Thompson & Morgan Value Seeds Illustrated List

Acanthus hungaricus

Erect flowering spikes. Acanthus hungaricus has more compact ornamental foliage making it an ideal cut flower.

Achillea filipendulina Cloth of Gold

Free flowering, Achillea Cloth of Gold is an indispensible border plant, with flat, plate-like 4-6 inch mustard yellow flower heads of easy culture and ideal for mixed borders or cutting. The flat flower heads of Achillea Cloth of Gold can also be dried and used as "everlastings". Flowers mid to late summer. Height: 5ft.

Aconitum carmichaelii

An imposing long flowering, long lived perennial with pyramids of beautiful 2 inch flowers. Aconitum is an excellent border plant easily grown from seed. Rich blue flower spikes add a unique colour to the garden, held aloft delphinium-like foliage. Aconitum spikes also last as a cut flower.

Actinidia chinensis : Kiwi Fruit

Vigorous and ornamental, the Kiwi Fruit ideal supported on a sunny wall. Heart shaped leaves and charming clusters of moderately fragrant 1½ inch flowers. Grow 3 to 4 plants close together to produce Kiwi Fruit.

Actinotus helianthi

The pure white star blooms of this Australian native, have an intriguing flannel - like texture. Actinotus is sure to make a talking point in the border, as well as an unusual dried flower.

Adenophora hybrida Amethyst

The large, pendulous amethyst-blue, skirt-like flowers of Adenophora Amethyst are packed in symmetry on many tall, erect stems. A gorgeous unusual colour for Adenophora.

Adonis aestivalis

Prolific, cup shaped, blood red, black centred flowers. Adonis aestivalis has ornamental, leathery foliage.

Agapanthus africanus

Large strap-like, deep green leaves and crowded umbels of deep blue blooms. Bold, attractive bulbous plants for sheltered borders, tubs, containers etc. Elegant strap shaped leaves and bunches of blue flowers on 2-3ft long stems. The dried seed head can be used for winter decoration. There is considerable evidence that these hybrids are really hardy in many parts of the British Isles, particularly where good drainage is possible. They flower freely in their second year and generally make very good garden plants, growing into a thick established clump. Flowers mid/late summer.

Agapanthus praecox Snow White

This delightful dwarf, pure white form, looks spectacular grown in containers and unlike many Agapanthus it will often flower within one year from sowing.

Not fully hardy, so best given winter frost protection.

Height: 45cm (18in).

Agastache aurantiaca Fragrant Mixed

A truly amazing display of tall, brightly coloured spikes of tasselled florets appear to burst out like flames from the lanced and highly perfumed foliage. Very quick and easy to grow, this lovely perennial will enhance your borders and containers, whilst its balmy fragrance will attract insects away from your summer patio! Excellent first year flowering variety.

Height: 50-60cm (20-24in).

Agastache cana

A very lovely, choice order plant and entirely "at home" in the cottage garden. Plants are quick to establish and produce many branched stems with dense spikes of rosy-pink, 1in.long flowers during mid to late summer. Flowers in its first year but really does become stunning from the second year onwards, and being an Agastache, it possesses wonderful aromatic foliage. Loved by bees and butterflies

Agastache foeniculum Golden Jubilee

Attractive, golden-green foliage with a distinct aniseed fragrance, making a vibrant contrast to the compact lavender-blue flower spikes. Adds interest to borders and containers, as well as attracts wildlife to your garden. Fragrant and excellent in borders or containers.

Ageratum houstonianum Blue Mink

A compact plant bearing powder-blue flowers.

Bushy, compact, uniform plants excellent for bedding and edging. Remove spent blooms.

Height: 23-30cm (9-12in)

Ageratum houstonianum Hawaii Mixed F1 Hybrid

A beautiful combination of soft pink, royal blue and pure white, sweetly complementing each other. Earlier and longer flowering than other Ageratums, producing very uniform compact plants, smothered in blooms. Excellent in borders and containers.

Ageratum houstonianum Purple Fields F1

Vigorous compact, mounded plants, spread up to 30cm (12 inches) across, smothered with unusual, purple flowers. Outstanding garden performance in borders or containers, flowering all summer.

Height: 20-25cm (8-10in)

Agrostemma gracilis Queen Mixed

This stunning colour combination of regal purple and crystal white is sure to add style, grace and a touch of elegance to beds and borders. Easy to grow in any position, quick to flower and ideal for the cottage garden, or as a cut flower. Prefers a light, well drained soil in full sun. Height 90-120cm (3-4ft).