mid-summer to autumn. The flowers are large 10cm (4in) across and are excellent for cutting. 

An economical way to quickly and effectively fill a large border with a dazzling display of glistening colour. Tall, wide, sturdy plants bear large rounded leaves and open funnel-shaped light pink flowers throughout the summer. The large bushy plants produce giant trumpet-like flowers that's prominently veined with deep red-purple towards the centre.

• RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
• HA - Hardy annual.
• Height 75-91cm (2½-3').
• Family: Malvaceae
• Plant Classification: Annual/Bienniall

Sowing: 
Sow from late autumn to late spring. 

• The seed of Lavatera is quite large and can be direct sown where the plants are intended to flower. 
   
• Seeds can be direct sown or sown under glass from March onwards. 
   
• The optimum growing temperature is 21°C (70°F). 
   
• Germination usually takes 14 to 21 days. 

Sowing Indoors: 
Sow from late autumn to early spring

• Seeds can also be sown indoors from September to March (6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date). Because Lavatera grow quickly, it is better to plant seeds into a large pot, (15 to 20cm / 6 to 8in) rather than planting into small cells, which will eliminate the need for pricking out later. 

• Sow three seeds to each pot, plant 2mm (1/16in) deep in John Innes seed compost. Barely cover the seeds with compost or vermiculite. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination. 
   
• Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged. Place in the greenhouse, preferably unheated, or cold frame. Remove the polythene bag once seedlings appear. The seeds will soon germinate and by mid-May they should be ready to plant out in the garden border. Plant out up to 75cm (30in) apart.

Sowing Direct: 

Sow from March onwards. 

• Sow thinly, 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil, raked to a fine tilth. Water regularly, especially in dry periods. 
• When large enough to handle, thin out until they are 30cm (12in) apart in spring
•  All seed is coated to guard against disease during emergence and to give better disease resistance throughout the culture

Ideal for centre of beds, back of a border or containers

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Packet Content (approx.): 100

Lavatera Mont Blanc - This modern variety plant, very hardy and fast-growing, and freely seeding itself for future years - the ripe seeds are easily gathered for storing before pulling plants up in the autumn. It is a native of southern Europe and Syria, but is not deterred by cooler climates, and may be sown outdoors in autumn to flower earlier than from spring sowings. 'Mont Blanc' is the perfect variety for grouping in sunny spots in borders, where the pure white blooms, 10cm (4in) across, stand out as shining highlights all summer.

This is a modern variety of an old cottage garden plant, very hardy and fast-growing, Lavatera trimestris is an annual cousin of the perennial mallow, with larger flowers. 

Dwarf, bushy and well branched the plants are weather resistant and, growing to only 65cm (25in) the plants do not staking. They are smothered in flowers from mid-summer to autumn. The flowers are large 10cm (4in) across and are excellent for cutting. 

An economical way to quickly and effectively fill a large border which produces an abundance of stunning, pure white prominently veined funnel-shaped flowers are deliciously fragrant which positively sparkle in evening light!

• RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
• ?Common Name: Mallow
• Genus: Lavatera
• Species: trimestris
• HA - Hardy annual.
• Height 75-91cm (2½-3').
• Plant Classification: Annual/Bienniall
• Fast-growing, large blooms
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy

Sowing: 
Sow from late autumn to late spring. 

• The seed of Lavatera is quite large and can be direct sown where the plants are intended to flower. 
   
• Seeds can be direct sown or sown under glass from March onwards. 
   
• The optimum growing temperature is 21°C (70°F). 
   
• Germination usually takes 14 to 21 days. 

Sowing Indoors: 
Sow from late autumn to early spring

• Seeds can also be sown indoors from September to March (6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date). Because Lavatera grow quickly, it is better to plant seeds into a large pot, (15 to 20cm / 6 to 8in) rather than planting into small cells, which will eliminate the need for pricking out later. 

• Sow three seeds to each pot, plant 2mm (1/16in) deep in John Innes seed compost. Barely cover the seeds with compost or vermiculite. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination. 
   
• Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged. Place in the greenhouse, preferably unheated, or cold frame. Remove the polythene bag once seedlings appear. The seeds will soon germinate and by mid-May they should be ready to plant out in the garden border. Plant out up to 75cm (30in) apart.

Sowing Direct: 
Sow from March onwards. 

• Sow thinly, 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil, raked to a fine tilth. Water regularly, especially in dry periods.

• When large enough to handle, thin out until they are 30cm (12in) apart in spring

•  All seed is coated to guard against disease during emergence and to give better disease resistance throughout the cultur

Hints & Tips:

Remove dead heads to prolong flowering. Pinch out the central growing tip, when plants are about 1cm (4") tall, to encourage bushy growth.

Ideal for centre of beds, back of a border or containers

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Packet Content (approx.): 2000 (0.08g's)

Lobelia (Lobelia erinus compacta) (Bedding), Cambridge Blue Seeds

Lobelia Cambridge Blue. Easy to grow plants, forming compact globes of clear sky-blue flowers.

Half-Hardy Annual

Sowing Months: January, Febuary, March
Flowering Period: May onwards

Good compact habit of bright green leaves topped with masses of tiny pale blue flowers. Height 15cm.

Sow thinly into pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 21-24 ° C. Cover the fine seeds very thinly.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays in groups of 4 or 5, 5cm (2") apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 15cm (6") apart.

Maturity: May onwards

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Lobelia (Bedding) White Lady is a bushy, compact type of Lobelia with masses of attractive white flowers with a trace of blue, produced throughout the summer. It is ideal for borders, beds or patio containers.

It will grow to 10-15cm in height. Plant 15cm apart in a sunny position. Water well in dry weather and feed weekly when in flower.

Best grown as a HHA - Half hardy annual. Compact plants covered with tiny flowers throughout the summer, usually grown as edging for beds and borders, often with alyssum.

• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus compacta)
• Half-Hardy Annual
• Sowing Months: January, February, March, April
• Flowering Period: July onwards

Culture: Sow January-April under glass in gentle heat. Flowers July-September.

Sow thinly into pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 21-24 ° C. Cover the fine seeds very thinly.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays in groups of 4 or 5, 5cm (2") apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 15cm (6") apart.

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Seeds per Pack (approx.): 1500 (0.06g)

Trailing Lobelia Blue Fountain is just about the basic plant in filling them, the `Fountain' Series has been specially bred to provide larger flowers supported by broader-leaved foliage to give a more generous use of the container. Early flowering and floriferous. We offer several separate colours and a mixture.

Lobelia (Trailing), Blue Fountain Dazzling, pure blue flowers on trailing growth, ideal for growing over low walls or in tubs and hanging baskets.

Best grown as a HHA - Half hardy annual. Compact plants covered with tiny flowers throughout the summer, usually grown as edging for beds and borders, often with alyssum.

• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus compacta)

• Half-Hardy Annual

• Sowing Months: January, Febuary, March, April

• Flowering Period: July onwards

Culture: Sow January-April under glass in gentle heat. Flowers July-September.

• Sow lobelia from late winter to mid spring on the surface of a good seed compost and gently firm down. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-24C (65-75F) or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 14-21 days.

• When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When lobelia plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in full sun or semi-shade on moist, fertile, well drained soil at a distance of 10cm (4") apart.

Feed and water lobelia plants frequently throughout the summer to promote an endless supply of delicate lobelia flowers. 

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Lobelia (Trailing), Fountains Formula  is popular as a border plant in beds, window boxes, containers and pots with a dazzling, mix of colured flowers includes pendula Sapphire! on trailing growth, ideal for growing over low walls or in tubs and hanging baskets.

Best grown as a HHA - Half hardy annual. Compact plants covered with tiny flowers throughout the summer, usually grown as edging for beds and borders, often with alyssum.

Provides 30 cm long stems covered by a mass of tiny flowers in a wide range of colors including white, pink, blue and purple.

Ideal in the sun or a little shade.

• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus compacta)
• Half-Hardy Annual
• Sowing Months: January, February, March, April
• Flowering Period: July onwards

Culture: Sow January-April under glass in gentle heat. Flowers July-September.

Sow thinly into pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 21-24 ° C. Cover the fine seeds very thinly.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays in groups of 4 or 5, 5cm (2") apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 15cm (6") apart.

Feed and water lobelia plants frequently throughout the summer to promote an endless supply of delicate lobelia flowers. 

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

•  Plant Classification: Half-hardy Annual
• Height (approx.): 10cm (4”)

A traditional bedding subject, producing masses of bright coloured daisy-like flowers over fleshy foliage, early in the summer bedding season, and with a relatively short flowering life. It can tolerate cool temperatures; Mesembryanthemum ‘Magic Carpet Mixed’ simply loves poor, dry soils where most other plants would fail. These drought tolerant Livingstone Daisies are perfect for planting on sunny banks and borders where they will quickly knit together to form a rich carpet of colour. You can even try them in a low maintenance hanging basket where they'll only need watering now and then. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

Propagation and Growing-on: Sow the small seeds February-April onto the surface of a free-draining, seed sowing compost, which should be thoroughly wetted and the trays allowed to drain prior to sowing (to prevent damping-off diseases). Sow either into trays, or multi-sow into plug trays, (to avoid root disturbance when pricking out). Cover trays with clear or milky polythene to maintain humidity, until the first seedlings are visible. Germination takes around 7-10 days at 15-20oC (not warmer – higher temperatures depress germination). Keep the germinating seedlings moist at all times, and grow on at 15-20 oC. Around 12-14 weeks sowing to flowering.

When they are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting into their final positions. Mesembryanthemums thrive in poor sandy, sharply drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered position. Add plenty of sharp grit to the soil prior to planting in order to improve drainage and prevent the roots from rotting.

Suitable for the Garden, vegetable garden, allotments, borders and containers. 

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Lobelia String of Pearls is the perfect filler plant for pots, planters and tubs, or even large scale border plantings. It's mix of pale blue, purples, pink and whites, plastered with hundreds if not thousands of flowers, creates a lovely frothy and delicate contrast to larger flowered petunias and geraniums. It is ideal for borders, beds or patio containers.

It will grow to 25-30cm in height. Plant 20cm apart in a sunny position. Water well in dry weather and feed weekly when in flower.

Best grown as a HHA - Half hardy annual. Compact plants covered with tiny flowers throughout the summer, usually grown as edging for beds and borders, often with alyssum.

• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus compacta)
• Half-Hardy Annual
• Sowing Months: January, February, March, April
• Flowering Period: July onwards

Culture: Sow January-April under glass in gentle heat. Flowers July-October.

Sow thinly into pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 21-24 ° C. Cover the fine seeds very thinly.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays in groups of 4 or 5, 5cm (2") apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 15cm (6") apart.

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.

Seeds per Pack (approx.): 25 pellets

Lobelia Riviera Rose is a bedding variety. An early flowering series, approximately 15 days earlier than standard varieties, with a vigorous but compact habit. 10cm. An early free flowering rose with a distinct white eye. Multi-pellets: contain approximately 6-8 seeds per pellet; sow one pellet per cell.

Best grown as a HHA - Half hardy annual. Compact plants covered with tiny flowers throughout the summer, usually grown as edging for beds and borders, often with alyssum.

• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus compacta)

• Half-Hardy Annual

• Sowing Months: January, Febuary, March, April

• Flowering Period: July onwards

Culture: Sow January-April under glass in gentle heat. Flowers July-September.

• Sow lobelia from late winter to mid spring on the surface of a good seed compost and gently firm down. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-24C (65-75F) or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 14-21 days.

• When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When lobelia plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in full sun or semi-shade on moist, fertile, well drained soil at a distance of 10cm (4") apart.

Feed and water lobelia plants frequently throughout the summer to promote an endless supply of delicate lobelia flowers. 

Suitable for the garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.