Flowers For Cutting Collection RHS Seeds

Flowers For Cutting Collection RHS Seeds - Irish Plants Direct

 

The Flowers For Cutting Collection from the RHS Seed Range is a perfect selection for gardeners looking to cultivate award-winning varieties ideal for creating beautiful, long-lasting floral displays.

 

These carefully chosen varieties are perfect for adding vibrant colour and texture to summer flower beds, and they all excel when used as cut flowers, creating stunning bouquets throughout the season.

 

Each variety in this collection has been selected for its strong stems, abundant blooms, and stunning colour, ensuring they make an impact both in the garden and in your vases.

 

Collection Includes:

 

Cosmos Dazzler (Cosmos bipinnatus): A tall, easy-to-grow flower with deep pink blooms that can reach 120 cm in height. This variety offers 100 seeds and is perfect for creating a colourful display in the garden, while its long-lasting blooms make it ideal for cutting.

 

Nigella Persian Jewels (Nigella damascena): Known for its elegant, intricate flowers atop delicate, feathery foliage. This variety reaches a height of 45 cm and provides 250 seeds. The soft, lacy petals of Persian Jewels add a unique charm to both gardens and bouquets.

 

Sweet Pea Royal (Lathyrus odoratus): A sweet-scented climber producing a range of large blooms on long stems, reaching up to 180 cm. With 20 seeds included, Sweet Pea Royal is perfect for creating a fragrant display and for cutting fresh, aromatic flowers throughout summer.

 

Gypsophila Covent Garden (Gypsophila paniculata): This classic variety produces a profusion of tiny white flowers, making it ideal for interspersing in mixed bouquets. Standing at 50 cm, Covent Garden provides 500 seeds and offers a soft, airy appearance that complements other blooms beautifully.

 

Rudbeckia Irish Springs (Rudbeckia hirta): Known for its vibrant orange coneflowers and robust stems, this variety reaches 75 cm in height and offers 35 seeds. Irish Springs will add a pop of warm colour to your garden and is perfect for cutting, making it a popular choice for fresh arrangements.

 

Zinnia Purple Prince (Zinnia elegans): Striking double purple flowers with an exotic, vibrant appearance. Reaching 75 cm in height, Purple Prince provides 75 seeds and is an excellent choice for adding drama to flower beds or as a focal point in cut flower arrangements.

 

RHS Seed Range

This collection is perfect for gardeners looking to grow a vibrant mix of flowers that are not only beautiful in the garden but also ideal for bringing fresh, seasonal colour into your home. Each variety is part of the RHS Seed Scheme, ensuring high-quality seeds for successful growing.

 

Seed Qty:

 

Cosmos Dazzler: Approx. 100

Nigella Persian Jewels: Approx. 250

Sweet Pea Royal: Approx. 20

Gypsophila Covent Garden: Approx. 500

Rudbeckia Irish Springs: Approx. 35

Zinnia Purple Prince: Approx. 75

 

Sow:

Indoors: March - May

Outdoors: April - May

Germination:

 

7 - 21 days depending on variety

 

Height:

Cosmos Dazzler: 120 cm

Nigella Persian Jewels: 45 cm

Sweet Pea Royal: 180 cm

Gypsophila Covent Garden: 50 cm

Rudbeckia Irish Springs: 75 cm

Zinnia Purple Prince: 75 cm

 

Flowering:

June - September (depending on variety)

Companion Plants:

 

Cosmos Dazzler: Cornflowers, Poppies, Lavender

Nigella Persian Jewels: Poppies, Cornflowers, Fennel

Sweet Pea Royal: Lavender, Nasturtiums, Larkspur

Gypsophila Covent Garden: Roses, Lavender, Salvia

Rudbeckia Irish Springs: Echinacea, Sunflowers, Asters

Zinnia Purple Prince: Marigolds, Sunflowers, Cosmos

 

Avoid Planting With:

Invasive plants, such as bindweed, and heavy-feeding varieties.

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors:

Sow seeds in trays or pots filled with moist, well-drained compost from March to May. Lightly cover the seeds with compost and keep at 18-21°C. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost.

 

Outdoors:

Sow directly into prepared, weed-free soil from April to May. Lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep moist until germination occurs. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing for healthy growth.

 

The Flowers For Cutting Collection is ideal for adding enduring colour and beauty to your garden and home, with each variety chosen for its suitability as a cut flower. Grow them for vibrant garden displays or to enjoy in fresh bouquets throughout the summer season.

 

RHS Seed Scheme Range