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Sweet William 'Super Duplex' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Mix Double)

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' is a biennial flower prized for its lush, double-layered blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its dense flower clusters and upright growth make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, adding a bold and elegant splash of color.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense, double-layered flower clusters

• Vibrant mix of colors for eye-catching displays

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Super Duplex'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

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

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

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus)

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed' is a biennial flower prized for its clusters of fragrant blooms with contrasting “eye” centers. This mix offers a variety of vivid colors, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its upright growth and dense flower clusters add dramatic color and charm to any garden setting.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense clusters of fragrant, bi-colored flowers

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Biennial: provides a reliable display in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio pots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

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

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

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; remove spent flowers to prolong bloom

Sweet Scabious Dwarf Double Mix – Seeds

(Scabiosa atropurpurea)

Sweet Scabious Dwarf Double Mix produces compact, bushy plants adorned with fully double, colourful blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and cream. Long-flowering and easy to grow, these dwarf scabious plants are perfect for borders, rockeries, and container displays. They attract butterflies and bees, making them a pollinator-friendly garden choice.

Why Grow Sweet Scabious Dwarf Double Mix?

• Fully double, colourful flowers in pink, lavender, and cream

• Compact and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Annual / short-lived perennial

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowers: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Rockeries and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead to prolong flowering

Sweet Pea ‘Royal Pink’ – 50 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea ‘Royal Pink’ is a charming climbing annual with large, beautifully scented blooms in a vibrant shade of rose-pink. Perfect for trellises, fences, or obelisks, this variety adds height, fragrance, and a romantic touch to summer gardens. Its long stems make it excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow ‘Royal Pink’?

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Vigorous climbing habit (up to 180–200 cm)

• Abundant blooms in radiant pink

• Superb for cut flowers and garden displays

Key Features

• Type: Annual climbing flower

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Trellises, fences, cut flowers, containers (with support)

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in pots, 1–2 cm deep

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Pinch out tips for bushier growth

• Train onto supports as they climb

Tip: Regular picking of blooms encourages continuous flowering.

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

Sweet Pea Old Spice Light Blue – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus)

The Old Spice Light Blue Sweet Pea is a charming heirloom variety, prized for its delicate pale blue blooms and delicious fragrance. Part of the famous Old Spice collection, it is especially valued for its heat tolerance and ability to flower well throughout summer. Perfect for trellises, arches, fences, and containers, it also makes an excellent cut flower, filling the home with its sweet scent.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climbing plant

• Height: 180–200 cm (with support)

• Spread: 30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Climbing arches, trellises, and fences

• Cottage and scented gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Attracting pollinators

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April (in pots/modules)

• Sow outdoors: March–May (direct into soil)

• Sow depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Support: Provide trellis, netting, or canes

• Care: Regular picking encourages more blooms; water well in dry periods

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘Starry Nights’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea ‘Starry Nights’ is an heirloom Old Spice variety prized for its fragrant, deep purple blooms speckled with lighter lilac spots, evoking a night sky full of stars. This climbing sweet pea is heat-tolerant, long-flowering, and perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements that fill the garden with scent and color.

Why Grow 'Starry Nights'

• Rich, deep purple flowers with lilac “stars”

• Exceptionally fragrant and heat-tolerant

• Long stems ideal for cutting and bouquets

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Provide climbing support

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘Cupani’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea ‘Cupani’ is a historic variety dating back to the 17th century, often called the original sweet pea. It bears bicolor blooms of rich crimson-purple and violet, with a strong, intoxicating fragrance. A vigorous climber, it adds timeless beauty and perfume to fences, arches, and cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow ‘Cupani’?

• Heritage sweet pea, dating back centuries

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Crimson-purple and violet bicolor blooms

• Excellent for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climber

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, rich soil

• Uses: Arches, fences, trellises, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Traditional cottage gardens

• Climbing displays with fragrance

• Cutting for vases and bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 20–30 cm

• Provide climbing support

• Deadhead regularly for more blooms

Sweet Pea Old Spice 'Violet Queen' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic heirloom variety, Sweet Pea 'Violet Queen' belongs to the renowned Old Spice group—celebrated for its exceptional fragrance and heat tolerance. This charming climbing sweet pea produces masses of blooms in deep violet-purple shades, filling the garden with nostalgic summer perfume. Perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow 'Violet Queen'

• Rich violet-purple blooms with outstanding fragrance

• More heat tolerant than many other sweet peas

• Excellent for cutting – long stems and lasting vase life

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, cut flowers, cottage gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

• Regular deadheading prolongs flowering