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Wild Bergamot – 1,300 Seeds (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a hardy perennial known for its fragrant lavender-pink blooms and aromatic foliage. A favorite of pollinators, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it perfect for pollinator gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it provides long-lasting color and texture from mid-summer to early autumn.

Why Grow "Wild Bergamot"

• Fragrant lavender-pink blooms

• Aromatic foliage with medicinal and culinary uses

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Hardy and low-maintenance perennial

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Monarda fistulosa)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style or naturalized borders

• Wildflower meadows

• Herbal and sensory gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Yellow Iris – Seeds

(Iris pseudacorus)

The Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) is a striking perennial, known for its large golden-yellow blooms and elegant sword-like foliage. Naturally found along riverbanks and ponds, it thrives in moist to wet soil, making it a perfect choice for water gardens, bog gardens, or pond edges. In late spring to early summer, it produces showy flowers that attract pollinators and provide a beautiful contrast to lush greenery. Hardy and low-maintenance, this iris is both ornamental and beneficial for wildlife habitats.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial, aquatic/marginal plant

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile; thrives in boggy or wet conditions

Ideal For

• Pond edges, water features, and wetlands

• Wildlife and naturalistic gardens

• Cottage and perennial borders (in moist soil)

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors/outdoors: Autumn–Spring

• Pre-treatment: Seeds benefit from stratification (exposure to cold for 6–8 weeks) before sowing.

• Germination: Can be slow and irregular (1–3 months).

• Sow depth: Cover lightly with compost and keep moist.

• Transplanting: Move seedlings to permanent positions when large enough, ensuring soil remains moist.

Sweet Pea Parfume 'Edith Flanagan' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea 'Edith Flanagan' is a fragrant climbing annual with soft pink and white blooms, offering both charm and scent. Its long-lasting flowers are perfect for trellises, fences, pergolas, and containers. Loved for its sweet fragrance, it attracts pollinators while providing elegant vertical interest in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Delightfully scented blooms that fill the garden with fragrance

• Elegant climbing habit ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas

• Soft pink and white flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus

• Variety: 'Edith Flanagan'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 1.5–2 m; spread depends on support

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Containers and window boxes with support

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Fragrant floral displays and cut flowers

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Soak seeds overnight for quicker germination

   • Sow 2–3 cm deep in pots or seed trays

   • Germination in 10–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

4. Care: Provide support for climbing; water regularly and remove faded flowers to prolong blooming

Snow on the Mountain Seeds (Euphorbia marginata)

Snow on the Mountain is a striking annual known for its unique white-margined green foliage that creates a dramatic, snow-dusted effect. Its upright growth makes it perfect for garden borders, mixed beds, and floral displays. Loved for its ornamental foliage and easy care, it adds year-round interest to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white-edged foliage resembling a snow-dusted effect

• Upright, bushy growth adds structure and texture to gardens

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Excellent for cut foliage arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Euphorbia marginata

• Variety: Snow on the Mountain

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Garden borders and mixed beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Cut foliage for arrangements

• Adding ornamental texture and contrast

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or outdoors

2. How to sow:

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

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; maintain well-drained soil; no special feeding required

Snow in Summer Seeds (Cerastium tomentosum)

Snow in Summer is a hardy perennial ground cover that produces a blanket of silvery-grey foliage topped with masses of star-shaped white flowers in late spring. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, or between paving stones. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it brightens garden spaces with a soft, silvery shimmer.

What Makes It Special

• Silvery foliage with abundant star-shaped white flowers

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Ideal as ground cover or for rock gardens and slopes

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cerastium tomentosum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens, borders, and slopes

• Ground cover and pathways

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Lightly cover seeds with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the first or second year

Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix – Seeds (Silene coeli-rosa)

Also known as "Catchfly" or "Rose of Heaven", this charming annual produces a mass of delicate, starry blooms in shades of rose, pink, and white. Compact and free-flowering, it’s an excellent choice for borders, edging, and cottage-style gardens.

Why Grow Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix?

• Abundant, colorful blooms in soft shades

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer, in rose, pink, and white

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Use: Borders, edging, beds, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding color to mixed borders

• Filling gaps with quick summer flowers

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow: March–May directly outdoors

• Sow depth: Lightly cover seeds, keep soil moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Flowers: June–September

Tip: Deadhead regularly to encourage longer blooming.

Rock Cress Red – 300 Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum)

Rock Cress Red (Aubrieta cultorum) is a low-growing perennial with vibrant red flowers that form a dense, carpet-like display. Ideal for rockeries, walls, and borders, it blooms in early spring, adding an eye-catching splash of color to gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny, well-drained spots.

Why Grow "Rock Cress Red"

• Bright red flowers forming a dense, trailing carpet

• Early spring blooms for early garden color

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: March–May

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rockeries, walls, borders, ground cover

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Ground cover for sunny spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage compact growth

Rock Cress ‘Cascade Blue’ – Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum)

Rock Cress ‘Cascade Blue’ (Aubrieta cultorum) is a hardy, low-growing perennial renowned for its vibrant blue-purple flowers that carpet the garden in spring. Ideal for rockeries, walls, borders, and cascading over edges, this compact plant forms a dense mat of foliage with long-lasting blooms. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it provides early-season color and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Cascade Blue"

• Stunning blue-purple blooms in early spring

• Forms a dense, trailing mat perfect for rockeries and edges

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators to your garden

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: Early to mid-spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, walls, cascading over edges, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Border edging and ground cover

• Walls, steps, and raised beds

• Pollinator-friendly spring displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–March in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Dwarf Blanket Flower Mix Seeds (Gaillardia aristata ‘Nana’)

A compact and vibrant perennial, Dwarf Blanket Flower Mix produces daisy-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow with contrasting centers. Hardy, low-growing, and long-flowering, this variety is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, attracting bees and butterflies throughout summer.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, compact daisy-like flowers in red, orange, and yellow

• Hardy, low-growing, and ideal for small spaces

• Attracts pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Gaillardia aristata ‘Nana’

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Edging and small garden spaces

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing