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Sheep's Bit ‘Purple Lights’ – Seeds

(Jasione laevis)

Sheep’s Bit ‘Purple Lights’ is a charming perennial that produces striking spherical clusters of vibrant purple flowers atop slender stems. Compact and hardy, it adds a splash of color to rockeries, borders, and cottage gardens. This pollinator-friendly plant is low-maintenance and perfect for naturalistic plantings or container displays.

Why Grow Sheep's Bit ‘Purple Lights’?

• Bright, spherical purple flower clusters

• Compact, hardy perennial

• Long flowering period in late spring to summer

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Cottage garden borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and small garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: Plant outdoors after last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Minimal maintenance; water during dry periods

Sensitive Plant – Seeds (Mimosa pudica)

The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) is a fascinating tropical species known for its unique response to touch—its fern-like leaves fold instantly when disturbed. A fast-growing annual houseplant, it also produces delicate pink, fluffy, ball-shaped flowers. Perfect as a curiosity plant for children and adults alike, it thrives in pots indoors or on sunny patios in summer.

Why Grow "Sensitive Plant"

• Leaves fold instantly when touched

• Produces charming pink puffball flowers

• Fun and educational for children

• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors in summer

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual (Mimosa pudica)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: Summer (pink spherical blooms)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Indoor pots, patios, novelty plant

Ideal For

• Houseplant collections

• Kids’ educational gardening

• Patios and summer containers

• Novelty and conversation piece

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, surface sow and cover lightly

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Water regularly, avoid waterlogging

• Grow as an annual or overwinter in warm conditions

Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

The Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ produces a vibrant mix of long-lasting, papery blooms perfect for fresh and dried arrangements. This hardy annual thrives in sunny borders and containers, offering a spectrum of colors that add texture and elegance to bouquets, wreaths, and garden displays.

Why Grow ‘Statice Seeker Mix’

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms for fresh and dried arrangements

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Adds texture and interest to gardens and floral designs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Cut flowers just before fully open for best drying results

Scarlet Salvia 'Piccolo' Seeds (Salvia splendens)

Scarlet Salvia 'Piccolo' is a compact, vibrant bedding plant producing bright scarlet spikes that add striking color to borders, containers, and garden beds. Its uniform, dwarf habit makes it perfect for mass plantings, edging, or mixed displays. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s a reliable choice for summer color.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf habit ideal for small gardens and containers

• Bright scarlet flower spikes that provide long-lasting color

• Excellent for mass plantings, borders, and edging

• Attracts pollinators and adds bold summer interest

Key Features

• Botanical name: Salvia splendens

• Variety: 'Piccolo'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 15–25 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Containers and patio displays

• Mass bedding schemes

• 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; press gently

   • Keep at 20–22°C; germination occurs in 10–14 days

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings 20–25 cm apart after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Water moderately; remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming

Scarlet Flax – Seeds (Linum grandiflorum)

Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum) is an elegant annual producing vibrant scarlet-red flowers on slender, graceful stems. Blooming from early summer to autumn, this low-maintenance plant adds striking color and delicate texture to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower mixes. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, Scarlet Flax attracts pollinators while providing long-lasting visual interest in sunny garden settings.

Why Grow "Scarlet Flax"

• Brilliant scarlet-red flowers on slender stems

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Linum grandiflorum)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding bright color to borders and mixed beds

• Cottage and wildflower-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Low-maintenance sunny garden spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Saxifraga ‘Purple Robe’ Seeds (Saxifraga arendsii)

Add a splash of rich color to rock gardens, borders, and alpine plantings with Saxifraga ‘Purple Robe’. This hardy perennial forms low-growing mats of rosettes topped with clusters of vibrant purple flowers, creating a stunning carpet in spring and early summer. Perfect for rockeries, troughs, or edging pathways.

Why Grow ‘Purple Robe’

• Stunning deep purple flowers in spring

• Low-growing, mat-forming perennial

• Ideal for rock gardens, alpine plantings, and borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Saxifraga arendsii

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: April–June

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, gritty or sandy soil

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays with light cover

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Trim spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms

Salad Burnet – Seeds (Sanguisorba minor)

Salad Burnet is a hardy perennial herb known for its fresh, cucumber-like flavor. Its delicate, serrated leaves are perfect for adding to salads, dips, sauces, and refreshing summer drinks. An attractive, low-maintenance plant, it also makes a lovely edging herb for the garden.

This herb is drought-tolerant once established and can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season. A traditional herb with both culinary and ornamental value.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April

• Sow outdoors: April – June

• Depth: 0.5 cm, lightly cover

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, light to medium soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once mature

Key Features

• Perennial herb with cucumber-like flavor

• Ideal for salads, sauces, and refreshing drinks

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance

• Attractive edging plant for herb gardens

• Repeated harvests throughout summer

Harvest

• Harvesting period: May – October

• Pick young, fresh leaves regularly for the best flavor.

Short Tip

Snip leaves just before use, as their delicate flavor is best enjoyed fresh.

Sage ‘Tango Red’ – Seeds (Salvia splendens)

Sage ‘Tango Red’ (Salvia splendens) is a striking annual that produces dense spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers from summer until the first frost. With its compact, bushy habit, it’s perfect for borders, bedding schemes, containers, and mass plantings where vibrant, long-lasting color is desired. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it both ornamental and wildlife-friendly.

Why Grow "Tango Red"

• Bright scarlet-red flower spikes all summer long

• Compact and bushy habit for neat displays

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Long-flowering, easy-to-grow annual

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Salvia splendens)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer to first frost

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, bedding, mass plantings, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant red color to borders and beds

• Bedding displays and formal garden designs

• Patio and balcony containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after last frost

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Sage Red-Orange – Seeds (Salvia splendens)

Sage Red-Orange (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant annual producing striking red-orange spikes of tubular flowers. Blooming from summer to autumn, this heat-tolerant plant adds bold color and vertical interest to borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly planting and long-lasting summer displays.

Why Grow "Red-Orange Sage"

• Bold red-orange flower spikes

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and visually striking

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Salvia splendens)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly beds

Ideal For

• Adding vertical color to borders and mixed beds

• Cottage and container gardens

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Summer and autumn garden displays

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 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established