Salpiglossis to Solenostemon

Salvia 'Picante Light Purple'

Salvia 'Picante Light Purple'

Beautiful, huge light purple upright flower spikes make a grand statement in any garden. Ideal for mixed containers, borders and makes a great cut flower. Planted with a flower already on it, ‘Picante’ will bloom all season in the shade. Remove...

Salvia 'Reference'

Salvia 'Reference'

This new introduction of salvia produces an abundance of silvery spikes and blue flowers on very uniform plants. Ideal for cutting, this tall soldier makes a great addition to any flower border. Heat and drought tolerance adds to the value of...

Salvia splendens 'Blue Denim'

Salvia 'Blue Denim'

Easy to grow, this salvia has striking, colourful large blue bracts. Produces multiple stems and is an excellent cut flower for your fresh arrangements or dry them for winter use. Height 20 inches (50cm).

Salvia splendens 'Bonfire'

Salvia 'Bonfire'

The garden gypsy! For a bold and flashy accent, and for your patriotic garden in sun. Brilliant scarlet flower spikes are in bloom summer to frost, and make an attractive contrast to the rich, dark green leaves. 18 in. tall.

Salvia splendens 'Early St. John's Fire'

Salvia Early St. John's Fire; Scarlet Sage

Very showy crimson orange flowers that resemble flaming torches. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

Salvia does well in full sun or partial shade. It will withstand heat. Place in fertile well drained soil.

Salvia splendens 'Flare'

Salvia 'Flare'

For salvia lovers, this one is a real beauty. The bright scarlet flower spikes contrast well against deep green foliage. Another big advantage is the plant size. As the plants produced are large and bushy, it is the ideal choice for the bigger...

Salvia splendens 'Phoenix Mixture'

Salvia 'Phoenix Mixture'

An impressive mixture with flowers held above dark green foliage, in shades of scarlet, burgundy, dark salmon, light salmon, lilac and white. Striking in pots, tubs as well as bedding. Grows 8-10 inches tall (25-30cm).

Sow January-March...

Salvia splendens 'Salsa Bicoloured Mixture'

Salvia 'Salsa Bicoloured Mixture'

Salmon, scarlet and rose flowers have white tips to the florets, creating a beautiful and unique bicolour appearance. The early flowering, bushy plants are ideal for patio containers or bedding alike. Grows 12-14 inches tall...

Salvia splendens 'Sizzler Mixed'

Salvia 'Sizzler Mixed'

Bright clear colour and abundant flower spikes on compact plants that are very long lasting. Height 30cm.

Salvia splendens 'Zing'

Salvia 'Zing'

A bright mixture of striped and single colours. The plants are well branched and produce many spikes of bloom and have compact foliage that doesn't compete with the flowers. Tested under UK conditions for best garden performance. Height 10-12...

Sanvitalia procumbens 'Golden Buttons'

Sanvitalia/Creeping Zinnia 'Golden Buttons'

Sanvitalia is such a versatile performer, and looks great in hanging baskets, as ground cover, tumbling from window boxes or in large patio pots. The individual flowers are small but borne so profusely you will never be short of colour. Height...

Saponaria vaccaria (Vaccaria pyramidata)

Saponaria; Farewell To Summer

A plant often grown along-side Gypsophila for its popularity in borders and as a cutflower. Produces larger sprays of pink flowers. Sow September or March. See also Soapwort. Ht 1 mtr

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Mixed Colours'

Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa 'Mixed Colours'

An old-fashioned treasure! Fragrant, airy blooms about 2 in. across appear all summer, in shades of rich blue, pink, red, dark red and white. 24-42 in. tall. Annual. Sun.

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Musical Score'

Sweet Scabious 'Musical Score'

A bold mix of white and deep dark maroon to add drama and punctuation to the garden. Loved by butterflies and bees, they are wonderful in the border and for cutting. Height 3ft (90cm).

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Summer Berries'

Sweet Scabious 'Summer Berries'

Easy to grow and very colourful, Scabious ‘Summer Berries’ is ideal for the centre of the border. A dazzling contrast of black, salmon and red! Height to 3 feet (90cm).

Scabiosa 'Blue Cushion'

Scabious 'Blue Cushion'

So easy to grow, these stunning mid-blue pincushion flowers on tall stems are a classic cottage border plant. Also excellent used for cutting. A hardy annual, flowering the same year. Height 30in (75cm).

Scabiosa 'Imperial Mix'

Sweet Scabious 'Imperial Mix'

Large, ball-shaped flowers on long stems, good for cutting as well as beds and borders. Height 12 inches (30cm).

Scabiosa 'Paper Moon'

Sweet Scabious 'Paper Moon'

Of great appeal to those who practice floral art. Very attractive, easily grown Scabious for summer borders whose soft lavender flowers eventually shed their petals to become papery shperes of blue-eyed facets. No indoor drying is required,...

Scabiosa 'Scarlet Empress'

Scabious 'Scarlet Empress'

Beautiful, dark scarlet flowers make this an exceptional scabious! Extra special when grown with the blue version beside it. A superb cut flower, fresh or dried and very easy in the border. Height 80-90cm (32-36 inches)

Scabiosa 'Superb Mixed'

Sweet Scabious 'Superb Mixed'

A good range of bright coloured flowers in dense domed heads on long wiry stems. Simple, very attractive border plants, great for cutting and drying.

Sow April-May outdoors.