Sow in January

Garden Geranium F1 ‘Appleblossom’ – Seeds (Pelargonium zonale)

Garden Geranium F1 ‘Appleblossom’ (Pelargonium zonale) produces abundant, large, soft pink flowers with subtle appleblossom tones. This compact and robust variety is perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it provides vibrant summer color while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Appleblossom"

• Large, soft pink blooms with appleblossom highlights

• Compact, strong-growing habit

• Long-flowering from spring to autumn

• Ideal for containers, borders, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Type: F1 hybrid geranium (Pelargonium zonale)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Containers, borders, hanging baskets, patio displays

Ideal For

• Summer containers and window boxes

• Vibrant garden borders

• Hanging baskets and patio planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots or borders after last frost

• Space 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

February Orchid – 400 Seeds (Orychophragmus violaceus)

Description:
Brighten early spring gardens with February Orchid (Orychophragmus violaceus). This hardy annual produces clusters of delicate, violet-purple flowers that bloom from late winter into early spring. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. February Orchid attracts pollinators and adds cheerful color when few other plants are in bloom.

Key Features

• Delicate violet-purple blooms from late winter to early spring

• Hardy, compact, and bushy annual

• Long-lasting early-season color

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Rock gardens and container plantings

• Early spring color displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: January–February

• Sow Outdoors: February–March

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Care Tips

• Water lightly until seedlings establish

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

• Avoid waterlogging

• Can self-seed for future seasons

Cineraria Hybrida Dwarf Mix ‘Amigo Strain’ – Seeds (Senecio hybridus nana)

Cineraria Hybrida Dwarf Mix ‘Amigo Strain’ produces a stunning display of bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. Compact and low-growing, it is ideal for pots, borders, and window boxes. This easy-to-grow annual blooms early in spring, adding vibrant color to indoor and outdoor displays.

Why Grow "Amigo Strain"

• Compact, dwarf habit for small spaces

• Bright, multicolored daisy-like blooms

• Long-lasting and early flowering

• Ideal for containers, borders, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Senecio hybridus nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Early spring

• Position: Partial shade to bright indirect light

• Uses: Containers, window boxes, borders, indoor displays

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony containers

• Indoor bright spots

• Early spring color in gardens

• Borders and small-scale plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Keep soil moist, avoid direct harsh sunlight

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

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