Sow in April

Coneflower 'Orange Fudge' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm, glowing color to your garden with Coneflower 'Orange Fudge'. This striking Rudbeckia variety produces rich orange petals with a warm golden touch and dark contrasting centers. Long-flowering and easy to grow, they add bold charm to borders, wildlife gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique orange blooms with dark centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Hardy annual / short-lived perennial

• Height: 50–60 cm

• Blooming period: July–October

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Borders and mixed beds

• Summer cut flower bouquets

Sowing

• Sow indoors from February–April or outdoors from May

• Lightly cover seeds and keep moist (germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C)

• Transplant seedlings after frost into sunny, well-drained soil

• Flowers in the first season

Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink – Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

A soft and romantic twist on a classic cottage flower, Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink produces delicate clusters of pink blooms that bring charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s a pollinator-friendly addition that adds elegance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Mystic' Pink

• Unique pink color rarely found in forget-me-nots

• Attracts bees, butterflies & other pollinators

• Ideal for cut flowers with a soft pastel tone

• Low-maintenance, blooms over a long period

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, cutting

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens & wildflower meadows

• Cut flower bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Soft color themes and romantic borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly into prepared soil

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Water regularly until established

• Flowers first year

🌸 Callistephus chinensis Aster ‘Andrella Mix Super’ – Early, Upright Plants with Large Open Blooms

‘Andrella Mix Super’ is an early-flowering China aster blend producing large, open flowers with a distinctive double row of petals around the centre. The plants have a strong, upright habit and flower reliably from summer onwards, making this mix ideal for borders, bedding displays and cutting. The airy, open flower form adds a lighter look than fully double asters, while still offering excellent garden performance and vase life.

Key Features

● Large open flowers with a clear double row of petals

● Early-flowering mix for quick summer colour

● Upright habit with strong stems

● Excellent for borders, bedding and cut flowers

● Reliable performance in sunny, well-drained sites

How to Sow & Grow Aster ‘Andrella Mix Super’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VI–IX (June–September) (early for asters)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start indoors for the earliest flowering and best uniformity.

● Water at soil level to keep foliage dry.

● Avoid growing asters in the same spot every year.

● Cut stems regularly to encourage continued flowering.

Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix – Seeds

(Dianthus barbatus) – Biennial/Short-lived Perennial

The Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix is a compact variety that produces charming clusters of vividly colored flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor. Its fragrant, long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers. Compact in habit, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and containers while still bringing cottage-garden charm.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Blooming period: May–July (from second year)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and small gardens

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–20°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June for flowering the following year

• Sowing depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with fine soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead regularly; mulch in winter for protection

Sweet Pea Enchanté – 10 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea Enchanté (Lathyrus odoratus) is a fragrant annual climber producing delicate, bicolored blooms in soft pink and cream tones. Perfect for trellises, fences, and arches, it adds vertical interest and a sweet scent to any garden. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it also works beautifully as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Why Grow "Enchanté"

• Fragrant bicolored blooms in soft pink and cream

• Vigorous climbing habit ideal for trellises and arches

• Long flowering season from spring to summer

• Perfect for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 120–180 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cutting flowers, vertical interest

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays and trellises

• Cottage-style and fragrant gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Provide support for climbing

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

Petunia F1 Quinto Burgundy – Seeds (Petunia multiflora Dwarf)

The Petunia F1 Quinto Burgundy is a compact, dwarf variety producing rich, deep burgundy blooms that bring a dramatic splash of color to your garden. Its bushy habit makes it ideal for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes. Continuous flowering throughout summer ensures long-lasting visual appeal.

What Makes It Special

• Deep, vibrant burgundy flowers with strong color retention

• Dwarf, compact habit perfect for small spaces and containers

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Hardy and easy to grow, ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners

Key Features

• Botanical name: Petunia multiflora

• Variety: F1 Quinto Burgundy (Dwarf)

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height: 20–25 cm

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Patio pots and containers

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Adding rich, dramatic color to small gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Surface sow on moist seed compost

   • Press lightly; do not cover

   • Keep at 20–24°C; germination takes 10–21 days

3. After germination:

   • Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough

   • Harden off and plant out after last frost, spacing 20 cm apart

Moss Rose Double – Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

The Moss Rose Double is a vibrant, sun-loving annual that produces rose-like double blooms in a brilliant mix of colors—pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. With its trailing habit and fleshy, succulent foliage, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and easy to grow, making it ideal for containers, baskets, and rock gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Striking double flowers with a rose-like form

• Thrives in heat and poor, dry soils

• Long flowering season through summer

• Excellent for low-maintenance gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora

• Variety: Moss Rose Double

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, spreading to 30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

• Ground cover in hot, dry spots

• Colorful edging displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or April–June outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds on the soil surface (light aids germination)

   • Press gently but do not cover deeply

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Water sparingly—plants prefer drier soil

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

• Type: Tender perennial (often grown as annual in cooler climates)

• Height: 45–75 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowers: Clusters of golden-yellow blooms

• Blooming period: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Other: Aromatic foliage; edible herb

Ideal For

• Herb and kitchen gardens

• Summer borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and pots

• Edible landscaping

Culinary & Herbal Uses

• Leaves used fresh or dried in soups, sauces, chicken, and fish dishes

• Herbal teas with calming properties

• Traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays with light soil.

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost.

• Care: Prefers sunny, warm positions. Pinch young shoots to encourage bushiness. Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor.

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.