Sow in April

Floss Flower Dwarf Pink Seeds (Ageratum mexicanum)

The Floss Flower Dwarf Pink is a charming, compact annual that produces clusters of soft, fluffy pink blooms from summer through autumn. Its neat, mound-forming habit and long-lasting flowers make it perfect for borders, edging, containers, and pollinator-friendly gardens. A reliable and easy-to-grow plant that adds both color and texture to garden displays.

What Makes It Special

• Unique fluffy pink flowers for a delicate garden touch

• Compact dwarf variety, perfect for edging and bedding

• Continuous flowering throughout summer into fall

• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ageratum mexicanum

• Common name: Floss Flower Dwarf Pink

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 20–25 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mixed color flower beds

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost; do not cover, as light aids germination

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination usually in 7–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings, grow on in small pots, then harden off before planting outdoors after frost

4. Spacing: Plant 15–20 cm apart

5. Care: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' is a charming dwarf variety that produces masses of single flowers in a wide range of bright colors. With compact, bushy plants and a long flowering period, this variety is perfect for borders, pots, and containers. The cheerful blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly choice for any summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Pots & containers

• Borders & edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooms

Cornflower Sweet Sultan Yellow – Seeds

(Centaurea imperialis)

Cornflower Sweet Sultan Yellow is an elegant annual with bright, golden-yellow, pompom-like blooms atop sturdy stems. Its long-flowering habit and compact form make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Cornflower Sweet Sultan Yellow?

• Bright yellow pompom-like blooms

• Compact, long-flowering annual

• Excellent for borders and cut flowers

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Container 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: 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately and deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Sweet Pea ‘Royal Pink’ – 50 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea ‘Royal Pink’ is a charming climbing annual with large, beautifully scented blooms in a vibrant shade of rose-pink. Perfect for trellises, fences, or obelisks, this variety adds height, fragrance, and a romantic touch to summer gardens. Its long stems make it excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow ‘Royal Pink’?

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Vigorous climbing habit (up to 180–200 cm)

• Abundant blooms in radiant pink

• Superb for cut flowers and garden displays

Key Features

• Type: Annual climbing flower

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Trellises, fences, cut flowers, containers (with support)

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in pots, 1–2 cm deep

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Pinch out tips for bushier growth

• Train onto supports as they climb

Tip: Regular picking of blooms encourages continuous flowering.

Sweet Pea ‘Navy Blue’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea ‘Navy Blue’ is a classic, fragrant annual climber producing rich, deep navy-blue flowers that bloom all summer. Perfect for trellises, fences, obelisks, and window boxes, its striking color and sweet scent make it a standout in any garden. Long-flowering and easy to grow, this variety is ideal for adding both visual and aromatic charm to borders and containers.

Why Grow "Navy Blue"

• Deep navy-blue, fragrant blooms

• Long flowering season throughout summer

• Ideal for vertical displays and containers

• Adds color and scent to borders and patios

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 "Philip Miller Red" Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your garden with Sweet Pea "Philip Miller Red". This classic variety is celebrated for its large, vibrant crimson-red flowers and strong fragrance. A vigorous climber, it creates a stunning display on trellises, arches, or fences and produces long stems perfect for cutting.

Why Grow "Philip Miller Red"

• Striking deep crimson-red blooms

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Excellent cut flower variety

• Traditional heritage sweet pea

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/trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

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

• Provide climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

Sage ‘Tango Red’ – Seeds (Salvia splendens)

Sage ‘Tango Red’ (Salvia splendens) is a striking annual that produces dense spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers from summer until the first frost. With its compact, bushy habit, it’s perfect for borders, bedding schemes, containers, and mass plantings where vibrant, long-lasting color is desired. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it both ornamental and wildlife-friendly.

Why Grow "Tango Red"

• Bright scarlet-red flower spikes all summer long

• Compact and bushy habit for neat displays

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Long-flowering, easy-to-grow annual

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Salvia splendens)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer to first frost

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, bedding, mass plantings, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant red color to borders and beds

• Bedding displays and formal garden designs

• Patio and balcony containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after last frost

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ – Seeds (Nemophila maculata)

The Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ is an annual with striking white cup-shaped flowers marked by bold purple spots, giving a unique, eye-catching display. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a charming carpet of patterned blooms in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white flowers with deep purple spots

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds visual interest and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila maculata

• Variety: ‘Five Spot’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler' Seeds (Ipomoea purpurea)

Add dramatic vertical color to your garden with Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'. This vigorous climber produces abundant, trumpet-shaped, deep crimson flowers that open in the morning and attract pollinators. Ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas, it creates a stunning, fast-growing floral display all summer long.

Why Grow 'Crimson Rambler'

• Stunning deep crimson, trumpet-shaped flowers

• Fast-growing climber, perfect for vertical spaces

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea purpurea

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 250–300 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, pergolas, decorative screens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Provide support for climbing

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun