This category of annual flowers & plants is made up of all species we offer which typically flower within the year of sowing already. Not all are annuals in a strict sense, some are biannuals whilst others are perennials in the Northern hemisphere. Most are fast growing and will reach flowering size within few months after sowing. They will thrive in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, if not noted otherwise in the species' description. Sow flat preferably from early to mid spring in any rich, well drained soil. Keep pots in a sunny and constantly warm spot inside at some 15°C to 25°C, e.g. on a window sill, in a heated greenhouse or in the wintergarden. Carefully transplant seedlings to the final spot in your garden in late spring or early summer, as soon as no more freezing nights are to be expected and night temperatures will stay above some 10°C. Several species, especially all winter hardy perennials, may be sowed directly to the ground in the garden in spring. For more information on genera and quantity of seeds per package please refer to the specific category for a given plant. |
Abelmoschus esculentus (Red Okra)150 (200)cm, Red Okra or Red Lady Finger is an annual to short-lived perennial with utmost beautiful, large pale lemon-yellow flowers above deeply lobed reddish leaves and up to 20cm long, deep red, finger-like seed capsules. These are taken unripe, watered for several hours, cooked and added to various traditional dishes from Africa to the Middle East and India as a vegetable. Abelmoschus esculentus is known from cultivation only and may be an ancient stabilized hybrid with Abelmoschus tuberculatus from India as one parent. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun and sufficient watering in summer at a minimum of some 20°C. Best cultivated as an annual vegetable at a constantly rather high temperature in a greenhouse or wintergarden. Not only for the edible fruits, but for the color as well, this is a splendid ornamental plant. VII-IX. |
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Abelmoschus manihot (Aibika)150 (200)cm, Aibika, Sunset Muskmallow, Sunset Hibiscus, or Hibiscus Manihot is an annual to short-lived perennial with showy, large pale lemon-yellow flowers with a small dark center and pointed-oval seed capsules above broadly lobed and smooth leaves. In Asia and Australia very young leaves and still smoothly pubescent seed capsules are used as vegetables, the semi-woody stem is used for being rich in fiber. In the seed trade Abelmoschus manihot is hopelessly confused with Abelmoschus moschatus. Our seeds are from true-to-type plants. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun and sufficient watering in summer at a minimum of some 20°C. Best cultivated as an annual at a constantly rather high temperature in a greenhouse or wintergarden. VII-IX. |
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Abutilon grandifolium (Large-leafed Indian Mallow)50 (120)cm, Large-leafed Indian Mallow is a biannual to perennial species with large, densely pubescent, heart shaped leaves and numerous slightly nodding, orange flower cups over a very long period. After flowering it makes some typical, upright hold seed pods. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year, reduce watering in winter and keep plants at a minimum of some 15°C. This item will be discontinued. The remaining stock is being offered at a reduced price. The regular price was € 1,99 per package. VI-XI. |
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seed package (100 seeds)0473 | € 4,99 |
Abutilon theophrasti (Indian Velvet-leaf Mallow)120 (180)cm, Indian Velvet-leaf Mallow is a fast growing annual from South Asia with branching stems and showy yellowish- orange flowers above serrated, heart-shaped, pubescent leaves. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights in late spring to early summer. VII-IX. |
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seed package 4773 | € 3,99 |
Acmella oleracea (Paracress)20 (30cm, Paracress has ornamental elongating gold and red flower discs above glossy, aromatic leaves. Fresh leaves are used as additional ingredients in salads in Brazil. Never eat an entire leaf or flowerbud all at once! All parts provoke a numb and strongly tingle sensation on the tongue and in the throat. This species has medicinal properties for containing a strong analgesic agent (Spilanthol). Easily grown as an annual in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot in the garden. VI-VIII. |
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seed package7181 | € 2,99 |
Agrostemma githago (Common Corncuckle)100 (150)cm, Commnon Corncockle is a beautiful annual, losley branching species from Asia Minor with narrow, pubescent leaves and showy, quite large, rose flower cups with a pale rose center and purple streaks. Easily cultivated in any rich rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground in the garden in mid spring. Will readily self-sow under appropriate conditoons. V-VII. |
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Agrostemma githago ssp. linicola (Dwarf Corncuckle) Exclusive30 (40)cm, Dwarf Corncockle is a beautiful annual subspecies from Russia and Asia Minor. It is similar as the species, yet stems are much shorter with narrow, pubescent leaves and showy, quite large, rose flower cups with a pale rose center and purple streaks. Easily cultivated in any rich rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground in the garden in mid spring. Will readily self-sow under appropriate conditoons. V-VII. |
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seed package 6376 | € 4,99 |
Alonsoa meridionalis40 (80)cm, Alonsoa meridionalis is an annual, medium tall species from western Mexico to western Chile and produces terminal spikes with showy bright orange flowers with a somewhat darker inner eye. It is quite variable concerning its leaf shape and thus it was applied several synonyms, e. g. Alonsoa incisifolia, Alonsoa procumbens, and Alonsoa warscewiczii. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Preferably sow the small seeds directly to the ground after the last freezing nights end of spring. V-VII. |
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Amberboa muricata (Desert Star Sweet Sultan)80 (110)cm, Desert Star Sweet Sultan (syn. Volutaria muricata) is a floriferous annual species from the western Mediterranean. It produces masses of pale pink and slightly fragrant flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Will selfsow under appropriate conditions. Some seed merchants offer this species under Amberboa moschata, which indeed is a different species. VI-VIII. |
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seed package0594 | € 2,99 |
Anoda cristata (Crested Anoda Mallow)70 (120)cm, Crested Anoda Mallow is a fast growing annual with several basally branching stems and showy light blue to pale rose flowers above serrated, heart-shaped, pubescent leaves. It is native of open spots in meadows throughout central and southern USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground in mid spring. VII-IX. |
