Sow in January

Sweet Pea 'Ripple' Mixed – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea 'Ripple' Mixed is a delightful climbing annual featuring a mix of soft pastel blooms in pinks, creams, and lavenders with a sweet, intoxicating fragrance. Its long, sturdy stems are ideal for cutting, while its vigorous climbing habit makes it perfect for trellises, fences, and arches. A must-have for adding vertical interest, colour, and scent to summer gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Cut flower arrangements

• Cottage-style gardens

• Fragrant garden corners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 20–30 cm

• Provide climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

🍓 Fragaria vesca ‘Yellow Wonder’ – Alpine Strawberry with Sweet Yellow Fruits

‘Yellow Wonder’ is a distinctive alpine strawberry variety grown for its small, creamy-yellow fruits and intensely sweet, aromatic flavour. Unlike red strawberries, the pale fruits are less attractive to birds, making this variety especially reliable for home gardeners. The berries are soft, richly flavoured and ideal for fresh eating, desserts and garnishing.

Plants are compact, clump-forming and runnerless, focusing their energy on continuous fruit production rather than spreading. ‘Yellow Wonder’ fruits over a long season and is well suited to beds, containers, raised beds and pots, including indoor growing on a sunny windowsill.

Key Features

● Sweet, aromatic yellow alpine strawberries

● Pale fruits less attractive to birds

● Runnerless plants with compact growth

● Long fruiting season from summer onwards

● Ideal for gardens, containers and pots

How to Sow & Grow Alpine Strawberry ‘Yellow Wonder’ (UK)

Sow indoors: I–III (January–March)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June)

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Fruiting: VI–IX (June–September)

Life cycle: Perennial

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)

Average germ time: 14–28 days

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

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during germination

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Cold stratification for 2–3 weeks can improve germination.

● Harvest fruits when fully yellow and soft for best flavour.

● Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruiting.

● Mulch plants to keep fruits clean.

● Suitable for indoor growing in pots on a sunny windowsill.

Column Stock ‘White Christmas’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior)

Column Stock ‘White Christmas’ (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior) is a striking annual known for its tall, columnar spikes of fragrant, pure white flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it adds elegance and vertical interest to borders, beds, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety is perfect for cut flowers, attracting pollinators while filling your garden with a delightful fragrance.

Why Grow "White Christmas"

• Tall, columnar spikes with pure white, fragrant flowers

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Easy-to-grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Vertical interest in borders and beds

• Cottage-style and formal gardens

• Fragrant cut flowers for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–April directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘Starry Nights’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea ‘Starry Nights’ is an heirloom Old Spice variety prized for its fragrant, deep purple blooms speckled with lighter lilac spots, evoking a night sky full of stars. This climbing sweet pea is heat-tolerant, long-flowering, and perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements that fill the garden with scent and color.

Why Grow 'Starry Nights'

• Rich, deep purple flowers with lilac “stars”

• Exceptionally fragrant and heat-tolerant

• Long stems ideal for cutting and bouquets

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Provide climbing support

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Sweet Pea 'Mammoth Scarlet' – 20 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring bold color and fragrance to your garden with Sweet Pea 'Mammoth Scarlet'. This vigorous variety produces large, brilliantly scarlet blooms on long stems, perfect for cutting. A climbing sweet pea, it makes a striking display on trellises, fences, and arches.

Why Grow 'Mammoth Scarlet'

• Striking scarlet-red flowers

• Sweetly scented and long-lasting

• Excellent for cut flowers

• Vigorous climbing habit

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Vertical displays and arches

• Fragrant summer arrangements

• Bold splashes of color in borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly into soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 20–30 cm

• Provide strong climbing support

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Hollyhock Chaters Double Triumph White – Seeds (Althaea rosea)

Hollyhock Chaters Double Triumph White is a stunning biennial that produces tall spikes of pure white, double blooms. Its elegant flowers create a classic cottage garden look, ideal for borders, backdrops, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety attracts bees and butterflies while adding height and drama to any garden space.

Why Grow "Chaters Double Triumph White"

• Tall spikes of elegant, double white flowers

• Long flowering season adds summer interest

• Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies

• Perfect for cottage garden style and borders

Key Features

• Type: Biennial (Althaea rosea)

• Height: 1.8–2.0 m

• Flowering: Second year after sowing

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, backdrops, cottage gardens, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Creating dramatic vertical interest in borders

• Cottage and mixed garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Gardeners seeking classic, easy-to-grow hollyhocks

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March

• Sow outdoors: Directly in soil April–May

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 45–60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix – Seeds (Begonia semperflorens)

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix is a compact, easy-to-grow annual that delivers masses of blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. With glossy green foliage and long-lasting flowers, it thrives in beds, borders, or containers. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s the perfect choice for effortless summer color.

Why Grow "Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix"

• Continuous blooms in vibrant shades

• Compact, low-maintenance growth

• Tolerant of heat and dry conditions

• Perfect for edging and containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Begonia semperflorens)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Low-maintenance summer planting

• Adding vibrant color to small spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March (surface sow, do not cover)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–24°C

• Transplant seedlings to 20 cm spacing

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth

Sweet Pea 'Neille Viner' – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea 'Neille Viner' is a classic climbing annual admired for its soft, delicate pink blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. Its long stems are perfect for cutting, while its vigorous climbing habit creates a stunning display on trellises, fences, or arches. Ideal for adding colour and scent to summer gardens, this variety is a favorite among gardeners and florists alike.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Cut flower arrangements

• Cottage-style gardens

• Fragrant garden corners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 20–30 cm

• Provide climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ – Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ is a hardy, vibrant annual that produces large, bold flowers in striking deep shades of violet, purple, and contrasting faces. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Long-lasting and easy to grow, these pansies brighten spring and early summer gardens while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Lord Beaconsfield"

• Large, bold flowers in deep violet and purple shades

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for borders and containers

• Long-lasting blooms throughout spring and early summer

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Viola wittrockiana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: Spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, bedding displays, window boxes

Ideal For

• Adding bold color to borders and beds

• Container and patio planting

• Window boxes and edging displays

• Gardeners seeking hardy, long-flowering, easy-care plants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March at 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

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