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English Daisy 'Pomponette' Red Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ Red is a compact and eye-catching spring flower that produces dense, pompon-shaped double blooms in deep crimson to bright scarlet shades. Perfect for borders, edging, containers, or spring bedding, these hardy daisies bring vibrant early-season color and combine beautifully with tulips, violas, and forget-me-nots.

What Makes It Special

• Striking pompon-style flowers in vivid red tones

• Compact and hardy perennial, often grown as a biennial

• Early-flowering, adding bold color in spring

• Easy to grow and reliable in many garden settings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette Red

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, usually treated as a biennial

Ideal For

• Spring borders and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cottage gardens and traditional bedding displays

• Pairing with spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths

• Adding a bold red highlight among softer pastel flowers

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: May to July for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep at 15–20°C; germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: Prick out seedlings when large enough, then grow on in cooler conditions. Harden off before planting 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming. Protect young plants from severe frost.

English Daisy 'Pomponette' Pink Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ Pink is a charming variety that produces neat, double pompon-shaped blooms in rich shades of soft to deep pink. Compact and easy to grow, it adds a delightful splash of color to borders, containers, and spring bedding displays. A timeless favorite, perfect for pairing with tulips, violas, and primroses.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive pompon-style flowers in shades of pink

• Compact, hardy, and low-maintenance

• Early and long flowering from spring through early summer

• Ideal for creating vibrant, colorful borders and edging

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette Pink

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, often grown as a biennial

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and spring bedding schemes

• Bright borders and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Pairing with spring bulbs such as tulips and daffodils

• Creating a soft pink contrast in mixed planting displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost.

   • Do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Maintain moisture at 15–20°C. Germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: When seedlings are large enough, transplant into pots or trays. Harden off before planting outdoors 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms. Protect young plants from harsh frost.

English Daisy 'Pomponette' Mixed Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ is a charming cottage garden favorite, loved for its dense pompon-like blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. Compact and cheerful, these dainty flowers create vibrant color displays in borders, pots, and spring bedding schemes. Their long flowering period and old-fashioned charm make them a must-have for any traditional garden.

What Makes It Special

• Produces unique pompon-style blooms in bright mixed colors

• Hardy, compact, and reliable for early spring displays

• A classic cottage garden flower with enduring charm

• Excellent for edging, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette Mixed

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, often grown as a biennial

Ideal For

• Cottage and traditional gardens

• Spring bedding displays with tulips and primroses

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Low-growing borders and edging

• Naturalizing in lawns or meadow-style gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for flowering the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly.

   • Do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep moist at 15–20°C. Germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: Move seedlings to individual pots or trays when large enough. Plant outdoors 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Remove faded blooms to prolong flowering. Protect from harsh frost in the first year.

Dwarf Sunflower 'Teddy Bear' Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

The Dwarf Sunflower 'Teddy Bear' is a charming compact sunflower variety with soft, fully double golden blooms that resemble fluffy pompons. Growing only about 40–60 cm tall, this dwarf type is perfect for smaller gardens, containers, and borders while still delivering the cheerful impact of traditional sunflowers. Its long-lasting flowers are excellent for cutting and loved by pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf habit ideal for pots and small gardens

• Double pompom-style golden blooms

• Long flowering period with continuous color

• Attracts bees and butterflies while brightening patios and borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Variety: 'Teddy Bear'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 40–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Containers and patio pots

• Small gardens or children’s gardens

• Front borders and bedding displays

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in pots or directly outdoors after frost

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off and plant out seedlings after the last frost

4. Care: Water well in dry periods; compact plants rarely need staking.

Dwarf Sunflower 'Sunspot' Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

The Dwarf Sunflower 'Sunspot' is a compact variety producing giant golden-yellow blooms up to 25 cm wide on sturdy dwarf stems. Reaching just 45–60 cm in height, it’s perfect for small gardens, borders, and containers while still giving the dramatic effect of traditional tall sunflowers. A favorite for children’s gardens and excellent as a cut flower.

What Makes It Special

• Dwarf habit with impressively large flowers

• Perfect for pots, small gardens, or children’s growing projects

• Sturdy stems resist wind and rarely need staking

• Attracts pollinators and makes excellent cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Variety: 'Sunspot'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Pots and containers

• Children’s gardens and school projects

• Borders and bedding schemes

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in pots or directly outdoors after frost

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Water regularly in dry conditions; dwarf plants are sturdy and easy to grow.

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' is a charming dwarf variety that produces masses of single flowers in a wide range of bright colors. With compact, bushy plants and a long flowering period, this variety is perfect for borders, pots, and containers. The cheerful blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly choice for any summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Pots & containers

• Borders & edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooms

Dahlia dwarf ‘Starlight’ – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

The Dahlia dwarf ‘Starlight’ is a charming compact variety producing an abundance of single, star-shaped blooms in shades of red, pink, and white, often with contrasting centers. With its bushy, dwarf growth habit, this dahlia is ideal for containers, borders, bedding schemes, and patio displays. A long-flowering annual, it brings a burst of color from mid-summer until the first frost.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and patio displays

• Bedding and border plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Compact summer color displays

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Water regularly, deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of single blooms in warm shades of scarlet, orange, and yellow with golden centers. Easy to grow from seed, these bushy plants create a bold splash of summer color and are perfect for borders, edging, and containers. Loved by pollinators, they’ll keep your garden lively all season long.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Edging paths and garden beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering

Dahlia 'Bloody Mary' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Bloody Mary' is a stunning compact variety that produces vibrant, dark red, fully double blooms with a rich, velvety texture. Its bushy habit and long flowering season make it ideal for borders, containers, and mixed flower beds. This eye-catching variety is also a favorite for cut flowers, adding dramatic color to bouquets and arrangements.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Borders and bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms