Flowers For Easy Growing Collection RHS Seeds

Flowers For Easy Growing Collection RHS Seeds - Irish Plants Direct

 

The Flowers For Easy Growing Collection from RHS Seeds is an award-winning selection of six beautiful annual flowers, perfect for beginner gardeners or anyone looking to add vibrant colour with minimal effort.

 

These easy-to-grow varieties thrive in sunny borders, providing bright and lasting colour throughout the growing season.

 

Collection Includes:

 

Calendula Indian Prince (Calendula officinalis): This cheerful variety features deep orange, daisy-like flowers that stand tall at 30 cm. A classic for cottage gardens, Calendula Indian Prince is a resilient and easy-to-grow choice, offering 500 seeds.

 

Poppy Bridal Silk (Papaver somniferum): Poppy Bridal Silk is a charming white poppy that’s perfect for creating an ethereal look in cottage gardens. Reaching 60 cm tall, it produces delicate, silky white flowers and comes with 500 seeds.

 

Nasturtium Golden Jewel (Tropaeolum majus): This striking variety displays golden-yellow flowers over lush, green foliage. Perfect for adding bright colour to any sunny spot, it grows to 30 cm in height and provides 15 seeds.

 

Californian Poppy Ivory Castle (Eschscholzia californica): Californian Poppy Ivory Castle is a delightful variety featuring creamy, delicate flowers on slender stems. Standing at 30 cm tall, it brings a soft elegance to the garden and offers 150 seeds.

 

Larkspur Frosted Skies (Consolida ajacis): Larkspur Frosted Skies blooms with pale lilac flowers that add a calming touch to any flower border. Growing to 90 cm in height, it offers 75 seeds.

 

Sunflower Italian White (Helianthus annuus): This variety features pale, creamy-yellow flowers with an eye-catching appearance. Sunflower Italian White grows to 150 cm tall, making it an ideal focal point in any garden. This variety includes 20 seeds.

 

RHS Seed Range

This collection is part of the Royal Horticultural Society's Seed Scheme, ensuring that you are getting high-quality seeds that have been specially selected for ease of growth and reliability. Ideal for beginner gardeners or those looking for a low-maintenance way to add vibrant colour to their garden, the Flowers For Easy Growing Collection is perfect for sunny flower borders and beds.

 

Seed Qty:

 

Calendula Indian Prince: Approx. 500

Poppy Bridal Silk: Approx. 500

Nasturtium Golden Jewel: Approx. 15

Californian Poppy Ivory Castle: Approx. 150

Larkspur Frosted Skies: Approx. 75

Sunflower Italian White: Approx. 20

 

Sow:

Indoors: March - May

Outdoors: April - May

 

Germination:

7 - 21 days depending on variety

 

Height:

Calendula Indian Prince: 30 cm

Poppy Bridal Silk: 60 cm

Nasturtium Golden Jewel: 30 cm

Californian Poppy Ivory Castle: 30 cm

Larkspur Frosted Skies: 90 cm

Sunflower Italian White: 150 cm

 

Flowering:

June - September (depending on variety)

 

Companion Plants:

Calendula Indian Prince: Cornflowers, Poppies, Lavender

Poppy Bridal Silk: Lupins, Peonies, Daisies

Nasturtium Golden Jewel: Beans, Cucumbers, Marigolds

Californian Poppy Ivory Castle: Lupins, Poppies, Cornflowers

Larkspur Frosted Skies: Sweet Peas, Nigella, Lavender

Sunflower Italian White: Zinnias, Cosmos, Marigolds

 

Avoid Planting With:

Overly invasive or tall plants that could overshadow smaller flowers.

 

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.

 

This collection is perfect for beginner gardeners or anyone looking to create a beautiful, colourful garden with minimal effort. The Flowers For Easy Growing Collection guarantees vibrant displays with just a little care, ensuring your garden blooms effortlessly all season long.

 

RHS Seed Scheme Range