Superb for borders with attractive blue-grey foliage having fluffy multiple heads of mauve, red and white flowers. Grow in moist fertile soil in partial shade.
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Tagetes seeds
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Tender annual 20-25°C yes average layer vermiculite Germination 1-2 weeks |
| Tagetes Gem Series Golden 25cm Compact growth dainty star like golden flowers.
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| Tagetes Gem Series Tangerine 25cm Large golden-orange flowers in profusion.
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| Tagetes Gem Series Lemon 25cm Large bright lemon-yellow flowers, compact habit.
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| Tagetes Starfire Mixed 25cm Mixture containing unique flower colour combinations, lemon, gold, mahogany, many bi-coloured.
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Teucrium
seeds
(Germander)
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Hardy rockery perennial 20°C yes average layer vermiculite/compost Sow January to June Can be sown in a cold frame late winter. |
| Teucrium
X Lucydris Wall Germander Hybrid. Taller than chamaedrys above with more leathery darker green leaves.
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Thalictrum
seeds
(Meadow Rue)
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Hardy perennial 15-20°C yes thin layer vermiculite/compost Sow spring to early summer Pre chilling can aid germination |
| Thalictrum
Aquilegifolium 1.35m Superb for borders with attractive blue-grey foliage having fluffy multiple heads of mauve, red and white flowers. Grow in moist fertile soil in partial shade. |
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Thunbergia
seeds
(Black-eyed
Susan)
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Annual Climber 20-25°C yes Thick layer vermiculite/compost Sow February to early Spring |
| Thunbergia
African
Sunset also known as Thunbergia Blushing Susie Thunbergia alata Vigorous twining climber, ideal for hanging baskets or as a climbing plant or bedding plant. Colours range from deep brick-red to soft cream with many shades of pastel reds, pinks, oranges and yellows in between, with dark eyed centres. Individual flowers may change colour as they age. Native to the mountains of Western Kenya.
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| Thunbergia
Alata
Mixed Black eyed Susan Creamy white, orange and yellow flowers with dark eyes. Climbing to over 1.2m is ideal for hanging baskets and window boxes in sun or partial shade. Easy to grow from seed. |
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Thymophylla Tenuiloba
seeds
(Dahlburg Daisy)
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Half Hardy Annual 20°C yes thin layer vermiculite/compost Sow January onwards Germination 4-5 weeks Gives a profusion of colour, excellent as ground cover or hanging baskets. |
| Thymophylla
Shooting
Star 15cm Small daisy like, single yellow flowers cover the plant throughout the season and give a good ground hugging display. Could be used to good effect for ground cover, Hanging baskets and in containers. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. |
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Thymus seeds
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Hardy
rockery perennial 15-20°C Do not cover sow Jan-May |
| Thymus Charm Thymus x citriodirus fragrantissimus Clusters of charming flowers are pale pink on white, grey-green leaves with a strong and delicious scent between lemon and oranges. pkt approx 1,000 seeds
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| Thymus Serpyllum Small purple-rose flowers, free flowering, ground cover plant with pleasant aroma. pkt approx 1,750 seeds
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Thyme,
English Broad Leaf /
Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Winter Thyme Perennial Evergreen Common Thyme also known as English Broad leaf Thyme is used in all culinary ways. Pretty small mauve flowers on stems, with dark green tiny leaves. Fresh or dried leaves can be used in soups, stews, and sauces, meat, fish, egg recipes and salads. Magical powers of healing, health, sleep, courage, purification and love. Plant alongside cabbage as a companion. 600 seeds £1.25
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Thyme Summer Thyme De Provence (Thymus vulgaris) Narrow leaves which are greyer than winter thyme, Thyme de Provence is said to be the best tasting thyme available and very aromatic. It is not winter hardy. 1,000 seeds £1.10
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Thyme fragrantissimus
Perennial Orange Scented Thyme Thymus fragrantissimus is a beautiful culinary herb with a strong orange scent.
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Tinantia
erecta
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Tender Perennial 16-20°C Cover seeds Sow spring Scarification of seed is useful |
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Tears 70cm Tinantia erecta Widows Tears have long erect fleshy stems with tongue shaped leaves, flowers through summer with hanging clusters of soft sugar-rose flowers with a flush of lilac.
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Tithonia
seeds
(Mexican Sunflower)
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
annual 18-20°C Do not cover Sow February to March Dead heading prolongs blooming |
| Tithonia Fiesta
Del Sol 70cm Produces very intense 6-8cm bright orange flowers, compact and is heat and drought tolerant and needs no support. Plant in full sun. Ideal for patio containers, borders and landscaping. |
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The cultural information should be used as a guide only, I have found a number of different sowing techniques for the same seed from different sources there does not seem to be a standard. With this in mind you should use this website as a guide only, you probably already have a tried and tested way of sowing different seeds.
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