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Mallow ‘Zebrina’ – Seeds

(Malva sylvestris)

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial with vibrant violet-purple flowers adorned with darker purple stripes. Its long flowering season and bushy habit make it perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color and attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Mallow ‘Zebrina’?

• Vibrant violet-purple flowers with dark striped markings

• Long-flowering, bushy habit

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead to prolong flowering

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

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

Sweet Pea Old Spice 'Violet Queen' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic heirloom variety, Sweet Pea 'Violet Queen' belongs to the renowned Old Spice group—celebrated for its exceptional fragrance and heat tolerance. This charming climbing sweet pea produces masses of blooms in deep violet-purple shades, filling the garden with nostalgic summer perfume. Perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow 'Violet Queen'

• Rich violet-purple blooms with outstanding fragrance

• More heat tolerant than many other sweet peas

• 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, cut flowers, cottage gardens

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

• Regular deadheading prolongs flowering

Morning Glory ‘Ruffle Red’ – 5 Seeds

(Ipomoea imperialis)

The Morning Glory ‘Ruffle Red’ is a stunning and unusual climber with rich, velvety red blooms and beautifully ruffled, frilled petals. This variety combines the classic vigour of Morning Glories with a more exotic flower form, making it a real highlight in the garden. Its lush heart-shaped foliage and continuous summer display make it ideal for covering fences, arches, pergolas, and trellises.

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

• Adding a dramatic splash of red to vertical spaces

• Fences, arches, trellises, and pergolas

• Large containers with supports

• Cottage gardens and exotic planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: May–June, after the last frost

• Pre-treatment: Nick or soak seeds 12–24 hours before sowing

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

• Provide strong support for climbing stems

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Edible Flowers Mix – 0.6g Seeds

Edible Flowers Mix is a delightful assortment of colorful, fragrant blooms perfect for culinary and decorative use. From salads and desserts to drinks and garnishes, these flowers bring both beauty and flavor to your kitchen. Easy to grow, they thrive in borders, containers, and small garden beds, making your garden as tasty as it is vibrant.

Why Grow "Edible Flowers Mix"

• Colorful, fragrant blooms perfect for culinary use

• Easy to grow in garden beds, containers, or borders

• Long flowering period from spring to autumn

• Attracts pollinators while enhancing edible creations

Key Features

• Type: Annual mix of edible flowers

• Height: Varies by variety, typically 15–60 cm

• Flowering: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Culinary garnishes, salads, desserts, drinks, garden display

Ideal For

• Edible and decorative garden planting

• Culinary use in salads, desserts, and drinks

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Borders, containers, and small beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–20 days depending on variety

• Thin seedlings to recommended spacing per variety

• Prefers sunny, well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Virginian Stock Mix – Seeds

(Cheiranthus maritimus)

Virginian Stock Mix is a charming, fragrant annual that produces clusters of delicate, brightly coloured flowers in shades of pink, white, yellow, and red. Its long-lasting blooms and compact growth habit make it ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers. This easy-to-grow variety attracts pollinators, bringing life and colour to your summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Foxtail Millet Seeds (Setaria italica)

Foxtail Millet is an ornamental and agricultural grass grown for its distinctive bushy, bottlebrush-like seed heads that resemble a fox’s tail. It is valued for both decorative use in floral arrangements and as a grain crop for food, birdseed, and forage. Its tall, upright stems and graceful flower spikes add structure and texture to garden borders, wildlife plots, and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Produces attractive foxtail-like seed heads

• Versatile: grown for ornamental, edible, and forage uses

• Excellent for dried or fresh floral arrangements

• Easy to grow, drought-tolerant and hardy

Key Features

• Botanical name: Setaria italica

• Common name: Foxtail Millet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–150 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to autumn

• Lifespan: Annual grass

Ideal For

• Ornamental borders

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Wildlife gardens (birds love the seed heads)

• Grain production and forage

• Naturalistic or prairie-style planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: April–June outdoors after frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

2. How to sow:

   • Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot

   • Cover lightly with soil (depth 0.5–1 cm)

   • Keep moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30–40 cm apart

4. Care: Low maintenance; thrives in heat and tolerates dry soil once established

Flowering Tobacco Seeds (Nicotiana alata Grandiflora)

Flowering Tobacco is an elegant annual known for its large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant blooms in a variety of vibrant colors. Its upright, bushy habit makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. With a long flowering season and enchanting scent, it’s perfect for adding color and fragrance to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers in assorted vibrant colors

• Upright, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nicotiana alata Grandiflora

• Variety: Grandiflora

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and mixed plantings

• Containers, patios, and window boxes

• Fragrant floral displays and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

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 30–40 cm apart after frost

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