Tacca chantrierei Green Isle, Bat Plant or Devils Flower. An intriguing plant where the eyes in the flowers appear to follow you around the room. An unusual variety with light green, long tentacles up to 30cm and intriguing dusky green blooms.
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Tacca
Bat Plant
| Type Sowing Temp Cover Seed Advice |
Tender conservatory or houseplant 25°C yes very fine layer vermiculite Sow in propagator do not exclude light. Keep compost surface moist but not water logged. Germination 1 to 9 months. Pot on in 7cm pots of good quality compost containing some grit. Shade from direct sun and water & mist spray regularly during growing season. Grow plants at a consistent temp of approx 25°C Flowers in 2- 3 years Winter care reduce watering and make sure temperature during winter is in the region of 15-18°C |
| Tacca
Green Isle Height
approx 60cm Tacca chantrierei Green Isle, Bat Plant or Devils Flower. An intriguing plant where the eyes in the flowers appear to follow you around the room. An unusual variety with light green, long tentacles up to 30cm and intriguing dusky green blooms.
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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 Sow indoors February to April |
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Gem Series Golden 25cm Compact growth dainty star like golden flowers in profusion on bushy plants, small flowers cover the soft lacy foliage. Ideal bedding plants for borders and large containers.
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| Tagetes Gem Series Tangerine 25cm Tangerine coloured flowers in profusion on bushy plants, small flowers cover the soft lacy foliage. Ideal bedding plants for borders and large containers.
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| Tagetes Gem Series Lemon 25cm Large bright lemon-yellow flowers in profusion on bushy plants, small flowers cover the soft lacy foliage. Ideal bedding plants for borders and large containers..
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| Tagetes Starfire Mixed 25cm Mixture containing unique flower colour combinations, lemon, gold, mahogany, many bi-coloured in profusion on bushy plants, small flowers cover the soft lacy foliage. Ideal bedding plants for borders and large containers.
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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.
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Thyme serpyllum
Perennial Thymus serpyllum - Creeping Time, Mother of Thyme The whole plant can be used, in cooking the leaves may be used the same as common thyme above. Medicinally can be used internally and externally. Thyme is an excellent ground cover plant that is ideal in rockeries, between slabs, in walls, in the herb garden or in a pot on a sunny windowsill. Excellent for attracting wildlife. pkt approx 1,400 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 £1.35
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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 £1.20
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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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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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