Sow in October

Patty Pan 'Custard White' – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

The Patty Pan 'Custard White' is a striking summer squash variety producing creamy white, scalloped fruits with a tender texture and mild, nutty flavor. These unique squashes can be harvested young for grilling, steaming, and stir-fries or left to mature for stuffing and baking. Both ornamental and delicious, they add variety to your kitchen garden and your plate.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from April or directly outdoors from May once the soil has warmed.

• Plant 2–3 seeds per hole, 2 cm deep, thinning to the strongest seedling.

• Space plants 60–90 cm apart in sunny, fertile soil.

• Water regularly and feed for a steady crop.

Key Features

• Distinctive white, scalloped fruits

• Tender flesh with mild, nutty flavor

• Harvest young or mature depending on use

• Highly productive and ornamental

• Versatile for grilling, baking, or stuffing

Ideal For

• Summer vegetable gardens

• Home cooks seeking versatile squash

• Decorative harvest baskets and kitchen displays

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April to June

• Harvest: July to October

Quick Tip

• Harvest fruits when small and tender for the best flavor and a continuous crop.

Paper Daisy Immortelle Mix Seeds (Xeranthemum annuum)

The Paper Daisy Immortelle Mix produces a colorful assortment of long-lasting, daisy-like blooms perfect for fresh or dried arrangements. Its compact, upright growth habit and vibrant flowers make it an excellent choice for borders, beds, and container displays. Loved for its ability to retain shape and color when dried, it’s ideal for everlasting bouquets and garden decoration.

What Makes It Special

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms that dry naturally for arrangements

• Compact, upright growth ideal for garden beds and containers

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies while adding vibrant summer color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Xeranthemum annuum

• Variety: Immortelle Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 40–60 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Fresh-cut and dried flower arrangements

• Garden borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Container displays and floral crafts

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover too deeply

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

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outdoors after frost

4. Care: Water regularly and deadhead to prolong flowering and encourage continuous blooms

Paper Daisy Everlasting Giant-Flowered Mixture Seeds

The Paper Daisy Everlasting produces large, vibrant, daisy-like blooms that retain their color and shape when dried. This easy-to-grow annual is perfect for fresh-cut arrangements, dried flower crafts, or adding bold, long-lasting color to garden beds and borders. Its mounding habit and sturdy stems make it a versatile addition to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, colorful daisy-like blooms with excellent longevity

• Flowers dry naturally, perfect for everlasting arrangements

• Easy-to-grow, hardy, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies while adding bold color to borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helichrysum / Xerochrysum bracteatum

• Variety: Giant-flowered mixture

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 40–60 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Fresh-cut or dried flower arrangements

• Borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Container displays and floral crafts

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover too deeply

   • Keep at 18–22°C; germination occurs in 10–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outside after frost

4. Care: Water regularly and remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Pansy Winter Flowering – 150 Seeds (Viola hiemalis)

Pansy Winter Flowering (Viola hiemalis) is a hardy annual that brings vibrant color to your garden during the colder months. Producing cheerful, multicolored blooms, it thrives in frost and low temperatures, making it perfect for winter borders, containers, and window boxes. Low-maintenance and long-lasting, it brightens gardens when most flowers are dormant.

Why Grow "Winter Flowering Pansy"

• Hardy, frost-tolerant blooms for winter and early spring

• Vibrant, multicolored flowers

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Viola hiemalis)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: Winter to early spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Winter borders, containers, window boxes, patio displays

Ideal For

• Winter and early spring color

• Frost-prone gardens

• Containers and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly winter planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: September–October for winter blooms

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sunny spots

• Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming

Painted Tongue 'Superbissima' Mix Seeds (Salpiglossis sinuata)

Painted Tongue 'Superbissima' is a striking annual known for its large, trumpet-shaped blooms with intricate veining in a vibrant mix of colors. Its upright, bushy habit and long flowering season make it perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Loved for its dramatic patterns, it adds elegance and color to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, trumpet-shaped flowers with intricate veining in mixed colors

• Long-flowering, adding continuous color throughout summer

• Upright, bushy growth habit ideal for borders and containers

• Excellent for cut flowers and ornamental displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Salpiglossis sinuata

• Variety: 'Superbissima' Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–70 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Borders and beds for vibrant color

• Containers, window boxes, and patio displays

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover

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

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings 30–40 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Ox-Eye Daisy 'May Queen' Seeds (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

The Ox-Eye Daisy ‘May Queen’ (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) is a charming, classic wildflower with cheerful white petals and sunny yellow centers. This hardy perennial is valued for its reliability, low maintenance, and ability to naturalize in meadows, borders, and wildlife gardens. Blooming in late spring through summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Large, daisy-like blooms with a natural cottage garden look

• Hardy perennial that self-seeds and spreads easily

• Perfect for wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

• Perennial wildflower

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–July

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalizing

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–October, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Thin seedlings to 30 cm apart

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange – Seeds

(Nemesia strumosa)

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange produces masses of fiery orange blooms that add a splash of brilliance to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for summer displays, offering a long blooming season and a cheerful burst of color.

Why Grow Nemesia 'Prince' Orange?

• Bright, vibrant orange blooms with strong garden presence

• Compact habit – great for containers and bedding

• Long-flowering from early summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and care for

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes

• Patio pots & containers

• Edging paths & borders

• Bright summer garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Lightly cover seeds, keep moist, and maintain warmth (15–20°C)

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Nasturtium ‘Lady Bird’ Mix – Seeds (Tropaeolum majus nanum)

The Nasturtium ‘Lady Bird’ Mix is a charming dwarf blend with bright golden-yellow blooms beautifully flecked and spotted with deep red. Compact and free-flowering, this variety is ideal for borders, edging, and containers, while also being edible—both flowers and leaves add color and flavor to summer salads.

Why Grow ‘Lady Bird’ Mix?

• Unique yellow blooms with striking red markings

• Compact, bushy habit – perfect for small spaces

• Long-lasting summer flowers

• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery taste

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun, poor to average soil

• Uses: Borders, pots, window boxes, edible gardens

Ideal For

• Bright edging in garden beds

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Edible landscapes and salad garnishes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly in soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers poor soil for best flowering

Morning Glory Mix Seeds (Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory Mix is a vibrant climbing annual featuring trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, purple, and white. Its rapid growth and twining habit make it perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and containers. Loved for its colorful display and long flowering season, it adds vertical charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Trumpet-shaped blooms in multiple colors for a dynamic display

• Fast-growing climber ideal for vertical gardening

• Long-flowering from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea tricolor

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 2–3 m; spread depends on support

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

• Flowering period: July–October

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Containers with support for vertical growth

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vibrant color to summer and autumn garden spaces

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Scarify or soak seeds overnight for faster germination

   • Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in pots or seed trays

   • Germination occurs in 7–14 days at 20–25°C

3. Transplanting: Plant outdoors with support after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; provide trellis or support; pinch tips for bushier growth