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Angel Wings ‘Dr Badger’s’ Hybrids Mix – 1,000 Seeds (Schizanthus wisetonensis)

Angel Wings ‘Dr Badger’s’ Hybrids (Schizanthus wisetonensis) is a stunning annual producing delicate, fringed blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and rockeries. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it adds a touch of exotic beauty to gardens while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Dr Badger’s Hybrids"

• Fringed, vibrant blooms in assorted colors

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Schizanthus wisetonensis)

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

Ideal For

• Cottage-style and ornamental borders

• Container planting and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Rockeries and small garden beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny positions

• Deadhead occasionally to encourage prolonged flowering

Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat' Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor)

Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat' is a striking annual grown for its vibrant, multicolored foliage in shades of red, gold, green, and bronze. Its upright, robust habit makes it perfect for adding dramatic color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s an eye-catching addition to any landscape.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, multicolored foliage in red, gold, green, and bronze

• Upright, sturdy growth for dramatic garden impact

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Adds contrast and texture to mixed plantings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor

• Variety: 'Joseph's Coat'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–120 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Mainly grown for foliage; tiny green flowers in late summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and mixed plantings

• Containers and patio displays

• Foliage contrast in cottage gardens

• Summer gardens needing bold color

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

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

   • Germination takes 10–14 days at 20–25°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 30–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water regularly; remove any dead leaves to maintain foliage appearance

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' is a stunning, low-growing annual that produces masses of deep violet-purple, honey-scented flowers. Forming a compact and spreading mat, it’s a perfect choice for borders, rock gardens, containers, or as ground cover. Its sweet fragrance attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding life and colour to your garden.

What Makes It Special

• Striking rich violet-purple blooms with a sweet fragrance

• Compact, neat growth – great as a living carpet

• Long-lasting flowers from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Royal Carpet'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and paths

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of moist soil and press lightly (do not cover – requires light to germinate).

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established.

4. Care: Keep soil evenly moist, and deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' is a vibrant, rose-pink, carpet-forming annual with a compact, spreading habit. Its masses of small, fragrant flowers create a stunning display in borders, rock gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. Loved by pollinators, it blooms continuously throughout the summer, brightening any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Rose-pink, fragrant blooms that form a dense, carpet-like cover

• Compact and low-growing – perfect for edging and containers

• Long-lasting flowering from spring to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Rosie O'Day'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging paths and borders

• Rockeries and gravel beds

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly (do not cover – seeds need light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough

4. Care: Water lightly and regularly; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms

Alyssum 'Oriental Nights' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Oriental Nights' is a striking carpet-forming annual with deep purple, almost black, fragrant flowers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for creating dramatic contrast in borders, containers, and rock gardens. Loved by pollinators, it produces a long season of continuous blooms from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Deep purple, nearly black flowers for dramatic contrast in the garden

• Compact, low-growing, and spreading habit

• Long-flowering and highly fragrant

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Oriental Nights'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and paths

• Rockeries and gravel beds

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly and contrast planting

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly (do not cover – seeds need light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established

4. Care: Water lightly and regularly; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' is a classic, compact annual producing a dense carpet of pure white, honey-scented blooms. Its neat, spreading growth makes it one of the most popular edging plants, creating a bright and fragrant border along paths, beds, and rock gardens. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it both beautiful and beneficial in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, sweetly scented flowers

• Compact and neat, perfect for edging and ground cover

• Long-flowering from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'New Carpet of Snow'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and pathways

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Window boxes, planters, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press gently down (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough to handle

4. Care: Keep soil moist but well-drained; deadhead to prolong flowering.

Alyssum 'Magic Circles' Mix Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Magic Circles' is a delightful, compact, and spreading annual that produces masses of tiny, fragrant blooms in a mix of white, pink, and purple shades. Its trailing, mounding habit makes it perfect for creating “living carpets” of color in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Loved by pollinators, it flowers continuously throughout summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant groundcover that attracts bees and butterflies

• A colorful mix of pastel shades that creates a carpet-like effect

• Extremely easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for edging, rockeries, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Magic Circles' mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to light shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging paths and borders

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface, do not cover (they need light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough

4. Care: Water lightly and regularly; avoid waterlogging. Deadhead to encourage longer flowering.

African Marigold ‘Sugar and Spice Mix’ – Seeds

(Tagetes erecta) – Tall Double-Flowered Marigold

African Marigold ‘Sugar and Spice Mix’ produces large, double blooms in warm shades of yellow, gold, and orange. These tall, sturdy plants are ideal for adding vibrant color to summer beds, borders, and large containers. Heat-tolerant and long-blooming, they thrive in sunny spots and attract pollinators to the garden.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 50–80 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Color: Mix of yellow, orange, and gold

• Special: Large double flowers, strong stems, long-lasting display

Ideal For

• Garden borders and flower beds

• Large pots and planters

• Summer bedding schemes

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April

• Transplant outdoors: After frost

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

Care Tips

• Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.

• Avoid overwatering and water at the base of plants.

• Excellent in hot, sunny conditions.

African Daisy White – Seeds (Osteospermum ecklonis)

The African Daisy White is a striking, sun-loving annual producing elegant pure white daisy-like blooms with contrasting dark centers. A drought-tolerant plant, it thrives in poor soils and hot, sunny conditions, bringing long-lasting displays to borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Highlights

• Crisp white blooms with dark centers

• Thrives in hot, dry, sunny locations

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Osteospermum ecklonis

• Variety: African Daisy White

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–September

Perfect For

• Adding crisp, clean white accents to beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and patio displays

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance gardens

• Sunny rockeries and dry borders

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 18–20°C

• Press seeds gently into compost, cover lightly

• Germination: 14–21 days

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

• Prefers poor, sandy, well-drained soil