Seed sowing problems: what did I do wrong?
From failure to germinate to scraggly seedlings, here are some of the main ways that seed sowing can go wrong – and how to mitigate them.
Flower Seeds
Enjoy fascinating flower seed facts and tips here on the Suttons blog. For a fantastic choice of flower seeds shop with Suttons online.
Best flower seeds to direct sow
Armed with some top tips from our team, and a selection of 10 easy flower seeds to direct sow, your patio pots and garden borders will be bursting with blooms …
The difference between F1 hybrid and open-pollinated seeds
In this article, horticultural expert Rob Smith explains the main differences between F1 and open-pollinated
New flower seed range 2024 launched!
Our 2024 seed range features new flower varieties to tempt you! From fuzzy double sunflowers to first-year flowering foxgloves, we’ve got new varieties …
New flower seed varieties
Ready to spice up your garden this summer with unusual blooms from our new flower seed range? Whether it’s an improved version of an old favourite, a …
East Meets West in the Sunflower’s Golden History By Susie Hall
Sutton Seeds has a long relationship with sunflowers and their magnificent blooms, the plant that provides a versatile, healthy oil; a staple food used …
Welcome Back Seeds
For 2017 we’re bringing back 12 of your favourite seed varieties. At Suttons we’re all for innovation, introducing new and improved vegetable and flower …
Calendula – October’s Flower
The birth flower for October is Calendula, a herb also known as Pot Marigold. This is an incredibly versatile edible plant and has been used in many ways over …
How to reduce the effects of hay fever in the garden
One in five people suffer from hay fever at some point in their life, and find summer a time to be endured rather than enjoyed. As hay fever is an allergic …
Calendula – October’s Birth Flower
The birth flower for October is the Calendula, otherwise known as the Marigold or Pot Marigold. In total there are about 20 different species, some annual and …