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💜 Lavandula angustifolia True Lavender / English Lavender – Classic Aromatic Perennial with Fragrant Purple Spikes

Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as true lavender or English lavender, is the classic lavender species prized for its highly fragrant flowers, refined essential oils, and elegant silvery-green foliage. This hardy perennial produces dense spikes of soft purple to violet-blue blooms in summer, attracting bees and pollinators while adding timeless Mediterranean charm to gardens. Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, herb beds, containers, and hedging, it is also perfect for drying, sachets, oils, and culinary use.

Key Features

● True English lavender with exceptional fragrance

● Purple flower spikes rich in essential oils

● Hardy perennial suitable for UK climates

● Excellent for borders, pots, hedging and gravel gardens

● Ideal for drying, sachets, oils and culinary use

How to Sow & Grow Lavandula angustifolia (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once plants are established and frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VI–VIII (June–August)

Life cycle: Perennial

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 14–28 days

Depth: Surface sow — do not cover, but press gently into the soil (requires light to germinate)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Light, well-drained, sandy or gritty soil; dislikes heavy, wet soils

Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Excellent drainage is essential for long-term success.

● Avoid rich or wet soils to prevent root rot.

● Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape.

● Harvest flowers just as they open for maximum fragrance.

● Perfect for low-maintenance and drought-tolerant gardens.

Special Features

● True lavender species with superior fragrance

● Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

● Classic choice for traditional and Mediterranean gardens

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.

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.

Black-eyed Susan Mix – Seeds

(Thunbergia alata)

Black-eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) is a fast-growing climber with masses of cheerful, brightly colored blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and cream, each with a characteristic dark center. Perfect for adding a splash of long-lasting color, this mix thrives on trellises, fences, or hanging baskets, creating a vibrant display all summer long.

Why Grow Black-eyed Susan Mix?

• Free-flowering climber with vivid blooms

• Long season of color from summer to frost

• Easy to grow and fast covering

• Great for both vertical and container gardening

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun or light shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Covering fences, trellises, and arches

• Hanging baskets and balcony displays

• Fast seasonal screening

• Bright summer color in any garden

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in pots/trays at 18–22°C

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outside after last frost

• Outdoor sowing: Late spring in warm soil, directly where plants will climb

• Support: Provide trellis, netting, or string for climbing habit

Canterbury Bells Mix Seeds (Campanula medium)

Canterbury Bells are classic biennial flowers cherished for their bell-shaped blooms in a range of vibrant colors. This mix produces tall, elegant stems covered in large, showy flowers that brighten borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. With their long-lasting blooms and architectural form, they are perfect for adding vertical interest and charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Produces bell-shaped flowers in multiple colors

• Tall, upright growth adds vertical structure to borders

• Excellent for cut flowers with a long vase life

• Biennial: flowers in the second year for a reliable display

Key Features

• Botanical name: Campanula medium

• Common name: Canterbury Bells

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Second year; early to mid-summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Mixed flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–March for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on surface and lightly press into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; stake taller varieties if needed

🌸 Petunia grandiflora F1 ‘Blue Veined’ – Large-Flowered Hybrid with Striking Veined Blooms

Petunia grandiflora F1 ‘Blue Veined’ is an eye-catching large-flowered petunia hybrid producing bold blue to violet blooms highlighted with distinctive darker veining. The flowers are large and showy, creating strong visual impact in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and bedding displays. Thanks to F1 hybrid vigour, plants are uniform, free-flowering and reliable, performing well throughout the summer season when given sun and regular feeding.

Key Features

● Large grandiflora flowers with decorative blue veining

● F1 hybrid for strong growth and uniform plants

● Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

● Excellent for containers, baskets and bedding

● High ornamental value with intense colour contrast

How to Sow & Grow Petunia ‘Blue Veined’ (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: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start early under cover for the longest flowering period.

● Provide good light to prevent stretching at seedling stage.

● Feed regularly once flowering begins.

● Remove spent flowers or trim lightly to keep plants tidy.

● Protect young plants from cold and strong winds.

Special Features

● Striking veined flower pattern

● Premium F1 hybrid quality

● Excellent summer performance in containers

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

🌸 Petunia grandiflora Dwarf Gnome F1 ‘Red Veined’ – Compact Hybrid Petunia with Striking Veined Flowers

‘Dwarf Gnome F1 Red Veined’ is a premium grandiflora petunia hybrid producing large, eye-catching blooms in rich red shades highlighted by distinctive darker veining. The plants are compact, uniform and well-branched, making them ideal for containers, window boxes, borders and bedding displays. Thanks to its F1 vigour, this variety offers excellent flower size, strong colour intensity and reliable garden performance throughout the summer season.

Key Features

● Large grandiflora flowers with bold red veining

● Compact, dwarf habit with uniform growth

● F1 hybrid for improved vigour and performance

● Long flowering season from late spring to autumn

● Ideal for pots, containers, borders and bedding

How to Sow & Grow Petunia ‘Dwarf Gnome F1 Red Veined’ (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 display.

● Provide good light during seedling stage to prevent stretching.

● Feed regularly once flowering begins for best results.

● Deadhead lightly or trim to maintain a neat appearance.

● Protect young plants from cold and wind.

Special Features

● Decorative veined flower pattern

● Compact grandiflora petunia ideal for small spaces

● High-quality F1 hybrid with reliable results

Blue Lupine – Seeds (Lupinus angustifolius)

Blue Lupine (Lupinus angustifolius) is a stunning annual or short-lived perennial producing tall spikes of vivid blue pea-like flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it adds vertical interest and vibrant color to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds. Hardy and easy to grow, this variety attracts bees and butterflies, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens and long-lasting summer displays.

Why Grow "Blue Lupine"

• Tall spikes of striking blue flowers

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Hardy, low-maintenance annual or short-lived perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and adds vertical interest

Key Features

• Type: Annual/Short-lived perennial (Lupinus angustifolius)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed flower beds, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Vertical color in borders and mixed beds

• Cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• 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 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Mulch in winter for protection in colder regions