Illustrated List: Biennials

Allium cernuum

Rich amethyst to lilac-pink blooms followed by exquisite seed heads. A much underrated, charming and valuable garden plant.

Allium christophii Star Of Persia

Gun metal blue umbels, almost 12 inches across. Good border subject.

Anthriscus sylvestris Ravenswing

Attractive dark purple-brown foliage and stems are followed in late spring to summer with lacy umbels of tiny white flowers, with small pink bracts.

An eye-catching, clump forming biennial or short-lived perennial to provide a dark foliage contrast to borders.

Occasionally a plain green seedling may appear, select seedlings with dark, purple brown foliage.

Height: 60cm (24in).

Banana : Musa lasiocarpa (Chinese Yellow Banana)

An unusual dwarf hardy banana reputed to be able to take temperatures as low as -10C (14F). This banana has exotic leaves followed by a yellow globular flower, once established. Plant in sun or partial shade outdoors or indoors in containers.

Bellis perennis Pomponette Mixed

Masses of tightly quilled 1½in button flowers on compact plants. A bright mixture of red, rose and white. Superb for small beds, edging, windowboxes etc. Growing well in shade they are good for planting under trees or as an edging to patio borders etc. Flowers spring. Height 10-15cm (4-6in).

Bellis perennis Tasso Mixed

The best pomponette bellis ever introduced! Flowers are slightly larger than normal pom - pom types, on compact, short, strong flower stems, that bud up uniformly. The bright colours of rose, deep rose, red and white, will all give excellent garden performance, in containers or borders.

Height: 15-20cm (6-8in)

Bellis perennis Tasso Strawberries & Cream

Mouthwatering, dwarf compact, plants smothered with deep pink pom-pom flower heads, changing to white as they open. Ideal for autumn bedding and containers.

Height: 15-20cm (6-8in)

Campanula medium Canterbury Bells Mixed

Masses of bells in an astonishing range of blues, whites and pinks. A gentle reminder of the cottage garden days. Flowers summer. Height 90-120cm (3-4ft).

Campanula medium Dwarf Double Melton Bells Mixed

It has taken 10 years to breed these beautiful double flowers. Often, they are so double that the petals obscure the centre of the bell. Each bloom is large, wax-like in appearance and they literally smother the plant. Stunning in appearance, they are relatively compact and flower in an unusual, delightful cerise-pink, deep glossy-blue and fashionable light-rose. A worthy addition to any border.

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Spectacular fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms as many as 50 at a time. Worth the wait as it can take 3+ years to flower.

Cheiranthus cheiri Bedding Mixed

A special selection drawn from the widest colour range of the named varieties. Height: 38-45cm (15-18in)

Cheiranthus cheiri Brilliant Bedder Series Mixed

Dwarf, sturdy and much neater and compact plants. Very good for exposed positions, beds and borders. Where space is limited containers, tubs, etc. Flowers spring. Height 25-30cm (10-12in).

Cheiranthus cheiri Cloth Of Gold

Each plant wears a cloak of the finest gold and the large golden-yellow flowers are filled with a sweet fragrance.

Cheiranthus cheiri My Fair Lady Mixed

A neat, uniform free flowering strain. Soft, fragrant colours; lemon, cream, gold, apricot, purple, pink, salmon, rose and mahogany. Height: 37-45cm (15-18in).

Cheiranthus cheiri Orange Bedder

Sweetly fragrant rich orange flowers on dwarf sturdy plants. Just right for beds where space is limited, containers etc.

Cheiranthus cheiri Scarlet Bedder

Sweetly fragrant scarlet flowers on dwarf sturdy plants. Just right for containers and beds, where space is limited or to underplant tall bulbs. Flowers spring. Height: 35-45cm (15-18in).