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Plants of Distinction
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Flowers to grow from seed
Callistephus chinensis ‘Duchesse Coral Rose’ The large flowers of this annual aster, with their incurved petals growing on upright stems, could be mistaken for incurved chrysanthemums. This plant brings colour in late summer when others are past their best. Flowers: June-October. H: 70cm (27in) (C).
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Chiltern Seeds
Plants of Distinction
Schizostylis ‘Lipstick’ Large flowers of a deep lipstick-red open on strong stems from early summer onwards. This vigorous new hardy perennial will thrive in all conditions from a hot dry spot to shallow water, and in a sheltered area it can continue to flower through the winter. Flowers: AugustOctober. H: 50-70cm (19-25in) (PW).
Iberis umbellata ‘Purple Rain’ The vibrant deep-purple flowers of this hardy annual candytuft measure 2in (5cm) across and are complemented by bright-green foliage. These bushy, dwarf plants have a mounded habit that is ideal as ground cover. It can be sown where it is to flower. Flowers: JuneSeptember. H: 25cm (10in) (MF).
Papaver rhoeas ‘Falling in Love’ These semi-double and double flowers are a mix of picotees and bicolours, rose, salmon to coral and red. Sow these hardy annuals, forget them, and nearly all will flower in the first year from sowing. Flowers: June-August. H: 80cm (30in) (C). 24 AMATEUR GARDENING 8 FEBRUARY 2020
Dierama ‘Ripe Cherries’ These dwarf ‘Angels’ fishing rods’ carry pretty pendent bells in a variety of colours from red to pale purple. To produce these new hardy perennials, Plant World crossed two different dwarf dieramas resulting in plants that are all small and very hardy. Flowers: July-early September. H: 45-60cm (18-23in) (PW).
Matthiola incana ‘Tosca Blue Sea’ Stocks are heavily scented and make a wonderful cut flower, and this new half-hardy annual has captivating seablue flowers. They make beautiful container plants and when grown in groups their scent fill the air. Flowers: April-September. H: 61-81cm (24-32in) (PD).
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Clarkia ‘Elegant Wild Salmon’ This easy-to-grow hardy annual makes a delightful cut flower, with pretty double and semi-double wild-salmon blooms flowering along purple-red stems. It looks lovely in bouquets and is loved by beneficial insects, too. Flowers: June-October. H: 86-101cm (34-40in) (PD).
Viola cornuta ‘Network Improved’ The blooms of this bright and bold halfhardy perennial have intricate markings, with dark contrasting foliage. It will flower the same year from an early sowing and is ideal for pots, containers or the front of a border. Flowers: FebruaryNovember. H: 10cm (4in) (MF).
Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Apricot Lemonade’ This apricot cosmos has a pale lavender underside and a mauve-pink ring around the centre of each bloom. This half-hardy annual, which is Thompson & Morgan’s ‘Flower of the Year 2020’, prefers full sun. Flowers: July-October. HxS: 70cm (28in) x 40cm (16in) (T&M).
