Sow in March

Canterbury Bells Mix Seeds (Campanula medium)

Canterbury Bells are classic biennial flowers cherished for their bell-shaped blooms in a range of vibrant colors. This mix produces tall, elegant stems covered in large, showy flowers that brighten borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. With their long-lasting blooms and architectural form, they are perfect for adding vertical interest and charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Produces bell-shaped flowers in multiple colors

• Tall, upright growth adds vertical structure to borders

• Excellent for cut flowers with a long vase life

• Biennial: flowers in the second year for a reliable display

Key Features

• Botanical name: Campanula medium

• Common name: Canterbury Bells

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; early to mid-summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Mixed flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–March for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on surface and lightly press into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; stake taller varieties if needed

Candytuft ‘Fairy Mix’ Seeds (Iberis umbellata)

Candytuft ‘Fairy Mix’ is a charming annual featuring clusters of small, delicate flowers in shades of white, pink, and purple. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it adds a soft, colorful touch to summer gardens and attracts pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Clusters of small, delicate flowers in white, pink, and purple

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Iberis umbellata

• Variety: ‘Fairy Mix’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–July

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and rock gardens

• Containers and patio displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Softening paths and garden edges

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 and press lightly

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a striking variety with silky lilac-pink flowers that glow in the sun. This hardy, drought-tolerant annual thrives in poor soils and is perfect for borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows. Flowering from summer into autumn, it brings long-lasting color while attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it will return year after year with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Purple Gleam"

• Unique lilac-pink flowers with a shimmering finish

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, meadows, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Naturalistic and wildflower-style gardens

• Adding soft, unusual color to borders and beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Easy, low-maintenance seasonal color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September for earlier blooms

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

• Self-seeds freely for natural displays

California Poppy ‘Golden West’ – 2,500 Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Golden West’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a vibrant, hardy annual producing brilliant golden-orange blooms that light up borders, meadows, and large-scale plantings. Fast-growing and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and attracts pollinators. Perfect for naturalized gardens or mass displays, it offers long-lasting summer color.

Why Grow "Golden West"

• Brilliant golden-orange blooms

• Fast-growing and hardy

• Long-lasting flowering from spring to summer

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, meadows, naturalized gardens, mass plantings

Ideal For

• Large-scale and naturalized plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style or wildflower borders

• Low-maintenance, sunny garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–15 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering if desired

California Poppy 'Frilled Rose' – Seeds

(Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy 'Frilled Rose' is a vibrant, hardy annual known for its frilled, soft pink blooms that bring a cheerful splash of colour to gardens. Its delicate, fern-like foliage complements the flowers, creating an attractive, low-maintenance display. This fast-growing variety thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil, perfect for borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer colour

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm spacing

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Low-maintenance; drought-tolerant once established

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix (Eschscholzia californica) offers a charming blend of delicate, cup-shaped blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, cream, and apricot. This low-maintenance annual brightens borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens with a long flowering season. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for sunny spots and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow "Ballerina Mix"

• Soft, pastel-colored blooms in pink, cream, and apricot

• Long flowering season from spring to autumn

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant annual

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and rockeries

• Wildflower and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Butter Daisy – Seeds (Melampodium paludosum)

Butter Daisy (Melampodium paludosum) is a cheerful, low-growing annual that produces masses of bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers all summer long. With its compact, bushy habit and continuous blooms, it’s perfect for borders, edging, rockeries, and containers. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and heat-loving, this daisy thrives in hot, sunny spots and poor soils, making it a reliable choice for vibrant, low-maintenance displays.

Why Grow "Butter Daisy"

• Masses of bright golden-yellow flowers

• Compact and bushy with nonstop blooms

• Heat- and drought-tolerant

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Melampodium paludosum)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, edging, rock gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding bright summer color to small spaces

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Low-maintenance or hot, sunny gardens

• Long-lasting bedding and edging

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Butterfly Wildflower Mix – 1g Seeds

Bring your garden to life with the Butterfly Wildflower Mix, specially selected to attract butterflies and other pollinators. This colorful blend combines hardy annuals and perennials that provide nectar-rich flowers from early summer through autumn. Easy to sow and low-maintenance, it creates a vibrant, wildlife-friendly display that supports biodiversity.

Why Grow Butterfly Wildflower Mix?

• Specially formulated to attract butterflies

• Long season of nectar-rich blooms

• Easy to sow directly outdoors

• Supports pollinators and biodiversity

Key Features

• Type: Annuals and perennials mix

• Height: 30–90 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Coverage: 1 g covers approx. 1–2 m²

Ideal For

• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

• Naturalized areas and meadows

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Low-maintenance landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–June or September

• Rake soil to a fine tilth, scatter seeds evenly, cover lightly

• Water gently until established

• Thin seedlings where necessary

• Allow some plants to self-seed for following years

Tip: For best results, sow in a sunny spot with poor to moderately fertile soil.

Blueweed Flower Mix Seeds (Echium plantagineum)

The Blueweed Flower Mix is a vibrant and easy-to-grow annual that produces a spectacular display of blue, pink, violet, and purple trumpet-shaped blooms. Also known as Paterson’s Curse, this wildflower is prized for its striking colors and its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout summer. Perfect for naturalistic planting, wildflower meadows, or borders, this hardy mix thrives in poor soils and sunny sites, offering months of color with minimal care.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting multi-colored floral display

• Excellent for wildlife-friendly gardens

• Thrives in dry, poor soils where other flowers may struggle

• Perfect choice for naturalistic meadows and pollinator habitats

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echium plantagineum

• Common name: Blueweed / Paterson’s Curse

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–80 cm tall, 20–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained sandy or gravelly soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cottage gardens

• Low-maintenance beds and borders

• Naturalizing in sunny, dry spots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors or September for earlier blooms next year

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds directly where they are to flower, in well-prepared soil

   • Lightly rake in and firm down

   • Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Once established, requires very little maintenance. Tolerant of drought. Deadhead to prolong flowering.