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seed package 4766 | € 2,99 |
Antirrhinum tortuosum (Western Greater Snapdragon)50 (80)cm, Western Greater Snapdragon (syn. Antirrhinum majus ssp. tortuosum) is a more recently separated species which is somewhat smaller in all aspects and has usually narrower leaves than Antirrhinum majus. Antirrhinum tortuosum is a perennial species from the western Mediterranean nad bears numerous rose, pale rose to whitish flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and preferably protected spot. In colder areas best grown as an annual. V-VIII. |
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Argemone grandiflora (White Large Flowered Prickly Poppy)70cm, White Large Flowered Prickly Poppy is a most ornamental annual to biannual species from Central America. It makes very large, pure white flowers, which last for several days, above spiny, steel bluish-green green leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights by the end of spring. VI-VIII. |
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Argemone hispida (Rough Prickly Poppy)70cm, Rough Prickly Poppy is an ornamental annual, biannual to shortlived perennial species from Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, USA. It makes large, pure white flowers above bluish-green, deeply dissected leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights by the end of spring. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Albany County, Wyoming, USA at elevation of some 2,150m. VI-VIII. |
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seed package9340 | € 7,99 |
Argemone hunnemannii (White Chilean Prickly Poppy)70 (120)cm, White Chilean Prickly Poppy is an annual species from arid areas in South America. Argemone hunnemannii has ecru white flowers above spiny, bluish-green leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights by the end of spring. VI-VIII. |
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seed package8943 | € 4,99 |
Argemone mexicana (Mexican Prickly Poppy)30 (50)cm, Mexican Prickly Poppy is an annual species from arid areas in southwestern USA and Mexico. It makes several pale lemon yellow flower cups above spiny greyish green leaves with nicely contrasting white nerves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights by the end of spring. VI-VIII. |
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seed package (1,000 seeds)8711 | € 9,90 | ||
seed package (20 seeds)5225 | € 0,99 |
Argemone polyanthemos (White Prickly Poppy)40 (70)cm, White Prickly Poppy is an annual species from arid areas in southwestern USA. It makes several quite large, pure white flower plates above spiny greyish green leaves with nicely contrasting pale green nerves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights by the end of spring. VI-VIII. |
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seed package 5450 | € 4,99 |
Argemone subfusiformis (Chilean Prickly Poppy)70 (120)cm, Chilean Prickly Poppy is an annual species from arid areas in South America. It makes pale yellow flower cups above spiny greyish-green leaves with pale whitish-green nerves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights by the end of spring. VI-VIII. |
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seed package8646 | € 1,99 |
Asclepias curassavica (Mexican Butterfly Milkweed)100 (140)cm, Mexican Butterfly Milkweed is a fast growing annual to perennial native of Central and Northern South America and makes bright orange and red flowers in terminal clusters. It is an important host plant for the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. In colder climates plants will die back to the ground in winter, but may sometimes resprout from the rhizome in late spring. Alternatively plants can be grown as annuals from seeds sowed in late spring under glass. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights. VI-IX. |
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Barbarea verna (Spring Upland Cress)20 (70)cm, Early Yellowrocket or Upland Cress is a hardy biannual which occurs throughout Eurasia. The spicy leaves with a watercress-like flavor are used either raw to prepare an utmost delicious salad or cooked as a vegetable. Easily grown in any rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. Under suitable conditions it will readily self-sow. V-VI. |
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seed package 3871 | € 2,99 |
Berlandiera lyrata (Chocolate Flower)20 (40)cm, Chocolate Flower is a showy herbaceous perennial with several yellow flowers, somtimes with brownish-red markings underside and a chocolate-like fragrance. Native of rocky sites in full sun in southwestern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-VIII. |
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Borago officinalis (Borage)70 (100)cm, Borage is a showy annual from the Western Mediterranean with edible, large bristly leaves and numerous sky-blue flowers in terminal branching racemes. Flowers are very attractive to bees. Borago officinalis is easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a fresh spot in full sun. Sow directly to the ground from mid to end of spring in a sunny site. VI-VII. |
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Brassica juncea (Indian Mustard)40 (100)cm, Indian Mustard is a hardy semiperennial to perennial from NW India, W China to Burma and Iran, where it has been cultivated for centuries. The young tender leaves can be used raw as a spicy ingredient in salads, or cooked as a vegetable in soups and stews. Plants are host plants for caterpillars of several cabbage white butterflies (Pieris spp.) and also an excellent nectar source for adult butterflies and other insects. Brassica juncea is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Under suitable conditions it will readily self-sow. V-VII. |
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Brassica nigra (Black Mustard)40 (100)cm, Black Mustard is an annual from Eurasia, where it has been used for centuries for its spicy-hot seeds to prepare table-mustard. The bright yellow flowers magically attract numerous insects. Plants are host plants for caterpillars of several cabbage white butterflies (Pieris spp.) and also an excellent nectar source for adult butterflies and other insects. Brassica nigra is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Under suitable conditions it will readily self-sow. V-VI. |
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seed package 3869 | € 2,99* |
Calandrinia grandiflora (Large-Flowered Purslane)30 (45)cm, Large-Flowered Purslane or Large-Flowered Purslane is a showy annual from the Andes in Chile and makes a bluish-green basal leaf rosette and losely branching stalks topped by quite large, bright pink flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well dained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. Sow seeds on top of any rich, well drained substrate in pots in mid spring at some 20°C. Keep pots in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-VIII. |
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seed package8017 | € 2,99 |