Sow in February

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

Amaranthus Brown ‘Hot Biscuits’ – Seeds

(Amaranthus cruentus)

Amaranthus Brown ‘Hot Biscuits’ is a striking annual featuring rich brown foliage and dramatic, upright flower spikes. Its bold color adds depth and contrast to borders, flower beds, and containers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and makes a unique focal point in any garden.

Why Grow Amaranthus Brown ‘Hot Biscuits’?

• Rich brown foliage and upright flower spikes

• Bold, dramatic annual for color contrast

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vertical color and contrast

• Eye-catching garden focal points

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; remove weeds and deadhead if needed

Angel Wings ‘Dr Badger’s’ Hybrids Mix – 1,000 Seeds (Schizanthus wisetonensis)

Angel Wings ‘Dr Badger’s’ Hybrids (Schizanthus wisetonensis) is a stunning annual producing delicate, fringed blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and rockeries. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it adds a touch of exotic beauty to gardens while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Dr Badger’s Hybrids"

• Fringed, vibrant blooms in assorted colors

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Schizanthus wisetonensis)

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, rockeries, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Cottage-style and ornamental borders

• Container planting and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Rockeries and small garden beds

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny positions

• Deadhead occasionally to encourage prolonged flowering

Arkwright's Campion – 250 Seeds (Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’)

Arkwright’s Campion ‘Vesuvius’ is a striking perennial, treasured for its dazzling contrast of fiery orange-scarlet blooms against deep bronze-purple foliage. Compact yet bold, it creates a dramatic feature in borders, cottage gardens, or mixed perennial beds. Its long-lasting flowers attract pollinators, bringing both beauty and wildlife to the garden.

Why Grow Arkwright’s Campion ‘Vesuvius’?

• Brilliant scarlet-orange flowers with deep purple foliage

• Compact habit, perfect for borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Perennial flower

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 30 cm apart

• Cut back after flowering to encourage strong regrowth

Tip: Deadhead regularly to prolong the blooming season.

Asparagus Pea – Seeds (Tetragonolobus purpureus)

Asparagus Pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus) is a vigorous, climbing annual producing clusters of attractive, purple-pink pea-like flowers. Its edible pods have a mild, asparagus-like flavor, making it perfect for both ornamental and culinary use. Blooming from summer to autumn, this versatile plant thrives on trellises, fences, and obelisks, adding vertical interest, color, and delicious harvests to your garden.

Why Grow "Asparagus Pea"

• Vigorous climber with purple-pink flowers

• Edible pods with a mild asparagus-like taste

• Long flowering and harvesting season

• Perfect for vertical gardening on trellises and fences

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Tetragonolobus purpureus)

• Height: 150–180 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, obelisks, edible gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical displays in small or large gardens

• Edible and ornamental gardening

• Container and patio planting

• Gardeners seeking climbers with attractive flowers and tasty pods

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

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

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

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

Balcony Flower Mix – 0.5 g Seeds

Create a vibrant display in pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets with this Balcony Flower Mix. A carefully chosen blend of lobelia, petunia, marigold, busy lizzie, and snapdragon ensures continuous blooms in a rainbow of colors all summer long. Perfect for small spaces, this easy-to-grow mix provides nonstop brightness from early summer until frost.

Why Grow "Balcony Flower Mix"

• Specially selected for pots, boxes, and baskets

• Bright, varied colors all season

• Compact, easy-to-grow varieties

• Long flowering for summer displays

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower mix

• Height: 20–35 cm (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Balcony boxes, pots, hanging baskets

Ideal For

• Window boxes and small-space gardening

• Patio and balcony planters

• Hanging baskets with trailing and upright forms

• Continuous summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant into pots or boxes after frost

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to extend flowering