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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
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Produces attractive foxtail-like seed heads
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Versatile: grown for ornamental, edible, and forage uses
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Excellent for dried or fresh floral arrangements
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Easy to grow, drought-tolerant and hardy
Key Features
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Botanical name: Setaria italica
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Common name: Foxtail Millet
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Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack
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Height/Spread: 90–150 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread
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Position: Full sun, well-drained soil
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Flowering period: Summer to autumn
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Lifespan: Annual grass
Ideal For
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Ornamental borders
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Fresh and dried floral arrangements
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Wildlife gardens (birds love the seed heads)
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Grain production and forage
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Naturalistic or prairie-style planting
Sowing Instructions
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When to sow: April–June outdoors after frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier
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How to sow:
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Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot
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Cover lightly with soil (depth 0.5–1 cm)
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Keep moist until germination (7–14 days)
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Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30–40 cm apart
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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
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Large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers in assorted vibrant colors
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Upright, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers
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Long-flowering and easy to grow
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Key Features
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Botanical name: Nicotiana alata Grandiflora
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Variety: Grandiflora
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Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack
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Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread
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Position: Full sun to partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil
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Flowering period: June–September
Ideal For
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Borders, beds, and mixed plantings
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Containers, patios, and window boxes
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Fragrant floral displays and cutting gardens
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
Sowing Instructions
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When to sow: February–April indoors; March–May outdoors
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How to sow:
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Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover
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Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C
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Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 30–40 cm apart after frost
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Care: Water moderately; deadhead faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Drummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix - 300 seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)
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Unit price perDrummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix - 300 seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)
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Unit price perDrummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix – Seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)
Drummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix (Phlox drummondii grandiflora) is a stunning annual that produces masses of large, brightly colored flowers in a wide range of pastel and vivid shades. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it provides long-lasting displays that light up borders, bedding schemes, rock gardens, and containers. With its compact habit and profusion of blooms, this phlox is both versatile and easy to grow, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the season.
Why Grow "Art Shades" Mix
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Bright and pastel blooms in a wide range of colors
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Long flowering season from early summer to autumn
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Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and beds
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Attracts bees and butterflies
Key Features
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Type: Half-hardy annual (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)
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Height: 20–30 cm
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Flowering: Early summer to autumn
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Position: Full sun or light shade
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Uses: Borders, bedding, rock gardens, containers, pollinator gardens
Ideal For
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Adding vibrant color to summer displays
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Compact planting for small gardens or pots
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Rockeries, edging, and cottage gardens
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Pollinator-friendly flower beds
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots
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Sow outdoors: May, after frost danger has passed
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Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C
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Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart
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Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade
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🌼 Bidens aurea ‘Bur Marigold’ – Bright Yellow Annual for Borders and Wildlife Gardens Bidens aurea, commonly known as Bur Marigold, is a vigorous annual flowering plant producing masses of golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with contrasting dark centres. Fast-growing and free-flowering, it blooms continuously from early summer into autumn, bringing bright colour to borders, wildflower plantings, naturalistic gardens and pollinator-friendly areas. Its open flowers are highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects, making it both decorative and ecologically valuable. Key Features ● Bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centres ● Free-flowering and fast-growing habit ● Long blooming season through summer ● Excellent pollinator and wildlife plant ● Ideal for borders, wildflower mixes and natural planting How to Sow & Grow Bur Marigold (UK) Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May) Flowering: VI–IX (June–September) Life cycle: Annual Germination temperature: 16–22 °C (61–72 °F) Average germ time: 7–14 days Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required) Light required: Yes Moisture: Moderate Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade) Soil type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in) Height: 60–90 cm (24–35 in) Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific) ● Prefers sunny, open positions for best flowering. ● Tolerates heat and short dry periods once established. ● Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom. ● Suitable for low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly gardens. ● May self-seed lightly in favourable conditions. Special Features ● Cheerful, bright summer flowers ● Highly attractive to pollinators ● Easy annual with natural garden appeal |
Phlox Cecily Mixed – 300 Seeds (Phlox drummondii nana compacta)
Phlox Cecily Mixed (Phlox drummondii nana compacta) is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant, colorful blooms in a mix of shades. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, it brings a cheerful, long-lasting display from late spring to autumn. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it’s ideal for brightening small garden spaces.
Why Grow "Phlox Cecily Mixed"
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Compact, dwarf habit ideal for small spaces
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Vibrant blooms in a variety of colors
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Long flowering season from late spring to autumn
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Easy to grow and low-maintenance
Key Features
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Type: Annual (Phlox drummondii nana compacta)
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Height: 15–25 cm
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Flowering: May–October
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Position: Full sun
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Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, cottage gardens
Ideal For
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Brightening borders and rockeries
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Container and patio planting
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Pollinator-friendly garden spaces
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Small-scale garden beds
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays
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Sow outdoors: April–May after frost
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
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Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart
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Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
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Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering
Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ Seeds (Ageratum houstonianum)
The Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ is a compact, long-flowering annual that produces unique clusters of soft, fluffy sky-blue flowers from summer to autumn. Known for its neat, bushy habit and striking color, it’s perfect for bedding, borders, edging, and container planting. Its powder-blue shades blend beautifully with pinks, whites, and yellows, making it a versatile addition to any garden.
What Makes It Special
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Distinctive fluffy blue blooms rarely found in annuals
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Compact, uniform growth ideal for low borders
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Long flowering season – continuous display until frost
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Attracts bees and butterflies
Key Features
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Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum
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Variety: Blue Mink
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Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack
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Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 20–25 cm spread
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Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
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Flowering period: June–October
Ideal For
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Bedding and edging
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Container and patio displays
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Cottage gardens
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Pollinator-friendly planting
Sowing Instructions
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When to sow: February–April indoors
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How to sow:
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Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost; do not cover, as light aids germination
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Maintain 18–22°C; germination usually takes 7–14 days
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Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough, grow on in small pots, then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost
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Spacing: Plant 20 cm apart
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Care: Deadhead to extend the flowering season
Dwarf Aster "Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose" - 150 seeds (Callistephus Chinensis)
£1.24
Unit price perDwarf Aster "Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose" - 150 seeds (Callistephus Chinensis)
£1.24
Unit price perDwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)
Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ (Callistephus chinensis) is a charming annual featuring abundant, fully double blooms in soft salmon-rose hues. Blooming from mid-summer to autumn, these compact asters are perfect for borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and add long-lasting color, making them ideal for cheerful summer displays and cut flower arrangements.
Why Grow "Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose"
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Fully double, soft salmon-rose blooms
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Long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn
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Compact, low-maintenance annual
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Pollinator-friendly and excellent for cut flowers
Key Features
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Type: Annual (Callistephus chinensis)
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Height: 25–35 cm
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Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn
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Position: Full sun
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Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly gardens
Ideal For
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Adding vibrant color to compact spaces and borders
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Container planting and window boxes
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
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Summer cut flower arrangements
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots
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Sow outdoors: April–May after frost
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
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Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart
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Prefers well-drained soil in full sun
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Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering
Coreopsis ‘Amulet Red’ – Seeds
(Coreopsis tinctoria)
Coreopsis ‘Amulet Red’ is a striking annual that produces masses of deep red, daisy-like blooms throughout summer. Its long-lasting flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both a decorative and wildlife-friendly choice. Perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and cutting.
Why Grow Coreopsis ‘Amulet Red’?
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Abundant deep red daisy-like flowers
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Long flowering season from summer to autumn
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Attracts bees, butterflies & pollinators
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Easy to grow and low-maintenance
Key Features
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Type: Hardy annual
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Height: 45–60 cm
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Flowers: June–October
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Ideal For
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Borders and cottage gardens
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Wildflower-style plantings
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
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Cut flower arrangements
Sowing & Growing
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Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil, thin seedlings as needed
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Sow indoors: March–April in trays, plant out after last frost
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
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Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
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Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering
Sweet Pea Dwarf Scarlet – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)
The Sweet Pea Dwarf Scarlet is a compact variety with brilliant scarlet-red flowers that bring vibrant color and charm to the garden. Unlike climbing types, it has a bushy, self-supporting habit, making it perfect for borders, pots, and window boxes. Bright, bold, and easy to grow.
Why Grow Dwarf Scarlet?
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Compact, bushy habit – no support needed
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Striking scarlet-red blooms
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Ideal for small spaces and containers
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Long flowering season
Key Features
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Type: Hardy annual (dwarf variety)
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Height: 20–30 cm
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Flowering: June–September
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Position: Full sun, well-drained soil
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Uses: Borders, edging, pots, window boxes
Ideal For
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Bright container displays
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Small gardens and patios
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Adding bold color without trellises
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays
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Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil
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Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C
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Space plants 20 cm apart
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Pinch out tips for bushier growth
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