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Sunflower Dwarf Fantasy Mix – 50 Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Bring vibrant colour and cheerful charm to even the smallest garden spaces with the Dwarf Fantasy Mix Sunflower. This compact selection offers a delightful blend of bright, eye-catching blooms in warm summer shades. Perfect for borders, pots, balconies, children’s gardens, or anywhere you want the joy of sunflowers without the towering height.

Features & Benefits

• Dwarf habit – typically grows 40–60 cm tall, ideal for containers and small spaces

• Mixed colours – includes a beautiful range of yellows, golds, oranges, reds, and bicolours

• Fast and easy to grow – excellent for beginners and children

• Great for pollinators – attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Long flowering period – blooms throughout summer with continuous colour

• Strong stems – withstand wind and weather better than tall varieties

Growing Information

• Sowing time: March–June

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Location: Full sun

• Height: Approx. 40–60 cm

• Spacing: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

How to Grow

Sow seeds directly outdoors after frost has passed, or start indoors in pots for earlier blooms. Plant 1–2 cm deep in warm, well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Once established, these sunflowers are hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant.

Ideal For

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Small gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Cut flower displays (short-stemmed arrangements)

• Children’s gardening projects

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.

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.

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

Black Peony Poppy – Seeds (Papaver paeoniflorum)

Black Peony Poppy (Papaver paeoniflorum) is a striking annual known for its large, double-layered deep black blooms. Its dramatic flowers create a bold statement in borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, this poppy adds a unique, elegant touch while attracting pollinators to your garden.

Why Grow "Black Peony Poppy"

• Large, double deep black blooms

• Long flowering period from late spring to early summer

• Adds a dramatic, elegant accent to gardens

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver paeoniflorum)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Dramatic focal points in borders and beds

• Cottage-style and romantic gardens

• Cutting gardens for unique bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong 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

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

Blue Lace Flower Seeds (Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea)

The Blue Lace Flower is an elegant and delicate annual, much loved for its airy umbels of soft sky-blue blossoms. Each flower head resembles lacework, carried on long slender stems, making it ideal for cutting. With its light, lacy texture, this plant brings charm and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. It is also a superb choice for floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.

What Makes It Special

• Produces lace-like umbels of pastel blue blooms

• Excellent cut flower with a long vase life

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Adds a soft, romantic touch to borders and bouquets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea

• Common name: Blue Lace Flower

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows

• Borders and mixed beds

• Cut flower and dried arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly in trays with seed compost or directly outdoors in fine soil

   • Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite

   • Keep moist until seedlings appear (14–21 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering; provide support in windy sites

“Blindeyes” Poppy – Seeds (Papaver dobium)

Description:
Add delicate charm to your garden with “Blindeyes” Poppy (Papaver dobium). This striking annual produces elegant, cup-shaped blooms in shades of white or pale pink with a dark central “eye,” giving it its distinctive name. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, these poppies attract pollinators and bring a soft, whimsical touch to any garden. Easy to grow from seed and long-flowering, they are ideal for both naturalistic and formal plantings.

Key Features

• Elegant cup-shaped blooms with a dark central “eye”

• Annual variety, easy to grow from seed

• Long-lasting blooms from late spring to summer

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Adds delicate charm to borders and meadows

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Naturalistic or whimsical garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Outdoors: March–April

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Care Tips

• Water lightly until seedlings establish

• Deadhead faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

• Allow some self-seeding for future seasons