Easy to Grow Seeds

Winter Purslane Salad Seeds (Claytonia perfoliata)

Enjoy fresh, nutritious greens even in the colder months with Winter Purslane Salad (Claytonia perfoliata). Also known as Miner’s Lettuce, this hardy leafy green thrives in cool conditions, producing tender, mild-flavored leaves packed with vitamins. Easy to grow and quick to harvest, it’s a superb choice for salads, garnishes, and year-round kitchen gardens.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from late summer to early spring.

• Choose fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade or light sun.

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

• Keep soil moist until germination, which takes 10–20 days.

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart as they grow.

• Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Key Features

• Nutritious leafy green, rich in vitamins C and A

• Mild, succulent leaves with a fresh, tangy flavor

• Thrives in cooler weather and tolerates light frost

• Fast-growing, perfect for cut-and-come-again harvests

• Suitable for beds, borders, containers, or greenhouse growing

Ideal For

• Autumn, winter, and spring salads

• Continuous harvesting for fresh kitchen use

• Small gardens, allotments, or balcony planters

• Cold-climate gardeners seeking reliable greens

Sowing

• Best time: Late summer to early spring

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly and cover lightly with fine soil

• Prefers cool, moist conditions for best results

Quick Tip

• Successive sowings every few weeks will ensure a steady supply of tender leaves throughout the cooler seasons.

Dwarf Stock Ten Week Mix Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Brighten up your garden with the charming Dwarf Stock Ten Week Mix. This compact variety of Matthiola incana produces clusters of richly colored blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, all with a delightful fragrance. Fast-growing and easy to care for, this mix is perfect for adding vibrant color and scent to beds, borders, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in late winter to early spring or outdoors after the last frost.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing 15–20 cm apart.

• Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

• Remove faded blooms to extend the flowering period.

Key Features

• Compact plants ideal for small spaces and containers

• Fragrant blooms in a rich color mix

• Quick to flower, ready in about 10 weeks from sowing

• Perfect for cut flowers and floral arrangements

• Easy-to-grow annual with long-lasting blooms

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Cottage gardens and cutting gardens

• Adding fragrance and color to small spaces

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter to spring

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Lightly cover seeds and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For continuous blooms, sow in small batches every 2–3 weeks during spring.

Petunia ‘Alderman Violet’ – Seeds

(Petunia nana compacta) – Annual

The Petunia ‘Alderman Violet’ is a compact and richly flowering variety, producing a mass of deep violet blooms all summer long. With its neat, low-growing habit, it is ideal for edging, borders, rock gardens, or containers. Its continuous flowering and striking color make it a favorite for vibrant summer displays.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowers: Vibrant violet, trumpet-shaped blooms

• Blooming period: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Light, fertile, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Hanging baskets & containers

• Window boxes

• Rock gardens and summer borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April on the surface of moist seed compost (do not cover; light aids germination).

• Germination: 10–20 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: Prick out seedlings when large enough, then harden off before planting outdoors after last frost.

• Care: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Water and feed for best results.

Dwarf Hollyhock ‘Queeny’ Purple – Seeds

(Althaea rosea) – Perennial, often grown as biennial

The Dwarf Hollyhock ‘Queeny’ Purple is a compact variety of the traditional cottage garden favorite. Unlike tall hollyhocks, this dwarf strain grows to a manageable height, making it suitable even for smaller gardens, pots, or the front of borders. It produces large, ruffled, purple blooms that flower generously from summer into autumn, creating a bold and dramatic display.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 40 cm

• Flowers: Large, rich purple, semi-double to double blooms

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Mixed borders

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens (attracts bees & butterflies)

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: When large enough, harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Direct sowing: April–May in flowering position

• Care: Water well in dry weather and remove faded flowers to encourage longer blooming

Sweet Pea ‘Watermelon’ (Pink) – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus elegance) – Annual Climber

The Sweet Pea ‘Watermelon’ is a stunning variety with bright pink blooms that resemble the refreshing tones of watermelon. Beloved for their fragrance and elegant form, these long-stemmed flowers are perfect for cutting gardens, trellises, and cottage borders. A vigorous climber, it brings height, charm, and color all summer long.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climbing vine

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Trellises, arches, and fences

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Fragrant summer bouquets

• Attracting pollinators

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in pots at 15–18°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly after frost

• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 20 cm apart

• Care: Provide support; water regularly; pick flowers frequently to encourage continuous blooms

Fluorescent Morning Glory ‘Feringa’ – 30 Seeds

(Ipomoea purpurea) – Annual Climber

The Fluorescent Morning Glory ‘Feringa’ is a striking climbing variety with vivid, glowing blooms in shades of intense purple-pink that catch the eye from a distance. With its fast growth and twining habit, it’s ideal for creating living walls, natural screens, or trellis displays. Flowers open in the morning, attracting pollinators, and fade gently by evening.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 200–300 cm

• Blooming period: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Trellises, arches, and pergolas

• Fences and walls

• Vertical garden displays

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Soak seeds overnight before sowing for faster germination

• Sow indoors: April (in pots at 18–22°C)

• Sow outdoors: May–June, after last frost

• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Support: Provide climbing structures

• Care: Water regularly; thrives in sunny, sheltered spots

Morning Glory ‘Chocolate’ – Seeds

(Ipomoea nil)

The Morning Glory ‘Chocolate’ is a rare and eye-catching climber with warm, cocoa-brown blossoms unlike any other variety. Its unique colouring ranges from rich chocolate tones to bronze and deep mauves, often accented by lighter throats. A vigorous annual climber, it quickly covers fences, trellises, or arches with dense green foliage and its striking blooms, which open in the morning and close by evening.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 2–3 m

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Adding an exotic, unusual colour to vertical displays

• Covering trellises, fences, arches, and pergolas

• Containers with climbing supports

• Collectors of rare ornamental flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: May–June after the last frost

• Pre-treatment: Nick or soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to speed germination

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

• Provide strong support for climbing

• Thrives best in full sun with shelter from strong winds

Japanese Morning Glory 'Kikyo Zaki Mix' – Seeds

(Ipomoea nil)

The Japanese Morning Glory 'Kikyo Zaki Mix' is a traditional and highly prized variety, renowned in Japanese horticulture for its uniquely ruffled, star-shaped blooms. This climbing annual produces an extraordinary mix of deep purples, blues, pinks, and whites, each with striking petal forms that set them apart from common morning glories. The lush green foliage and vigorous growth make it a spectacular choice for trellises, fences, or balcony planters.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 2–3 m

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Training up fences, arches, or trellises

• Balcony or patio containers with supports

• Creating a vertical display of colour

• Collectors of rare Japanese heirloom flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: May–June after last frost

• Nick or soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to aid germination

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

• Requires support to climb

• Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade

California Poppy 'Frilled Rose' – Seeds

(Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy 'Frilled Rose' is a vibrant, hardy annual known for its frilled, soft pink blooms that bring a cheerful splash of colour to gardens. Its delicate, fern-like foliage complements the flowers, creating an attractive, low-maintenance display. This fast-growing variety thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil, perfect for borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer colour

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm spacing

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Low-maintenance; drought-tolerant once established