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Moldavian Dragonhead – Seeds (Dracocephalum moldavica)
The Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica) is a fragrant annual herb admired for its violet-blue flowers and aromatic lemon-scented foliage. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it makes a charming addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its leaves are sometimes used for teas with a refreshing citrus flavor.
Why Grow Moldavian Dragonhead?
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Violet-blue blooms with a pleasant lemon fragrance
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Excellent for pollinators, especially bees
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Easy to grow and low maintenance
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Useful as an ornamental and herbal plant
Ideal For
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Herb gardens
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Pollinator-friendly plantings
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Borders and cottage gardens
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Aromatic tea lovers
Key Features
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Type: Annual herb
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Height: 40–60 cm
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Spread: 20–30 cm
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Flowering: June–August
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Light, well-drained
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: March–April, lightly cover seeds
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
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Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed
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Direct sow outdoors: April–May
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Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Tip: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering and stronger aroma.
Mexican Tarragon – Seeds
(Tagetes lucida) – Perennial Herb / Ornamental
Mexican Tarragon, also known as Sweet Mace or Spanish Tarragon, is a versatile plant prized both as a culinary herb and a decorative flower. It produces bright golden-yellow blossoms and aromatic leaves with a distinctive anise-like flavor, often used as a substitute for French tarragon in cooking. Highly valued in traditional medicine and rituals, it is also a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Key Features
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Type: Tender perennial (often grown as annual in cooler climates)
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Height: 45–75 cm
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Spread: 30–40 cm
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Flowers: Clusters of golden-yellow blooms
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Blooming period: Summer to autumn
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Other: Aromatic foliage; edible herb
Ideal For
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Herb and kitchen gardens
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Summer borders and cottage gardens
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
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Containers and pots
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Edible landscaping
Culinary & Herbal Uses
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Leaves used fresh or dried in soups, sauces, chicken, and fish dishes
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Herbal teas with calming properties
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Traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays with light soil.
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.
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Transplant: Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost.
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Care: Prefers sunny, warm positions. Pinch young shoots to encourage bushiness. Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor.
Marigold Orange 'Gitana' Seeds (Calendula officinalis)
Fill your garden with a burst of sunshine! Marigold Orange 'Gitana' is a compact variety producing masses of vivid orange blooms all summer long. Perfect for borders, pots, and cutting, these cheerful flowers are also edible—ideal for garnishes, salads, or herbal uses. Hardy and reliable, they thrive in almost any soil.
What Makes It Special
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Dazzling deep orange flowers in abundance
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Compact, bushy plants perfect for small spaces
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Long-lasting blooms for months
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Petals are edible and attractive to pollinators
Key Features
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Pack Size: 150 seeds
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Height: 25–35 cm
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Annual, bushy growth habit
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Easy to grow, even for beginners
Ideal For
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Beds, borders, and cottage gardens
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Pots and containers
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Cutting gardens
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Companion planting with vegetables
Sowing
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Sow outdoors Mar–May in well-drained soil, full sun
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Lightly cover seeds with fine soil
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Germination: 7–14 days
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Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart
Green Purslane – Seeds
(Portulaca oleracea sativa)
Green Purslane is a fast-growing, highly nutritious leafy vegetable known for its crisp texture and slightly tangy, lemony flavor. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a popular choice for fresh salads, smoothies, soups, and stir-fries. This hardy annual thrives in warm, sunny spots and poor soils, making it an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance crop.
Why Grow Green Purslane?
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Nutritious superfood rich in omega-3s & antioxidants
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Succulent leaves with a refreshing, tangy taste
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Quick-growing and drought-tolerant
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Versatile in the kitchen: salads, soups, smoothies & sautés
Key Features
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Type: Annual herb/leafy vegetable
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Height: 15–30 cm
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Harvest: 6–8 weeks from sowing
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, sandy or poor soils tolerated
Ideal For
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Kitchen & herb gardens
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Containers and small spaces
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Healthy cooking & raw food diets
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Easy, low-maintenance cultivation
Sowing & Growing
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Sow outdoors: April–July, directly in soil after frost risk has passed
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Sow thinly and cover lightly with soil
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
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Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart
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Harvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth
German Chamomile – Seeds (Matricaria recutita)
Bring calm and fragrance to your garden with German Chamomile, a charming annual herb prized for its daisy-like white flowers and soothing aroma. Traditionally used for herbal teas and natural remedies, this variety is easy to grow, highly productive, and also attracts pollinators to your garden. A perfect choice for herb beds, borders, and pots.
How to Grow
. Sow indoors from February to April, lightly pressing seeds onto the surface of moist compost – do not cover as they need light to germinate
. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart
. Alternatively, sow outdoors directly in April to May in well-drained soil
. Prefers a sunny position with average to light soil
. Water sparingly, as chamomile thrives in slightly dry conditions
Key Features
. Delicate white blooms with yellow centers
. Traditional herb for calming teas and remedies
. Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
. Easy to grow, tolerant of poor soils
. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and containers
Ideal For
. Herbal tea lovers and home remedies
. Pollinator-friendly gardens
. Cottage gardens and borders
. Container growing
Sowing & Harvest
. Sow: February – May
. Harvest: June – September
Quick Tip
Harvest flowers on warm, dry days and dry them for homemade chamomile tea with the best flavor and aroma.
