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

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

Sweet Pea ‘Winston Churchill’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic and elegant climbing variety, Sweet Pea ‘Winston Churchill’ is cherished for its large, fragrant blooms in soft, creamy pink tones with delicate shading. Vigorous and long-flowering, it’s perfect for trellises, arches, fences, and cut flower arrangements, adding timeless charm and fragrance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Winston Churchill'

• Large, fragrant, soft pink blooms with subtle shading

• Vigorous climbing habit, ideal for vertical displays

• Excellent for cutting – long stems and lasting vase life

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 support for climbing

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Geranium Colorama F2 Mix – Seeds (Pelargonium hortorum)

Geranium Colorama F2 Mix brings brilliant color and continuous blooms to beds, borders, and containers. This versatile annual produces clusters of large, vibrant flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and salmon, set against lush green foliage. Compact, weather-tolerant, and easy to grow, it’s a favorite for adding summer-long displays of color with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Colorama F2 Mix"

• Vibrant mix of red, pink, white, and salmon flowers

• Compact and weather-resistant plants

• Long flowering season all summer

• Perfect for borders, beds, and patio containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Pelargonium hortorum)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, patio containers, bedding schemes

Ideal For

• Brightening garden beds and borders

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Long-lasting summer color displays

• Beginner gardeners wanting easy, reliable blooms

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in warmth

• Germination: 7–21 days at 20–25°C

• Transplant: After frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Black Hollyhock – Seeds (Althaea rosea nigra)

Black Hollyhock (Althaea rosea nigra) is a striking biennial producing tall spikes of deep, dark purple to almost black double blooms. Its dramatic flowers create a bold focal point in borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly areas. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety attracts bees and butterflies while adding elegance and vertical interest to any garden.

Why Grow "Black Hollyhock"

• Tall spikes of deep purple to nearly black flowers

• Dramatic focal point for borders and cottage gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Hardy biennial with long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Type: Biennial (Althaea rosea nigra)

• Height: 1.8–2.0 m

• Flowering: Second year after sowing

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Creating vertical interest and dramatic color in borders

• Cottage and mixed garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Gardeners seeking bold, elegant biennial flowers

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

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

Sweet Pea Dwarf Scarlet – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea Dwarf Scarlet is a compact variety with brilliant scarlet-red flowers that bring vibrant color and charm to the garden. Unlike climbing types, it has a bushy, self-supporting habit, making it perfect for borders, pots, and window boxes. Bright, bold, and easy to grow.

Why Grow Dwarf Scarlet?

• Compact, bushy habit – no support needed

• Striking scarlet-red blooms

• Ideal for small spaces and containers

• Long flowering season

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (dwarf variety)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, edging, pots, window boxes

Ideal For

• Bright container displays

• Small gardens and patios

• Adding bold color without trellises

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space plants 20 cm apart

• Pinch out tips for bushier growth

Sweet Pea Dwarf – Navy Blue Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Dwarf Sweet Pea ‘Navy Blue’ (Lathyrus odoratus) is a compact variety with rich, deep navy-blue blooms and a delightful fragrance. Unlike climbing sweet peas, this dwarf form grows in neat, bushy clumps, making it ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens. It produces masses of flowers throughout summer, perfect for cutting or simply enjoying in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, non-climbing habit – no support needed

• Striking deep navy-blue flowers with a sweet scent

• Long-lasting blooms for borders, pots, and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–September

Ideal For

• Pots, containers, and small spaces

• Bedding and border displays

• Fragrant cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow indoors: January–March in pots, 1 cm deep

• Harden off and transplant after last frost

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly where they are to flower

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' – 25 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring a warm glow to your garden with Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange'. This striking variety showcases large, richly scented flowers in glowing shades of orange, apricot, and coral. A vigorous climber, it creates a stunning display on trellises, arches, or fences and produces long stems ideal for cut flowers.

Why Grow 'Prince of Orange'

• Glowing orange-apricot blooms

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Excellent cut flower variety

• Vigorous climbing habit

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, arches, fences, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Vertical displays on arches and trellises

• Cutting gardens

• Fragrant summer bouquets

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

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms