Thompson & Morgan Launches 2027 Seed Range Focused on Performance and Experience

Thompson & Morgan has announced its 2027 seed range, emphasizing innovation and addressing evolving gardener needs. The launch highlights exclusive Jonathan Sheppard National Collection Seed Mixes, featuring Cosmos and Hollyhock varieties derived from his RHS Gold Medal-winning collections from the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show.

New Vegetable Breakthrough: ‘Meltaway’ F1 Tomato

Alongside the seed mixes, the range includes new vegetable breakthroughs, notably Tomato ‘Meltaway’ F1, designed for a completely new growing experience with virtually no skin and seeds. Horticultural Expert Lance Russell stated that the new range aims to help gardeners tackle challenges like limited space and changing conditions, ultimately creating more rewarding gardens.

Sheppard’s National Collections: A Piece of Horticultural History

Jonathan Sheppard’s National Collection Seed Mixes offer gardeners the opportunity to cultivate a piece of horticultural history at home. Sheppard, a recipient of a Gold Medal at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show for his Cosmos bipinnatus and Alcea rosea collections, has meticulously produced these mixes using peat-free, pesticide-free methods and rainwater harvesting, reflecting his commitment to sustainable growing practices.

Expanding the Flower Range

The 2027 flower seed range introduces varieties focused on color, performance, and wildlife value. Sunflower ‘Bambino’ is a standout, delivering vibrant color in a compact form, suitable for smaller gardens and even as an annual flowering hedge. The Zinnia ‘Lilliput Mix’ continues the trend of miniature blooms, ideal for containers and bouquets, named after the fictional island of Lilliput in Gulliver’s Travels.