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Classic Zinnia – Seeds

(Zinnia linearis angustifolia) – Annual

The Classic Zinnia (Zinnia linearis angustifolia) is a compact and easy-to-grow annual, loved for its masses of daisy-like blooms in bright shades of yellow, orange, and white. Unlike tall zinnia varieties, this type has a bushy, spreading habit and flowers abundantly all summer long, making it perfect for edging, borders, and pots. It is drought-tolerant, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, ensuring a cheerful display with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Blooming period: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: May (after frost has passed)

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny spots; deadhead to extend flowering season

Lobelia ‘Twilight’ Lilac – Seeds

(Lobelia erinus)

Lobelia ‘Twilight’ Lilac is a compact and trailing variety that produces masses of soft lilac blooms throughout summer. Its delicate flowers create a stunning carpet of color, making it perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and edging borders. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it adds a graceful, airy charm to any garden display.

Why Grow Lobelia ‘Twilight’ Lilac?

• Masses of soft lilac blooms all summer

• Compact and trailing growth habit

• Perfect for baskets, containers, and edging

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowers: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Edging borders and rockeries

• Container planting

• Adding soft lilac tones to garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April on the surface of moist compost (do not cover seeds)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–24°C

• Transplant seedlings into trays when large enough to handle

• Harden off before planting outdoors after last frost

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart

Hyacinth Bean – Seeds

(Dolichos lablab)

Hyacinth Bean is a fast-growing climber that brings striking ornamental value with its purple-tinged stems, lush foliage, and clusters of lilac-purple flowers followed by eye-catching, glossy pods. Perfect for creating quick vertical coverage, it adds vibrant color and an exotic touch to fences, arches, or trellises throughout summer.

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual climber

• Height: 200–300 cm

• Spread: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Trellises and arches

• Vertical screens and fences

• Exotic-themed gardens

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 30–45 cm

• Provide sturdy support for climbing

Statice Yellow Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Yellow is a radiant everlasting flower, prized for its papery golden-yellow blooms that hold their vibrant color even after drying. A staple in cutting gardens and floristry, this hardy annual is excellent for fresh bouquets as well as long-lasting dried arrangements. With its sun-loving nature and tolerance to drought, Statice Yellow is both beautiful and practical.

What Makes It Special

• Bright golden-yellow flowers with papery texture

• One of the best everlasting blooms for drying

• Long flowering season from summer into autumn

• Tough, low-maintenance, and drought-resistant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Yellow

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy, well-drained soils

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Fresh and dried cut flower arrangements

• Cottage gardens and border displays

• Florist-quality bouquets

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on surface of moist compost, lightly cover with vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–20°C; germination in 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings, grow on, and harden off before planting 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid heavy watering

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an elegant annual producing daisy-like flowers with delicate contrasting edges in shades of white, pink, and magenta. Its tall, airy stems create a graceful, meadow-like effect, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Picotee"

• Striking flowers with contrasting colored edges

• Tall, airy stems for a graceful, meadow-like display

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Cosmos bipinnatus)

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower-style gardens

• Tall border displays

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat' Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor)

Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat' is a striking annual grown for its vibrant, multicolored foliage in shades of red, gold, green, and bronze. Its upright, robust habit makes it perfect for adding dramatic color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s an eye-catching addition to any landscape.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, multicolored foliage in red, gold, green, and bronze

• Upright, sturdy growth for dramatic garden impact

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Adds contrast and texture to mixed plantings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor

• Variety: 'Joseph's Coat'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–120 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Mainly grown for foliage; tiny green flowers in late summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and mixed plantings

• Containers and patio displays

• Foliage contrast in cottage gardens

• Summer gardens needing bold color

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots

   • Germination takes 10–14 days at 20–25°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 30–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water regularly; remove any dead leaves to maintain foliage appearance

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 ‘Winston Churchill’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic and elegant climbing variety, Sweet Pea ‘Winston Churchill’ is cherished for its large, fragrant blooms in soft, creamy pink tones with delicate shading. Vigorous and long-flowering, it’s perfect for trellises, arches, fences, and cut flower arrangements, adding timeless charm and fragrance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Winston Churchill'

• Large, fragrant, soft pink blooms with subtle shading

• Vigorous climbing habit, ideal for vertical displays

• Excellent for cutting – long stems and lasting vase life

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

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

• Provide support for climbing

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Nemesia 'Carnival' Mixed – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A compact and free-flowering annual, Nemesia 'Carnival' produces masses of cheerful, brightly colored blooms throughout summer. Its bushy, neat habit makes it ideal for edging, low borders, containers, and window boxes. A reliable choice for continuous seasonal color.

Highlights

• Richly colored blooms in a vibrant mix

• Compact, bushy plants for neat displays

• Long flowering period from early summer

• Easy to grow annual, suitable for beginners

• Thrives in beds, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Carnival' Mixed

• 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

• Bedding schemes and cottage gardens

• Patio pots, containers, and window boxes

• Low-growing borders and edging

• Adding vibrant color to garden displays

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow seeds; press lightly into soil (do not cover)

• Germination: 7–14 days

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

• Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost