Sow in May

Oil Squash 'Olga' Pumpkin – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

The Oil Squash 'Olga' is a versatile pumpkin variety prized for its dense, flavorful flesh and high oil content. Ideal for culinary use, soups, baking, or roasting, 'Olga' produces medium to large, round fruits with smooth skin and rich, orange flesh.

This vigorous plant grows well in garden beds or allotments, providing reliable yields throughout the season. Its robust growth habit and excellent storage qualities make it a practical choice for home gardeners seeking both taste and productivity.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: April – May after last frost

• Plant spacing: 100–120 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture; remove weeds to support healthy growth

Key Features

• Medium to large, round pumpkins with smooth skin

• Dense, flavorful flesh ideal for oil extraction, cooking, or baking

• High-yielding and vigorous plants

• Good storage qualities for long-term use

• Suitable for garden beds or allotments

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 90–120 days after sowing

• Pick when the skin is fully colored and hard; store in a dry, cool place.

Short Tip

Allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine for maximum flavor and oil content.

Obedient Plant Purple – Seeds (Physostegia virginiana)

Obedient Plant Purple (Physostegia virginiana) is a hardy perennial prized for its tall spikes of tubular purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. Known for its upright habit and easy-to-grow nature, this variety adds vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, it provides long-lasting color and a striking presence in any sunny garden.

Why Grow "Obedient Plant Purple"

• Tall spikes of vibrant purple tubular flowers

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for vertical interest

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Physostegia virginiana)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding height and structure to borders and beds

• Cottage-style and perennial garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Long-lasting summer and autumn floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

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

• Mulch in winter for protection in colder regions

Night Scented Stock – 5 000 Seeds (Matthiola bicornis)

Bring magic to your summer evenings with Night Scented Stock. By day, its blooms are modest, but as dusk falls, they release an irresistible sweet fragrance that perfumes the air. A must-have for evening gardens, patios, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Intensely fragrant blooms at night

• Easy to grow with minimal care

• Attracts evening pollinators and creates a romantic garden atmosphere

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Annual, fast-growing

• Best fragrance released at dusk and night

• Ideal for evening relaxation spaces

Ideal For

• Scented night gardens

• Patio containers near seating areas

• Borders and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May directly where they are to flower

• Sow thinly in well-prepared, free-draining soil

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

Nigella sativa ‘Black Cumin’ White – Seeds (Nigella sativa)

Nigella sativa ‘Black Cumin’ (Nigella sativa) is a graceful annual valued both as a culinary spice and an ornamental flower. It produces delicate white, star-shaped blooms that float above feathery foliage, followed by decorative seed pods. Known for its aromatic black seeds, often called black cumin, it has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional remedies. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this dual-purpose plant brings both beauty and practicality to the garden.

Why Grow "Black Cumin" White

• Delicate white blooms with airy foliage

• Produces edible black cumin seeds with culinary uses

• Attractive seed pods for dried arrangements

• Easy to grow and self-seeding annual

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Nigella sativa)

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Culinary seeds, borders, containers, dried flowers

Ideal For

• Herb and kitchen gardens

• Dual-purpose planting – ornamental and edible

• Borders and cottage-style displays

• Cutting and drying seed pods for decoration

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Self-seeds freely for naturalized planting

Nemophila ‘Penny Black’ – Seeds (Nemophila menziesii)

The Nemophila ‘Penny Black’ is an annual with striking deep purple to almost black flowers featuring subtle white centers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing a dramatic and elegant display in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Unique deep purple, almost black blooms with white centers

• Compact, spreading growth habit for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds contrast and drama to mixed flower beds and gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila menziesii

• Variety: ‘Penny Black’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Creating striking color contrast in mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ – Seeds (Nemophila maculata)

The Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ is an annual with striking white cup-shaped flowers marked by bold purple spots, giving a unique, eye-catching display. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a charming carpet of patterned blooms in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white flowers with deep purple spots

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds visual interest and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila maculata

• Variety: ‘Five Spot’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ – Seeds (Nemophila menziesii insignis)

The Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ is an annual favorite producing a carpet of delicate sky-blue, cup-shaped flowers with white centers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a soft, charming display in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning sky-blue flowers with white centers

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Attracts pollinators and adds charm to any garden

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila menziesii insignis

• Variety: ‘Baby Blue Eyes’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock gardens and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Needle Aster Purple – 300 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Bring vibrant purple color and texture to your garden with Needle Aster Purple (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, needle-shaped petals in rich purple tones. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, these asters bloom from late summer to autumn and attract pollinators. Easy to grow from seed, they provide long-lasting, eye-catching displays.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with dense needle-shaped purple flowers

• Long-lasting blooms from late summer to autumn

• Ideal for cutting and floral arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Vibrant seasonal color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer

Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska Salmon' Seeds (Tropaeolum nanum)

Add a splash of elegance with Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska Salmon'. Compact and easy to grow, this variety features salmon-pink blooms against striking variegated foliage, creating a stunning contrast in borders, containers, or hanging baskets.

What Makes It Special

• Unique salmon blooms with decorative marbled leaves

• Dwarf, compact habit—perfect for small spaces

• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery flavor

Key Features

• Botanical name: Tropaeolum nanum

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

Ideal For

• Containers, window boxes, and borders

• Edible gardens and companion planting

• Adding vibrant color to small spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 1 cm deep in pots or trays

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–18°C

• Harden off and transplant after last frost in sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May in final position