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Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy' Mix – 8000 Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)

Add cottage garden charm with Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy', a compact variety that produces spires of trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, purple, cream, and white. Unlike taller foxgloves, 'Foxy' grows to a manageable height, making it perfect for smaller gardens, beds, borders, and containers. Loved by bees and pollinators, it’s a classic for wildlife-friendly planting.

What Makes It Special

• Compact foxglove, only 60–80 cm tall

• Mix of soft, romantic colors with speckled throats

• Blooms in the first year from seed

• Perfect for beds, borders, and wildlife gardens

Key Features

• Pack Size: 8000 seeds

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Biennial (flowers in year one if sown early)

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Beds, borders, and mixed plantings

• Containers and small gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Jan–May on moist seed compost, press seeds lightly (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Flowers: June–August

Dwarf Cosmos Early 'Vega' Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Dwarf Cosmos Early 'Vega' Mix is a compact, early-flowering variety of cosmos that produces masses of cheerful, daisy-like blooms in shades of white, pink, and carmine-red. Unlike tall cosmos, 'Vega' grows into neat, bushy plants that stay compact, making it ideal for borders, bedding, patio pots, and containers. This easy-to-grow annual flowers quickly and blooms continuously throughout the summer.

Highlights

• Dwarf and bushy growth, perfect for smaller spaces

• Large, bright daisy-like blooms in mixed shades

• Early-flowering variety for a longer display

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: Dwarf Early 'Vega' Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Patio pots and containers

• Bedding and borders

• Compact cottage garden displays

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost risk has passed, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors April–May

Dwarf Cosmos 'Carpet' Mix – Seeds

(Cosmos sulphureus semidouble)

Dwarf Cosmos 'Carpet' Mix produces compact, bushy plants covered in a dazzling blend of orange, yellow, and red semi-double blooms. Unlike taller cosmos varieties, this dwarf mix stays low, creating a brilliant “carpet” of color perfect for borders, bedding, or pots. Easy to grow and tolerant of poor soil, heat, and drought, it flowers all summer long.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays & borders

• Pots and containers

• Edging paths

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Transplant or thin to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend blooming

Drumstick Flower 'Billy Button' – 300 Seeds (Craspedia globosa)

Brighten your garden with the iconic Billy Button, known for its cheerful, round, golden-yellow flower heads on tall, slender stems. Perfect for borders, bouquets, and long-lasting dried arrangements, this hardy perennial adds a whimsical touch to any garden or floral display.

What Makes It Special

• Iconic globe-shaped, bright yellow blooms

• Long-lasting in fresh bouquets or dried arrangements

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Adds vertical interest with tall stems

Key Features

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Full sun loving, prefers well-drained soil

• Flowers June–September

• Excellent for cutting and drying

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Low-maintenance sunny gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost

• Cover lightly with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart for strong growth

Drummond's Phlox Isabellina Seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

Bring soft, delicate color to your garden with Drummond's Phlox Isabellina. This grandiflora variety produces clusters of pale peach to creamy-yellow flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer, creating a gentle, elegant display in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, it also attracts pollinators, enhancing both beauty and biodiversity in your garden.

Why Grow "Isabellina"

• Soft peach to creamy-yellow, showy flowers all summer

• Fast-growing and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Perfect for creating a gentle, elegant floral display

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, containers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding soft, pastel color to garden borders and flower beds

• Container and patio planting

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners looking for easy-to-grow, fast-flowering annuals

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering

Drummond's Phlox Coccinea Seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

Add a vibrant splash of color to your garden with Drummond's Phlox Coccinea. This grandiflora variety produces clusters of bright red flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer, creating a striking display in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, it attracts pollinators while enhancing any garden space.

Why Grow "Coccinea"

• Bright red, showy flowers that bloom all summer

• Fast-growing and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Ideal for borders, flower beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, containers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding bold summer color to garden borders and flower beds

• Container and patio planting

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners looking for easy-to-grow, fast-flowering annuals

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering

Crown Daisy Mix Seeds (Chrysanthemum coronarium)

The Crown Daisy Mix is a cheerful, easy-to-grow annual producing masses of daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, white, and bicolors with striking dark rings. These vibrant flowers not only add a burst of color to borders and beds but are also valued as edible greens in many cuisines. Their fast growth, abundant flowering, and versatility make them a delightful addition to any summer garden.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, long-lasting blooms in yellow, white & ringed bicolors

• Dual-purpose: ornamental flowers and edible foliage

• Quick and easy to grow in almost any soil

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum coronarium (also known as Glebionis coronaria)

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 40–70 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Summer bedding & borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edible landscapes (young leaves used in Asian cuisine)

• Cottage garden plantings

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May directly outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in well-prepared soil and cover lightly with fine soil

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

4. Care: Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering; harvest young leaves if growing for culinary use

Creeping Zinnia Seeds (Sanvitalia procumbens)

Creeping Zinnia is a charming, low-growing, trailing annual with masses of small, golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with dark centers. Perfect for ground cover, hanging baskets, containers, or edging garden beds, this hardy little flower provides a cheerful carpet of color all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Trailing, creeping habit – great for hanging baskets and ground cover

• Produces hundreds of miniature sunflower-like blooms

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Long-lasting summer color with minimal care

Key Features

• Botanical name: Sanvitalia procumbens

• Common name: Creeping Zinnia

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading up to 30–40 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Rock gardens and edging borders

• Ground cover in sunny beds

• Adding bright, low-maintenance summer color

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost and cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–22°C; germination takes 7–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outside after frost

4. Care: Prefers sunny, well-drained sites; water regularly until established; thrives in poor soils.

Cream Peony Poppy – Seeds

(Papaver paeoniflorum)

The Cream Peony Poppy is an elegant annual variety producing large, fully double, peony-like blooms in a soft cream shade. These striking flowers add a touch of sophistication to any garden display and make a stunning addition to borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, they will bloom through summer, creating a spectacular display.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

• Adding height and drama to summer borders

• Naturalistic planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September (direct into soil)

• Sow depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with fine soil

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers poor soil and little feeding; deadhead to prolong flowering or leave seed heads for structure