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Cosmos 'Sensation' Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Cosmos 'Sensation' mix is a classic cottage garden favorite, producing masses of large, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, carmine, red, and pure white. With delicate, fern-like foliage and tall, graceful stems, this variety adds a light and airy charm to borders, wildflower meadows, and cut flower displays. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, it is an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

Highlights

• Large daisy-like flowers in a vibrant color mix

• Ferny foliage and tall, elegant stems

• Long flowering season, from summer to autumn

• Excellent for cut flowers

• Hardy and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: 'Sensation' Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–120 cm tall, 40–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Borders and background color

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with fine compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Harden off and plant out after the last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Alternatively, sow direct outdoors April–May where plants are to grow

Poppy 'Ladybird' – 3000 Seeds (Papaver commutatum)

Add drama and charm to your garden with Poppy 'Ladybird'. This eye-catching variety produces vivid scarlet-red blooms each marked with a bold black blotch at the base of every petal, reminiscent of a ladybird’s spots. Compact and easy to grow, it creates a striking display in beds, borders, and wildflower plantings.

Why Grow 'Ladybird'

• Striking scarlet-red flowers with black blotches

• Compact and easy to grow

• Long flowering season

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Papaver commutatum)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Adding bold splashes of color

• Naturalizing in meadows or borders

• Wildlife-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Sow thinly in prepared soil, cover lightly

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor, well-drained soil in full sun

Petunia Mix – Seeds (Petunia hybrida pendula)

The Petunia Mix is a trailing variety producing a cascade of colorful blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. Its pendulous habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers, creating a vibrant, overflowing display all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Cascading trailing habit for dramatic garden displays

• Mixed vibrant colors for long-lasting visual appeal

• Continuous flowering from early summer to autumn

• Ideal for creating striking hanging baskets and container arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Petunia hybrida pendula

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall, trailing 40–50 cm

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Patio containers and garden planters

• Adding trailing color to borders and raised beds

• Brightening balconies and terraces

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Surface sow on moist seed compost

   • Press lightly; do not cover

   • Maintain 20–24°C; germination 10–21 days

3. After germination:

   • Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough

   • Harden off before planting out after the last frost

   • Space 20–25 cm apart for trailing growth

Sweet Pea ‘Watermelon’ (Pink) – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus elegance) – Annual Climber

The Sweet Pea ‘Watermelon’ is a stunning variety with bright pink blooms that resemble the refreshing tones of watermelon. Beloved for their fragrance and elegant form, these long-stemmed flowers are perfect for cutting gardens, trellises, and cottage borders. A vigorous climber, it brings height, charm, and color all summer long.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climbing vine

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Trellises, arches, and fences

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Fragrant summer bouquets

• Attracting pollinators

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in pots at 15–18°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly after frost

• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 20 cm apart

• Care: Provide support; water regularly; pick flowers frequently to encourage continuous blooms

SOFT PINK MALLOW SEEDS (Lavatera trimestris)

Soft Pink Mallow is a charming annual that fills the garden with delicate, hibiscus-like blooms in soft pastel pink. Flowering over a long summer season, it creates a graceful display in borders, beds, and cottage gardens while also making an excellent cut flower. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, this mallow is perfect for adding color and elegance with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Soft Pink Mallow"

• Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers in soft pink shades

• Long flowering season for continuous color

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lavatera trimestris)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and informal garden styles

• Adding soft pastel tones to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

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

Dwarf Snapdragon Mixed Seeds (Antirrhinum majus ‘Nanum’)

Dwarf Snapdragon Mixed is a compact, bushy variety producing charming spikes of colorful flowers in a wide range of shades. Unlike tall snapdragons, this dwarf form is perfect for containers, edging, and the front of borders. With its cheerful blooms and long flowering season, it’s an easy way to brighten up your summer garden.

What Makes It Special

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Bright, tubular flowers in assorted colors

• Long-lasting summer display

• Great for pots, window boxes, and borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus ‘Nanum’

• Variety: Mixed

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Containers, window boxes, and patio pots

• Fronts of borders and garden edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer bedding displays

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost; press lightly but do not cover

   • Germination takes 10–14 days at 18–20°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 15–20 cm apart after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Keep soil evenly moist and deadhead regularly to extend flowering

Painted Daisy Rainbow Mix Seeds (Chrysanthemum carinatum)

The Painted Daisy Rainbow Mix is a spectacular annual flower producing bold, daisy-like blooms in a wide range of colors—reds, pinks, yellows, whites, and bicolors, often with striking contrasting rings around the center. These cheerful flowers not only brighten up beds and borders but also make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers. Easy to grow, they thrive in most garden soils and add a true splash of rainbow color throughout the summer.

What Makes It Special

• Striking multi-colored blooms with bold ring patterns

• Easy to grow, fast-flowering annual

• Excellent for cut flowers and garden displays

• Provides long-lasting summer color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum carinatum (also known as Glebionis carinata)

• Variety: Rainbow Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–70 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting (attracts bees & butterflies)

• Vibrant cut flower arrangements

• Summer bedding displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on fine, moist compost, covering lightly with soil

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

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly in dry weather, deadhead to prolong flowering

🌸 Petunia hybrida Multiflora Nana Blue ‘Picotee’ – Compact Petunia with Elegant Picotee-Edged Flowers

‘Nana Blue Picotee’ is a charming multiflora petunia featuring rich blue flowers edged with a crisp white picotee margin. The plants are compact, low-growing and well-branched, making them ideal for containers, window boxes, borders and bedding displays. Multiflora petunias are known for their excellent weather tolerance, producing masses of blooms even in less-than-perfect summer conditions.

Key Features

● Striking blue flowers with clean white picotee edging

● Compact “nana” habit with tidy, uniform growth

● Multiflora type – very weather-tolerant and free-flowering

● Ideal for containers, baskets and bedding

● Long flowering season throughout summer

How to Sow & Grow Petunia ‘Nana Blue Picotee’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost

Direct outdoors: Not recommended

Flowering: VI–X (June–October)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 20–22 °C (68–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; gently press into compost (light required)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost or soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start early under cover for the longest flowering period.

● Provide good light during early growth to keep plants compact.

● Feed regularly once flowering begins.

● Light deadheading or trimming keeps plants neat and floriferous.

● Excellent choice for exposed positions due to strong weather resistance.

Special Features

● Classic picotee flower pattern

● Compact multiflora petunia with strong garden performance

● Reliable, long-lasting summer colour