Sow in April

Coneflower 'Orange Fudge' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm, glowing color to your garden with Coneflower 'Orange Fudge'. This striking Rudbeckia variety produces rich orange petals with a warm golden touch and dark contrasting centers. Long-flowering and easy to grow, they add bold charm to borders, wildlife gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique orange blooms with dark centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Hardy annual / short-lived perennial

• Height: 50–60 cm

• Blooming period: July–October

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Borders and mixed beds

• Summer cut flower bouquets

Sowing

• Sow indoors from February–April or outdoors from May

• Lightly cover seeds and keep moist (germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C)

• Transplant seedlings after frost into sunny, well-drained soil

• Flowers in the first season

Columbine ‘William Guinness’ – Seeds

(Aquilegia vulgaris)

Columbine ‘William Guinness’ is a charming perennial featuring elegant, spurred flowers in deep, rich blue-violet shades with contrasting yellow centers. Its graceful, nodding blooms make it a standout in borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety adds height and sophistication to any garden.

Why Grow Columbine ‘William Guinness’?

• Striking blue-violet spurred flowers with yellow centers

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow

• Long flowering period in late spring to early summer

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Woodland and naturalistic plantings

• Adding vertical elegance to flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outside after last frost

• Care: Water moderately, mulch to retain moisture, deadhead to prolong blooms

Columbine ‘Crimson Star’ – Seeds

(Aquilegia caerulea)

Columbine ‘Crimson Star’ is a striking perennial with elegant, star-shaped crimson flowers featuring contrasting centers. Its delicate, nodding blooms and finely divided foliage add charm to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Long-lasting and low-maintenance, it’s a favorite for both ornamental planting and cutting gardens.

Why Grow Columbine ‘Crimson Star’?

• Stunning crimson star-shaped flowers with contrasting centers

• Delicate nodding blooms and fine foliage

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Low-maintenance, long-flowering perennial

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens and ornamental displays

• Low-maintenance perennial beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

Coleus ‘Rainbow’ Mixed – Seeds (Coleus hybridus)

Coleus ‘Rainbow’ Mixed is a vibrant foliage plant celebrated for its dazzling mix of colors and leaf patterns. From bold reds and purples to greens, yellows, and pinks, each plant brings unique interest. Perfect for beds, borders, containers, or as a striking houseplant, it’s easy to grow and thrives in both sun and partial shade.

Why Grow "Rainbow Mix"

• Stunning mix of colorful foliage

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

• Adds long-lasting color without flowers

Key Features

• Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Foliage: Multicolored, patterned leaves

• Position: Sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, borders, pots, houseplant

Ideal For

• Patio containers and pots

• Houseplants and indoor displays

• Colorful summer bedding

• Shade and semi-shade gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April on surface of compost (do not cover)

• Germination: 10–20 days at 20–24°C

• Prick out and pot on when large enough

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Pinch tips for bushier growth

Coleus ‘Everest Formula’ Mixed – Seeds (Coleus blumei)

Coleus ‘Everest Formula’ Mixed (Coleus blumei) is a striking annual known for its vibrant, multicolored foliage in shades of green, red, burgundy, and yellow. Blooming from late spring to autumn, this compact plant adds bold color and texture to borders, containers, and indoor displays. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny or partially shaded spots and attracts attention with its dramatic foliage.

Why Grow "Everest Formula"

• Vibrant, multicolored foliage in green, red, burgundy, and yellow

• Long-lasting color from late spring to autumn

• Compact, low-maintenance annual

• Ideal for borders, containers, and indoor planting

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Coleus blumei)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to autumn (foliage-focused)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, indoor displays, mixed beds

Ideal For

• Adding bold, colorful foliage to borders and containers

• Indoor or patio displays

• Cottage and mixed garden beds

• Eye-catching low-maintenance planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Water moderately until established

Classic Zinnia – Seeds

(Zinnia linearis angustifolia) – Annual

The Classic Zinnia (Zinnia linearis angustifolia) is a compact and easy-to-grow annual, loved for its masses of daisy-like blooms in bright shades of yellow, orange, and white. Unlike tall zinnia varieties, this type has a bushy, spreading habit and flowers abundantly all summer long, making it perfect for edging, borders, and pots. It is drought-tolerant, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, ensuring a cheerful display with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Blooming period: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April (in trays or pots at 18–22°C)

• Sow outdoors: May (after frost has passed)

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny spots; deadhead to extend flowering season

Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink – Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

A soft and romantic twist on a classic cottage flower, Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink produces delicate clusters of pink blooms that bring charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s a pollinator-friendly addition that adds elegance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Mystic' Pink

• Unique pink color rarely found in forget-me-nots

• Attracts bees, butterflies & other pollinators

• Ideal for cut flowers with a soft pastel tone

• Low-maintenance, blooms over a long period

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, cutting

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens & wildflower meadows

• Cut flower bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Soft color themes and romantic borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly into prepared soil

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Water regularly until established

• Flowers first year

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' – Seeds

(Dianthus chinensis)

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' is a charming annual featuring vibrant, frilled blooms in shades of pink with delicate markings. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, providing continuous colour throughout the summer. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and beauty to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• 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 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

China Aster Tall Pompon Rubens Mix – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with China Aster Tall Pompon Rubens Mix (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, pompon-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting for bouquets, these asters provide long-lasting blooms throughout late summer to autumn. Easy to grow, they bring classic elegance to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with pompon-shaped flowers

• Colorful mix: red, pink, purple, and white blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from late summer to autumn

• Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed flower gardens

• Borders and bedding displays

• Cut flower bouquets and arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks