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Viola ‘Admiration’ – 250 Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Viola ‘Admiration’ is a charming perennial that delivers a long season of delicate, vibrant blooms. With its compact habit and abundant flowers, this hardy viola is perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens. Its classic bicolor petals add elegance and color to any garden setting while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Key Features

• Flower Color: Typically blue-violet with darker accents

• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, ideal for edging

• Flowering Period: Spring to autumn

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Use: Borders, containers, rockeries, pollinator-friendly gardens

• Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial

Ideal For

• Borders and garden edges

• Containers and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Rockeries and small garden plots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: March–May

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm

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

Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' – 25 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring a warm glow to your garden with Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange'. This striking variety showcases large, richly scented flowers in glowing shades of orange, apricot, and coral. A vigorous climber, it creates a stunning display on trellises, arches, or fences and produces long stems ideal for cut flowers.

Why Grow 'Prince of Orange'

• Glowing orange-apricot blooms

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Excellent cut flower variety

• Vigorous climbing habit

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, arches, fences, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Vertical displays on arches and trellises

• Cutting gardens

• Fragrant summer bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly into soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 20–30 cm

• Provide strong climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ – Seeds

(Nicotiana alata)

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ brings a refreshing splash of vibrant chartreuse-green to garden beds and containers. Its trumpet-shaped blooms are long-lasting, highly fragrant in the evening, and irresistible to moths and other night pollinators. The unique lime-green color makes it a standout companion for bold or dark-hued flowers.

Why Grow Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’?

• Unusual lime-green trumpet flowers

• Strong evening fragrance

• Attracts pollinators, especially moths

• Provides color contrast in borders & containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: June–October

• Position: Full sun or part shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Evening-scented gardens

• Mixed borders & cottage gardens

• Containers & patio displays

• Companion planting with bold colors

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Feb–April on the surface of moist compost, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off & plant out after frost

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ – Seeds (Helianthus debilis)

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ (Helianthus debilis) is a low-growing, trailing annual featuring creamy white blooms with a soft yellow center. Ideal for ground cover, borders, hanging baskets, and coastal gardens, this variety thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions. Its long flowering season from summer to autumn attracts pollinators, while the trailing habit adds a cascading effect to containers and garden edges.

Why Grow "Vanilla Ice"

• Creamy white flowers with soft yellow centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Low-growing, trailing habit ideal for ground cover and containers

• Attracts pollinators and is easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus debilis)

• Height: 20–30 cm, trailing 50–70 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Ground cover, borders, containers, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Coastal and sunny garden settings

• Hanging baskets, containers, and cascading edges

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Low-maintenance, decorative ground cover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

• Water moderately until established

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' Mixed – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' is a dazzling mix of small, double and semi-double blooms in rich tapestry shades of gold, burgundy, cream, and mahogany, often with striking bicolor patterns. Compact and floriferous, these zinnias provide months of vibrant color and thrive in sunny spots with minimal care.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering season

🌸 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.

Moss Rose Single – Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

The Moss Rose Single is a low-growing, sun-loving annual with bright, silky flowers in vivid shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. With its succulent foliage and drought tolerance, it thrives in poor soils and hot conditions, making it perfect for rock gardens, containers, and ground cover.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliantly colored single blooms with a silky texture

• Excellent tolerance to heat and drought

• Low-maintenance, thrives in poor soil conditions

• Perfect choice for hot, sunny garden spots

Key Features

• Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora

• Variety: Moss Rose Single

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

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

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Rock gardens

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Edging along borders

• Ground cover in hot, dry areas

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, do not cover deeply

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Water sparingly—plants prefer dry conditions

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