{"title":"Flowers M to Z","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Malope to Zinnias, this collection features bold classics and garden standouts to suit every style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more flowers... \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-flower-seeds-a-to-c\" title=\"flower seeds a to c\"\u003eA-C\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-flower-seeds-d-to-l\" title=\"flower seeds d to L\"\u003eD-L\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-flower-mixes\" title=\"flower seed mixes\"\u003eFlower Mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-flowers-sweet-peas\" title=\"sweet pea flower seeds\"\u003eSweet Peas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"malope-trifida-vulcan","title":"Malope trifida Vulcan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalope trifida 'Vulcan'\u003c\/strong\u003e's large, trumpet-shaped flowers in rich magenta-pink, each with a bright green star at the centre, make this an easy-to-grow stunner. The silky blooms appear over many weeks, are edible, great for pollinators, and last well when cut — making them as useful as they are beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌸 Flowering: June to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e📏 Height: 75-90cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌿Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: direct sow in April or May, or get a head start by sowing in modules in February or March. Just lightly cover the seeds – about 1mm deep is enough. Once the seedlings are big enough to handle, pot them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: they like full sun and don’t need much fuss. Harden off and plant out once the risk of frost has passed, spacing them about 30cm apart. When they start flowering, give it a couple of weeks, then start picking – regular harvesting will keep the blooms coming right through to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: the flowers are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEDIBLE\u003c\/span\u003e, so scatter a few on salads or desserts. As a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCUT FLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e, they’ll last around 10 days in a vase, and bees and other \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePOLLINATORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewill appreciate any you leave to enjoy in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824583680276,"sku":"FLWMP","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/Malope_1_ml.jpg?v=1732815567"},{"product_id":"malva-zabrina","title":"Malva Zabrina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalva 'Zebrina' \u003c\/strong\u003ehas delicate, silky pale-pink flowers with narrow purple stripes radiating from the centre. It’s an elegant border plant with an old-fashioned charm. The young leaves can be added to salads, and while the flowers are also edible, I’d rather enjoy them left blooming on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌸 Flowering: July to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e📏 Height: to 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌿Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: son spring or late summer, start seeds in pots or modules filled with moist (not soggy) seed compost. Lightly cover with perlite or vermiculite and pop the whole thing in a plastic bag to keep humidity in. Keep them warm — around 20°C — and be patient; germination usually takes 1–3 weeks, sometimes a bit longer. Once they’re up, remove the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: when big enough to handle, harden off and plant out about 50–60cm apart. They like a sunny spot and have that lovely, old-school border charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: great in the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGARDEN\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor a vase. This is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEDIBLE\u003c\/span\u003e: add the leaves to salads if you like — the flowers too, though I usually leave them for the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBEES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(and for looks!).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824589742356,"sku":"FLWMAZ","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/malvazabrina.jpg?v=1751985987"},{"product_id":"marigold-crackerjack-mix","title":"Marigold Crackerjack Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarigold Crackerjack Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall African type with very large, fully double flowers in a wide mix of colours. 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They’re rich in oxalic acid, so best eaten in moderation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well as a sacrificial plant in the veg patch — attracts blackfly off your beans and lures caterpillars from brassicas, especially later in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarely eaten by slugs and snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo much feed or water = all leaf, no flowers — keep it lean for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a great ground cover, helping to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts beneficial insects and gives off natural chemicals that help deter whitefly, beetles and other pests — protecting both itself and nearby crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to benefit apple trees too — we find it adds a splash of colour in the dappled light, even if the science is still unclear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole plant was eaten by the Incas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly English herbalists called it “Indian cress” — found and brought back from Peru and Mexico by conquistadors in the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted at Versailles for Louis XIV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGained popularity as food and tea in Europe via the Orient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasturtiums reached North America with European settlers in the 1700s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets — flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds can attract mice in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed by Incas and native South Americans for its antibacterial properties; later eaten in Europe to treat urinary infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Victorian floriography (language of flowers), nasturtiums symbolised conquest, victory, and patriotism.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowers and leaves contain vitamin C - once eaten to help prevent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escurvy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vitamin C content might help to explain why many health claims have been made — but there’s no scientific evidence or clinical trials to back them up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e: we do not promote the medicinal use of plants – guidance and information should be sought elsewhere.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable gardens, greenhouses \u0026amp; polytunnels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround cover for moisture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion planting \u0026amp; sacrificial planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage-style or informal planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel or courtyard gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824642105620,"sku":"FWNST","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/nasturtiumtomthumbalaska.jpg?v=1751809173"},{"product_id":"nigella-delft-blue","title":"Nigella Delft Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigella ‘Delft Blue’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real standout. This Nigella papillosa has striking blue and white petals held wide around a fountain of rich plum-purple stamens. The flowers are cut-and-come-again — keep picking them and they’ll keep coming. Great for summer colour and just as useful for autumn seed pods, whether fresh in a vase or dried for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌸 Flowering: June to September, autumn seed pods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e📏 Height: 55cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌿Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: sow outdoors from March to May where you want them to flower — either in short rows or broadcast and gently raked in for a natural drift. Barely cover the seed, 3–5mm is enough. Germination usually takes about 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also start them in trays under cover in March, or try an August\/September sowing in a sheltered spot for flowers a few weeks earlier the following year. If tray- or bed-sown, prick out or thin to 25cm apart once seedlings are big enough to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: nigella are low-fuss and do well in most garden soils, but they’re happiest in a sunny, well-drained spot. Deadhead if you want more flowers, or let some go to seed for those beautiful pods. For a longer show, sow a fresh batch every 3–4 weeks through spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: cut the striking, structured blooms of Nigella ‘Delft Blue’ regularly to keep the flowers coming — their bold centres and delicate blue-and-white petals make them perfect for summer arrangements. These florist favourites last well in a vase. 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The seed heads can also be dried for later — but do leave some for garden wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s more to discover about Nigella damascena ‘Persian Jewels’ below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌸 Flowering: June to August — or from May if sown in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e📏 Height: 45-60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌿Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow\u003c\/strong\u003e: from March to May, scatter seeds where you want them to flower and barely cover them — about 3mm is enough. Germination usually takes around 3 weeks, and you’ll get flowers roughly 10–12 weeks after sowing — so expect blooms from June onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve got a sheltered spot, try an early autumn sowing for flowers that arrive a few weeks earlier the following year. 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Dry them on kitchen paper until papery. Shake out seeds carefully, clean out bits and bugs, and store in a cool, dark, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐝 Pollinator friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort tongued bumblebees (\u003cem\u003eBombus pratorum)\u003c\/em\u003e aka Early Early Bumblebees, are some of the smallest and prettiest bumblebees—look out for their bright orange tails and lemon-yellow bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney bees enjoy the abundant nectar and pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese rich blooms also attract various beneficial insects that support your garden’s health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 In your garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Nigella in drifts or clusters; mulch underneath to hold moisture and keep weeds down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fresh cut flowers: pick early morning, strip some lower leaves, and stand stems in deep water for a few hours before arranging. They’ll last 7–10 days in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo dry: wait till seed heads form, cut stems at the base, and hang upside down by string.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlugs and snails seem to avoid Nigella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and rabbits usually leave it alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to northern Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first evidence in Europe comes from the late Bronze Age (1500-1000BCE): an archaeobotanical study of a area in the Alps found preserved seed in mining spoil leading to the supposition that it had come with an influx of people or from an exchange of traded goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigella \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edamascena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevels in many names, including Love-In-The-Mist To Bird’s Nest, Spiderflower, Devil In The Bush, Blue Crown and Ragged Lady\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring Victorian times the floriography (language of flowers) had Nigella as a symbol of unrequited love—a bouquet with Nigella might mean rejection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roman physician, Dioscorides used Nigella seeds theadaches, nasal congestion, toothaches, insect repellent, and intestinal worms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ground seed was used as a snuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seeds, crushed into a paste, were used to banish freckles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is said more recently to have an expectorant effect in small doses (used to treat coughs), but the effect has not been clinically proven\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere has been little medical research specifically of \u003cem\u003eNigella damascene\u003c\/em\u003e, it should not to be confused with \u003cem\u003eN.sativa\u003c\/em\u003e (black cumin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e we do not promote the medicinal use of plants – guidance and information should be sought elsewhere.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat self-seeder for wildflower meadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for gravel and coastal gardens because it’s drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits well in cottage style and informal garden plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn easy filler for borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824657408276,"sku":"FWNPJ","price":0.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/nigellapersianjewels.jpg?v=1751809561"},{"product_id":"orlaya-grandifolia","title":"Orlaya Grandifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlaya ‘Grandifolia’\u003c\/strong\u003e shows off pure white, lacy blooms that seem to float above delicate, finely divided, fern-like foliage. 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Pot on when large enough to handle and keep under protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can sow at any time if growing with protection, or sow in spring if you plan to plant them outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: once frost risk has passed, harden off and plant out in full sun. Keep the soil moist and mulch to help retain moisture. Stevia grows well in containers or in the ground with your other herbs. Pinch back bushy plants to encourage fresh leafy growth. If growing in pots, you can bring them indoors to overwinter in a warm spot. Cut back flowering stems to keep the plant productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: a tender perennial that can survive with the right protection, but best treated as a half-hardy annual in UK gardens. 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