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Biennials

historymanhistoryman Posts: 141
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I have just taken on part of neighbours garden - needs clearing - can you suggest what Biennials would be good to grow this year for flowering next year.So far I have grown Hollyhocks from my own seed.
Looking for suggestion for some height and colour and flowers for cutting.

Thank you

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Foxgloves (probably not for cutting though), honesty (you can use the dried seed pods for cutting, when they've turned silver), sweet williams (nice scent), wallflowers.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    @JennyJ has nailed it. I'm just reading a flower farming book and those are all listed as sow now for flowering next year. Sweet rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is another one to add. My book suggests sowing before midsummer's day (this Sunday). Chiltern Seeds have a lovely selection and are currently offering shipment in 1-3 days.

    For early flowers in April/May sow hardy annuals (cerinthe, calendula, etc.) end August/early Sept for planting out before winter.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    For something a bit different - eryngium
    catananche caerulea, Linaria, lupins, campanula, (c.pyramidalis is spectacular - but a bit big for a vase), veronica, aquilegia 
    I've grown all of the above from seed

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • historymanhistoryman Posts: 141
    Thank you for all good suggestions - just been to The Range and they have a large seed display at 49p per packet, so I have bought lots.

  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Bargain!
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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