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Livingstone Daisy Mixed – Seeds (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis)

The Livingstone Daisy Mixed is a dazzling carpet-forming annual that produces masses of daisy-like blooms in vibrant shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. The flowers open wide in full sunlight, creating a striking display over their low-growing, succulent foliage. Perfect for hot, dry, sunny spots, this cheerful mix brightens up any summer garden with its jewel-like colors.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant mix of jewel-toned daisy flowers

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and full sun

• Excellent ground cover for summer displays

• Compact, trailing habit ideal for edging and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dorotheanthus bellidiformis

• Common name: Livingstone Daisy / Ice Plant

• Variety: Mixed colors

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, spreading up to 20 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer (June–September)

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Containers and window boxes

• Drought-tolerant displays in sunny spots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or May outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of fine, moist compost; do not cover (light aids germination)

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination in 10–21 days

3. After germination:

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

   • Harden off and plant outdoors 10–15 cm apart in sunny, free-draining soil

Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ – Seeds (Tropaeolum nanum)

Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ (Tropaeolum nanum) is a vibrant annual with striking deep red and dark foliage. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. Edible flowers and leaves add a peppery flavor to salads and garnishes, while the plant attracts pollinators, creating both beauty and utility in your garden.

Why Grow "Empress of India"

• Deep red blooms with dark, attractive foliage

• Trailing habit ideal for containers and hanging baskets

• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery taste

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Tropaeolum nanum)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Containers, hanging baskets, borders, edible garden

Ideal For

• Edible and ornamental garden planting

• Hanging baskets and container displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders and small garden beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny positions

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' is a classic, compact annual producing a dense carpet of pure white, honey-scented blooms. Its neat, spreading growth makes it one of the most popular edging plants, creating a bright and fragrant border along paths, beds, and rock gardens. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it both beautiful and beneficial in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, sweetly scented flowers

• Compact and neat, perfect for edging and ground cover

• Long-flowering from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'New Carpet of Snow'

• 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 pathways

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Window boxes, planters, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press gently down (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough to handle

4. Care: Keep soil moist but well-drained; deadhead to prolong flowering.

Purple Coneflower 'Starlight' – Seeds

(Echinacea purpurea)

Purple Coneflower 'Starlight' is a hardy perennial known for its striking lavender-purple petals surrounding a prominent orange-brown central cone. Its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its robust, upright growth makes it a standout in borders, wildflower meadows, and perennial gardens. This variety is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, perfect for sustainable planting.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: July–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Perennial borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flower arrangements

• Naturalized or meadow-style gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 40–50 cm apart

• Mulch and water moderately; low-maintenance once established

Wild Bergamot – 1,300 Seeds (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a hardy perennial known for its fragrant lavender-pink blooms and aromatic foliage. A favorite of pollinators, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it perfect for pollinator gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it provides long-lasting color and texture from mid-summer to early autumn.

Why Grow "Wild Bergamot"

• Fragrant lavender-pink blooms

• Aromatic foliage with medicinal and culinary uses

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Hardy and low-maintenance perennial

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Monarda fistulosa)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style or naturalized borders

• Wildflower meadows

• Herbal and sensory gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Purpletop Vervain – Seeds

(Verbena bonariensis)

Purpletop Vervain is a tall, airy perennial that produces clusters of vibrant purple flowers atop slender stems. Its long flowering period and graceful form make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Loved by butterflies and bees, it adds height, color, and elegance to any garden.

Why Grow Purpletop Vervain?

• Clusters of vibrant purple flowers on tall stems

• Long-flowering perennial, easy to grow

• Attracts butterflies and bees

• Adds height and elegance to borders and cottage gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 90–150 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and floral displays

• Adding height and color to flower beds

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: Low maintenance; deadhead to prolong flowering

Cornflower Double ‘Black Ball’ – Seeds

(Centaurea cyanus)

Cornflower Double ‘Black Ball’ is an annual with striking, deep black double blooms that add bold contrast to gardens and floral arrangements. Its long flowering season and compact growth make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Cornflower Double ‘Black Ball’?

• Striking deep black double blooms

• Long-flowering, compact annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for borders and cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting for floral arrangements

• Adding bold, dark contrast to plantings

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: 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; deadhead to prolong flowering

🌼 Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Dwarf Mix’ – Compact Coneflowers with Warm Autumn Tones

‘Rustic Dwarf Mix’ is a charming compact rudbeckia (coneflower) blend producing masses of daisy-like flowers in warm, rustic shades of golden yellow, bronze, copper and mahogany, all with distinctive dark central cones. The plants form neat, bushy clumps and flower freely from mid-summer into autumn, making this mix ideal for borders, bedding displays, containers and pollinator-friendly gardens. Hardy, reliable and easy to grow, it provides long-lasting colour when many summer flowers begin to fade.

Life cycle: Annual (often grown as an annual; some plants may behave as short-lived perennials)

Key Features

● Warm, rustic colour mix with dark central cones
● Compact, uniform plants with tidy habit
● Long flowering season from summer to autumn
● Excellent for borders, containers and bedding
● Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

How to Sow & Grow Rudbeckia ‘Rustic Dwarf Mix’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost
Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)
Flowering: VII–X (July–October)

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 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, average garden soil
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start seeds under cover for earlier flowering.
● Deadhead regularly to extend the bloom period.
● Drought-tolerant once established.
● Excellent performer in hot, sunny positions.
● Ideal for low-maintenance and wildlife gardens.

Special Features

● Compact rudbeckia ideal for smaller spaces
● Rich, autumnal colour palette
● Reliable, long-lasting summer flowers

Moss Rose Longbloom Double Mix – 2,000 Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss Rose Longbloom Double Mix (Portulaca grandiflora) is a vibrant annual producing abundant double blooms in a rainbow of colors, including pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for rockeries, borders, containers, and sunny garden beds. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while adding continuous summer color.

Why Grow "Longbloom Double Mix"

• Profusion of double blooms in bright mixed colors

• Low-growing, spreading habit ideal for ground cover

• Long flowering period from summer to autumn

• Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Portulaca grandiflora)

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, containers, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and garden beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead occasionally to prolong flowering