New products at Suttons Seeds
by Sarah - September 10th, 2013.Filed under: New Products, Suttons Seeds.
New items at Suttons Seeds
Rootgrow £2.99
Rootgrow (mycorrhizal fungi – mycorrhizal fungi are a remarkable group of organisms that have been benefiting plants for at least 400 million years!) pack covers 3m. Making dreams come true…A new plant treated with rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi will have the best chance of becoming the rewarding plant every gardener dreams of! Natural root enhancerTreats up to 8 seed traysFor strong, healthy, vigorous rootsImproved flowering and increased croppingOne treatment will help provide a plant with essential nutrients for its lifetimeWhat is rootgrow? Rootgrow contains species of UK origin mycorrhizal fungi, natural mineral carriers and bio-additives designed for use with your seeds, bulbs and plants.Why use rootgrow? Naturally healthy plants have an extensive network of mycorrhizal fungal roots continually exploring the soil for nutrients and water that are transported to the plant. Using rootgrow ensures your seedlings, bulbs and plants will develop this essential relationship within a matter of weeks, supporting establishment, early growth, flowering and fruitingHow to use rootgrow? Using rootgrow really couldnt be easier! Simply incorporate one or two teaspoons of rootgrow into the compost of your seed tray or pots to get your seedlings off to a roaring start. Alternatively, if you are planting a bulb or potted plant into the soil, a sprinkle of rootgrow in the hole will provide your new plant with a lifetime of support! Benefits:A single treatment will provide a plant with essential nutrients for its entire life cycleBetter plant establishmentHealthier plants with more vigorous rootsImproved flowering and increased croppingGreater drought toleranceEnvironmentally friendly and sustainable
Sunflower Seeds – F1 Shock-O-Lat £2.99
A really unusual and striking sunflower displaying large heads of flower in a fiery reddish-bronze with yellow tips and a dark brown centre. The rich green foliage contrasts well with the dramatic purplish stems. Height 2m (6′). HA – Hardy annual.Unique flowers & dark stemsEasy to growStunning in bordersGrowing Sunflowers for cutting – It is true of all sunflowers that if you grow at closer spacing you get smaller flowers. At our normal stated spacing – probably around 38cm (15) – you get large flowers, but if you take your plant spacing down to around 25cm (10) you get blooms more suitable for cut flower use!
Cosmea Seeds – Feng Shui Mix £2.45
Masses of single, semi-double and double flowers in a unique mix that includes not only pinks and white, but also orange! Long-blooming and ideal for an informal border. An economical choice to fill large borders. Height 70cm (28). HHA – Half-hardy annual.Flowers include singles, doubles and semi doublesCan be sown direct
Pepper Chilli Seeds – Ring O Fire £2.45
An early and extremely hot cayenne pepper. Produces a good crop of 10cm (4) long, narrow, pointed fruits, which change colour throughout the season. Ideal for sunny patio or conservatory. Scoville rating 70,00-85,000. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.Hot, hot, hot!10cm long thin, pointy, podsCan be grown outside
Sweet Pea Seeds – Honeydew £2.25
An excellent variety with attractively waved petals in a lovely mixture of blues, bright purples and subtle pastel pink shades. The mix includes both solid and bicoloured varieties. Height 1.8m (6′). HA – Hardy annual. High Scent. Sow January-May & September-October. Flowers June-September & mid May-August. Spencer type with waved petalsSolid and bi-coloured flowersCan be sown directly outside
Sweet Pea Seeds – Coronation Festival £2.25
Large, frilled flowers (up to four per stem) in a bold mix of rich red, deep blue and white. A patriotic mix for home or garden, and ideal for the village show! Medium Scent. Height 1.8m (6′). HA – Hardy annual.Red, white and blue mixGreat in a vase or for a showUp to 4 flowers per stem!
Sweet Pea Seeds – Enchante £2.25
Large waved petals, the upper ones rose-pink on white, the lower ones mauve on cream. Delicate Scent. Height 1.8m (6′). HA – Hardy annual.Lovely, delicate scentFor village shows or cut flowersLarge tri-coloured waved flowers
Didiscus Seeds – Madonna £2.25
Superb border plants producing domed clusters of tiny flowers. Can also be grown in pots or tubs in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Height 50-60cm (20-24). HHA – Half-hardy annual.Beautiful in pots and bordersGood addition to cut flower displaysDeep lavender-blue flower clusters
Cineraria Seeds – Tea Party £2.25
Vigorous, strong-growing plants producing vibrant blooms in a range of self and bicolours. Height 30cm (12). GB – Greenhouse biennial.Large, single and bi-coloured flowersEasy to growVigorous, strong growth