Sow in October

Morning Glory 'Heavenly Blue' Seeds (Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory 'Heavenly Blue' is a vigorous climbing annual known for its large, trumpet-shaped, sky-blue flowers with a bright white throat. Its rapid growth makes it ideal for trellises, fences, arches, and containers. Loved for its breathtaking color and fast coverage, it adds vertical beauty and charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large sky-blue trumpet-shaped flowers with a white throat

• Fast-growing climber ideal for vertical displays

• Long-flowering from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea tricolor

• Variety: 'Heavenly Blue'

• 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, arches, and pergolas

• Containers with support for vertical growth

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding dramatic color to summer and autumn gardens

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

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ – Seeds

(Nicotiana alata)

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ brings a refreshing splash of vibrant chartreuse-green to garden beds and containers. Its trumpet-shaped blooms are long-lasting, highly fragrant in the evening, and irresistible to moths and other night pollinators. The unique lime-green color makes it a standout companion for bold or dark-hued flowers.

Why Grow Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’?

• Unusual lime-green trumpet flowers

• Strong evening fragrance

• Attracts pollinators, especially moths

• Provides color contrast in borders & containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: June–October

• Position: Full sun or part shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Evening-scented gardens

• Mixed borders & cottage gardens

• Containers & patio displays

• Companion planting with bold colors

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Feb–April on the surface of moist compost, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off & plant out after frost

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

Peony Poppy Yellow – Seeds

(Papaver paeoniflorum)

The Peony Poppy Yellow is a striking annual poppy variety that produces large, double blooms resembling peonies. Its bright, ruffled yellow petals bring a cheerful glow to borders, beds, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and self-seeding, these stunning flowers make an excellent focal point and are equally beautiful in cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow Peony Poppy Yellow?

• Large, peony-like double blooms in sunny yellow

• Easy to grow from seed with minimal care

• Excellent for borders, beds, and cutting gardens

• Attracts pollinators and reseeds for naturalizing

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Cut flower displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Naturalized planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

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

• Lightly cover seeds with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead for continuous blooms or allow to self-seed for natural regrowth

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' Mixed – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' is a dazzling mix of small, double and semi-double blooms in rich tapestry shades of gold, burgundy, cream, and mahogany, often with striking bicolor patterns. Compact and floriferous, these zinnias provide months of vibrant color and thrive in sunny spots with minimal care.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering season

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm autumn tones to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine'. This hardy annual produces daisy-like blooms in rich golden-yellow shades with dark contrasting centers, perfect for creating a glowing late-summer display.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful golden-yellow blooms with striking centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to first frost

• Hardy and low-maintenance—ideal for beginners

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual (sometimes short-lived perennial)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers and late-season color

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–21°C

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost in a sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

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

Japanese Morning Glory 'Kikyo Zaki Mix' – Seeds

(Ipomoea nil)

The Japanese Morning Glory 'Kikyo Zaki Mix' is a traditional and highly prized variety, renowned in Japanese horticulture for its uniquely ruffled, star-shaped blooms. This climbing annual produces an extraordinary mix of deep purples, blues, pinks, and whites, each with striking petal forms that set them apart from common morning glories. The lush green foliage and vigorous growth make it a spectacular choice for trellises, fences, or balcony planters.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 2–3 m

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Training up fences, arches, or trellises

• Balcony or patio containers with supports

• Creating a vertical display of colour

• Collectors of rare Japanese heirloom flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: May–June after last frost

• Nick or soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to aid germination

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

• Requires support to climb

• Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade

Hyacinth Bean – Seeds

(Dolichos lablab)

Hyacinth Bean is a fast-growing climber that brings striking ornamental value with its purple-tinged stems, lush foliage, and clusters of lilac-purple flowers followed by eye-catching, glossy pods. Perfect for creating quick vertical coverage, it adds vibrant color and an exotic touch to fences, arches, or trellises throughout summer.

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual climber

• Height: 200–300 cm

• Spread: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Trellises and arches

• Vertical screens and fences

• Exotic-themed gardens

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 30–45 cm

• Provide sturdy support for climbing

Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’ – 300 Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’ is a cheerful annual that produces abundant bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies, bringing vibrant summer color and wildlife interest to any garden.

Why Grow Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’?

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

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering, from summer into early autumn

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders and flower beds

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and small gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed, spacing 30 cm apart

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming