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Impatiens walleriana ‘Busy Lizzie Orange’ produces masses of vibrant orange flowers that bloom continuously above compact, lush green foliage from late spring until the first autumn frosts. Its neat, bushy habit and exceptional flowering performance make it one of the most dependable bedding plants for adding colour to shaded areas of the garden.

Unlike many flowering annuals, Busy Lizzie performs best in partial or full shade, where it flowers freely throughout the season. Ideal for beds, borders, hanging baskets, containers and window boxes, it thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and provides reliable colour even in areas where few other annuals flourish.

Why You’ll Love It

·       Brilliant orange flowers throughout summer

·       Excellent for shaded gardens and patios

·       Compact, bushy and free-flowering habit

·       Perfect for containers, baskets and borders

·       Easy to grow from seed

·       Can also be grown as a flowering houseplant in a bright room.

Ideal For

·       Shaded borders

·       Hanging baskets

·       Patio containers

·       Window boxes

·       Woodland-style gardens

How to Sow & Grow (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)

Plant out: V–VI (May–June) after the last frost

Direct outdoors: Not recommended

Flowering: VI–X (June–October)

Life cycle: Tender perennial (grown as an annual in the UK)

Germination temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Average germination time: 10–21 days

Depth: Surface sow or cover with no more than 2 mm (1/16 in) of fine vermiculite

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep the compost lightly moist until germination

Environment: Partial shade or full shade

Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Mature height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

Expert Growing Tips

·       Busy Lizzie seeds require light to germinate, so sow on the surface or cover only very lightly with fine vermiculite.

·       Maintain consistently warm temperatures and even moisture during germination, as drying out can significantly reduce germination rates.

·       Pinch out the growing tips of young plants to encourage a bushier habit and more flowering stems.

·       Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout the flowering season for continuous blooms.

·       Protect plants from cold nights, as temperatures below about 10°C can slow growth and reduce flowering.

Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Pink – Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Pink is a compact and floriferous variety, producing a profusion of soft to vibrant pink blooms that last from late spring right through until the first frosts. With its dwarf, uniform habit, this variety is especially well-suited to bedding, borders, containers, and shaded gardens, adding a cheerful burst of color where other flowers may struggle.

Highlights

• Masses of bright pink flowers all summer long

• Neat, compact dwarf habit – ideal for bedding and pots

• Thrives in sun or partial shade

• Long flowering season until frost

• Easy to grow and maintain

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Pink

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Sun to partial shade, moist but well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn

Perfect For

• Summer bedding displays

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Shady corners and north-facing gardens

• Continuous soft pink color in any planting scheme

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

• Surface sow on moist compost; do not cover (needs light)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Prick out seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outside after the last frost

Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Scarlet – Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Scarlet is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of brilliant scarlet-red blooms from late spring until the first frosts. Specially bred for its dwarf, uniform growth, it is perfect for creating bold splashes of color in bedding schemes, containers, and shaded gardens. Its reliable performance makes it a favorite for adding vibrancy to areas where other flowers may struggle.

Highlights

• Striking scarlet-red flowers all summer

• Compact, neat dwarf habit – ideal for bedding

• Thrives in sun or partial shade

• Long-lasting color until frost

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Scarlet

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Sun to partial shade, moist but well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn

Perfect For

• Bright summer bedding displays

• Containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes

• Shady borders and north-facing gardens

• Adding continuous bold red color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

• Surface sow on moist compost; do not cover (light required)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after last frost

Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Series Mix – Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Series Mix is a delightful, compact variety of impatiens that thrives in shady spots where other flowers may struggle. With its profusion of vivid blooms in shades of red, pink, violet, and white, it creates a bright, cheerful carpet of color throughout summer. Its dwarf, bushy habit makes it ideal for containers, edging, and bedding displays.

Highlights

• Compact dwarf series with uniform growth

• Continuous blooms all summer until frost

• Excellent for shady or semi-shaded areas

• Wide color range for vibrant displays

• Easy-care, low-maintenance flowering annual

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Series Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Partial shade to shade, moist well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Late spring through autumn

Perfect For

• Shady flower beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Mixed summer bedding displays

• Brightening up north-facing gardens

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

• Surface sow on moist compost, do not cover (needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost

Butterfly Wildflower Mix – 1g Seeds

Bring your garden to life with the Butterfly Wildflower Mix, specially selected to attract butterflies and other pollinators. This colorful blend combines hardy annuals and perennials that provide nectar-rich flowers from early summer through autumn. Easy to sow and low-maintenance, it creates a vibrant, wildlife-friendly display that supports biodiversity.

Why Grow Butterfly Wildflower Mix?

• Specially formulated to attract butterflies

• Long season of nectar-rich blooms

• Easy to sow directly outdoors

• Supports pollinators and biodiversity

Key Features

• Type: Annuals and perennials mix

• Height: 30–90 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Coverage: 1 g covers approx. 1–2 m²

Ideal For

• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

• Naturalized areas and meadows

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Low-maintenance landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–June or September

• Rake soil to a fine tilth, scatter seeds evenly, cover lightly

• Water gently until established

• Thin seedlings where necessary

• Allow some plants to self-seed for following years

Tip: For best results, sow in a sunny spot with poor to moderately fertile soil.

Butterhead Lettuce 'May King' – Seeds

Butterhead Lettuce 'May King' is an early, hardy variety prized for its tender, buttery leaves and mild, sweet flavor. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, it delivers crisp, flavorful heads even in cooler spring conditions.

Easy to grow, this reliable lettuce is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or container cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – May

• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to ensure healthy growth

Key Features

• Early, hardy butterhead lettuce with tender, buttery leaves

• Mild and sweet flavor ideal for salads and sandwiches

• Suitable for cool-season gardening

• Compact growth, perfect for beds or containers

• Reliable and easy to cultivate

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 50–60 days after sowing

• Pick outer leaves for continuous harvest or harvest entire heads when mature.

Short Tip

Sow successively every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh, tender leaves.

Butterhead Lettuce ‘All Year Round’ Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Enjoy fresh, tender salad leaves throughout the season with Butterhead Lettuce ‘All Year Round’ (Lactuca sativa). This versatile variety produces soft, buttery-textured leaves with a mild flavor, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Easy to grow and quick to mature, it thrives in both outdoor and greenhouse conditions.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to late summer or indoors for transplanting.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Sow seeds thinly, cover lightly with soil, and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut the whole head when mature.

Key Features

• Tender, buttery-textured leaves with mild flavor

• Quick-growing and versatile variety

• Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation

• Ideal for continuous harvest throughout the season

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Continuous harvest in outdoor or protected environments

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to late summer outdoors or indoors for transplanting

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of tender leaves.

Butterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Butterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' is a classic, slow-bolting variety producing soft, tender, and buttery green leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps, it forms compact, easy-to-harvest heads and thrives in spring and early summer sowings. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and container cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to June.

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow head development.

• Prefers partial shade to full sun and consistent moisture.

• Harvest outer leaves or whole heads when mature.

Key Features

• Tender, buttery green leaves

• Slow-bolting, ideal for spring and early summer

• Compact, easy-to-harvest heads

• Mild, sweet flavor suitable for fresh eating

• Perfect for containers, raised beds, and garden rows

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Home gardens and small spaces

• Successive sowings for continuous harvest

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm

• Harvest: April to July

Quick Tip

• Keep soil evenly moist and shade young seedlings during hot spells to prevent bitterness.