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Statice Pink Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Pink is a charming everlasting flower with delicate papery pink blooms that retain their color beautifully when dried. A classic in cutting gardens, it is highly valued by florists for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements alike. This hardy annual thrives in full sun and light, well-drained soils, providing reliable, long-lasting displays through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pink blossoms with a papery texture

• Excellent for both fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Easy-care annual with long flowering season

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Pink

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy/light, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and everlasting bouquets

• Cottage garden borders and mixed beds

• Drought-tolerant landscapes

• Florist-quality blooms for arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after danger of frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on moist compost surface, cover lightly with vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination in 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings and grow on; plant 25–30 cm apart once frost-free

4. Care: Requires sunny, well-drained soil; avoid overwatering

Statice Lavender Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Lavender is a classic everlasting flower, producing masses of delicate lavender-colored blooms on strong stems. Known for retaining its color and shape when dried, it is highly valued by florists and gardeners alike. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant annual provides a long season of bloom and makes a superb cut or dried flower.

What Makes It Special

• Soft lavender blooms with a papery texture

• Excellent for drying and long-lasting arrangements

• Long flowering season through summer and autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Lavender

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy, well-drained soils

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Fresh floral bouquets

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Easy-care, drought-tolerant planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after last frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on surface of moist seed compost, lightly cover with vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Grow on, then harden off and plant 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid heavy watering

Statice Blue Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Blue is a classic everlasting flower, cherished for its vibrant blue papery blooms that retain their color beautifully both fresh and dried. Known for its durability and striking display, this hardy annual is a favorite for cut flower gardens, dried arrangements, and border plantings. With long stems and vivid color, it adds elegance to bouquets and flower beds alike.

What Makes It Special

• Striking deep blue blooms that hold color when dried

• Excellent for fresh bouquets and everlasting arrangements

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

• Long-lasting cut flower with a professional florist’s touch

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Blue

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained, sandy/light soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Fresh cut and dried flower arrangements

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Drought-tolerant and coastal gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; or outdoors after frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist compost, cover lightly with vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination in 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings and grow on; plant 25–30 cm apart once frost-free

4. Care: Prefers light soil and sunny conditions; water sparingly

Statice 'Pacific Mix' Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice ‘Pacific Mix’ is a classic cut-flower favorite, prized for its long-lasting papery blooms in a vibrant mix of colors. These hardy annuals produce clusters of flowers that keep their brilliance both fresh in the vase and when dried, making them ideal for everlasting arrangements. Easy to grow and tolerant of dry conditions, they are a must-have for cottage gardens and flower borders.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting blooms, fresh or dried

• Vibrant mix of colors for floral displays

• Excellent for cut flower and dried arrangements

• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Pacific Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; light, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Fresh cut flower arrangements

• Everlasting dried flower bouquets

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Drought-tolerant planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or direct sow outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost, lightly covering with fine vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings and grow on; plant outdoors 25–30 cm apart after frost has passed

4. Care: Water sparingly; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Standing Cypress – 150 Seeds (Ipomopsis rubra)

Add a dramatic vertical accent to your garden with Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra). This hardy biennial or short-lived perennial produces tall, slender spikes covered with brilliant scarlet-red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, it creates a striking display in wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. Its fern-like foliage provides texture, while the flowers bloom in succession for weeks of color.

Why Grow Standing Cypress?

• Vibrant scarlet-red tubular flowers

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators

• Tall, airy spires up to 90–150 cm

• Perfect for naturalistic and meadow plantings

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

Key Features

• Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial wildflower

• Height: 90–150 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, meadows, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows & prairie gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Adding height to borders and backdrops

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, cover lightly with soil

• Sow outdoors: Directly in April–June where they are to grow

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin/plant spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year, but may self-seed for naturalized displays

Soapwort – Seeds (Saponaria ocymoides)

Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides), also known as Rock Soapwort or Tumbling Ted, is a low-growing perennial that forms a carpet of bright pink, starry flowers from late spring through summer. Perfect for rock gardens, walls, or as ground cover, it’s easy to grow and attracts pollinators. Hardy and reliable, it’s ideal for creating long-lasting splashes of color in sunny spots.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Masses of bright pink, star-shaped flowers

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Spreading habit makes excellent ground cover

• Loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria ocymoides)

• Height: 10–15 cm, spreading habit

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rock gardens, walls, ground cover, borders

Ideal For

• Rockeries and stone walls

• Low-maintenance ground cover

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edging for sunny borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Sow direct in prepared soil, lightly cover

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in sunny positions

Snow on the Mountain Seeds (Euphorbia marginata)

Snow on the Mountain is a striking annual known for its unique white-margined green foliage that creates a dramatic, snow-dusted effect. Its upright growth makes it perfect for garden borders, mixed beds, and floral displays. Loved for its ornamental foliage and easy care, it adds year-round interest to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white-edged foliage resembling a snow-dusted effect

• Upright, bushy growth adds structure and texture to gardens

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Excellent for cut foliage arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Euphorbia marginata

• Variety: Snow on the Mountain

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Garden borders and mixed beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Cut foliage for arrangements

• Adding ornamental texture and contrast

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or directly outdoors

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; maintain well-drained soil; no special feeding required

Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

The Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ produces a vibrant mix of long-lasting, papery blooms perfect for fresh and dried arrangements. This hardy annual thrives in sunny borders and containers, offering a spectrum of colors that add texture and elegance to bouquets, wreaths, and garden displays.

Why Grow ‘Statice Seeker Mix’

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms for fresh and dried arrangements

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Adds texture and interest to gardens and floral designs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Cut flowers just before fully open for best drying results

Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’ – 300 Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’ is a cheerful annual that produces abundant bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies, bringing vibrant summer color and wildlife interest to any garden.

Why Grow Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’?

• Bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with dark centers

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering, from summer into early autumn

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders and flower beds

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and small gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed, spacing 30 cm apart

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming