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Aster "Color Carpet Mix" – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" is a charming dwarf variety that produces a vivid carpet of colorful blooms in late summer and autumn. With compact, bushy growth and daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, blue, and white, this mix is perfect for brightening borders, rockeries, and container displays. Long-lasting blooms make them excellent for cutting, bringing cheer indoors as well.

Why Grow Aster "Color Carpet Mix"?

• Compact, bushy habit with masses of blooms

• Vibrant mix of summer and autumn colors

• Long flowering season

• Great for edging, containers & small gardens

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: July–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Bedding & edging

• Rock gardens and low borders

• Patio containers

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in trays or pots, lightly covering seeds

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20 cm apart

• Sow outdoors: May, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Remove faded blooms to extend flowering season

Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon – Seeds

(Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon is a low-growing annual with dense clusters of fragrant, salmon-colored flowers. Its spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers. Long-flowering, easy to grow, and attractive to pollinators, it adds a soft, delicate touch to any garden.

Why Grow Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon?

• Dense clusters of fragrant salmon-colored blooms

• Low-growing, spreading habit

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowers: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, rockeries, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edging and groundcover plantings

• Low-maintenance, long-flowering displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Regular watering; deadhead for prolonged flowering

Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ – Seeds (Rudbeckia fulgida)

Description:
Add long-lasting summer color with Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ (Rudbeckia fulgida). This hardy perennial produces striking golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers on strong, upright stems. Blooming from midsummer to autumn, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies and is perfect for borders, mixed beds, and cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and low maintenance, ‘Goldsturm’ is a reliable favorite for any garden.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with dark centers

• Hardy, long-lasting perennial

• Blooms midsummer through autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Strong, upright stems; ideal for cutting

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and perennial gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Sow Outdoors: April–May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Deadhead faded blooms to extend flowering

• Water moderately during dry spells

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor

• Mulch in winter in colder regions

Love-in-a-Mist 'African Bride' – Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Grace your garden with the delicate beauty of Love-in-a-Mist 'African Bride'. This unique variety produces pure white blooms accented by dark, contrasting centers and fine, feathery foliage. Elegant and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, cutting, and drying.

Why Grow 'African Bride'

• Pure white blooms with striking dark centers

• Long-lasting as cut or dried flowers

• Easy to grow with airy, fern-like foliage

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Nigella damascena)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower borders

• Summer bouquets and wedding flowers

• Adding soft texture to plantings

• Wildlife-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September

• Direct sow into prepared soil, thin as needed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Rock Cress Cascade ‘Leichtlinii’ – Seeds

(Aubrieta cultorum)

Rock Cress Cascade ‘Leichtlinii’ is a hardy perennial that forms a dense, cascading mat of vibrant purple flowers in spring. Perfect for rockeries, walls, and borders, its low-growing habit and abundant blooms create a stunning floral carpet. It’s drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and attracts pollinators.

Why Grow Rock Cress ‘Leichtlinii’?

• Dense cascading growth with vibrant purple flowers

• Hardy perennial with long-lasting spring blooms

• Excellent for rockeries, walls, and borders

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowers: Spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Walls, slopes, and borders

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Low-maintenance groundcover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Minimal maintenance; trim after flowering to maintain shape

🌸 Petunia grandiflora F1 ‘Blue Veined’ – Large-Flowered Hybrid with Striking Veined Blooms

Petunia grandiflora F1 ‘Blue Veined’ is an eye-catching large-flowered petunia hybrid producing bold blue to violet blooms highlighted with distinctive darker veining. The flowers are large and showy, creating strong visual impact in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and bedding displays. Thanks to F1 hybrid vigour, plants are uniform, free-flowering and reliable, performing well throughout the summer season when given sun and regular feeding.

Key Features

● Large grandiflora flowers with decorative blue veining

● F1 hybrid for strong growth and uniform plants

● Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

● Excellent for containers, baskets and bedding

● High ornamental value with intense colour contrast

How to Sow & Grow Petunia ‘Blue Veined’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost

Direct outdoors: Not recommended

Flowering: VI–X (June–October)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 20–22 °C (68–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; gently press into compost (light required)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost or soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start early under cover for the longest flowering period.

