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Rocket Larkspur Mix – Seeds (Delphinium consolida)

The Rocket Larkspur Mix is a tall, elegant annual producing spires of delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, lavender, and white. Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and cutting gardens, these plants bring vertical interest and charm while also providing excellent flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, graceful flower spikes with a mix of soft, vibrant colors

• Long-lasting blooms suitable for cutting

• Cottage garden favorite with classic charm

• Attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest

Key Features

• Botanical name: Delphinium consolida

• Variety: Rocket Larkspur Mix

• Seed count: Approx. 300 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 75–120 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Early to late summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and classic borders

• Cutting gardens for fresh or dried flowers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Adding vertical accents in mixed beds

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May or August–September outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 14–28 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

   • Stake taller plants if grown in exposed sites

Ox-Eye Daisy 'May Queen' Seeds (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

The Ox-Eye Daisy ‘May Queen’ (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) is a charming, classic wildflower with cheerful white petals and sunny yellow centers. This hardy perennial is valued for its reliability, low maintenance, and ability to naturalize in meadows, borders, and wildlife gardens. Blooming in late spring through summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Large, daisy-like blooms with a natural cottage garden look

• Hardy perennial that self-seeds and spreads easily

• Perfect for wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

• Perennial wildflower

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–July

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalizing

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–October, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Thin seedlings to 30 cm apart

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Bachelor’s Button ‘Blue Boy’ – 1,200 Seeds (Centaurea cyanus)

Bachelor’s Button ‘Blue Boy’ (Centaurea cyanus) is a charming annual producing striking cornflower-blue blooms with a classic, dainty appearance. Perfect for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens, it adds vibrant color from late spring to summer. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while creating a nostalgic, cottage-garden feel.

Why Grow "Blue Boy"

• Bright cornflower-blue blooms

• Long flowering season from late spring to summer

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Centaurea cyanus)

• Height: 40–80 cm

• Flowering: May–August

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Cottage-style gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Meadows and naturalized borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Poppy 'Ladybird' – 3000 Seeds (Papaver commutatum)

Add drama and charm to your garden with Poppy 'Ladybird'. This eye-catching variety produces vivid scarlet-red blooms each marked with a bold black blotch at the base of every petal, reminiscent of a ladybird’s spots. Compact and easy to grow, it creates a striking display in beds, borders, and wildflower plantings.

Why Grow 'Ladybird'

• Striking scarlet-red flowers with black blotches

• Compact and easy to grow

• Long flowering season

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Papaver commutatum)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Adding bold splashes of color

• Naturalizing in meadows or borders

• Wildlife-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Sow thinly in prepared soil, cover lightly

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor, well-drained soil in full sun

Peony Poppy Red – Seeds

(Papaver paeoniflorum)

The Peony Poppy Red is a breathtaking annual with huge, fully double, peony-like blooms in a deep, velvety crimson red. Its lush, ruffled petals make it one of the most dramatic poppies, creating a bold focal point in borders, cottage gardens, or wildflower meadows. These flowers are not only striking in the garden but also make excellent cut flowers, adding rich color to summer bouquets.

Why Grow Peony Poppy Red?

• Stunning double flowers resembling peonies

• Intense, velvety red blooms for dramatic displays

• Easy to grow and self-seeding

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Bold color accents in borders

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or late August–October directly where plants are to flower

• Scatter thinly over prepared soil, lightly cover, and water gently

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering or leave seed heads for natural reseeding

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewels’ Red – Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewels’ Red (Nigella damascena) is a charming cottage garden annual with finely cut, ferny foliage and delicate star-shaped flowers in rich shades of ruby and crimson. Its ornamental seed pods add long-lasting interest, making it a favorite for both fresh and dried arrangements. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for borders and wildflower-style plantings.

Why Grow "Persian Jewels Red"

• Striking ruby-red starry blooms

• Airy, ferny foliage for soft texture

• Decorative seed pods for dried use

• Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Nigella damascena)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, cut and dried flowers

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Naturalistic borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September for earlier blooms

• Sow direct, thinly into prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual producing fragrant, compact clusters of flowers in shades of pink, white, and lavender. Blooming from late autumn to early spring, it adds color and scent to borders, containers, and cottage gardens during the cooler months. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety attracts pollinators and is perfect for creating a cheerful winter or early spring display.

Why Grow "Brompton Winter"

• Fragrant, compact flower clusters in pink, white, and lavender

• Blooming season from late autumn to early spring

• Low-maintenance, hardy annual

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for winter color

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Late autumn to early spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

Ideal For

• Adding winter and early spring color to borders and beds

• Container and window box planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Low-maintenance fragrant displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: August–October in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: September–November directly in soil (mild climates)

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

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

• Water moderately until established

COMMON FLAX SEEDS (Linum usitatissimum)

Common Flax is a graceful annual grown for both beauty and usefulness. Its slender stems are topped with delicate sky-blue flowers, creating a soft, natural look in borders, beds, and wildflower gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also produces valuable seeds traditionally used for culinary and health purposes.

Why Grow "Common Flax"

• Delicate sky-blue blooms with natural charm

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Produces edible seeds

• Ideal for borders, beds, and wildflower gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Linum usitatissimum)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–August)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, flower beds, wildflower areas, seed harvesting

Ideal For

• Adding soft blue tones to borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Harvesting flax seeds for home use

• Beginner-friendly gardening

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Directly into soil in spring after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Superb Pink – Seeds

(Dianthus superbus) – Perennial, Fragrant Flowers

The Superb Pink (Dianthus superbus) is a charming, hardy perennial known for its deeply fringed, feathery petals and sweet fragrance. Its delicate pink blooms appear in summer and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. A traditional cottage garden favorite, this variety brings romantic color and scent to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower-style plantings.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial, fragrant flower

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Blooming period: June–August

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and wild gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Rock gardens and meadow borders

• Cut flower use thanks to its fragrance

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April (in trays or pots at 18–20°C)

• Sow outdoors: May–June (direct in prepared soil)

• Sowing depth: Lightly cover with soil (fine seeds need minimal covering)

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Hardy and low-maintenance; deadhead to prolong flowering