I have two small kitchen gardens in my garden. On of them will this year serve as a temporary meadow. I want to sow different colors of either Cosmos or Poppies.
As I want it to return as a kitchen garden next year, so annuals are best.
My lot is east facing, god soil on top 20-30 cm deep, red dry silt underneath. The lot is square 6 meters by 3 meters with path as a cross dividing it into 4 small lots.
I really do love poppies and I have loads of seeds of different kinds and colors (see picture), but I have sown them more then once before without the best success. Often the Californian type has been the easiest.
That is where the Cosmos came in. They always preform well, grow tall and flowers for a really long time.
Any one have any experiences that would help me?
Should I challenge myself and do the Poppies, or should I safe it and go for Cosmos?
Please help!
Here is my first order from Thompson and Morgan. Some for my meadow, and some for my greenhouse and borders!
Items ordered:
1 of Lathyrus odoratus ‘Promise’ – 1 packet
Code: TT09137
Price each: £1.99
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Solanum lycopersicum – 1 packet
Code: TT01105
Price each: £2.99
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Salad : Continental Salad – 1 packet
Code: TM00159
Price each: £0.49
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Cobaea Duo – 2 packets – 1 of each
Code: T99507P
Price each: £4.49
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Cosmos bipinnatus Gazebo Mixed – 1 packet
Code: TT02026
Price each: £2.99
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Papaver rhoeas Picotee Mixed – 1 packet
Code: TX06973
Price each: £1.49
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Papaver somniferum Tallulah Belle Blush – 1 packet
Code: TM08277
Price each: £1.99
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Papaver somniferum Violetta Blush – 1 packet
Code: TX04250
Price each: £1.49
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sensation Mixed’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh
Collection – 1 packet
Code: TA01367
Price each: £1.99
Despatch: Within 14 Days
1 of Plant Labels
Code: TZ14383
Price each: £0.49
Your Order Summary:
Subtotal Goods: £20.40
P&P: £4.99