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Moss Rose Extra Double Mix Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss Rose Extra Double Mix (Portulaca grandiflora) is a vibrant annual producing a profusion of double, colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it perfect for rockeries, borders, containers, and sunny garden beds. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators while brightening up any garden with long-lasting summer color.

Why Grow "Extra Double Mix"

• Abundant double blooms in vibrant mixed colors

• Low-growing, spreading habit ideal for ground cover

• Long flowering period from summer to autumn

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Portulaca grandiflora)

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, containers, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and garden beds

• Rockeries and container displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead occasionally to prolong flowering

🌸 Viola wittrockiana ‘Tempo’ – Hardy, Compact Pansy for Autumn & Early Spring Colour

‘Tempo’ is a reliable bedding pansy series known for its compact growth, mid-sized flowers, and excellent winter hardiness. Ideal for early spring and autumn planting, it produces a vibrant display of blooms in a wide range of colours. Many shades feature charming small “eyes”, adding classic pansy character. The sturdy plants maintain a neat shape and continue flowering through cold, wet, and changeable weather — perfect for borders, pots, window boxes, and mass bedding schemes.

Key Features

● Compact bedding pansy with mid-sized flowers

● Colour range includes types with small patterned “eyes”

● Exceptionally winter-hardy — ideal for autumn and early spring

● Reliable flowering in cold, wet conditions

● Perfect for pots, borders, containers, and bedding

How to Sow & Grow Viola wittrockiana ‘Tempo’ (UK)

Sow indoors: VI–VIII (June–August) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: VIII–IX (August–September) once seedlings are large enough to handle

Direct outdoors: VI–VIII (June–August)

Flowering: III–VI (March–June) from autumn sowings; VI–X (June–October) from spring sowings

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly (0.2 cm / 1⁄16 in)

Light required: Low light for germination

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Keep seeds in low light to improve germination.

● Pinch young plants for bushier, more compact growth.

● Plant in autumn for strong winter establishment.

● Deadhead regularly for extended flowering.

● Excellent for cold, wet climates — extremely hardy.

🌸 Callistephus chinensis Pompon Aster ‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ – Compact Plants with Perfect Pompon Blooms

‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ is a striking pompon aster variety producing perfectly rounded, fully double flowers inspired by the Japanese “rising sun” colour style. The mix consists of red-and-white, blue-and-white, and pink-and-white blooms, each with a clear contrasting centre. The flowers are held on strong stems above neat, compact plants. Flowering in late summer, this variety is ideal for bedding displays, borders, containers and cut flowers. Uniform growth and excellent flower form make it a favourite for both gardens and floral arrangements.

Key Features

● Fully double, perfectly rounded pompon flowers

● Attractive colour mix inspired by “Hi-no-maru” style

● Compact, upright plants with strong stems

● Excellent for bedding, pots and cut flowers

● Late-summer colour when many annuals fade

How to Sow & Grow Pompon Aster ‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once seedlings are sturdy and frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VII–IX (July–September)

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Avoid growing asters in the same spot every year to reduce disease risk.

● Water at soil level to keep foliage dry.

● Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth.

● Cut flowers regularly to extend blooming.

● Ideal for late-summer borders and floral displays.

Special Features

● Classic pompon flower shape with excellent uniformity

● Strong stems ideal for cutting

● Decorative Japanese-inspired colour mix

Sweet Pea Extra Dwarf 'Little Sweetheart' Mix Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A delightful, compact variety of sweet pea, 'Little Sweetheart' produces a charming mix of fragrant blooms in shades of pink, purple, lavender, red, and white. Unlike traditional climbing sweet peas, this extra dwarf mix forms neat, bushy plants that stay low and compact—perfect for borders, pots, and containers. Their sweet fragrance and bright colors make them a summer favorite.

Why Grow 'Little Sweetheart'

• Extra dwarf, bushy growth – no staking or trellising required

• Abundant, colorful blooms with classic sweet pea fragrance

• Ideal for borders, pots, and small gardens

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm (extra dwarf)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Containers, borders, edging, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging

Hollyhock ‘Chaters Double Triumph Mix’ Seeds (Althaea rosea)

A true cottage garden classic, the Hollyhock ‘Chaters Double Triumph Mix’ produces tall, stately flower spikes adorned with large, fully double blooms in a rich blend of colors – from soft pastels to vibrant shades. These majestic perennials (often grown as biennials) create a dramatic vertical accent at the back of borders, alongside walls, or in wildflower-style gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning double blooms in a wide range of colors

• Impressive tall spires up to 1.8–2.5 m high

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• A long-standing favorite in cottage and traditional gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Althaea rosea

• Common name: Hollyhock Chaters Double Triumph Mix

• Seed count: Approx. per pack (customizable)

• Height/Spread: 180–250 cm tall, 50–60 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained fertile soil

• Flowering period: July – September (second year from sowing)

• Lifespan: Hardy biennial/perennial

Ideal For

• Cottage and traditional garden borders

• Planting against walls and fences

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Creating dramatic vertical height in displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Indoors March–May or directly outdoors May–June.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly in trays or pots of moist seed compost, cover lightly.

   • Keep at 15–20°C for germination (14–21 days).

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 45–60 cm apart.

3. Care: Provide support in exposed areas. Deadhead faded flowers to encourage further blooming.

Climbing Flower Mix – 3 g Seeds

Transform fences, trellises, and arches with this colorful Climbing Flower Mix. Including Mina (Spanish Flag), Sweet Pea, Cobaea (Cup-and-Saucer Vine), climbing beans, and Morning Glory, this blend offers a succession of vibrant flowers and lush foliage throughout summer. Easy to grow, fast-climbing, and perfect for vertical gardens.

Why Grow "Climbing Flower Mix"

• A vibrant blend of climbing annuals

• Covers fences, arches, and trellises quickly

• Long-lasting color all summer

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual climbing flower mix

• Height: 1.5–3 m (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, vertical gardening

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Brightening fences and walls

• Arches and pergolas

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–21 days depending on species

• Provide strong support for climbing

• Regular watering encourages lush growth

Dwarf Verbena 'Apricot' – Seeds (Verbena hybrida nana)

Dwarf Verbena 'Apricot' is a compact, free-flowering annual that brings a soft, warm glow to garden beds, borders, and containers. With its clusters of delicate apricot-colored blooms, this charming plant is ideal for edging pathways, filling pots, or creating cheerful bedding displays. Known for its long flowering season, it will brighten up your garden from summer into autumn.

Why Grow Dwarf Verbena 'Apricot'?

• Compact, dwarf-growing variety – perfect for small spaces

• Long-lasting apricot blooms in dense clusters

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Excellent for beds, borders, window boxes, and pots

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, cover lightly with compost

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

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

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering

Tip: Ideal for bedding schemes when mixed with other pastel shades for a soft summer display.

Balcony Flower Mix – 0.5 g Seeds

Create a vibrant display in pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets with this Balcony Flower Mix. A carefully chosen blend of lobelia, petunia, marigold, busy lizzie, and snapdragon ensures continuous blooms in a rainbow of colors all summer long. Perfect for small spaces, this easy-to-grow mix provides nonstop brightness from early summer until frost.

Why Grow "Balcony Flower Mix"

• Specially selected for pots, boxes, and baskets

• Bright, varied colors all season

• Compact, easy-to-grow varieties

• Long flowering for summer displays

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower mix

• Height: 20–35 cm (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Balcony boxes, pots, hanging baskets

Ideal For

• Window boxes and small-space gardening

• Patio and balcony planters

• Hanging baskets with trailing and upright forms

• Continuous summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant into pots or boxes after frost

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to extend flowering

Snowland Daisy 'Pure White' Seeds (Chrysanthemum paludosum)

Add a touch of brightness to your garden with the charming Snowland Daisy 'Pure White'. These compact, bushy plants are covered with masses of pure white blooms and sunny yellow centers, creating a cheerful carpet of flowers. Perfect for edging, containers, or rock gardens, they provide long-lasting color throughout the summer.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of pure white blooms with golden centers

• Compact, low-growing habit for neat displays

• Excellent for borders, pots, and edging

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum paludosum

• Annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Blooming period: Summer to autumn

• Sun-loving and easy to grow

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and ground cover

• Patio pots and containers

• Flower bed edging and borders

Sowing

• Sow indoors from March–April or directly outdoors from May

• Cover lightly with soil, keep moist until germination (7–14 days at 18–20°C)

• Thin and transplant seedlings once large enough to handle

• Flowers from June onwards