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

Hedychium Species Mixed

A colourful mixture of decorative ornamental Gingers. Lush, exotic foliage gives rise to stems featuring racemes of sweetly scented blooms in an array of tropical colours. Can be grown in the UK like Cannas, or in a conservatory. Plants will flower in the second year from sowing and are fully hardy in southern parts of the UK. Height: 120-180cm (4-6ft).

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.

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.

Heteropappus meyendorfii Blue Knoll

Seed of this amazing new garden plant can be sown early in the year* and by the same autumn will be completely smothered in hundreds and thousands of shiny, light reflecting flowers, forming perfect mounds (or knolls) 30cm (12in) high and 45cm (18in) across. During a season when little else is in flower, they are a perfect fit for a change in containers or will brighten up the border, looking like blue charm chrysanthemums. No matter what the weather conditions - torrential rain, snow or frost they continue to look far and away the best, brightest plant in the garden, even right through November.

*Sow during January/February to flower in October/November. Sow September/October to flower following September/October.

Hibiscus moscheutos Disco Sun Belle Mixed

Spectacular dinner plate-like blooms (23cm/9in diameter) are produced in an impressive mixture of rich colours approximately 4½ months after sowing. Perfect for creating interest in borders, or grown in large pots on the patio or in a conservatory. Height: 50-80cm (20-32in).

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

Hollyhock : 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.

Honeywort major

The original species, native of S. Europe with sea green bracts often tinged in purple. The tubular flowers are a wonderful bicoloured contrast of yellow and maroon. May also be sown in situ.