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FLOWERS
All zones Alyssum, calendula, cineraria, dianthus, primula, pansy and viola.
Zones 2–5 Bellis, candytuft, Canterbury bells, carnation, cornflower, forget-me-not, foxglove, nigella, penstemon, polyanthus, poppy, snapdragon, stock, sweet pea and wallflower.
Zones 6–8 Aster, celosia, marigold, nasturtium, salvia, scabiosa and zinnia.
VEGETABLES
All zones Broad beans, lettuce, cress and mustard.
Zones 2-6 Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, garlic, onion, peas, radish, shallots, spinach and rhubarb crowns.
Zones 7–8 Beans, beetroot, broccoli, leek, spring onion, sweet potato, turnip and zucchini.
KEY TO CLIMATE ZONES
In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for different climate zones, so it’s important to find the zone number for your area. Naturally, there will be cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask a horticulturist at your local nursery which…