● Provide good light to prevent stretching at seedling stage.

● Feed regularly once flowering begins.

● Remove spent flowers or trim lightly to keep plants tidy.

● Protect young plants from cold and strong winds.

Special Features

● Striking veined flower pattern

● Premium F1 hybrid quality

● Excellent summer performance in containers

🌸 Callistephus chinensis Pompon Aster ‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ – Compact Plants with Perfect Pompon Blooms

‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ is a striking pompon aster variety producing perfectly rounded, fully double flowers inspired by the Japanese “rising sun” colour style. The mix consists of red-and-white, blue-and-white, and pink-and-white blooms, each with a clear contrasting centre. The flowers are held on strong stems above neat, compact plants. Flowering in late summer, this variety is ideal for bedding displays, borders, containers and cut flowers. Uniform growth and excellent flower form make it a favourite for both gardens and floral arrangements.

Key Features

● Fully double, perfectly rounded pompon flowers

● Attractive colour mix inspired by “Hi-no-maru” style

● Compact, upright plants with strong stems

● Excellent for bedding, pots and cut flowers

● Late-summer colour when many annuals fade

How to Sow & Grow Pompon Aster ‘Hi-no-maru Mix’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once seedlings are sturdy and frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VII–IX (July–September)

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Avoid growing asters in the same spot every year to reduce disease risk.

● Water at soil level to keep foliage dry.

● Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth.

● Cut flowers regularly to extend blooming.

● Ideal for late-summer borders and floral displays.

Special Features

● Classic pompon flower shape with excellent uniformity

● Strong stems ideal for cutting

● Decorative Japanese-inspired colour mix

Hollyhock ‘Chaters Double Triumph Mix’ Seeds (Althaea rosea)

A true cottage garden classic, the Hollyhock ‘Chaters Double Triumph Mix’ produces tall, stately flower spikes adorned with large, fully double blooms in a rich blend of colors – from soft pastels to vibrant shades. These majestic perennials (often grown as biennials) create a dramatic vertical accent at the back of borders, alongside walls, or in wildflower-style gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning double blooms in a wide range of colors

• Impressive tall spires up to 1.8–2.5 m high

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• A long-standing favorite in cottage and traditional gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Althaea rosea

• Common name: Hollyhock Chaters Double Triumph Mix

• Seed count: Approx. per pack (customizable)

• Height/Spread: 180–250 cm tall, 50–60 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained fertile soil

• Flowering period: July – September (second year from sowing)

• Lifespan: Hardy biennial/perennial

Ideal For

• Cottage and traditional garden borders

• Planting against walls and fences

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Creating dramatic vertical height in displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Indoors March–May or directly outdoors May–June.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly in trays or pots of moist seed compost, cover lightly.

   • Keep at 15–20°C for germination (14–21 days).

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 45–60 cm apart.

3. Care: Provide support in exposed areas. Deadhead faded flowers to encourage further blooming.

Fragrant Flowers Mix – 1g

The Fragrant Flowers Mix is a carefully selected blend of annuals and perennials chosen for their delightful scents and beautiful blooms. From sweet peas and stocks to aromatic herbs and cottage garden favorites, this mix fills your garden with fragrance from early summer to autumn. Perfect for borders, beds, and containers, it also provides excellent cut flowers to enjoy indoors. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, this mix combines beauty, scent, and biodiversity in one packet.

Why Grow "Fragrant Flowers Mix"

• A blend of scented annuals and perennials

• Long season of blooms with sweet fragrance

• Great for cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annuals & perennials mix

• Packet: 1 g (sufficient for a generous area)

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding fragrance to garden paths and seating areas

• Cottage and wildflower-style planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 14–28 days depending on species

• Thin seedlings as required for strong growth

• Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position

• Water regularly until established