All-Year-Round Growing

Alpine Forget-Me-Not Pink Seeds (Myosotis alpestris)

The Alpine Forget-Me-Not Pink is a delightful variation of the classic alpine flower, producing clusters of soft pink star-like blooms with cheerful yellow centers. Compact, hardy, and easy to grow, this alpine treasure brings a gentle pastel touch to borders, rock gardens, and naturalized plantings. Its romantic tones make it especially beautiful when planted alongside the traditional blue and rare white forms.

What Makes It Special

• Uncommon pink form of the traditional alpine flower

• Hardy and resilient, thrives in cool climates and rocky soil

• A symbol of remembrance and affection, with a softer romantic hue

• Perfect companion to blue and white alpine forget-me-nots

Key Features

• Botanical name: Myosotis alpestris

• Variety: Alpine Pink

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial (commonly grown as a biennial)

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine displays

• Mixed pastel-themed borders

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Planting with spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths)

• Combining with blue and white forget-me-nots for a tricolor effect

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for blooms the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on trays or directly outdoors into finely raked soil.

   • Cover lightly with soil or compost.

   • Keep moist until germination (10–21 days).

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 15–20 cm apart once large enough to handle.

4. Care: Allow plants to self-seed for naturalized displays year after year.

Mizuna – Seeds (Brassica rapa var. japonica)

A staple of Japanese cuisine, Mizuna is a fast-growing leafy green with elegant, feathery leaves and a mild, peppery flavor. Often used in salads, stir-fries, and soups, it’s highly versatile and easy to grow. Mizuna is also very cold-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for year-round harvests, especially in spring and autumn.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors from March to September or under cover in winter for year-round harvest.

• Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep, in rows 15–20 cm apart.

• Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

• Harvest leaves young for salads or allow plants to mature for cooking.

Key Features

• Japanese mustard green with feathery leaves

• Mild, peppery taste – great for salads, stir-fries & soups

• Fast-growing and highly productive

• Cold-hardy and suitable for year-round cultivation

• Cut-and-come-again variety for continuous harvest

Ideal For

• Asian-inspired cooking

• Salads, soups, and stir-fries

• Kitchen gardens, raised beds, or containers

• Succession sowing for steady supply

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to September (under cover in winter)

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm

• Harvest: 3–6 weeks after sowing

Quick Tip

• Regular harvesting of young leaves will extend the cropping period and prevent the plants from bolting.

Marguerite Yellow Daisy Seeds (Anthemis tinctoria)

Marguerite Yellow Daisy is a hardy perennial that produces bright, cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers from early summer to autumn. Its aromatic foliage and long-lasting blooms make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it brings sunshine to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant yellow daisy-like blooms all summer

• Aromatic foliage adds texture and interest

• Hardy, long-flowering, and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Anthemis tinctoria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and naturalized areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward