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Sweet Pea Parfume 'Edith Flanagan' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea 'Edith Flanagan' is a fragrant climbing annual with soft pink and white blooms, offering both charm and scent. Its long-lasting flowers are perfect for trellises, fences, pergolas, and containers. Loved for its sweet fragrance, it attracts pollinators while providing elegant vertical interest in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Delightfully scented blooms that fill the garden with fragrance

• Elegant climbing habit ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas

• Soft pink and white flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus

• Variety: 'Edith Flanagan'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 1.5–2 m; spread depends on support

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Containers and window boxes with support

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Fragrant floral displays and cut flowers

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Soak seeds overnight for quicker germination

   • Sow 2–3 cm deep in pots or seed trays

   • Germination in 10–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

4. Care: Provide support for climbing; water regularly and remove faded flowers to prolong blooming

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘America’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘America’ is a fragrant annual climber producing striking red, white, and blue blooms reminiscent of the American flag. Its robust growth and long flowering season make it perfect for trellises, fences, obelisks, and window boxes. Easy to grow and highly fragrant, this variety adds patriotic color and sweet scent to summer gardens.

Why Grow "Old Spice ‘America’"

• Red, white, and blue fragrant blooms

• Long flowering season throughout summer

• Ideal for vertical displays and containers

• Adds color and scent to borders, patios, and trellises

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 150–180 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, obelisks, window boxes, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Container and patio planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Gardeners seeking fragrant, long-flowering climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

Starflower Pincushions ‘Drumsticks’ – Seeds (Scabiosa stellata)

Starflower Pincushions ‘Drumsticks’ is a unique annual valued for its spherical seed heads that resemble delicate, sculptural ornaments. While the pale blue flowers are charming in summer, the real show begins when they fade to reveal papery, globe-like seed pods. These “drumsticks” are excellent for fresh arrangements and especially striking as dried flowers, making them a favorite with florists and crafters.

Why Grow "Drumsticks"

• Unusual, decorative seed pods for arrangements

• Long-lasting in both fresh and dried displays

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Adds unique texture and interest to the garden

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Scabiosa stellata)

• Height: 50–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, dried flower crafts

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Unique dried flower decorations

• Adding sculptural form to borders

• Gardeners and crafters seeking something unusual

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–21°C

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Rockery Garden Mixed Flower Seeds – 0.5 g

Bring charm and color to your rock garden with this delightful Rockery Garden Flower Mix. Specially selected compact, hardy flowers thrive in sunny, well-drained spots and fill rockeries, borders, and containers with continuous blooms all summer.

Why Grow "Rockery Garden Mix"

• Low-growing, compact habit – perfect for rockeries

• Vibrant color palette for a natural look

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Annual & perennial mix

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, edging, containers

Ideal For

• Rockeries & alpine gardens

• Cottage-style plantings

• Pollinator-friendly garden spots

• Easy summer color with little effort

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Scatter thinly, cover lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Water lightly until established

• Flowers from early summer onwards

Dwarf Sweet Pea ‘Pink Cupid’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Dwarf Sweet Pea ‘Pink Cupid’ is a compact, fragrant annual perfect for small gardens, containers, and borders. Its soft pink blooms open all summer, bringing both color and sweet scent to any space. The dwarf habit makes it ideal for low trellises, obelisks, and window boxes, creating charming floral displays in limited spaces.

Why Grow "Pink Cupid"

• Compact plants perfect for small gardens and containers

• Fragrant, soft pink blooms all summer

• Dwarf habit suitable for low supports

• Adds color and scent to borders, patios, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, low trellises, window boxes, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Small gardens and patio containers

• Low trellises and obelisks

• Window boxes and balcony planting

• Gardeners seeking compact, fragrant, and easy-to-grow sweet peas

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

Dwarf Flowering Tobacco Mix Seeds (Nicotiana alata nana)

Dwarf Flowering Tobacco Mix is a compact annual producing fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of vibrant colors. Its bushy, dwarf habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and small garden beds. Loved for its sweet scent and long flowering season, it’s ideal for adding charm and fragrance to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms in a mix of vibrant colors

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for small spaces and containers

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nicotiana alata nana

• Variety: Dwarf Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–35 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and edging

• Containers, window boxes, and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Fragrant floral displays and summer bedding

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 20–25 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' is a stunning, low-growing annual that produces masses of deep violet-purple, honey-scented flowers. Forming a compact and spreading mat, it’s a perfect choice for borders, rock gardens, containers, or as ground cover. Its sweet fragrance attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding life and colour to your garden.

What Makes It Special

• Striking rich violet-purple blooms with a sweet fragrance

• Compact, neat growth – great as a living carpet

• Long-lasting flowers from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Royal Carpet'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and paths

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June directly outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of moist soil and press lightly (do not cover – requires light to germinate).

   • Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C.

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established.

4. Care: Keep soil evenly moist, and deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm autumn tones to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine'. This hardy annual produces daisy-like blooms in rich golden-yellow shades with dark contrasting centers, perfect for creating a glowing late-summer display.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful golden-yellow blooms with striking centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to first frost

• Hardy and low-maintenance—ideal for beginners

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual (sometimes short-lived perennial)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers and late-season color

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–21°C

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost in a sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

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?

• Violet-blue blooms with a pleasant lemon fragrance

• Excellent for pollinators, especially bees

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Useful as an ornamental and herbal plant

Ideal For

• Herb gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Aromatic tea lovers

Key Features

• Type: Annual herb

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

Tip: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering and stronger aroma.