Sow in April

Cosmos 'Sensation' Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Cosmos 'Sensation' mix is a classic cottage garden favorite, producing masses of large, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, carmine, red, and pure white. With delicate, fern-like foliage and tall, graceful stems, this variety adds a light and airy charm to borders, wildflower meadows, and cut flower displays. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, it is an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

Highlights

• Large daisy-like flowers in a vibrant color mix

• Ferny foliage and tall, elegant stems

• Long flowering season, from summer to autumn

• Excellent for cut flowers

• Hardy and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: 'Sensation' Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–120 cm tall, 40–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Borders and background color

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with fine compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Harden off and plant out after the last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Alternatively, sow direct outdoors April–May where plants are to grow

Cosmos ‘Sea Shell’ Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Cosmos ‘Sea Shell’ Mix is a striking and unusual variety of cosmos, admired for its distinctive tubular petals that resemble delicate sea shells. Blooms appear in vibrant shades of pink, carmine, rose, and white, creating a romantic, airy effect in the garden. This tall, free-flowering annual adds elegance to borders and makes excellent cut flowers.

Highlights

• Unique tubular, seashell-shaped petals

• Tall, graceful plants with airy foliage

• Continuous blooms all summer into autumn

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: ‘Sea Shell’ Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–120 cm tall, 30–45 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower-style borders

• Tall background planting

• Cutting for long-lasting vase displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with compost

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Can also be direct sown outdoors April–May

Cosmos 'Radiance' – Seeds

(Cosmos bipinnatus)

Cosmos 'Radiance' is a charming variety that produces large, daisy-like blooms in deep carmine-pink with a lighter halo around the golden-yellow centers. The graceful, feathery foliage and long, slender stems make it a superb choice for garden displays and cut flowers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s a true summer favourite.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Spread: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting

• Borders and background planting

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–21°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly in final position

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Thin/transplant to 30–40 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Cosmos ‘Polidor’ Mix – Seeds (Cosmos sulphureus)

The Cosmos ‘Polidor’ Mix is a dazzling, warm-toned variety producing masses of semi-double blooms in shades of gold, orange, and scarlet-red. Unlike the softer pastel cosmos, this species (Cosmos sulphureus) is more compact, with bushy growth and excellent heat tolerance. Perfect for bright summer borders and butterfly gardens.

Highlights

• Vivid warm shades: yellow, orange, and red

• Semi-double flowers with a cheerful, fiery look

• Excellent for hot, sunny, dry spots

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus

• Variety: ‘Polidor’ Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–45 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: July–October

Perfect For

• Adding vibrant warm tones to garden beds

• Containers, borders, and cutting gardens

• Low-maintenance summer displays

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with compost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Can also be direct sown outdoors May–June

Cosmos ‘Candy Stripe’ – Seeds

(Cosmos bipinnatus)

Cosmos ‘Candy Stripe’ is an elegant annual with delicate, bicolor flowers in white with soft pink stripes. Its tall, airy stems make it perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, and cut flowers. Easy to grow, long-flowering, and attractive to pollinators, it adds a charming, whimsical touch to any garden.

Why Grow Cosmos ‘Candy Stripe’?

• White flowers with soft pink stripes

• Tall, airy stems

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 100–150 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, wildflower gardens, and meadows

• Cut flowers and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance colorful displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; remove weeds and deadhead for 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

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

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’?

• Abundant deep red daisy-like flowers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies & pollinators

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowers: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil, thin seedlings as needed

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays, plant out after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering

Coneflower ‘Green Twister’ – Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

Description:
Add a striking twist to your garden with Coneflower ‘Green Twister’ (Echinacea purpurea), an extraordinary variety featuring bi-colored petals that blend lime green edges into vivid magenta centers. This hardy perennial blooms from midsummer to autumn, attracting bees, butterflies, and pollinators. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it’s perfect for borders, wildlife gardens, and long-lasting cut flower displays.

Key Features

• Unique green and pink bi-colored petals

• Long-lasting blooms from summer to autumn

• Hardy perennial and drought-tolerant

• Excellent cut flower with strong stems

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Flower borders and mixed beds

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May–June

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Flowering: July–September

• Height: 70–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Care Tips

• Water young plants regularly until established

• Deadhead to encourage extended flowering

• Cut back in autumn for tidy regrowth

• Drought-tolerant once mature