Sow in May

Pot Marigold 'Gitana Mix' – Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Brighten up your garden with the charming Pot Marigold 'Gitana Mix'. This compact variety produces a vibrant blend of orange, yellow, and golden blooms that flower freely throughout summer. Perfect for borders, pots, or cottage-style gardens, these cheerful marigolds are also edible and can be used to decorate salads and dishes.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf variety with nonstop blooms

• A mix of warm, sunny colors that light up the garden

• Dual-purpose: ornamental beauty and edible petals

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Annual, bushy habit

• Flowers: summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Bedding, borders, and cottage gardens

• Pots and containers

• Cutting gardens and edible flower use

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May in well-drained soil, full sun

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

Pot Marigold ‘Geisha Girl’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

A charming and easy-to-grow annual, Pot Marigold ‘Geisha Girl’ produces bright, double orange blooms with a cheerful, ruffled appearance. Hardy and long-flowering, this variety is perfect for borders, containers, and edible gardens, attracting pollinators while adding vibrant color from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Double, ruffled orange blooms with a striking presence

• Hardy and low-maintenance, ideal for novice gardeners

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supports pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

• Bloom time: Spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly and edible gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year after sowing

Pot Marigold Dwarf ‘Sunset Buff’ – Apricot – 1,000 Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

The Dwarf Pot Marigold ‘Sunset Buff’ is a charming, compact variety producing apricot-peach blooms with soft golden undertones. Its warm pastel shades bring a unique elegance to beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, this hardy annual is also edible, with petals traditionally used to decorate salads or for natural dye.

Highlights

• Distinctive apricot–buff blooms with golden tones

• Compact, dwarf habit – perfect for pots and borders

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Edible petals for salads and herbal uses

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

• Variety: Dwarf ‘Sunset Buff’ (Apricot)

• Seed Count: 1,000 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–30 cm tall, compact growth

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June – October

Perfect For

• Bedding, borders, and cottage gardens

• Patio pots and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edible flower displays and herbal uses

Sowing Instructions

• Sow outdoors March–May or August–September for overwintering

• Sow directly into soil, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Poppy Shirley Double Mix – Seeds

(Papaver rhoeas)

Poppy Shirley Double Mix is a charming annual that produces masses of fully double, ruffled blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, coral, and white. Known for its delicate, romantic appearance, this variety adds a touch of elegance to cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Long-lasting and easy to grow, it also makes a delightful cut flower.

Why Grow Poppy Shirley Double Mix?

• Fully double, ruffled blooms in soft pastel colors

• Hardy and easy to grow annual

• Ideal for naturalistic planting or cut flowers

• Attracts pollinators, bees, and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower borders

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Naturalized planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October directly in prepared soil

• Lightly cover seeds and keep soil moist

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead to extend flowering or allow self-seeding for next season

Poppy Double ‘Violet Blush’ – 500 Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Poppy Double ‘Violet Blush’ (Papaver somniferum) is an elegant annual producing large, double-layered blooms in soft violet-pink shades. Its luxurious, ruffled petals create a stunning display in borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while adding romantic color to your garden.

Why Grow "Violet Blush"

• Large, double ruffled flowers in soft violet-pink

• Long-lasting blooms from late spring to early summer

• Adds a romantic, cottage-garden look

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Romantic and cottage-style gardens

• Flower borders and beds

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly planting

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

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

Poppy ‘Danish Flag’ – Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Poppy ‘Danish Flag’ (Papaver somniferum) is a bold and eye-catching annual variety, producing large scarlet-red blooms with crisp white crosses that resemble the Danish flag. These dramatic flowers make a real statement in borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, flowering freely through summer. Easy to grow and self-seeding, they return year after year with minimal effort. Perfect for pollinator-friendly planting, they also add a unique touch to cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow "Danish Flag"

• Striking red-and-white blooms resembling the Danish flag

• Long flowering through summer

• Easy to grow and self-seeding

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, meadows, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold summer garden displays

• Naturalistic or wildflower-style planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding dramatic blooms to floral arrangements

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Self-seeds easily for naturalized displays

Poppy ‘Blue Moon’ – 500 Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Poppy ‘Blue Moon’ (Papaver somniferum) is a stunning annual featuring large, silky sky-blue flowers with a delicate, dreamy appearance. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, it creates a striking display from late spring to early summer. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it also attracts pollinators to your garden.

Why Grow "Blue Moon"

• Large, silky sky-blue blooms

• Long flowering period from late spring to early summer

• Adds a dreamy, cottage-garden aesthetic

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Cottage-style gardens and flower borders

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Adding bold color to garden beds

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 if desired

Pink Lavender – Seeds

(Lavandula latifolia)

Pink Lavender is a beautiful perennial herb with aromatic foliage and soft pink-purple flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies. Its compact, upright growth makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it adds fragrance and color to any garden while providing culinary and ornamental uses.

Why Grow Pink Lavender?

• Soft pink-purple flower spikes with aromatic foliage

• Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies

• Compact, upright perennial

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, rockeries, and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Fragrant garden displays and herbal uses

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; prune after flowering to maintain shape