Illustrated List of T&M Seeds of Choice - 3 for 2 - E

Echinacea tennesseensis

Tall stems of small narrow foliage bear large purplish-rose flowers with unusual upward pointing petals.

Plants are free-flowering, ideal for cutting and attracting birds and butterflies.

Height: 70cm (28in).

Echium fastuosum

Native of the Canary Islands. Height: 60-120cm (2-4ft).

Echium pininana alba Snow Tower

Rare white-flowered form of this popular garden giant! The cascades of tightly-packed florets appear in the second year from the silver-green rosette and can reach an incredible height.

Edible Flowers : Althaea rosea nigra

Tall strong stems bearing chocolate maroon flowers, becoming almost 'black' towards the centre. This is a unique variety creating an impressive impact against most backgrounds. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 5ft.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Calendula officinalis Pink Surprise

Amongst fiery orange and yellow flowers appears a surprise - delicately ruffled, soft orange blooms with a delightful and unique tinge of pink. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or containers, naturalising if required and a delightful cut flower too. Flowers summer. Height 45-60cm (18-24in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Calendula officinalis Touch of Red Mixed

One of the most outstanding, uniform cut flowers. Blooms have a 'touch of red' giving an almost antique look. Height: 40-45cm (16-18in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Helianthus annuus Green Heart

A totally unique sunflower! Tall straight stems are early flowering, producing unusual and attractive golden yellow blooms with amazing lime green centres. Each bloom is pollen free and 10-15cm (4-6in) in diameter, making spectacular cut flowers.

Also adds height and interest to your borders.

Height 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Helianthus annuus Pastiche

A comprehensive mixture of sunflower colours in a host of evening sun shades - yellows, reds and buff, some with a bright yellow or a deep red disc. These medium sized flower heads (approx. 10-13cm (4-5in) in diameter), make fantastic cut flowers, lasting for a long time in water and help to give height and stature in the border. Flowers summer. Height 122-150cm (48-60in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Lavender angustifolia Hidcote

Violet-blue compact spikes. Grey-green fragrant foliage. Makes low, thick hedge. Height: 30-60cm (1-2ft)

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Lavender multifida

A special species quickly flowering from seed. Beautiful dissected silver-green foliage with long slender stems are topped with intriguing violet-blue flower bracts and a delightful oregano fragrance. Height: 45-75cm (18-30in)

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Viola x wittrockiana Envy

A breeding breakthrough! The Green Pansy! Amazing, olive-green blooms borne on compact, bushy plants, flowering over a long period. Suitable for borders or containers in winter or summer displays. Occasionally changeable weather conditions may provide you with even more unique shades, gently washed in blue and yellow.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Viola x wittrockiana Padparadja F1

So intense is the effect of its solid orange blooms, it is unlikely there is anything to match it.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Edible Flowers : Viola x wittrockiana Water Colours Mixed F1

Create a masterpiece with this fine mixture of the most delicate shades which has been an unqualified success wherever T&M have shown it. The colours work together in a way that brings raptuous comments wherever it is seen and it has performed well under adverse weather conditions both for colour, winter/ spring and summer flowering, for colour harmony and usefulness whether in containers, hanging baskets or bedding. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Emilia coccinea Scarlet Magic

Attractive, small, flame red, fluffy flowers, sway gently in the summer breeze, resembling an artist's brush or tassels, giving the common names of Flora's Paintbrush or Tassel Flower. Ideal for adding a change of height, colour and texture to bedding displays. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).

Erodium pelargoniflorum Sweetheart

Unbelievably hardy in the UK, this attractive plant resembles an Angel Pelargonum with dainty, violet-veined, white flowers and fragrant foliage when rubbed. Flowering all summer, it creates an impressive ground cover plant for the border or rock garden.

Eryngium planum Blue Hobbit

The world's first naturally dwarf variety! Compact plants produce neat, basal rosettes from which emerge decorative, silver-blue stems that form into large, globular flower heads containing hundreds of small blue flowers. Ideal for adding interest to the front of borders or to containers.

Seeds sown from November to January require no pre-chilling and will usually flower in their 1st year.