Collection: Dark & Moody

Papaver paeoniflorum 'Black Peony' (Poppy) Seeds Black Peony Poppies are stunning flowers, which will pop up anywhere in the garden once established, but are easy to pull up if in the wrong place. Their silvery foliage...See More

Helianthus 'Red Sun' (Sunflower) Seeds Tall annual with striking, bronze-red flowers. Excellent for adding height to the back of borders, as a screen or for cut flowers. Flowers can reach diameter of 10cm. If not...See More

Antirrhinum 'Night and Day' Seeds A beneficial annual, or short-lived perennial which is easy to grow and produces beautiful spikes of bicoloured flowers. Snapdragons are attractive to pollinators and will flower all summer with regular...See More

Alcea Black - Hollyhock Seeds Stately Hollyhocks have been favourites in cottage gardens for centuries. The tall flower spikes of this stunning variety are smothered with dramatic deep maroon blooms that rise above hummocks of...See More

Centaurea 'Black Ball' (Cornflower) Seeds This showy annual is grown for its almost black flowers. The deep purple-black ruffled flowers take on an almost papery appearance, and are produced on long, semi-leafless stems. This makes...See More

Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape' (Poppy) Seeds Easy-to-grow and deer resistant, this annual poppy puts on a real show, with plum-purple, velvety flowers. Perfect for borders, gravel and cottage gardens as well as prairie and meadow plantings....See More

Rhodochiton atrosanguineus - Seeds A very elegant climbing plant, usually treated as an annual. Will produce masses of purple, hanging bell-shaped flowers from July-October. It will climb up a trellis or arch, or can...See More

Tropaeolum 'Black Velvet' (Nasturtium) Seeds A glamourous annual with deep-red flowers against fresh-green leaves. Both foliage and flowers are edible with a peppery taste, and the colourful flowers look amazing added to salads. Nasturtiums make...See More

Basil - Purple Seeds Packing all the flavour of the original basil plant, this purple-leaved variety adds decorative contrast to a herb garden. Can be used to add intense flavour to a wide variety...See More

Dianthus barbatus 'Nigrescens' Seeds These traditional Sweet Williams are covered in dark burgundy-chocolate flowers as early as May. They make great cut flowers through May and June. If cutting while young, can last 2-3...See More

Coleus 'Black Dragon' Seeds A bold plant grown for its foliage – this tender plants add real drama to the garden. Velvety deeply lobed ruffled leaves of dark purple with bright magenta centres and...See More

Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red' Seeds Rosettes of deeply lobed, dark-red leaves give this variety of lettuce ornamental value to go with its delicious, mild flavour. Slow to bolt, it grows well throughout the year, with...See More

Chicory 'Rossa di Treviso' Seeds This Italian crop is a favourite ingredient for both salads and cooked dishes. Each plant produces an upright rosette of deep purple spear-like leaves with pure white midribs. They have...See More

Lathyrus 'Beaujolais' (Sweet Peas) Seeds Lovely, long-stemmed flowers that are excellent for cutting and flower arranging. A long-flowering season, which is further extended if the flowers are cut and deadheaded regularly. This annual climber requires...See More

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight' Seeds Puts on an amazing flowering display from early summer to beginning of autumn. The dark-purple flowers are perfect for mixing with all other colours and attract pollinating insects. Excellent as...See More