New ornamental varieties to pep up your pots and borders have been added to Johnsons flower seeds range. Here are my top 10 for gardens in 2024.
Leonurus sibiricus
A standout choice is Leonurus sibiricus, an unusual plant with long-lasting pink blooms which pollinators love. This lovely variety provides beautiful contrasting forms for the back of borders. 150 seeds, price £2.79.
Johnsons flower seeds – Celosia Xantippe (not pictured)
Celosia Xantippe produces long slender stems topped with stylish fluffy flower spikes. Perfect for cutting, fresh or dried. Each packet contains 200 seeds and costs £2.79.
Marigold (African) Hot Stuff
For amazing colour in beds or borders, Marigold (African) Hot Stuff produces masses of weather-tolerant blooms. Price £3.29 for 30 seeds.
Johnsons flower seeds – Didiscus Blue Lace
Lacy, domed flower heads in an unusual pale blue. A wonderful addition to mixed borders, or for long-lasting cut flower displays. £2.99 for 100 seeds.
Swan River Daisy Little Missy (not pictured)
Perfect for patio pots, Swan River Daisy Little Missy flowers non-stop during the summer. It is also lovely in beds and sunny borders. 500 seeds, price £2.79.
Johnsons flower seeds – Calamintha Marvelette Blue
Ideal for containers, Calamintha Marvelette Blue is a bushy and attractive herb, loved by pollinating insects and can also be planted in borders. A packet of 20 seeds costs £3.29.
Melinis Karoo Queen
Picking up on the trend for grasses, Melinis Karoo Queen is a Ruby Savanna Grass with fine grey-green leaves. The slender stems produce attractive fluffy heads to sway in the breeze. £3.29 for 30 seeds.
Johnsons flower seeds – Zinnia Mazurkia
Zinnia Mazurkia is a long flowering and eye-catching addition to mixed borders and patio containers. Loved by bees and butterflies each packet contains 50 seeds and costs £2.79.
Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy
For a classic mixed border and cut flower favourite, choose Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy. This half-hardy perennial, with large blooms, in highly unusual red-pink shades. Price £3.29 for 35 seeds.
Johnsons flower seeds – Wild Bellflower
The Sarah Raven Wildlife Attracting range introduces Wild Bellflower this season. One of our native wildflowers, it performs well as a garden plant. The vivid blue flowers on long slender stems are ideal for cutting and are packed full of nectar and pollen. A packet of 250 seeds costs £2.99.
Johnsons range of seeds is available from garden centres, supermarkets and leading DIY stores. For more information, visit johnsons-seeds.com.
