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Love-in-a-Mist 'African Bride' – Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Grace your garden with the delicate beauty of Love-in-a-Mist 'African Bride'. This unique variety produces pure white blooms accented by dark, contrasting centers and fine, feathery foliage. Elegant and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, cutting, and drying.

Why Grow 'African Bride'

• Pure white blooms with striking dark centers

• Long-lasting as cut or dried flowers

• Easy to grow with airy, fern-like foliage

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Nigella damascena)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower borders

• Summer bouquets and wedding flowers

• Adding soft texture to plantings

• Wildlife-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September

• Direct sow into prepared soil, thin as needed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll’ Indigo Blue – Romantic Cottage Garden Classic

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll’ produces masses of delicate, sky-like indigo-blue flowers surrounded by fine, ferny foliage. This charming annual blooms over a long summer season, adding soft texture and a whimsical feel to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Decorative seed pods follow the blooms, perfect for drying.

What Makes It Special

• Iconic cottage garden favourite

• Rich indigo-blue blooms with airy green bracts

• Long flowering season and attractive seed pods

• Easy to grow and self-seeds freely

• Suitable for fresh and dried arrangements

Key Features

• Height: 45–60 cm – graceful upright growth

• Pollinator-friendly – loved by bees

• Ornamental seed heads extend garden interest

• Tolerant of poor soil and low maintenance

• Hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Cutting gardens and dried flower crafts

• Borders and mixed plantings

• Naturalising for effortless summer color

Sowing

• Direct sow in spring or autumn where they are to flower

• Sow thinly, cover lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Love-in-a-Mist 'Miss Jekyll' Double Mix Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Love-in-a-Mist 'Miss Jekyll' Double Mix is an elegant annual with double, papery blooms in shades of blue, white, and pink, surrounded by delicate feathery foliage. Its airy, cottage-garden charm makes it perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Loved for its intricate blooms and long flowering season, it adds whimsical beauty to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Double, papery blooms in a mix of blue, white, and pink

• Delicate, feathery foliage creates an airy, cottage-garden effect

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators and makes excellent cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nigella damascena

• Variety: 'Miss Jekyll' Double Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–40 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio displays

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors; February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart after germination

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead for prolonged flowering

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewels’ Red – Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewels’ Red (Nigella damascena) is a charming cottage garden annual with finely cut, ferny foliage and delicate star-shaped flowers in rich shades of ruby and crimson. Its ornamental seed pods add long-lasting interest, making it a favorite for both fresh and dried arrangements. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for borders and wildflower-style plantings.

Why Grow "Persian Jewels Red"

• Striking ruby-red starry blooms

• Airy, ferny foliage for soft texture

• Decorative seed pods for dried use

• Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Nigella damascena)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, cut and dried flowers

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Naturalistic borders

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow direct, thinly into prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Lunaria ‘Honesty’ Seeds (Lunaria annua)

Honesty (Lunaria annua) is a charming biennial, much loved for both its spring blossoms and its unique decorative seed pods. In early summer, it produces clusters of fragrant purple to violet blooms, which attract bees and butterflies. By late summer, these give way to striking, translucent, coin-like seed pods – often called “silver dollars” – perfect for drying and floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Dual beauty: colorful spring flowers followed by decorative seed pods

• Easy to grow, low maintenance, and self-seeding

• A traditional favorite for dried flower arrangements

• Attracts pollinators in spring and summer

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lunaria annua

• Common names: Honesty, Silver Dollar Plant, Money Plant

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–45 cm spread

• Position: Sun or part shade; moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: April – June

• Lifespan: Hardy biennial, often self-seeds for naturalized displays

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and traditional borders

• Naturalizing in wildflower-style plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Dried flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: April–June outdoors or late summer for the following year’s flowers.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in a seedbed, cover lightly with soil.

   • Thin or transplant seedlings to 30–40 cm spacing.

3. Care: Very low maintenance. Allow some seed pods to mature for self-seeding and future displays.

Lupine Mix Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus)

A cottage garden classic, Lupine Mix produces tall spires of pea-like flowers in a rainbow of colors, rising above lush green foliage. Hardy and dramatic, these blooms create striking vertical accents in borders and wildflower plantings, while attracting bees, butterflies, and pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Tall spires of vibrant, multicolored flowers

• Hardy, dramatic, and ideal for vertical interest

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lupinus polyphyllus

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 80–120 cm (32–48 in)

• Bloom time: Early to mid-summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and mixed perennial borders

• Wildflower plantings and pollinator gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Mar–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Nick seed coat lightly and soak overnight for better germination

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–30 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

Madagascar Periwinkle ‘Vinca Rosea Dwarf’ – Compact, Colorful, and Resilient

Madagascar Periwinkle ‘Vinca Rosea Dwarf’ is a sun-loving, compact variety that blooms continuously with vibrant flowers in shades of pink, rose, and white. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for summer bedding, edging, and containers where reliable color is needed all season long.

What Makes It Special

• Compact growth with a carpet of blooms

• Thrives in heat, sun, and dry conditions

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Perfect for small gardens and pots

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – neat, bushy plants

• Vibrant shades of pink, rose, and white

• Excellent drought and heat resistance

• Long-lasting blooms for months

• Attracts pollinators and butterflies

Ideal For

• Patio pots and balcony planters

• Bedding and low borders

• Hot, dry garden spots

• Continuous summer color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost

• Lightly press seeds into soil, do not cover deeply

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Transplant after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Malabar Spinach – Seeds (Basella alba)

Malabar Spinach is a fast-growing, tropical vine known for its thick, succulent leaves and high nutritional value. Ideal for salads, stir-fries, soups, and garnishes, this heat-tolerant leafy green thrives where traditional spinach struggles.

Its vigorous climbing habit makes it perfect for trellises, fences, or vertical garden spaces. Malabar Spinach is not only delicious but also adds lush greenery and ornamental appeal to any garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

• Care: Water regularly; provide support for climbing; pinch tips to encourage bushier growth

Key Features

• Fast-growing, heat-tolerant leafy green

• Thick, succulent leaves perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups

• Vigorous climbing vine suitable for trellises or fences

• Adds ornamental greenery to gardens

• Easy to grow and high-yielding

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 50–70 days after sowing

• Pick young leaves regularly for the best flavor and tender texture.

Short Tip

Provide a trellis or support for climbing; regular harvesting promotes continuous growth and keeps leaves tender.

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ – Seeds

(Malva sylvestris)

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial with vibrant violet-purple flowers adorned with darker purple stripes. Its long flowering season and bushy habit make it perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color and attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Mallow ‘Zebrina’?

• Vibrant violet-purple flowers with dark striped markings

• Long-flowering, bushy habit

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead to prolong flowering