Sow in April

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

Sweet Alyssum White ‘Snowcloth’ – Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum White ‘Snowcloth’ (Lobularia maritima) is a low-growing, fragrant annual with dense clusters of pure white flowers. Its delicate blooms form a carpet of color, ideal for borders, rockeries, hanging baskets, and containers. Hardy and fast-growing, it attracts pollinators and provides a long-lasting display throughout spring and summer.

Why Grow "Snowcloth"

• Dense clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers

• Low-growing and spreading habit

• Long-lasting blooms from spring to summer

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lobularia maritima)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: April–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, hanging baskets, ground cover

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders and edging

• Container and hanging basket displays

• Rockeries and low-maintenance flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Petunia ‘Superbissima’ Mix – Seeds (Petunia grandiflora)

The Petunia ‘Superbissima’ Mix is a grandiflora variety featuring large, vibrant blooms in a range of colors including pink, purple, red, and white. With a bushy, upright habit, these petunias are ideal for bedding, borders, containers, and garden displays, offering a long-lasting, showy splash of summer color.

What Makes It Special

• Large, showy flowers in a vivid color mix

• Upright, bushy growth ideal for beds and containers

• Continuous blooms throughout summer for long-lasting impact

• Easy to grow and highly ornamental

Key Features

• Botanical name: Petunia grandiflora

• Variety: ‘Superbissima’ Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height: 25–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding displays and borders

• Patio pots and containers

• Garden planters and decorative spaces

• Adding vibrant summer color to any garden

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Surface sow on moist seed compost

   • Press lightly; do not cover

   • Keep at 20–24°C; germination 10–21 days

3. After germination:

   • Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough

   • Harden off before planting out after the last frost

   • Space 20–25 cm apart

Morning Glory Mix Seeds (Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory Mix is a vibrant climbing annual featuring trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, purple, and white. Its rapid growth and twining habit make it perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and containers. Loved for its colorful display and long flowering season, it adds vertical charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Trumpet-shaped blooms in multiple colors for a dynamic display

• Fast-growing climber ideal for vertical gardening

• Long-flowering from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea tricolor

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 2–3 m; spread depends on support

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

• Flowering period: July–October

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Containers with support for vertical growth

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vibrant color to summer and autumn garden spaces

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Scarify or soak seeds overnight for faster germination

   • Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in pots or seed trays

   • Germination occurs in 7–14 days at 20–25°C

3. Transplanting: Plant outdoors with support after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; provide trellis or support; pinch tips for bushier growth

Love-in-a-Mist 'Miss Jekyll' Double Mix Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Love-in-a-Mist 'Miss Jekyll' Double Mix is an elegant annual with double, papery blooms in shades of blue, white, and pink, surrounded by delicate feathery foliage. Its airy, cottage-garden charm makes it perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Loved for its intricate blooms and long flowering season, it adds whimsical beauty to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Double, papery blooms in a mix of blue, white, and pink

• Delicate, feathery foliage creates an airy, cottage-garden effect

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators and makes excellent cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nigella damascena

• Variety: 'Miss Jekyll' Double Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–40 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio displays

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

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 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart after germination

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead for prolonged flowering

Giant Hyssop Blue – Seeds (Agastache mexicana)

Giant Hyssop Blue (Agastache mexicana) is a striking perennial producing tall spikes of fragrant blue-purple flowers from summer to early autumn. Its aromatic foliage and nectar-rich blooms make it highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, ensuring a lively pollinator-friendly garden. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it adds height, color, and fragrance to borders, herb gardens, and cottage-style beds.

Why Grow "Giant Hyssop Blue"

• Tall spikes of vibrant blue-purple flowers

• Aromatic foliage with a long flowering season

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow

• Excellent pollinator magnet

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 vertical height and fragrance to borders

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Cottage and herb garden displays

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance 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

🌸 Petunia hybrida Multiflora Nana Blue ‘Picotee’ – Compact Petunia with Elegant Picotee-Edged Flowers

‘Nana Blue Picotee’ is a charming multiflora petunia featuring rich blue flowers edged with a crisp white picotee margin. The plants are compact, low-growing and well-branched, making them ideal for containers, window boxes, borders and bedding displays. Multiflora petunias are known for their excellent weather tolerance, producing masses of blooms even in less-than-perfect summer conditions.

Key Features

● Striking blue flowers with clean white picotee edging

● Compact “nana” habit with tidy, uniform growth

● Multiflora type – very weather-tolerant and free-flowering

● Ideal for containers, baskets and bedding

● Long flowering season throughout summer

How to Sow & Grow Petunia ‘Nana Blue Picotee’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost

Direct outdoors: Not recommended

Flowering: VI–X (June–October)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 20–22 °C (68–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; gently press into compost (light required)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost or soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start early under cover for the longest flowering period.

● Provide good light during early growth to keep plants compact.

● Feed regularly once flowering begins.

● Light deadheading or trimming keeps plants neat and floriferous.

● Excellent choice for exposed positions due to strong weather resistance.

Special Features

● Classic picotee flower pattern

● Compact multiflora petunia with strong garden performance

● Reliable, long-lasting summer colour

Sunflower 'Big Smile' Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

The Sunflower 'Big Smile' is one of the earliest and most compact sunflower varieties, growing just 25–40 cm tall. It produces cheerful, golden-yellow blooms with dark centers, making it ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens. Despite its size, it flowers profusely and brings a burst of sunshine to any space.

What Makes It Special

• Extra compact dwarf variety – perfect for pots and small spaces

• Early flowering, bringing color sooner than most sunflowers

• Bright golden blooms with strong stems

• Low-maintenance, easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Variety: 'Big Smile'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Small gardens and borders

• Children’s gardens and beginner growers

• Quick, cheerful summer color

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in pots or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

   • Germination in 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly; no staking required due to dwarf habit.

Sunflower ‘Moulin Rouge’ – Seeds

(Helianthus annuus)

Sunflower ‘Moulin Rouge’ is a dramatic variety, admired for its velvety, deep burgundy-red petals with a dark center. Unlike traditional yellow sunflowers, this striking ornamental adds a bold splash of color to borders, bouquets, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Long-lasting and pollen-free, it’s ideal for cutting and arranging.

Why Grow Sunflower ‘Moulin Rouge’?

• Unique deep red blooms with velvety texture

• Long-lasting flowers for borders and vases

• Pollen-free, making it excellent for cut flowers

• Attracts pollinators while adding bold garden color

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Flowers: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Borders and dramatic summer displays

• Cut flower arrangements

• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

• Adding bold contrast in mixed plantings

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly in soil after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: Thin or transplant to 40–50 cm apart

• Care: Water well and provide support for taller plants