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Balsam HHA

Balsam HHA

Double flowers, in shades of scarlet, rose, violet and white, are held clear of the attractive foliage.

• Features: HHA - Half-hardy annual
• Flowering: July-September
• Height: 23-30cm (9-12")
• Culture Sow March-April under glass, flowers July-September. Suggested planting distance 30cm (12").

Bartonia (Blazing Star) HA

Bartonia

A brilliant, yet easily grown annual, bearing large, glistening golden-yellow flowers throughout summer on bushy green foliage.

• Features: Easy to grow HA - Hardy annual
• Flowering: June-September
• Height: 45-60cm (1½-2')
• Culture Sow March-May, flowers June-September

Basil Ornamental Oriental Breeze

Basil

A lovely-looking & very tasty ornamental spice plant with vivid green foliage that contrasts superbly with the dark red flowers. Can be grown as a pot plant or in a border as a cut flower or herbal fragrance. Blooms into late autumn. Height 30-40cm (12-16") as a pot plant; 70-80cm (28-32") as a cut flower.

• Features: Easy to grow HHA - Half-hardy annual
• Flowering: July-October
• Culture Sow March-June in a sheltered spot outdoors, flowers July-October.

Beet (Ornamental) HHA/HB McGregor's Favourite

McGregor's Favourite

A superb variety with attractive, shiny dark crimson purple foliage. The bushy plants are ideal for containers or as edging, or 'spot' plants in beds and borders. The leaves also make a tasty addition to salads!

• Features: HHA/HB - Half-hardy annual/Hardy biennial
• Height: 25cm (10")
• Culture Sow indoors March-April