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Balloon Flower Mix – Seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Balloon Flower Mix (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a charming perennial known for its unique balloon-shaped buds that open into star-like blooms in shades of blue, pink, and white. Blooming from mid to late summer, this low-maintenance plant adds vertical interest and long-lasting color to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and provides striking summer blooms year after year.

Why Grow "Balloon Flower Mix"

• Balloon-shaped buds that open into star-like flowers

• Color mix of blue, pink, and white blooms

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and long-flowering

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Platycodon grandiflorus)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Mid to late summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Adding vertical interest to borders and beds

• Rockeries and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Long-lasting summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Water moderately until established

Balloon Flower White Seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)

The Balloon Flower White is a hardy perennial admired for its balloon-like buds that open into elegant, star-shaped pure white blooms. Flowering in mid to late summer, it provides a fresh, luminous contrast in borders, rock gardens, or containers. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it’s a graceful pollinator-friendly choice for brightening garden spaces.

What Makes It Special

• Unique balloon-shaped buds opening into starry white flowers

• Hardy, reliable perennial with long-lasting summer blooms

• Attracts bees and butterflies while adding elegance to gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Platycodon grandiflorus

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial borders

• Rock gardens and containers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover heavily (needs light)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Banana Passionfruit Seeds (Passiflora mollissima)

Banana Passionfruit is a vigorous, fast-growing perennial vine with exotic, banana-shaped fruits and striking passionflower blooms. Ideal for trellises, pergolas, and garden screens, it thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. Hardy and ornamental, it attracts pollinators while producing unique, edible fruits.

What Makes It Special

• Exotic banana-shaped fruits with sweet, aromatic pulp

• Striking passionflower blooms

• Vigorous, fast-growing, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Passiflora mollissima

• Perennial vine

• Height: 3–6 m spread

• Bloom time: Summer to autumn

• Fruit: Edible, banana-shaped, aromatic

Ideal For

• Trellises, pergolas, and garden screens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Fruit gardens and ornamental vines

Sowing

• Sow indoors year-round in a warm environment

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 3–6 weeks at 20–25°C

• Space seedlings 1–2 m apart

• Fruits and flowers develop 1–2 years after sowing

Basil 'Italian Sweet Genovese' – Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Basil 'Italian Sweet Genovese' is the classic culinary herb prized for its aromatic, glossy green leaves and sweet, slightly spicy flavor. Perfect for pesto, salads, sauces, and garnishing, this variety grows vigorously and produces abundant foliage throughout the growing season. Ideal for home gardens, pots, and herb beds.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, lightly covering with soil.

• Maintain 18–22°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and regular watering.

• Pinch off flower buds to encourage bushy growth and prolonged leaf production.

Key Features

• Aromatic, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor

• Classic Italian basil variety for culinary use

• Fast-growing and productive

• Suitable for garden beds, containers, and patios

• Ideal for pesto, salads, sauces, and garnishing

Ideal For

• Fresh culinary use in Italian and Mediterranean dishes

• Herb gardens, raised beds, and container planting

• Gardeners seeking high-yield, flavorful basil

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Depth: Lightly covered

• Harvest: May to October

Quick Tip

• Regularly pinch young shoots to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering, which can reduce leaf flavor.

Batavian Lettuce 'Canasta' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Enjoy crisp and tender leaves with Batavian Lettuce 'Canasta', a traditional variety known for its red-tinted, crinkled heads and excellent bolt resistance. This semi-heading lettuce produces large, crunchy leaves with a mild, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh salads or as a base for summer dishes. Hardy and versatile, 'Canasta' thrives even in warmer weather, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to July
. Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep, in rows 25–30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow full head development
. Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
. Water consistently to prevent bitterness and promote tender leaves

Key Features

. Traditional Batavian lettuce with semi-heading form
. Large, crisp leaves with red-tinged edges
. Mild, sweet flavor perfect for fresh salads
. Excellent bolt resistance in warm conditions
. Easy to grow and high yielding

Ideal For

. Summer salads and fresh eating
. Home gardens and allotments
. Gardeners seeking heat-tolerant lettuce
. Companion planting in vegetable beds

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – July
. Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth, or allow full heads to form for a crunchy centerpiece lettuce.

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ – Seeds (Helianthus debilis)

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ (Helianthus debilis) is a low-growing, trailing annual featuring creamy white blooms with a soft yellow center. Ideal for ground cover, borders, hanging baskets, and coastal gardens, this variety thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions. Its long flowering season from summer to autumn attracts pollinators, while the trailing habit adds a cascading effect to containers and garden edges.

Why Grow "Vanilla Ice"

• Creamy white flowers with soft yellow centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Low-growing, trailing habit ideal for ground cover and containers

• Attracts pollinators and is easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus debilis)

• Height: 20–30 cm, trailing 50–70 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Ground cover, borders, containers, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Coastal and sunny garden settings

• Hanging baskets, containers, and cascading edges

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Low-maintenance, decorative ground cover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

• Water moderately until established

Beardtongue 'Sensation' Mix Seeds (Penstemon gloxinioides)

The Beardtongue 'Sensation' Mix brings vibrant color to the garden with spires of trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, purple, and white. Flowering from early summer into autumn, this hardy perennial is loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its upright habit and long flowering period make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Striking mix of bold trumpet-shaped flowers

• Blooms continuously through summer into autumn

• Attracts pollinators and adds lasting garden color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Penstemon gloxinioides 'Sensation Mix'

• Hardy perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial)

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial borders

• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Bee Balm Purple Seeds (Monarda citriodora)

Bee Balm Purple is a vibrant, aromatic perennial that produces dense clusters of fragrant purple flowers attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its aromatic foliage adds texture and scent to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also works beautifully in fresh or dried floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Bright purple, aromatic blooms

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Hardy perennial with long flowering season

Key Features

• Botanical name: Monarda citriodora

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens and cottage borders

• Wildlife gardens and mixed perennial beds

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the first or second year

Beeblossom Rosy-White – Seeds (Gaura lindheimeri)

Beeblossom (Gaura lindheimeri) is a graceful perennial, prized for its airy stems and delicate rosy-white flowers that resemble dancing butterflies in the breeze. Flowering over a long season, it adds elegance and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

Why Grow Beeblossom Rosy-White?

• Produces clouds of dainty rosy-white blooms

• Long flowering period, from summer into autumn

• Perfect for naturalistic, cottage, or pollinator-friendly gardens

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 14–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, plant outdoors after last frost

• Spacing: 40 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors in May–June

Tip: Beeblossom is ideal for softening borders and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses.