Sow in April

Beeblossom Rosy-White – Seeds (Gaura lindheimeri)

Beeblossom (Gaura lindheimeri) is a graceful perennial, prized for its airy stems and delicate rosy-white flowers that resemble dancing butterflies in the breeze. Flowering over a long season, it adds elegance and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

Why Grow Beeblossom Rosy-White?

• Produces clouds of dainty rosy-white blooms

• Long flowering period, from summer into autumn

• Perfect for naturalistic, cottage, or pollinator-friendly gardens

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 14–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, plant outdoors after last frost

• Spacing: 40 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors in May–June

Tip: Beeblossom is ideal for softening borders and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses.

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ – Seeds (Helianthus debilis)

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ (Helianthus debilis) is a low-growing, trailing annual featuring creamy white blooms with a soft yellow center. Ideal for ground cover, borders, hanging baskets, and coastal gardens, this variety thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions. Its long flowering season from summer to autumn attracts pollinators, while the trailing habit adds a cascading effect to containers and garden edges.

Why Grow "Vanilla Ice"

• Creamy white flowers with soft yellow centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Low-growing, trailing habit ideal for ground cover and containers

• Attracts pollinators and is easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus debilis)

• Height: 20–30 cm, trailing 50–70 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Ground cover, borders, containers, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Coastal and sunny garden settings

• Hanging baskets, containers, and cascading edges

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Low-maintenance, decorative ground cover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

• Water moderately until established

Balloon Flower Mix – Seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Balloon Flower Mix (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a charming perennial known for its unique balloon-shaped buds that open into star-like blooms in shades of blue, pink, and white. Blooming from mid to late summer, this low-maintenance plant adds vertical interest and long-lasting color to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and provides striking summer blooms year after year.

Why Grow "Balloon Flower Mix"

• Balloon-shaped buds that open into star-like flowers

• Color mix of blue, pink, and white blooms

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and long-flowering

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Platycodon grandiflorus)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Mid to late summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Adding vertical interest to borders and beds

• Rockeries and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Long-lasting summer floral displays

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 30–40 cm apart

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

• Water moderately until established

Baby’s Breath White – Seeds (Gypsophila elegans)

Baby’s Breath White (Gypsophila elegans) is a delicate annual prized for its airy sprays of tiny, pure white flowers. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it adds soft, cloud-like texture to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds. Perfect for cut flower arrangements and bouquets, this low-maintenance variety also attracts pollinators, making it a versatile and charming addition to any garden.

Why Grow "Baby’s Breath White"

• Airy sprays of tiny, pure white flowers

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Gypsophila elegans)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed beds, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Softening borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage-style gardens

• Bouquets and cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix – 450 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Create a dazzling summer display with Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix. This vibrant blend produces elegant, daisy-like blooms in a full spectrum of colors. Tall and graceful, these asters make a striking addition to borders and provide long stems ideal for cutting.

Why Grow 'Rainbow' Single Mix

• Wide range of bright, cheerful colors

• Tall, upright habit for garden impact

• Perfect for cut flowers and bouquets

• Long flowering season

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 60–80 cm (tall)

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Summer flower beds and displays

• Bright floral arrangements

• Adding height to mixed borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays/pots

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong blooming

Aster Tall Pompon Montezuma Mixed – 100 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Aster Tall Pompon Montezuma Mixed (Callistephus chinensis) is a charming annual producing dense, pompon-shaped flowers in a mix of vibrant colors. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, its tall, upright stems create eye-catching vertical displays. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds a cheerful splash of color from summer to autumn.

Why Grow "Montezuma Mixed"

• Dense, pompon-shaped flowers in assorted bright colors

• Tall, upright stems ideal for vertical interest

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Tall border displays

• Cottage-style gardens

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Stake taller plants if needed

Aster Powder Puff Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Aster Powder Puff is a stunning annual variety producing large, fluffy, chrysanthemum-like blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors. Its double flowers resemble soft powder puffs, adding texture and richness to summer and autumn borders. Easy to grow and long-lasting as cut flowers, they make an excellent addition to cottage gardens and floral displays.

What Makes It Special

• Large, fully double “powder puff” blooms

• Available in a wide range of bright, cheerful colors

• Excellent as a cut flower with a long vase life

• Strong stems and bushy growth habit

Key Features

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis

• Variety: Powder Puff

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–70 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: July–October

Ideal For

• Borders and bedding displays

• Cutting for floral arrangements

• Cottage gardens and mixed borders

• Late-summer color in the garden

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or direct sow outdoors from April–May

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on moist seed compost, cover lightly with soil or vermiculite

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 18–20°C

3. Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough, transplant 30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly, avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew

Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue produces large, fully double, deep blue flowers that brighten borders and bouquets. Compact and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and is easy to grow.

Why Grow Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue?

• Large, double deep blue blooms

• Long-flowering annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Perfect for borders and cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: April–May

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Care: Moderate watering; deadhead for continuous blooms

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" is a charming dwarf variety that produces a vivid carpet of colorful blooms in late summer and autumn. With compact, bushy growth and daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, blue, and white, this mix is perfect for brightening borders, rockeries, and container displays. Long-lasting blooms make them excellent for cutting, bringing cheer indoors as well.

Why Grow Aster "Color Carpet Mix"?

• Compact, bushy habit with masses of blooms

• Vibrant mix of summer and autumn colors

• Long flowering season

• Great for edging, containers & small gardens

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: July–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Bedding & edging

• Rock gardens and low borders

• Patio containers

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in trays or pots, lightly covering seeds

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20 cm apart

• Sow outdoors: May, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Remove faded blooms to extend flowering season