Sow in April

Cupflower 'Purple Robe' – Seeds (Nierembergia hippomanica)

Cupflower 'Purple Robe' is a striking, compact perennial (often grown as an annual in cooler climates) that produces masses of velvety purple, cup-shaped blooms with golden centers. Its trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, and garden edging. Long-blooming and low-maintenance, this variety brings vibrant color to summer plantings.

Highlights

• Deep purple cup-shaped flowers with golden eyes

• Long flowering period from summer to frost

• Compact, trailing habit – ideal for baskets and pots

• Drought tolerant once established

• Easy-care and great for sunny positions

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nierembergia hippomanica

• Variety: 'Purple Robe'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer through autumn

Perfect For

• Hanging baskets and patio containers

• Ground cover or edging in sunny beds

• Adding vibrant color to summer displays

• Rock gardens and borders

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 18–21°C

• Surface sow on moist compost, lightly press seeds in, do not cover

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Acclimatize before planting out after last frost

Canna ‘Indian Shot’ Mix – Seeds (Canna indica Mix)

Canna ‘Indian Shot’ Mix (Canna indica) is a striking annual producing lush foliage and vibrant flowers in a mix of red, orange, and yellow shades. These tall, tropical-looking plants add drama and color to borders, beds, and containers, flowering from mid-summer to autumn. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil, Cannas are perfect for creating bold garden displays and attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees.

Why Grow "Indian Shot" Mix

• Stunning tropical foliage with bright, mixed-color flowers

• Long flowering period from mid-summer to autumn

• Tall and dramatic for borders, beds, and containers

• Attracts pollinators and adds tropical flair

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Canna indica Mix)

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, containers, tropical-style gardens

Ideal For

• Bold summer displays and tropical-themed gardens

• Container planting and patio decoration

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding height and vibrant color to mixed beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Space seedlings: 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

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

Freesia 'Royal Champion' Mix – Seeds

(Freesia hybrida)

Freesia 'Royal Champion' Mix is a fragrant, colorful perennial bulb that produces elegant, funnel-shaped blooms in a variety of bright shades. Its sweet scent and long-lasting flowers make it perfect for borders, rockeries, and cutting gardens. Compact and easy to grow, this variety adds charm and fragrance to any garden or floral display.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial bulb

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and container planting

• Cut flower arrangements

• Fragrant gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Plant bulbs outdoors: After last frost

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space 5–10 cm apart

• Water moderately; avoid waterlogging

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged 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

Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina Tricolor' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A striking and elegant variety, Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina Tricolor' delights with its unique mix of pink, white, and lilac blooms. These beautifully ruffled flowers carry the classic sweet pea fragrance, making them a favorite for both gardens and cut flower arrangements. A vigorous climber, it’s perfect for trellises, arches, and fences, adding vertical color and charm all summer long.

Why Grow 'Prima Ballerina Tricolor'

• Distinctive tricolor blooms in soft pink, lilac, and white

• Classic sweet pea fragrance

• Ideal for cutting – long stems and elegant flowers

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

• Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering

Giant Hyssop White – Seeds (Agastache mexicana)

Giant Hyssop White (Agastache mexicana) is a stunning perennial that produces elegant white flower spikes with a delicate fragrance. Blooming from summer to early autumn, its aromatic foliage and nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it adds vertical structure, fragrance, and brightness to borders, herb gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Why Grow "Giant Hyssop White"

• Tall spikes of elegant white flowers

• Fragrant foliage with a long flowering season

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Highly attractive to pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Agastache mexicana)

• Height: 60–100 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, herb gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Adding height and brightness to borders

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Cottage-style and herb gardens

• Drought-tolerant, easy-care planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water sparingly once established

Floss Flower Dwarf White Seeds (Ageratum houstonianum)

The Floss Flower Dwarf White is a compact, easy-to-grow annual that produces clusters of fluffy, snow-white blooms throughout summer. Its neat, bushy growth and long-lasting flowers make it a favorite for borders, edging, and containers. The soft, cushion-like flowers also attract butterflies, adding movement and life to your garden.

What Makes It Special

• Unique fluffy white blooms for a soft garden effect

• Compact dwarf habit, ideal for edging and bedding

• Long flowering season, from summer into autumn

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum

• Common name: Floss Flower, Dwarf White

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mass planting for carpets of white

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

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

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

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

4. Spacing: Plant 15–20 cm apart

5. Care: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming