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🥬 Brassica oleracea Capitata Group ‘Greyhound’ – Early Summer Cabbage

‘Greyhound’ is a reliable, fast-maturing early cabbage variety producing compact, pointed heads with crisp, tender leaves. Known for its excellent flavour and uniform shape, it is ideal for fresh use, steaming or light cooking.

This vigorous and dependable variety is perfect for early harvests and performs well in UK conditions, making it a favourite among home gardeners.

Key Features

● Early-maturing pointed cabbage

● Compact, dense heads

● Mild, tender flavour

● Reliable and uniform growth

● Ideal for fresh summer harvests

How to Sow & Grow Cabbage ‘Greyhound’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: III–IV (March–April)

Sow directly outdoors: III–IV (March–April)

Harvest: VI–VIII (June–August)

Life cycle: Biennial (grown as annual vegetable crop)

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Firm, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

Growth habit: Compact, pointed head

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Firm soil around plants to support solid head formation.

● Water regularly during dry periods to prevent splitting.

● Protect young plants from cabbage white butterflies with netting.

● Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser during early growth.

● Harvest promptly once heads are firm and well formed.

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix (Eschscholzia californica) offers a charming blend of delicate, cup-shaped blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, cream, and apricot. This low-maintenance annual brightens borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens with a long flowering season. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for sunny spots and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow "Ballerina Mix"

• Soft, pastel-colored blooms in pink, cream, and apricot

• Long flowering season from spring to autumn

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant annual

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and rockeries

• Wildflower and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

California Poppy ‘Frilly Fun’ Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

Add a burst of playful charm to your garden with California Poppy ‘Frilly Fun’ (Eschscholzia californica). This unique variety of the classic California poppy produces finely frilled, ruffled petals in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and gold. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it’s the perfect choice for brightening beds, borders, and wildflower-style plantings.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn, as California poppies dislike transplanting.

• Choose poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the surface and cover lightly with fine soil.

• Water gently until established; then reduce watering, as plants thrive in dry conditions.

• Germination usually occurs within 14–21 days.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

Key Features

• Distinctive frilly, ruffled blooms in bright golden shades

• Hardy, drought-tolerant annual, perfect for low-maintenance gardens

• Long-flowering, bringing color from summer into autumn

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Excellent for naturalistic and wildflower-style plantings

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and cottage gardens

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

• Low-maintenance landscapes

• Adding cheerful color to poor or dry soils

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and water until established

• Prefers full sun and free-draining soil

Quick Tip

• For a natural, meadow-like effect, scatter seeds in drifts rather than rows.

California Poppy ‘Golden West’ – 2,500 Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Golden West’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a vibrant, hardy annual producing brilliant golden-orange blooms that light up borders, meadows, and large-scale plantings. Fast-growing and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and attracts pollinators. Perfect for naturalized gardens or mass displays, it offers long-lasting summer color.

Why Grow "Golden West"

• Brilliant golden-orange blooms

• Fast-growing and hardy

• Long-lasting flowering from spring to summer

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, meadows, naturalized gardens, mass plantings

Ideal For

• Large-scale and naturalized plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style or wildflower borders

• Low-maintenance, sunny garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–15 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering if desired

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ – Bold Red Blooms

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ produces striking red-orange flowers that brighten gardens with their vivid, long-lasting color. Hardy and easy to grow, these poppies thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

What Makes It Special

• Bold, vibrant red flowers

• Long flowering season

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms late spring through summer

• Thrives in full sun and poor soil

• Low-maintenance and resilient

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Rock gardens and wildflower meadows

• Containers and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost

• Scatter thinly and lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

California Poppy Mix – Bright, Cheerful Blooms

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica) offer vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in a mix of stunning colors that brighten any garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, these annuals thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil, creating a natural, carefree meadow effect.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, colorful blooms

• Hardy and drought-tolerant

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Creates a natural, meadow-like effect

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Wildflower meadows

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Minimal watering once established

California Poppy White Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy White is a vibrant annual with elegant white cup-shaped flowers and finely divided, gray-green foliage. Blooming from spring to early summer, it brightens borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators and adds a soft, natural charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, cup-shaped blooms all spring and early summer

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

• Annual

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Sunny, well-drained areas

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a striking variety with silky lilac-pink flowers that glow in the sun. This hardy, drought-tolerant annual thrives in poor soils and is perfect for borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows. Flowering from summer into autumn, it brings long-lasting color while attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it will return year after year with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Purple Gleam"

• Unique lilac-pink flowers with a shimmering finish

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, meadows, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Naturalistic and wildflower-style gardens

• Adding soft, unusual color to borders and beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Easy, low-maintenance seasonal color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September for earlier blooms

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

• Self-seeds freely for natural displays