Dwarf Dill 'Forrest' – Seeds
(Anethum graveolens) – Compact, Aromatic Herb
Dwarf Dill 'Forrest' is a compact, slow-bolting variety ideal for small gardens, pots, and window boxes. Its fragrant, feathery leaves are perfect for seasoning salads, soups, pickles, and fish dishes. This variety produces consistent, tender foliage and is easy to grow even in limited space.
Key Features
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Type: Annual herb
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Height: Dwarf, 25–35 cm
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Flavor: Classic aromatic dill, mild and fresh
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Harvest: Leaf harvest from 40–50 days after sowing
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Use: Culinary seasoning, pickling, fresh salads
Ideal For
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Small gardens, balconies, and containers
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Culinary use in salads, soups, and sauces
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Companion planting in vegetable beds
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Homegrown, fresh herb supply
Sowing & Growing
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Sow outdoors: March–June, thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart.
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Sow indoors: February–April, transplant seedlings carefully.
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Soil: Light, well-drained, moderately fertile.
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Sunlight: Full sun preferred.
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Harvest: Cut leaves as needed; avoid cutting entire plants for continuous growth.
Care Tips
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Keep soil evenly moist for tender leaves.
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Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth.
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Protect young plants from strong wind or heavy rain.
Chervil – Seeds
(Anthriscus cerefolium) – Classic Culinary Herb
Chervil is a delicate, aromatic herb with finely cut, fern-like leaves and a subtle aniseed flavor. Often called the “gourmet’s parsley”, it is an essential ingredient in French cuisine and one of the traditional fines herbes (with parsley, tarragon, and chives). Best used fresh, chervil enhances soups, salads, omelets, fish, and sauces, adding a refined, mild flavor.
Key Features
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Type: Annual culinary herb
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Height: 30–50 cm
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Leaves: Finely cut, light green, fern-like
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Flavor: Mild anise, delicate and fresh
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Harvest: 6–8 weeks after sowing
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Use: Fresh leaves for seasoning
Ideal For
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Culinary herb gardens & kitchen windowsills
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French and Mediterranean dishes
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Continuous harvest in small spaces
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Pairing with parsley, tarragon & chives
Sowing & Growing
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Sow outdoors: March–August, directly into the soil.
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Depth: 0.5 cm, thinly in rows 20 cm apart.
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Germination: 14–21 days at 12–18°C.
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Position: Partial shade, moist, humus-rich soil.
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Harvest: Young leaves as needed.
Care Tips
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Regular sowings every 3–4 weeks ensure a constant supply.
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Avoid hot, sunny locations (prefers cool shade).
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Use leaves fresh – drying reduces flavor.
Clary Sage – White Swan Seeds (Salvia horminum)
Bring elegance and fragrance to your garden with Clary Sage – White Swan (Salvia horminum). This striking annual herb is prized for its large, pure white bracts that surround tiny flowers, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Both ornamental and aromatic, it’s an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.
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Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
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Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist until germination (10–20 days).
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Thin seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing them about 20–25 cm apart.
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Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.
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Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.
Key Features
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Pure white bracts that create a bold floral display
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Easy-to-grow annual, fast to flower in a single season
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Aromatic foliage, often used in traditional remedies and crafts
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Excellent as a cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Ideal For
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Cottage gardens and flower borders
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Cutting gardens and bouquets
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Pollinator-friendly landscapes
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Containers and decorative pots
Sowing
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Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost
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Germination: 10–20 days
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Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil consistently moist
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Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Quick Tip
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For a longer display, stagger sowings every few weeks during spring and early summer.
Borage – Seeds
(Borago officinalis) – Edible Flowers & Pollinator Magnet
Borage, also known as the starflower, is a fast-growing annual herb admired for its vivid blue, star-shaped flowers and fuzzy, cucumber-flavored leaves. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, it makes an excellent addition to herb gardens, vegetable patches, or pollinator-friendly borders. Both flowers and young leaves are edible – perfect for garnishing salads, desserts, drinks, or freezing into ice cubes.
Key Features
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Plant type: Annual herb
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Height: 50–70 cm
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Spread: 30–40 cm
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Flowers: Bright blue, star-shaped
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Foliage: Grey-green, hairy leaves with cucumber flavor
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Position: Full sun to light shade
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Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained
Ideal For
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Herb & cottage gardens
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Attracting pollinators (especially bees)
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Edible flowers & herbal teas
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Companion planting with tomatoes, strawberries, and courgettes
Sowing & Growing
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Sow outdoors: April–June, direct in soil, 1 cm deep.
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Germination: 7–14 days.
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Spacing: Thin to 30 cm apart.
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Flowering: June–September.
Care Tips
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Easy to grow and self-seeding – will naturalize readily.
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Pinch back growing tips for bushier plants.
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Collect flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
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Water in dry spells but avoid overwatering.
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