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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

Verbena Mammoth Mix Seeds (Verbena hybrida)

Verbena Mammoth Mix is a vigorous, long-flowering annual producing large clusters of vibrant blooms in red, pink, purple, and white. Its sprawling, bushy habit makes it perfect for garden borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Loved for its showy flowers and extended blooming season, it brightens any summer garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, vibrant flower clusters in red, pink, purple, and white

• Vigorous, spreading growth ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Verbena hybrida

• Variety: Mammoth Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–35 cm tall, 40–50 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and garden beds

• Containers, hanging baskets, and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vibrant summer color to mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly 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 25–30 cm apart after frost

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

Verbena ‘Florist Mix’ Seeds (Verbena hybrida)

Verbena ‘Florist Mix’ is a vibrant, long-flowering annual with clusters of small, colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Its compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Perfect for adding bright color to summer gardens and attracting pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Clusters of bright, colorful blooms in red, pink, purple, and white

• Compact, bushy growth suitable for containers, borders, and hanging baskets

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Verbena hybrida

• Variety: Florist Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and edging

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Patio displays and bright summer color

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly 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 25–30 cm apart after frost

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

Torenia 'Wishbone Flower' Mix Seeds (Torenia fournieri F2 Hybrids)

Torenia ‘Wishbone Flower’ is a charming, low-growing annual producing an abundance of vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. Its compact, trailing habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders. With a long flowering season and easy care, it adds cheerful color to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Abundant, colorful trumpet-shaped blooms in blue, purple, pink, and white

• Compact, trailing growth ideal for baskets, containers, and borders

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Torenia fournieri

• Variety: F2 Hybrid Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Borders and edging

• Mixed plantings in shaded areas

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

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

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 20–22°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 20–25 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Keep soil moist; deadhead faded flowers to encourage continuous blooms

Toadflax ‘Spanish Dancer’ – Seeds

(Linaria reticulata ‘Cordoba’)

Toadflax ‘Spanish Dancer’ is a charming annual known for its delicate, snapdragon-like flowers in soft shades of pink and lavender. Compact and bushy, it creates a carpet of colorful blooms ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers. Long-flowering and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for adding a graceful, cottage-garden touch.

Why Grow Toadflax ‘Spanish Dancer’?

• Delicate snapdragon-like blooms in pink and lavender

• Compact, bushy, and long-flowering annual

• Excellent for borders, rockeries, and containers

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage garden borders and beds

• Rockeries and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately and deadhead to prolong flowering

Tall Snapdragon Mixed Seeds (Antirrhinum majus ‘Maximus’)

Tall Snapdragon Mixed is a classic garden favorite featuring spikes of vibrant, tubular flowers in a mix of colors. Its tall, upright growth makes it perfect for borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements. Loved for its long flowering season and striking vertical display, it brings charm and elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant tubular flowers in assorted colors

• Tall, upright growth ideal for dramatic borders and cut flowers

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus ‘Maximus’

• Variety: Mixed

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Back borders and garden beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vertical color and structure to summer gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–20°C

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

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

Sweet William Scarlet Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Red)

Sweet William Scarlet is a vibrant biennial flower renowned for its rich, scarlet-red flower clusters. With upright growth and densely packed blooms, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. This hardy biennial adds striking color and charm to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Produces vivid scarlet-red flower clusters

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Biennial: reliable flowering in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William Scarlet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix – Seeds

(Dianthus barbatus) – Biennial/Short-lived Perennial

The Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix is a compact variety that produces charming clusters of vividly colored flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor. Its fragrant, long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers. Compact in habit, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and containers while still bringing cottage-garden charm.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Blooming period: May–July (from second year)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and small gardens

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–20°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June for flowering the following year

• Sowing depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with fine soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead regularly; mulch in winter for protection

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Mix Double)

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' is a biennial flower prized for its lush, double-layered blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its dense flower clusters and upright growth make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, adding a bold and elegant splash of color.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense, double-layered flower clusters

• Vibrant mix of colors for eye-catching displays

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Super Duplex'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom