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French Marigold Double Spanish Brocade – 300 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

French Marigold Double Spanish Brocade (Tagetes patula nana) produces abundant, vibrant double blooms in fiery shades of orange and gold. This compact, low-growing annual is perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Easy to grow, long-flowering, and great for attracting pollinators, it adds bright color to any garden.

Why Grow "Double Spanish Brocade"

• Bold, double blooms in vivid orange and gold

• Compact, low-growing habit ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering, summer to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, mass plantings, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Colorful garden borders

• Pots and patio containers

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Mass planting displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

FRENCH MARIGOLD ‘QUEEN SOPHIA’ SEEDS (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with French Marigold ‘Queen Sophia’. This dwarf variety produces rich, golden-orange blooms all summer, perfect for borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators and naturally deters garden pests.

Why Grow "Queen Sophia"

• Dwarf, compact growth habit

• Long-lasting, vibrant golden-orange flowers

• Attracts pollinators and repels pests naturally

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to garden borders and flower beds

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Companion planting with vegetables

• Beginner-friendly gardeners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Full sun ensures best flowering

French Marigold ‘Legion of Honour’ – Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

The French Marigold ‘Legion of Honour’ is a charming dwarf variety with golden-yellow blooms marked by rich mahogany-red centers. Compact and free-flowering, it provides vibrant color all summer long. Easy to grow, pest-repelling, and perfect for borders, containers, and companion planting.

Why Grow ‘Legion of Honour’?

• Striking bicolor flowers of yellow and red

• Long-lasting summer blooms

• Dwarf, compact growth habit

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, pots, edging, companion planting

Ideal For

• Bedding and low borders

• Patio containers

• Natural pest control in vegetable gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming

French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' – 500 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Cheerful and easy to grow, French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' produces golden-yellow single blooms with a bold maroon blotch at the center. Compact and free-flowering, this dwarf variety is perfect for edging, borders, and pots, while also being valued for pest-deterring companion planting.

Why Grow 'Dainty Marietta'

• Bright yellow flowers with maroon centers

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Dwarf, bushy, and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–25 cm (dwarf)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, edging, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Bright summer bedding

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Edging pathways and borders

• Vegetable gardens as a natural pest deterrent

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

FRENCH MARIGOLD ‘CARMEN’ SEEDS (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring bold, long-lasting color to your garden with French Marigold ‘Carmen’. This dwarf variety produces rich, vibrant orange-red flowers that bloom all season, adding cheer to borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it naturally attracts pollinators and helps deter garden pests.

Why Grow "Carmen"

• Dwarf variety with bright orange-red blooms

• Long-lasting, low-maintenance flowers

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests naturally

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to garden borders and flower beds

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Companion planting with vegetables

• Beginner-friendly gardeners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun for best flowering

French Marigold "Gypsy Sunshine" Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring vibrant color and natural charm to your garden with French Marigold "Gypsy Sunshine". This dwarf variety produces bright golden-orange flowers that bloom all season, adding cheer to borders, beds, and containers. Hardy and easy to grow, it also helps repel pests and attracts pollinators, making it both decorative and practical.

Why Grow "Gypsy Sunshine"

• Compact, dwarf variety with vibrant golden-orange blooms

• Attracts pollinators and naturally deters garden pests

• Long-lasting, low-maintenance flowers

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Full sun ensures best flowering

Foxtail Millet Seeds (Setaria italica)

Foxtail Millet is an ornamental and agricultural grass grown for its distinctive bushy, bottlebrush-like seed heads that resemble a fox’s tail. It is valued for both decorative use in floral arrangements and as a grain crop for food, birdseed, and forage. Its tall, upright stems and graceful flower spikes add structure and texture to garden borders, wildlife plots, and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Produces attractive foxtail-like seed heads

• Versatile: grown for ornamental, edible, and forage uses

• Excellent for dried or fresh floral arrangements

• Easy to grow, drought-tolerant and hardy

Key Features

• Botanical name: Setaria italica

• Common name: Foxtail Millet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–150 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to autumn

• Lifespan: Annual grass

Ideal For

• Ornamental borders

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Wildlife gardens (birds love the seed heads)

• Grain production and forage

• Naturalistic or prairie-style planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: April–June outdoors after frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

2. How to sow:

   • Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot

   • Cover lightly with soil (depth 0.5–1 cm)

   • Keep moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30–40 cm apart

4. Care: Low maintenance; thrives in heat and tolerates dry soil once established

Four O’clock Flower Violet – Seeds

(Mirabilis jalapa)

The Four O’clock Flower Violet is a charming and fragrant annual that opens its blooms in the late afternoon and evening, releasing a sweet perfume that attracts moths and pollinators. With vibrant violet-purple trumpet-shaped flowers and lush green foliage, this plant is both ornamental and easy to grow. Known for its resilience and ability to thrive in hot, sunny spots, it makes a delightful addition to beds, borders, and containers.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy perennial (grown as annual)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Evening fragrance gardens

• Borders and mixed beds

• Patio containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in pots at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–45 cm apart

• Blooms open in late afternoon and last until morning

Fluorescent Morning Glory ‘Feringa’ – 30 Seeds

(Ipomoea purpurea) – Annual Climber

The Fluorescent Morning Glory ‘Feringa’ is a striking climbing variety with vivid, glowing blooms in shades of intense purple-pink that catch the eye from a distance. With its fast growth and twining habit, it’s ideal for creating living walls, natural screens, or trellis displays. Flowers open in the morning, attracting pollinators, and fade gently by evening.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 200–300 cm

• Blooming period: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Trellises, arches, and pergolas

• Fences and walls

• Vertical garden displays

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Soak seeds overnight before sowing for faster germination

• Sow indoors: April (in pots at 18–22°C)

• Sow outdoors: May–June, after last frost

• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Support: Provide climbing structures

• Care: Water regularly; thrives in sunny, sheltered spots