Sow in April

Oriental Poppy Mix – Seeds (Papaver orientale)

Oriental Poppy Mix (Papaver orientale) is a stunning perennial producing large, vibrant blooms in a range of reds, oranges, pinks, and whites. Flowering in late spring to early summer, these bold poppies add dramatic color and texture to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers for striking summer bouquets.

Why Grow "Oriental Poppy Mix"

• Large, showy blooms in mixed vibrant colors

• Late spring to early summer flowering

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Papaver orientale)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold, colorful perennial borders

• Rockeries and cottage-style planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and summer bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Obedient Plant Purple – Seeds (Physostegia virginiana)

Obedient Plant Purple (Physostegia virginiana) is a hardy perennial prized for its tall spikes of tubular purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. Known for its upright habit and easy-to-grow nature, this variety adds vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, it provides long-lasting color and a striking presence in any sunny garden.

Why Grow "Obedient Plant Purple"

• Tall spikes of vibrant purple tubular flowers

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for vertical interest

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Physostegia virginiana)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding height and structure to borders and beds

• Cottage-style and perennial garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Long-lasting summer and autumn floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Mulch in winter for protection in colder regions

Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ – Seeds (Nemophila maculata)

The Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ is an annual with striking white cup-shaped flowers marked by bold purple spots, giving a unique, eye-catching display. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a charming carpet of patterned blooms in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white flowers with deep purple spots

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds visual interest and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila maculata

• Variety: ‘Five Spot’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ – Seeds (Nemophila menziesii insignis)

The Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ is an annual favorite producing a carpet of delicate sky-blue, cup-shaped flowers with white centers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a soft, charming display in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning sky-blue flowers with white centers

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Attracts pollinators and adds charm to any garden

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila menziesii insignis

• Variety: ‘Baby Blue Eyes’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock gardens and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Nemesia 'Blue Gem' – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A striking variety of Nemesia, 'Blue Gem' is cherished for its masses of delicate violet-blue blooms with soft yellow throats. Compact and bushy, this annual is perfect for creating drifts of color in beds and borders or brightening up patio pots and containers. Its long-lasting flowers make it a reliable favorite throughout the summer months.

Highlights

• Unusual and eye-catching blue blooms

• Compact, free-flowering plants

• Extended blooming season in summer

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for pots, edging, and low borders

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Blue Gem'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Cottage garden displays

• Borders, rockeries, and edging

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Mass planting for vibrant drifts of color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow; press seeds lightly into compost, do not cover

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Plant outdoors after last frost for best results

Nemesia 'Sundrops' Mixed – 1100 Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A delightful compact annual, Nemesia 'Sundrops' produces masses of small, cheerful blooms in a bright and varied color mix. With their neat growth habit and long flowering season, these dainty plants are perfect for borders, edging, containers, and window boxes.

Highlights

• Vibrant mix of bright colors

• Compact, bushy annual with masses of blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to autumn

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for containers, beds, and edging

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Sundrops' Mix

• Seed Count: 1100 seeds

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Bedding displays and cottage gardens

• Brightening containers, pots, and hanging baskets

• Low borders and pathways

• Continuous summer color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow seeds, press lightly, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange – Seeds

(Nemesia strumosa)

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange produces masses of fiery orange blooms that add a splash of brilliance to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for summer displays, offering a long blooming season and a cheerful burst of color.

Why Grow Nemesia 'Prince' Orange?

• Bright, vibrant orange blooms with strong garden presence

• Compact habit – great for containers and bedding

• Long-flowering from early summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and care for

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes

• Patio pots & containers

• Edging paths & borders

• Bright summer garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Lightly cover seeds, keep moist, and maintain warmth (15–20°C)

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Nemesia 'St. George' – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

Nemesia 'St. George' is a charming variety with a patriotic color combination of red and white blooms. Compact and free-flowering, this annual produces masses of cheerful blossoms that brighten borders, rockeries, and patio containers. Its neat, bushy habit and long flowering season make it an excellent choice for summer garden displays.

Highlights

• Distinctive red and white bicolor flowers

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Blooms continuously through summer

• Easy to grow annual

• Excellent for beds, pots, and edging

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'St. George'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, moist but well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Bedding schemes and edging

• Patio pots, containers, and window boxes

• Rockeries and low borders

• Seasonal color displays

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow; press seeds gently into moist compost, do not cover

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant when large enough to handle, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost

Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska Salmon' Seeds (Tropaeolum nanum)

Add a splash of elegance with Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska Salmon'. Compact and easy to grow, this variety features salmon-pink blooms against striking variegated foliage, creating a stunning contrast in borders, containers, or hanging baskets.

What Makes It Special

• Unique salmon blooms with decorative marbled leaves

• Dwarf, compact habit—perfect for small spaces

• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery flavor

Key Features

• Botanical name: Tropaeolum nanum

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

Ideal For

• Containers, window boxes, and borders

• Edible gardens and companion planting

• Adding vibrant color to small spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 1 cm deep in pots or trays

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–18°C

• Harden off and transplant after last frost in sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May in final position