Sow in October

Golden-Crown Coreopsis – Seeds (Coreopsis basalis)

Golden-Crown Coreopsis (Coreopsis basalis) is a vibrant annual with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers featuring a contrasting golden-orange center. It blooms profusely from early summer to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Why Grow "Golden-Crown Coreopsis"

• Bright yellow flowers with golden-orange centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Coreopsis basalis)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Pollinator gardens and wildflower meadows

• Summer borders and bedding

• Cut flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance sunny spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Garden Geranium F1 ‘Appleblossom’ – Seeds (Pelargonium zonale)

Garden Geranium F1 ‘Appleblossom’ (Pelargonium zonale) produces abundant, large, soft pink flowers with subtle appleblossom tones. This compact and robust variety is perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it provides vibrant summer color while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Appleblossom"

• Large, soft pink blooms with appleblossom highlights

• Compact, strong-growing habit

• Long-flowering from spring to autumn

• Ideal for containers, borders, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Type: F1 hybrid geranium (Pelargonium zonale)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Containers, borders, hanging baskets, patio displays

Ideal For

• Summer containers and window boxes

• Vibrant garden borders

• Hanging baskets and patio planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots or borders after last frost

• Space 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

French Marigold ‘Petite Orange’ – Seeds

(Tagetes patula nana) – Compact Orange Marigold

French Marigold ‘Petite Orange’ is a dwarf, early-flowering marigold variety producing masses of bright orange blooms on compact, bushy plants. It’s perfect for borders, edging, rockeries, and containers, offering continuous color throughout summer until the first frost.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Color: Bright orange

• Special: Compact habit, long flowering, easy to grow

Ideal For

• Bedding and border planting

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Edging and rock gardens

• Companion planting with vegetables (repels pests)

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April

• Transplant outdoors: After frost

• Spacing: 20–25 cm

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

Care Tips

• Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Tolerates heat and dry conditions well.

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an elegant annual producing daisy-like flowers with delicate contrasting edges in shades of white, pink, and magenta. Its tall, airy stems create a graceful, meadow-like effect, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Picotee"

• Striking flowers with contrasting colored edges

• Tall, airy stems for a graceful, meadow-like display

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Cosmos bipinnatus)

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower-style gardens

• Tall border displays

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

French Marigold Double Spanish Brocade – 300 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

French Marigold Double Spanish Brocade (Tagetes patula nana) produces abundant, vibrant double blooms in fiery shades of orange and gold. This compact, low-growing annual is perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Easy to grow, long-flowering, and great for attracting pollinators, it adds bright color to any garden.

Why Grow "Double Spanish Brocade"

• Bold, double blooms in vivid orange and gold

• Compact, low-growing habit ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering, summer to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, mass plantings, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Colorful garden borders

• Pots and patio containers

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Mass planting displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

French Marigold Double 'Brocade Red' – 350 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring bold, fiery color to your summer displays with French Marigold Double 'Brocade Red'. This compact dwarf variety produces masses of fully double, richly ruffled blooms in glowing scarlet-red shades. The continuous flowering habit makes it a favorite for bedding, edging, pots, and window boxes. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it also helps deter pests in the garden.

Why Grow 'Brocade Red'

• Double blooms in striking scarlet-red tones

• Compact, bushy growth – perfect for edging and containers

• Long-lasting summer color

• Naturally pest-repelling companion plant

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Beds, borders, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Creating vibrant bedding displays

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Edging garden paths and borders

• Companion planting with vegetables

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, lightly covering seed

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

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Plant spacing: 20 cm apart

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil

French Marigold ‘Legion of Honour’ – Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

The French Marigold ‘Legion of Honour’ is a charming dwarf variety with golden-yellow blooms marked by rich mahogany-red centers. Compact and free-flowering, it provides vibrant color all summer long. Easy to grow, pest-repelling, and perfect for borders, containers, and companion planting.

Why Grow ‘Legion of Honour’?

• Striking bicolor flowers of yellow and red

• Long-lasting summer blooms

• Dwarf, compact growth habit

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, pots, edging, companion planting

Ideal For

• Bedding and low borders

• Patio containers

• Natural pest control in vegetable gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming

French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' – 500 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Cheerful and easy to grow, French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' produces golden-yellow single blooms with a bold maroon blotch at the center. Compact and free-flowering, this dwarf variety is perfect for edging, borders, and pots, while also being valued for pest-deterring companion planting.

Why Grow 'Dainty Marietta'

• Bright yellow flowers with maroon centers

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Dwarf, bushy, and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–25 cm (dwarf)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, edging, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Bright summer bedding

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Edging pathways and borders

• Vegetable gardens as a natural pest deterrent

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Four O’clock Flower Violet – Seeds

(Mirabilis jalapa)

The Four O’clock Flower Violet is a charming and fragrant annual that opens its blooms in the late afternoon and evening, releasing a sweet perfume that attracts moths and pollinators. With vibrant violet-purple trumpet-shaped flowers and lush green foliage, this plant is both ornamental and easy to grow. Known for its resilience and ability to thrive in hot, sunny spots, it makes a delightful addition to beds, borders, and containers.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy perennial (grown as annual)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Evening fragrance gardens

• Borders and mixed beds

• Patio containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in pots at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–45 cm apart

• Blooms open in late afternoon and last until morning